East Cowes11 Feb 2025New generators for troubled chain ferry 'essential'Isle of Wight Council said the original generators had "reached the end of their working life". 11 Feb 2025Hampshire & Isle of Wight27 Jan 2025Floating bridge out of action for two daysThe Isle of Wight's chain ferry will halt crossings for 48 hours due to a battery fault. 27 Jan 2025Hampshire & Isle of Wight24 Jan 2025High winds halt ferries and disrupt rail travelHigh winds bring disruption to Solent crossings and rail journeys west of Basingstoke.24 Jan 2025England30 Dec 2024Mum who set up charity in daughter's memory diesNikki Flux-Edmonds raised money for a playground in Keziah's memory after her death in 2016.30 Dec 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight6 Dec 2024Drugs arrest after man collapses on ferryThe collapsed passenger on the Cowes-Southampton fast catamaran was taken to hospital for treatment.6 Dec 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight6 Dec 2024Thames' first all-electric ferry built on islandOrbit Clipper is being built on the Isle of Wight, and will go into operation in March next year.6 Dec 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight25 Nov 2024Second human bone found on remote coastlineAn item found by police during a search of King's Quay is confirmed to be human remains.25 Nov 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight25 Nov 2024Grieving families can pen letters for post boxA Letters to Heaven post box has been placed in the memorial gardens at Isle of Wight Crematorium.25 Nov 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight20 Nov 2024Island chain ferry halted as parts replacedCrossings between East Cowes and Cowes have been halted while the ferry has some parts replaced.20 Nov 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight
