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Jul 2023

Isle of Wight primary school pupils gets hands-on with marine biology on Ryde beach

Monday 17, July 2023

Thirty Ryde primary school children learned some important environmental lessons as they explored their local beach.

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The Isle of Wight turns up the heat with its first beach sauna – thanks to celebrity DJ Rob da Bank

Monday 10, July 2023

The Isle of Wight’s first beach sauna has opened in Freshwater Bay, providing an opportunity to indulge in heat therapy alongside invigorating swims on one of the Island’s most picturesque beaches.

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Isle of Wight footballer has her sights set on a place at the World Cup

Tuesday 4, July 2023

Wightlink-sponsored footballer Lucy Scholes has been picked for the final training squad ahead of the Deaf Women’s World Cup in Malaysia in September.

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Jun 2023

Wightlink welcomes a young mariner to the Bridge

Tuesday 27, June 2023

Eight-year-old Oliver Davies visited the Bridge of St Faith and met Captain Will Smith.

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Wightlink hosts marine scientists researching Solent cuttlefish

Monday 19, June 2023

Wightlink has teamed up with marine scientists from the University of Portsmouth to find out more about cuttlefish that live in and around Ryde Pier and near the ferry company’s FastCat terminal in Portsmouth Harbour.

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Wightlink supports ambitious plans to restore native oysters to the Solent

Wednesday 14, June 2023

Wightlink Commercial Director Phil Delaney rolled up his sleeves to join volunteers cleaning and sorting more than 15,000 native oysters at the University of Portsmouth’s Institute of Marine Science.

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Wightlink showcases Island talent at mini festival

Tuesday 13, June 2023

Wightlink is gearing up for this year’s Isle of Wight festival with music from local talent onboard its ferries and a Mermaid Gin bar at the end of Ryde Pier.

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Wightlink renews its support for elite cyclist Joe Staunton

Thursday 8, June 2023

Wightlink will extend its sponsorship support for Isle of Wight cyclist Joe Staunton

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Final plank laid on Wightlink’s new Ryde Pier walkway

Monday 5, June 2023

The final plank has been laid in Wightlink’s new pedestrian walkway linking the FastCat terminal at Ryde Pier Head with Ryde Esplanade, which will be opened this summer.

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May 2023

Isle of Wight jazz fans pay tribute to Bill Wills on his 90th birthday

Tuesday 30, May 2023

Isle of Wight jazz drummer Bill Wills celebrated his 90th birthday by hosting a special Newport Jazz Club concert

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Isle of Wight rugby players tackle the mountains

Tuesday 2, May 2023

Seven Isle of Wight rugby players have set themselves a tough out-of-season challenge. 

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Apr 2023

Talented Island performer Ebb Phillips aims for the West End

Wednesday 26, April 2023

An Islander’s dream of becoming a West End performer has moved a step closer after being offered a place at Italia Conti

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Timetable changes at Wightlink

Wednesday 19, April 2023

Wightlink is making some minor amendments to its timetables to improve connectivity with rail services

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Nine-year-old ballet dancer Emma crosses the Solent to perform in Swan Lake

Friday 14, April 2023

A young dancer from Fusion Arts Academy on the Isle of Wight is to perform in a production of Swan Lake in Portsmouth

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Island skater heads to national championships

Tuesday 11, April 2023

A young skateboarder, sponsored by Wightlink, has been selected to compete in a national skateboard competition.

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Mar 2023

Homeward bound ready for a busy summer

Thursday 30, March 2023

The last of Wightlink’s ships has returned home after her annual refit, completing a six month programme of maintenance.

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Wightlink Ferries welcomes Dan Haynes as Head of Retail

Tuesday 28, March 2023

Dan Haynes has joined Wightlink Ferries as Head of Retail. He is responsible for the 14 cafés and shops onboard ferries and at ports throughout the company with more than 80 members of staff.

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Wightlink celebrates the return of later FastCats with special offers at Gunwharf Quays

Friday 24, March 2023

Wightlink has teamed up with Gunwharf Quays Designer Outlet to offer savings for Isle of Wight residents and highlight the later FastCat sailings between Ryde Pier and Portsmouth Harbour.

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