East 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 2025'I was left alone when my mum was sent to prison'April Jeffers calls for more support for inmates' children after feeling abandoned as a teenager.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 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 202515 Oct 2025RNLI plans to move lifeboat production from islandThe charity wants to put all lifeboat building under one roof in Poole from the end of 2027.15 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 202526 Sep 2025New fire station plans given go aheadWork to build the new fire station on York Avenue is expected to start in the next few months.26 Sep 2025...
