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Press Release & News Archive
2017
13-12-2017 Red Funnel awarded coveted Investor in People Silver Accreditation
12-12-2017 12 Days of Christmas Offers launched
12-12-2017 Public invited to vote for 2018 Charity of the Year
12-12-2017 All aboard for Cowes Christmas Festival
20-11-2017 Red Hot Black Friday Sale Now On
20-11-2017 Solent Transport Partnership receives environmental recognition
14-11-2017 Construction of Red Jet 7 is ahead of schedule
10-11-2017 Isle of Wight Festival Early-Bird Offers on sale
31-10-2017 Red Funnel supports Island's first ever Comic Con event
18-10-2017 Half-term shenanigans on the Isle of Wight
29-09-2017 Prestigious Customer Experience Award for Red Funnel
28-09-2017 Red Funnel steps in to sponsor evening river crossings
26-09-2017 Major refurbishment announced for Red Eagle
14-09-2017 A service fit for a Queen!
13-09-2017 Red Funnel supports Age Friendly Island
13-09-2017 Winners announced for Red Funnel's Wight in Bloom 2017
07-09-2017 Hants residents encouraged to visit BBC Antiques Roadshow at Osborne
29-08-2017 Sail away with Red Funnel to the Island's first ever Eklectica Festival
29-08-2017 Tickets go sale to the 2017 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival
23-08-2017 East Cowes Planning Inquiry rules in Red Funnel's favour
22-08-2017 Red Jet 7 order is £7m investment in the Isle of Wight Economy
21-08-2017 Ten Reasons to celebrate National Dog Day with Red Funnel
16-08-2017 Foodie Heaven at the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
21-07-2017 New Adventure Films Launched
19-07-2017 Red Funnel title sponsors IW Literature Festival
06-07-2017 Award for Red Funnel Transport Partnership
03-07-2017 Red Funnel sponsor first ever IW Pride
30-06-2017 Business to be sold to consortium of UK & Canadian Pension Funds
29-06-2017 Red Jet 6 sets record time for circumnavigating the Isle of Wight
23-05-2017 New Signature Lounge Opens in Cross-Solent First
22-05-2017 Voting Opens for 2017 My Isle of Wight Awards
15-05-2017 RoSPA Order of Distinction for Health & Safety
11-05-2017 Ongoing support pledged for Etchells Youth Academy
10-05-2017 Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced as preferred Rental Partner
09-05-2017 Red Funnel continues Sponsorship of Wight in Bloom
05-05-2017 Free Tickets in National Ferry Fortnight Offer
04-05-2017 May the Fourth Be With You!
04-05-2017 Red Funnel sponsors Southampton Sailing Week
03-04-2017 Cowes Cycle Hub Opens For Business
23-03-2017 New Isle of Wight trained apprentices join Red Funnel
07-03-2017 Red Funnel awarded Feefo Trusted Service Award
01-03-2017 New Cycle Hub planned for West Cowes
01-03-2017 Red Funnel teams up with Department of International Trade Roadshow
01-03-2017 Part planning approval of East Cowes terminal scheme welcomed
30-02-2017 Partnership with Steve Porter Transport Group enjoys continued success
13-02-2017 Red Jet 3 to be refitted on the Isle of Wight for the first time
10-02-2017 Red Funnel donations buy van for Ability Dogs 4 Young People
08-02-2017 Great value promised for families this February Half-Term
07-02-2017 Red Funnel increases support for Isle of Wight Day 2017
02-02-2017 Escape to the 'Isle of Love' this Valentine's
19-01-2017 Winners recognised in Red Funnel's 2016 My Isle of Wight Awards
17-01-2017 Pride as businesses shortlisted for a My Isle of Wight Award
2016
23-12-2016 New home cooked winter-warmer menu launched
23-12-2016 Last chance for public to vote in 2016 My Isle of Wight Awards
14-12-2016 Hampshire & IW Air Ambulance is 2017 Charity of the Year
16-11-2016 Public asked to choose Red Funnel's 2017 Charity of the Year
03-11-2016 Return of the Red Funnel Cowes Christmas Festival
