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Find the latest news and media releases from Wightlink.

Jul 2026

Camels head across Solent for County Show

Monday, 6 July 2026

They are known as the ships of the desert, but a team of camels will be boarding a very different vessel on their way to perform at the Royal Isle of Wight County Show next month.

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Wightlink champions Island businesses in new campaign to inspire more Isle of Wight breaks

Friday, 3 July 2026

Wightlink is putting Isle of Wight businesses and the Island's visitor economy in the spotlight through a new partnership with award-winning Island production company GlobalShots.

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Island charities, athletes and community groups celebrated at Wightlink event

Thursday, 2 July 2026

More than 200 guests joined Wightlink for the 2026 Meet & Greet at Quay Arts in Newport to celebrate the Isle of Wight organisations and athletes supported through its Wightlink in the Community programme.

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Seaview duo to represent Team England at Dance World Cup finals

Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Two talented young dancers from the Isle of Wight, Anya Murphy and Kenzie Madden from Seaview, will represent England at an international dance competition next week.

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Jun 2026

Bee swarm creates a buzz at Ryde Pier Head

Monday, 29 June 2026

A swarm of around 500 bees decided to make themselves at home at the end of the pier on Sunday (21 June), attracting attention from passengers and staff alike.

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Dads travel free with Wightlink this Father’s Day

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Families looking to celebrate Father's Day with a memorable day out can take advantage of a special offer from Wightlink, with dads travelling free as foot passengers on Sunday 21 June.

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Wightlink Honoured with Animal Star of the Year for Supporting Animal Welfare

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Wightlink has been recognised for its support of animal welfare at the Southern Region Animal Star Awards.

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Wightlink urges more young Islanders to use its free mainland travel scheme

Monday, 8 June 2026

Since launching its youth travel initiative in June 2025, Wightlink has now issued almost 10,000 free travel codes to 16 and 17-year-olds on the Isle of Wight.

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Apr 2026

Wightlink invites customers to meet their senior management team in Yarmouth

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Wightlink is inviting customers to attend its next Meet the Team event, taking place in Yarmouth on Wednesday 22 April.

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Ryde Scouts go behind the scenes on Wightlink ferry

Wednesday, 8 April 2026

An Isle of Wight Scout group has gone behind the scenes on a Wightlink ferry to learn how the company operates, as part of their journey towards one of scouting’s top awards.

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Mar 2026

From deck to neck…Wightlink’s life rings bring delight to Marwell’s giraffes

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Life rings that were retired from service on Wightlink’s cross-Solent ferries have found an unexpected new role, helping to enrich the lives of giraffes at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire.

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Wightlink marks centenary of key Island ferry route

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Wightlink has marked a major milestone today (Friday 20 March) as the Portsmouth to Fishbourne ferry route celebrates 100 years of service across the Solent.

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Wightlink partners with Isle of Wight Council to support sporting talent in 2026

Monday, 9 March 2026

Wightlink is continuing its long-standing support for the Isle of Wight Talented Athlete Scheme, providing discounted ferry travel to help Island athletes overcome the challenges of competing from an island location.

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Young Isle of Wight pianist makes his debut with professional orchestra

Thursday, 5 March 2026

An accomplished young pianist from the Isle of Wight has reached an exciting new milestone in his musical career, performing for the first time with a professional orchestra.

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Wightlink crew praised by RNLI for swift Solent rescue

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

The crew of Wightlink’s Wight Sky, operating on the Yarmouth to Lymington route, has been praised by the RNLI for their quick-thinking actions which helped rescue two people from the water in the Solent.

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Feb 2026

Isle of Wight flag football player helps GB team reach Olympic division semi-finals

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

An Isle of Wight athlete supported by Wightlink has helped the GB Women’s Flag Football Team reach the semi-finals of the Olympic division at the world’s largest flag football tournament.

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Wightlink support Isle of Wight Students for Dance Live! 2026

Friday, 6 February 2026

Hundreds of Isle of Wight schoolchildren are gearing up for this year’s Dance Live! heats in Portsmouth, taking place throughout February.

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Island Businesses Unite to Oppose ETS Charges Threatening Local Economy

Tuesday, 3 February 2026

More than 35 businesses across the Isle of Wight raise concerns about the Government’s proposal to include domestic maritime operations in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) from July 2026.

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