Cowes2 Dec 2025What will Red Funnel takeover mean for passengers?Passengers have been promised investment in infrastructure and service improvements. 2 Dec 20251 Dec 2025New owners take over cross-Solent ferry operatorNjord Partners have become the new owners of cross-Solent ferry service Red Funnel.1 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Red Funnel ferry port redevelopment gets go-aheadA new terminal building, marshalling yard and automated check-in are among the plans.27 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Video shows cargo ship strike moored boats after engine failsThe 75m Shetland Trader has engine trouble while docking at Medina Harbour, Cowes, Isle of Wight.6 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Cargo ship strikes moored boats after engine failsThe ship was coming alongside in Medina Harbour off Cowes when it lost power on Tuesday.5 Nov 20252 Nov 2025Lifeboats rescue crew from grounded yachtThe vessel put out a mayday call after becoming stuck on a ledge on Saturday.2 Nov 202524 Oct 2025Disposal facility for unwanted flares opensCowes Harbour Commission is making available a year-round drop-off service.24 Oct 202517 Oct 2025Council backs new chain ferry rejecting fix planThe new ferry would have to run five return crossings each hour and stay at the current site.17 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Keeping chain ferry 'would be calamitous waste'A new recommendation from council officers is to retain and modify the Cowes floating bridge.9 Oct 2025...