19-09-2016 Red Funnel nominated for Learning Outside the Classroom Award
10-09-2016 Red Funnel celebrates 155th brithday with treats for lucky customers
31-08-2016 Counting down to Bestival 2016
24-08-2016 August Bank Holiday Round-up
24-08-2016 Whitwell Village wells up for Red Jet 6
15-08-2016 Red Funnel enjoys successful Cowes Week
29-07-2016 Revised plans for East Cowes Ferry Terminal announced
25-07-2016 Strategic Partnership renewed with Steve Porter Transport Group
22-07-2016 Isle of Wight Summer bookings surge post Brexit
17-06-2016 Island resident reunited with Red Funnel Captain who saved her life
08-06-2016 Red Jet 6 to be named on Monday 4th July 2016
26-05-2016 Extra Sailngs for May Bank Holiday Monday
20-05-2016 Red Funnel honoured for Customer Service
12-05-2016 Red Funnel nominated for five Customer Service Awards
19-04-2016 New name and new look for Southampton's CityLink bus service
18-04-2016 Locally Sourced Gourmet Dishes Feature in New Spring Menus
07-04-2016 Walk the Wight Packages & Travel Itineraries published
07-04-2016 Order for Distinction for Red Funnel in 2016 RoSPA Safety Awards
06-04-2016 All aboard for Red Funnel Night Rider & Night Runner Events
06-04-2016 Red Funnel launches Twizy Car Hire Packages
06-04-2016 Red Funnel sponsors Etchells Worlds Championship Cowes
06-04-2016 Red Funnel renews 'Wight in Bloom' Sponsorship
04-04-2016 Sleek new look revealed for Red Jet Fleet
31-03-2016 Red Funnel enhances cross-Solent Parcel Distribution
24-03-2016 Big savings with new ferry inclusive attraction packages
04-03-2016 Red Funnel supports 'Fight for the Wight'
04-03-2016 Tenner offer for National ferry Fortnight
01-03-2016 Red Funnel announces Acoustic Isle live music programme
26-01-2016 Charity of the Year 2016 announced
25-01-2016 New Southampton ferry terminal given green light
20-01-2016 Leading tourism business recognised in Red Funnel's 2015 MyIoW Awards
13-01-2016 Shortlist revealed for Red Funnel's 2015 My Isle of Wight Awards
12-01-2016 Red Jet 6 construction progress update
2015
23-12-2015 Make your favourite Island getaway a real winner
25-11-2015 Red Funnel reveals new autumn/winter menu for 2015
25-11-2015 See Double this Black Friday Weekend with Red Funnel
24-11-2015 Make it a Wight Christmas with Red Funnel
19-11-2015 Red Funnel opens applications for its Charity of the Year 2016
12-11-2015 Queen and Adam Lambert to headline the Isle of Wight Festival
02-11-2015 Red Jet 6 progress update
23-10-2015 Local Island musician to play exclusive gig on Red Funnel ferry
12-10-2015 ServiceMark Accreditation from Institute of Customer Services
22-09-2015 Launch of My Red Funnel Rewards Loyalty Scheme
22-09-2015 Time is running out for IW Festival Early Bird Tickets
18-09-2015 Red Funnel reports positive 2015 season
16-09-2015 Red Funnel sponsors sailor's first trans-Atlantic race
07-08-2015 My Red Funnel Rewards Loyalty Scheme announced
28-07-2015 New £600k Self-serve Ticket Kiosks go live
28-07-2015 Red Funnel shortlisted for Ferry Operator of the Year
27-07-2015 New FREE Wi-Fi solution includes Red Jet fleet
15-07-2015 12 years of suppport for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
14-07-2015 Cowes is the place to be this August for AAM Cowes Week
03-07-2015 The Early Bird Catches the Worm!
25-06-2015 Red Funnel wins Workplace Wellbeing Charter award
19-06-2015 Half-century of service for Red Funnel deck mate
05-06-2015 Customer feedback could save lives
27-05-2015 New Red Jet will be built in UK at East Cowes, Isle of Wight
13-05-2015 Red Funnel brings MondoMix Festival to the Isle of Wight
12-05-2015 Pearl Izumi Cycle Tour Series heads to Bicycle Island
24-04-2015 Are you up for Walk the Wight 2015?
