A MOSTLY CLOUDY SILENT SATURDAY – 04/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting mostly cloudy conditions through until 16.00, when the cloud should dissipate somewhat to allow some evening sun. Temperatures will range from 10 to 13 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate SW winds.

The following WightLink vehicle ferry sailings have been cancelled today:

Yarmouth to Lymington – 07:55, 20:05 and 21.150
Lymington to Yarmouth – 19.00 and 21.00

All other island travel … Read on

A MOSTLY CLOUDY GOOD FRIDAY – 03/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! On a day of both sadness and joy for many, the weather is looking decidedly cloudy, with some rain expected during the early morning. Temperatures will range from 10 to 13 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate WSW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.15 this morning, and there are no further reported problems with either our roads or … Read on

A BRIGHT AND SUNNY THURSDAY – 02/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a bright and sunny day with scattered cloud throughout. Temperatures will range from 6 to 12 degrees C, accompanied by light N (becoming SW) winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.45 this morning, and there are no further reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is now closed for our Easter break. … Read on

A FINE START TO A CLOUDY WEDNESDAY – 01/04/2026

Good morning, everyone! My self and my wife have just returned from a quick tour of family and friends in the Midlands and Mid Wales. Nice to be back on our beautiful isle, again though!

From the Met Office: After a fine morning, cloud is expected to take over our skies from 11.00 onwards. Temperatures will range from 9 to 14 degrees C, accompanied by light WNW winds.

All island … Read on

A BRIGHT AND SUNNY SATURDAY – 28/03/2026

Good morning, everyone! The sun is back and is expected to be prevalent throughout the day! Temperatures will range from 4 to 10 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate NW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.00 this morning, and there are no further reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is now closed for our Easter break. We … Read on

FRIENDLY CABS IS NOW CLOSED FOR EASTER

Friendly Cabs is now closed for our Easter break. We will re-open at 06.00 on Monday 13/04/2026. If you’d like to book a taxi for that Monday, or thereafter, then please send us an email to hello@friendlycabs.co.uk. We wish you all an amazing and blessed Easter.

A DAMP AND CLOUDY FRIDAY – 27/03/2026

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is promising a rather damp and cloudy day, with rain expected from 11.00 onwards. Temperatures will range from 7 to 11 degrees C, accompanied by light and variable W winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 08.45 this morning, and there are no further reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is now closed for … Read on

A MOSTLY SUNNY WEDNESDAY – 25/03/2026

Good morning, everyone! Broken cloud and sun is the order of the day, according to our esteemed Met Office! Temperatures will range from 4 to 9 degrees C, accompanied by moderate WNW winds.

Horsebridge Hill is now open to traffic in both directions.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.15 this morning, and there are no further reported problems with either our roads or … Read on

AN OVERCAST AND WINDY TUESDAY – 24/03/2026

Good morning, everyone! Thick cloud will, unfortunately, hide the glorious sun today, with overcast conditions expected throughout, and the possibility of some rain late in the evening. Temperatures will fluctuate between 10 and 12 degrees C, accompanied by moderate WSW (becoming SW) winds, with localised gusts of up to 50mph.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.00 this morning, and there are no further … Read on

A BRIGHT AND SUNNY MONDAY – 23/03/2026

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is once again forecasting a lovely day of sun and blue skies throughout. Temperatures will range from 5 to 12 degrees C, accompanied by light and variable S winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.45 this morning, and there are no further reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open and operating normally. … Read on

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