A DAMP START TO MONDAY – 22/07/2024

Good morning, everyone! It looks like we’re in for a cloudy start to the day with some light outbreaks of rain, clearing as we pass lunchtime, when we should experience a sunnier afternoon and early evening. Temperatures are expected to fluctuate between 16 and 20 degrees C accompanied by moderate WSW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.30 this morning.  There are no … Read on

A CLOUDY AND SUNNY SUNDAY – 21/07/2024

Good morning, everyone! It looks like being a rather mixed day weather-wise, with cloud in the morning and early afternoon and more sun coming through from 15.00 onwards. Temperatures should fluctuate between 16 and 21 degrees C accompanied by light NW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 08.00 this morning.

Friendly Cabs is closed today except for pre-bookings already in the diary. We … Read on

A MOSTLY CLOUDY SATURDAY – 20/07/2024

Good morning, everyone! It seems we’re in for a mostly cloudy Saturday with the possibility of the odd outbreak of rain during the early evening. 100% cloud clover means it’s going to feel muggy as temperatures fluctuate between 17 and 20 degrees accompanied by light SW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.30 this morning.

Friendly Cabs is opening and operating normally. We … Read on

A HOT AND SUNNY FRIDAY – 19/07/2024

Good morning everyone! It’s going to be a warm and sunny Friday with temperatures reaching up to 28 degrees C in the shade, accompanied by light ENE winds. Hats and sun cream at the ready!

The Floating Bridge is back in the service but WightLink has cancelled the following sailings today:

The 18.40 and 20.40 from Portsmouth and the  19.40 and 21.40 from Fishbourne are all cancelled.

All other island … Read on

A MOSTLY SUNNY AND WARM THURSDAY – 18/07/2024

Good morning, everyone. After a cloudy start, the Met Office predicts the rest of the day will be mostly sunny with temperatures rising to 23 degrees C, accompanied by light ESE winds.

The Floating Bridge remains suspended. All other island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.15 this morning.

Friendly Cabs is open and operating normally. We wish you all a pleasant Thursday! 01983 506975

A BRIGHT AND SUNNY WEDNESDAY – 17/07/2024

Good morning, everyone! It looks like we’re set for a bright and mostly sunny Wednesday with temperatures from 14 to 21 degrees C accompanied by light WSW winds.

WightLink has cancelled the following sailings today due to staff shortages:

From the Isle of Wight:
Fishbourne to Portsmouth – 07:40 – Cancelled
Fishbourne to Portsmouth – 09:40 – Cancelled

Fishbourne to Portsmouth – 11:40 – Cancelled

To the Isle of Wight:
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A MOSTLY CLOUDY TUESDAY – 16/07/2024

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is promising a mostly cloudy day with the possibility of some sun during the evening. Temperatures are expected to fluctuate between 15 and 20 degrees C with light to moderate W winds.

The Floating Bridge remains suspended. All other island travel services appear to be running on time, as of 07.30 this morning.

Whippingham Road has re-opened after yesterdays accident.

Friendly Cabs is open … Read on

A DULL AND WET MONDAY – 15/07/2024

Good morning, everyone. After a very pleasant weekend, the clouds have returned to the island and they are expected to bring rain throughout the day. Temperatures will fluctuate from 15 to 17 degrees C and will be accompanied by light ESE winds.

All Red Funnel vehicle ferries to and from the island today have been cancelled due to a technical issue with the East Cowes linkspan. The linkspan is the … Read on

A PLEASANT AND SUNNY CUP FINAL SUNDAY – 14/07/2024

Good morning, everyone! Whilst the England team prepare for their first major final on foreign soil, here on the island we’re promised sun throughout the day, temperatures between 15 and 19 degrees C and light SW winds.

The Floating Bridge remains suspended but all other island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.15 this morning.

Friendly Cabs is closed today and will re-open tomorrow at 06.00. … Read on

A MOSTLY SUNNY SATURDAY – 13/07/2024

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is promising a mostly sunny day with some cloud, temperatures between 14 and 18 degrees C and light WSW winds.

The Floating Bridge remains suspended but all other island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 08.30 this morning.

Friendly Cabs is closed for essential maintenance to our 8 seater van and will re-open at 06.00 on Monday 15/07/2024. If you’d … Read on

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