23-04-2015 Another prestigious Health & Safety Award for Red Funnel
22-04-2015 Red Funnel Q1 2015 trading update
21-04-2015 Red Funnel nominated for top Group Travel Award
15-04-2015 Calling all Culture Vultures
07-04-2015 Red Funnel lends expertise to STEMNET Hovercraft Challenge
07-04-2015 Female ferry officer inspires young women
26-03-2015 New Look Red Osprey re-enters service
25-03-2015 Red Funnel presented with marketing award
20-03-2045 New spring menus earn Wight Marque Gold status
19-03-2015 Best tourism businesses recognised in 2014 MyIsleofWight Awards
04-03-2015 All aboard for Spring Open Day
02-03-2015 Nominations announced for MyIsleofWight Awards 2014
19-02-2015 30,000 votes cast in Red Funnel's 2014 myisleofwight Awards
16-02-2015 Red Funnel Response to News of Wightlink Sale
11-02-2015 Discover an Island of antiques
09-02-2015 Live Lounge sessions to coincide with Acoustic Isle 2015
04-02-2015 FREE Champagne for Romantic Couples
02-02-2015 Party for customer of over 50 years
27-01-2015 £500k investment in new ticketing technology
24-01-2015 Red Eagle rescues yachtsmen
22-01-2015 Red Funnel offer tickets & travel to Common People festival
21-01-2015 More sailings announced following a record 2014
2014
02-12-2014 Red Funnel confirms UKSA as charity of the year
24-11-2014 Anchors away for pupils who learnt to sail a superyacht
21-11-2014 Isle of Wight Festival early bird tickets on sale
17-11-2014 Later Red Jet Sailings Announced
31-10-2014 Red Funnel Praised for Eco Efforts at Awards
15-10-2014 Red Funnel welcomes Ministerial Review
02-10-2014 Managers go Back to the Floor for Nat. Customer Service Week
22-09-2014 Green Light Given to Red Osprey Refurbishment
22-08-2014 Red Funnel Staff go Beach Cleaning
21-08-2014 New Fleet & Technical Director Appointed
18-08-2014 Green Fingered Islanders in Wight in Bloom 2014 Awards
15-08-2014 Red Funnel Encourages Next Generation of Engineers
22-07-2014 Additional Summer Sailings Announced
18-07-2014 Red Funnel surprises would-be Engineer
18-07-2014 Winners of 2013 My Isle of Wight Awards Announced
17-07-2014 Hampshire Cricket & Red Funnel unite to promote Test Match
07-07-2014 Red Funnel welcomes the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP
17-06-2014 Red Funnel hails 2014 IW Festival a major success
16-06-2014 Red Funnel marks 18 years of low-sulphur fuel use
22-05-2014 Gus Mckechnie completes 50k mile Red Funnel cycle ride
15-05-2014 4th President’s Award for Occupational Health & Safety
06-05-2014 Red Funnel experiences bumper Easter Holiday traffic
10-04-2014 Southampton's CityLink Bus Service saved by Red Funnel
25-03-2014 Red Funnel customers raise funds to help restore TT Calshot
13-03-2014 New Booking Deposit Scheme Launched
12-03-2014 Innovative technology for new look Red Falcon
11-03-2014 Help for Isle of Wight Job Seekers
10-03-2014 Red Funnel to rescue Wight in Bloom Competition
03-03-2014 Discounts for car-size vans & larger vehicles
13-01-2014 Good news for Pet Owners
2013
06-12-2013 Major £2m investment announced for Red Falcon
24-09-2013 Red Funnel celebrates new Isle of Wight awards
18-09-2013 Red Funnel appoints new CEO
25-05-2013 Red Funnel and Hythe Ferry join forces
14-05-2013 Rhythmtree to feature rock legend Ginger Baker
24-04-2013 Wight Riviera Cycling Weekend to return this year
10-04-2013 Isle of Arts to Feature Alan Davies, The Jam and much more
13-03-2013 Red Funnel help Isle of Wight Zoo rare white lion
13-03-2013 Isle of Wight Prepares to Go Walking with Dinosaurs
2012
13-11-2012 Isle of Wight Christmas Market
02-11-2012 James Fulford to leave Red Funnel
25-10-2012 Christmas Escapes on the Isle of Wight
08-10-2012 Spooktacular Halloween Cruise
01-10-2012 Halloween Themed Cowes Food Show
26-09-2012 New Isle of Wight Literary Festival
12-09-2012 Explore the Island by bike with the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival
13-08-2012 All Aboard the Red Funnel Cowes Week Fireworks Cruise
08-08-2012 Red Funnel Cowes Food Show hailed a success
03-08-2012 Open letter from James Fulford, CEO re: ferry pricing
27-07-2012 Fantastic August Festivals on the Isle of Wight
02-07-2012 Red Funnel announce new summer excursions
01-05-2012 Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Defence of Cowes
02-04-2012 Red Funnel offer special excursion to commemorate Titanic
27-03-2012 Best foot forward for the Isle of Wight Walking Festival
08-03-2012 Red Funnel offer 1/3 off Isle of Wight attractions
22-02-2012 Red Funnel support Red and White Appeal
2011
