A MIXED WEATHER FRIDAY – 21/03/2025

Good morning, everyone. The Met Office is forecasting mostly sunny conditions until 15.00, when rain will hit our shores and continue until late evening. Temperatures will fluctuate between 9 and 14 degrees C, accompanied by moderate E winds.

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

Friendly Cabs is open and

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A WARM AND SUNNY THURSDAY – 20/03/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a sunny and warm Thursday. Temperatures with fluctuate between 8 and a rather balmy 15 degrees C, accompanied by light E winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.30 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open and operating normally. We wish you all a terrific

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A MOSTLY SUNNY WEDNESDAY – 19/03/2025

Good morning, everyone. The Met Office is promising another bright and sunny day with sun and scattered cloud throughout. Temperatures will range from 7 to a pleasant 13 degrees C, accompanied by light ESE winds.

Fairlee Road, Newport will close from 19.00 this evening until 05.00 tomorrow morning due to Island Roads utility works. A closure will be in force between its junctions with Seaclose and Hillside. A diversion route

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A BRIGHT AND SUNNY TUESDAY – 18/03/2025

Good morning, everyone! It looks like it’s going to be a lovely, sunny Tuesday with blue skies throughout the day! Temperatures will range from 5 to 9 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate E winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 08.15 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open and operating normally.

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A CLOUDY MONDAY – 17/03/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a rather cloudy Monday with overcast conditions set to continue throughout the day. Temperatures will fluctuate between 5 and 9 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate E winds.

Red Osprey will remain the only operational Red Funnel vehicle ferry this week and will operate the following reduced daily crossings until further notice:

Departing Southampton: 03:00, 06:00, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00,
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A SUPER SUNNY SUNDAY – 16/03/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is promising a super, sunny Sunday with bright sunshine throughout the day! Temperatures will range from 2 to 10 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate NE winds.

A further 12 Red Funnel vehicle ferry sailings have all been cancelled today “due to extended works required on the Red Falcon’s FWD main engine.”

The cancellations are as follows:

From Southampton:
04.30, 07.30, 10.30, 13.30,
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SATURDAY 15/03/2025 – FRIENDLY CABS INCLUDED IN THE “DOG FURIENDLY” DIRECTORY

Friendly Cabs has just been included in the “Dog Furiendly” website directory, “the ultimate guide for dog owners in search of adventure!”

From their website:

“Say goodbye to the days of leaving your furry best mate behind and hello to a world of new experiences together. With over 10 million dog owners relying on our platform since 2018, we’re proud to be the go-to resource for pet parents … Read on

A MOSTLY SUNNY SATURDAY 15/03/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is promising a mostly sunny Saturday. Temperatures will range from 2 to 9 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate NE winds.

Red Funnel has cancelled a further 16 vehicle ferry sailings today
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The revised timetable is as follows:

Departing Southampton: 03.00, 06.00, 09.00, 12.00, 15.00, 18.00, 21.00 and 23.55.

Departing East Cowes: 01.30, 04.30, 07.30, 10.30, 13.30, 16.30, 19.30 and 22.30.

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A MOSTLY SUNNY FRIDAY – 14/03/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a mostly sunny day. Temperatures will range from 3 to 8 degrees C, accompanied by light NE winds.

Red Funnel has cancelled 12 vehicle ferry sailings “due to extended works required to Red Falcons FWD main engine.”

The 06.00, 09.00, 12.00, 15.00, 18.00 and 21.00 sailings from East Cowes to Southampton and the:

04.30, 07.30, 10.30, 13.30, 16.30 and 19.30 sailings from

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A MIXED WEATHER THURSDAY – 13/03/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a rather mixed day of weather today. Overcast in the morning, we’ll see both sun and rain from 12.00 until 16.00, when conditions should become drier. Temperatures will fluctuate between 3 and 7 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate N winds.

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