A PARTLY SUNNY TUESDAY – 16/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a dry (until 23.00) and partly sunny day, with a mixture of cloud and sun throughout. Temperatures will range from 13 to 17 degrees C, accompanied by moderate WSW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.45 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open and … Read on

A WINDY, WET AND PARTLY SUNNY MONDAY – 15/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is predicting a mixed bag of weather with blustery conditions throughout. We can expect some sunny spells at times and is rain is expected from midday to around 16.00 this afternoon. Temperatures will range from 14 to 17 degrees C, accompanied by moderate to strong winds, with gusts of up to 60mph in places. A Yellow Warning for strong wind remains in place until … Read on

A WET AND WINDY SUNDAY – 14/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! After a cloudy but mostly dry morning, the Met Office is forecasting a soggy afternoon, with rain expected between 14.00 and 21.00. Temperatures will range from 11 to 18 degrees C, accompanied by moderate and variable S winds.

There is Yellow warning for high winds in place between 20.00 this evening to 18.00 tomorrow evening:

“Strong west or southwesterly winds will arrive across coastal areas of southwest … Read on

A WET START TO A PARTLY SUNNY SATURDAY – 13/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! After a very wet morning with heavy showers and thunder, the Met Office is promising sunny conditions from midday onwards. Temperatures will fluctuate between 12 and 17 degrees C, accompanied by moderate WSW winds.

The 08.30 Red Funnel vehicle ferry from East Cowes has been “cancelled due to Essential maintenance required to a critical item of equipment.”

All other island travel services appear to be running to … Read on

SHOULD I BOOK MY TAXI IN ADVANCE?

Should I book my taxi in advance?
I’m often asked this question and the simple answer is “yes”!
“How much time in advance do I need to book a taxi with Friendly Cabs?”
Answer: As soon as you know what time you need your taxi and on which day, please call us, email us, WhatsApp us as soon as you can.
Some customers will have noticed that when they’ve called
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A WET, WINDY AND PARTLY SUNNY FRIDAY – 12/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! You wouldn’t believe it when looking outside at the moment, but the Met Office is forecasting rain throughout the day, with some sunny spells along the way. Temperatures will fluctuate between 13 and 17 degrees C, accompanied by moderate WSW winds, with gusts of up to 39mph.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.45 this morning, and there are no reported … Read on

A WET AND WINDY THURSDAY – 11/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a wet and windy day with rain set to continue through until 20.00 this evening. Temperatures will range from 13 to 17 degrees C, accompanied by moderate WSW winds, with gusts of up to 43mph.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.45 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.… Read on

A WET WEDNESDAY – 10/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is promising a rather soggy day, with rain forecast throughout the day until 19.00 this evening. Temperatures will range from 14 to 16 degrees C, accompanied by light to moderate SSW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 07.30 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open and … Read on

A PARTLY SUNNY TUESDAY – 09/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is promising a mostly sunny first half to the day, with rain taking over from 18.00 onwards. Temperatures will range from 14 to 19 degrees C, accompanied by light S (becoming SSE) winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.45 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is open … Read on

A BRIGHT AND SUNNY MONDAY – 08/09/2025

Good morning, everyone! The Met Office is forecasting a bright and sunny day, with some scattered cloud in the morning and blue skies from 12 noon. Temperatures will fluctuate between 13 and 19 degrees C, accompanied by light WSW winds.

All island travel services appear to be running to schedule, as of 06.45 this morning, and there are no reported problems with either our roads or traffic.

Friendly Cabs is … Read on

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