14-12-2011 Red Funnel win silver Investors in People Award
14-12-2011 Red Funnel offers a smarter way to book
12-12-2011 Red Funnel continues support of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
15-11-2011 Red Funnel Bike Challenge to raise money for Children in Need
10-11-2011 Children's illustrator creates fun new safety signage
07-10-2011 Red Funnel Announce Christmas Day Sailings
17-06-2011 Red Funnel Re-Structures Road Transport Business
07-04-2011 Red Funnel awarded ROSPA Presidents Medal
06-04-2011 Myisleofwight marketing campaign launched
31-03-2011 Red Funnel roll out RingGo Parking
17-03-2011 Red Funnel achieve ISO:14001 Environmental Accreditation
23-02-2011 New-look website launched to mark 150th anniversary
15-02-2011 Book now for Easter
09-02-2011 New treeclimbing course with Red Funnel
2010
17-12-2010 Red Funnel 150th Anniversary Book
22-11-2010 Red Funnel launch new healthcare travel scheme
05-08-2010 Enhanced customer service with twittering ferries
28-07-2010 New website for smartphone users
15-04-2010 New all-purpose Travel Card on the way
03-03-2010 Paul McCartney confirmed for Isle of Wight Festival
15-02-2010 Treat your Mum to an Island Spa Break this Mother's Day
10-02-2010 Dizee Rascal & The Flaming Lips Headline Bestival 2010
28-01-2010 Red Funnel launches 'Red Hot Talent 2010'
26-01-2010 Isle of Wight Family Half-Term Breaks for under 100 GBP
20-01-2010 Discover some of the worlds best cycling
12-01-2010 Reasons to visit the Isle of Wight in 2010
05-01-2010 Brand new healthy eating cookery courses on the Isle of Wight
2009
10-11-2009 Christmas and New Year Island Escapes
05-11-2009 Wight Vantastic
29-10-2009 Red Funnel's Winter Timetable
14-10-2009 OFT Market Findings into Isle of Wight Ferry services
08-10-2009 Isle of Wight Walking Weekend with Red Funnel
07-10-2009 Red Funnel announces structural review
15-09-2009 Red Funnel and IBM announce news of "Twittering Ferries"
14-09-2009 Autumn Breaks on the Isle of Wight
17-08-2009 Bank Holiday events & deals with Red Funnel
27-07-2009 Experience the IOW Garlic Festival with Red Funnel
21-07-2009 Hi 5 - Red Jet 5 is officially named
06-07-2009 Red Funnel organises birthday surprise for loyal customer
02-07-2009 Summer Madness - Tickets available from Red Funnel
30-06-2009 Credit Crunch Cowes Events
18-06-2009 Car Ferry Fares from under £10 per person this summer!
12-06-2009 OFT Market Study findings into Isle of Wight Ferry Services
20-05-2009 Red Funnel supports the Chernobyl Children's Lifeline
14-05-2009 Red Funnel says farewell to Red Jets 1 & 2
13-05-2009 Days Out with Red Funnel from just £6.50
06-05-2009 New Red Jet to join the Hi-Speed fleet
07-04-2009 50% off match day travel for fans
02-04-2009 Meet Friendly Zoo Bugs on Red Funnel Ferries
31-03-2009 Fantastic Ferry Fares to Isle of Wight Scooter Rally
24-03-2009 Red Funnel announces more sailings
18-03-2009 Red Funnel Easter Challenge Regatta
17-03-2009 Easter deals with Red Funnel
14-03-2009 Pixies make their only UK Festival appearance at IW Festival
13-03-2009 Isle of Wight Ferries get Red Noses!
06-03-2009 The night is Young. Neil Young to play the Isle of Wight Festival
05-03-2009 Red Funnel appoint new Chief Executive
27-02-2009 Massive Attack and Kraftwerk to headline Bestival 2009
09-02-2009 Kids go Free with Red Funnel this Half Term
05-02-2009 Win £10,000 with the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Treasure Hunt
21-01-2009 Friday night's Isle of Wight Festival line-up announced
14-01-2009 Red Funnel joins forces with IKEA
07-01-2009 New youth & small group fares announced
2008
24-12-2008 Free Fry Up for Freight Drivers
23-12-2008 Exclusive Camping Packages with Red Funnel
22-12-2008 Red Funnel raise funds for Red Squirrels
24-11-2008 Discover a Winter Wonderland on the Isle of Wight
24-10-2008 Red Funnel increases support for Isle of Wight communities
20-10-2008 2009 Isle of Wight Festival tickets go on sale
14-10-2008 Additional farewell cruise to mark QE2 departure
08-10-2008 Farewell cruise to bid fond farewell to QE2
03-10-2008 Chris Packham joins Red Funnel for Red Squirrel Week
02-10-2008 Back to the shop floor for Customer Service Week
01-10-2008 New sales channel opens with Pharos Datacom
30-09-2008 Red Jet 1 returns home after Torbay trial
25-09-2008 The Isle of Wight, the place to be in 2009
15-09-2008 Rail ticket revolution for Island residents
11-09-2009 Fan-tastic deals for Island based Saints supporters
01-09-2008 Red Jet chartered to Stagecoach for Torbay service
03-06-2008 Days Out to Shout About!
12-05-2008 Fuel-saving Red Jet Timetable announced
21-04-2008 Fuel tanks come close to breaking records
02-04-2008 Red Funnel awarded second RoSPA Gold Medal
01-04-2008 Red Funnel achieves ISO9000 accreditation
15-02-2008 Red Funnel Distribution announce new IT Investment
01-02-2008 Exciting Island Events in 2008
29-01-2008 Red Funnel appoints new Board Directors
2007
16-07-2007 Red Funnel goes Worldwide!
22-06-2007 Red Funnel selects 'Bookit' from Hogia Ferry Systems
06-06-2007 Infracapital Partners LP acquire Red Funnel Group
01-05-2007 Steam Coffee Company opens in Cowes
20-04-2007 Red Funnel announces pre-Easter success
19-02-2007 Red Funnel helps rock the Isle of Wight
2006
09-10-2006 Red Funnel to reorganise Fountain Yard, West Cowes
04-10-2006 Bold new Hi-Speed ferry timetable announced
15-09-2006 Red Funnel launches “Steam Coffee Company”
23-08-2006 Red Funnel announces boom in last-minute bookings
22-08-2006 Record numbers visit Skandia Cowes Week
25-07-2006 Red Funnel offers event and festival packages
04-07-2006 Red Funnel appoints new Fleet Director
20-06-2006 Red Funnel awarded RoSPA Gold Medal
03-03-2006 New Head of Food, Beverage & Retail appointed
01-03-2006 "Chic Treats" – a guide to the IoW’s stylish secrets
25-01-2006 Positive end of year results for Red Funnel
2005
19-12-2005 Hetherington joins Group Holdings board
01-11-2005 Red Eagle plays pivotal role in Solfire 2005
09-09-2005 Red Funnel enjoys summer success
19-08-2005 Red Funnel joins Thames riverbus partnership
26-04-2005 Red Funnel ships to join 'International Fleet Review'
15-04-2005 Red Funnel announces revised Hi-Speed timetable
21-02-2005 Red Jet 4 escorts MacArthur and B&Q home
18-01-2005 Excellent market share figures announced for 2004
13-01-2005 New holidays brochure with red hot price promise
2004
01-09-2004 Red Funnel appoints new Commercial Director
07-06-2004 Red Funnel wins rivals Beach Soccer Cup!
15-03-2004 Red Funnel Holidays launches new website
12-01-2004 Red Funnel out performs market in buoyant year
06-01-2004 Red Osprey re-enters service alongside the QM2
2003
01-11-2003 redfunnel.co.uk - the award winning website
30-10-2003 Gosport to Southampton for Christmas shoppers
28-10-2003 Red Funnel announces JetConnect service
07-10-2003 New £7m fleet investment programme
02-10-2003 Bergen Castle joins Red Funnel vehicle ferry fleet
19-08-2003 Red Funnel speeds ahead with strong Cowes Week
08-08-2003 Red Funnel announce new service from Gosport
18-06-2003 Ellen MacArthur names "Red Jet 4"
16-05-2003 New Red Jet completed ahead of schedule
10-02-2003 Red Funnel’s new Red Jet prepares to leave Oz
2002
20-11-2002 New activity breaks and holidays for 2003
01-11-2002 Red Funnel charters vessel to Caledonian MacBrayne
06-09-2002 Free crossings to celebrate website's 5th anniversary
14-08-2002 Red Funnel sponsors smooth sailing jazz divas
28-06-2002 Red Funnel makes sailing to Cowes Week a breeze
05-06-2002 Contact awarded for new Hi-Speed passenger ferry
02-04-2002 Red Funnel committed to yacht racing
01-04-2002 Red Funnel launch 'learn to sail' weekends breaks
01-03-2002 The Isle of Wight Festival is back and rocking
21-01-2002 From ‘Emerald Isle’ to ‘Garden Isle’