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Priestly Polish destroyer Blyskawica defends Cowes Second World War Saunders-Roe established in East Cowes Benedictine Abbey completed at Quarr Victorians Queen Victoria dies Marconi experiments with radio waves The Tennyson Monument unveiled Royal National Hospital for Diseases of the Chest opens Julia Margaret Cameron takes first photo's at Dimbola Cowes and Newport join the railway age Needles Old Battery built New Needles lighthouse planned Sailing race around the Isle of Wight won by America Charles Dickens writes David Copperfield Victoria and Albert buy Osborne House UK's first theme park opens at Blackgang Chine Work starts on St. Catherine's lighthouse Algernon Charles Swinburne Georgians The start of Cowes Week Start of the first Solent Packet services Worlds first yacht club formed Ryde Pier opens Shanklin Freshwater Bay inspires J.M.W. Turner First lighthouse built at The Needles Cowes Ryde Capability Brown designs the grounds of Appuldurcombe House Bembridge Windmill built Stuarts Scientist Robert Hooke discovers Law of Elasticity Princess Elizabeth dies at Carisbrooke King Charles I tries to escape from Carisbrooke Castle Tudors Bubonic plague strikes Newport Last French invasion Medieval Henry de Beauchamp crowned King of the Wight French forces devastate Newtown Pepper Pot lighthouse built on St. Catherine's Hill Isabella De Fortibus inherits Carisbrooke Castle Carisbrooke Castle now a stone fortress Dark Ages First Danish attack on England fails Wulfere conquers the Island West Saxon Chiefs Cerdic & Cynric take Wight Roman Roman Villa built in Newport Morton villa started at Brading 2nd Roman Legion captures Wight Pre-history Bronze Age burial mounds The Longstone erected at Mottistone Wight becomes an island Dinosaurs reign supreme Island Characters Suri Krishnamma... on growing up on the Isle of Wight Paul Sivell... Chainsaw Wood Carver Extraordinaire Martin Simpson... on fossils, finds & being the 'Dinosaur Man' Anne Toms... on her life as an Island artist Dave Kennett – on saving lives and life in the fast lane Meet the Master Chocolatier - Abraham Seaforth Dame of the Waves - Ellen MacArthur David Firmstone... on painting, Island living & Island light Molly Attrill... on her life as a studio potter Gioia Minghella... on Family, Ice Cream & Anthony Colin Boswell... On Bringing Garlic to the Masses Charlotte Corney... on hand rearing tigers & growing up in a zoo IoW Gallery & Apps IoW Videos Getting Around Events Event Archive Blackgang Chine's Big Night Out Summer Slide at Robin Hill Junior Track Days at Wight Karting Jungle Fever at Robin Hill Jungle Fever After Dark at Robin Hill The Dinosaur Isle Christmas Fossil Walk Isle of Wight Arts Open Studios Day at the Races Cowes Classic Powerboat Race Cowes Classics Week Cowes Big Night Out The Red Funnel Fireworks at Cowes Week Fairweather Festival Great Wonderfest Carisbrooke Castle - Legendary Joust Million Dollar Bash Fan TC Con Easter Activities The Great Victorian Show Unicorn Weekend Black Gang Chine Wild West Week A Party of Art Isle of Wight Garlic Festival Isle of Wight Scooter Rally Jack up the Summer Rhythmtree Festival Memorial Ploughing Match Offshore Powerboat Races Walk the Wight Isle of Wight Pride Hullabaloo Shipwreck Isle Victorian Christmas Isle of Wight Beach Clean Isle of Wight Day 2018 Isle of Wight Challenge Bembridge Harbour Food Festival Challenge the Wight Night Rider & Night Runner Isle of Wight Festival of Running Isle of Wight Randonnee Victorian Weekend Armed Forces Day Anniversary of ORP Blyskawica defense of Cowes Red Jet 7 Naming Ceremony Meet the Vikings at Calbourne International Classic Car Show Island Con (Comic Con) Panerai British Classic Week On the Water Isle of Wight Cycle Fest Island Highland Gathering Harp on Wight Festival Classic Buses, Beer & Walks Weekend Blackgangs Big Birthday Bash Real Ale Festival The Three Ivatts Wolverton Manor Garden Fair Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend Isle of Wight Arts Open Studios Island Steam Show Round the Island Race Cowes SailGP Ultimate Ska Wars Ventnor Fringe Ventnorville Ventnor International Festival BalletWorks Santa & his Reindeer visit Tapnell Farm Cowes Week Jack Up The Weekend The Wight Proms Royal Isle of Wight County Show Wicked Nights - Blackgang Chine Blackgang Chine's Frights and Sprites Electric Woods - Festival of Light Sweetcorn Fayre Isle of Wight Dog Festival West Wight Triathlon Osborne Victorian Christmas Cider and Cheese Weekend Terror Island Santa specials at the IW Steam Railway Sausage and Cider Festival Bembridge Harbour Food Festival International Classic Car Show Vegan Lifestyle Show Isle of Wight Literary Festival Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair 2019 Wolverton Manor Garden Fair WCM IoW Adventure Isle of Wight Festival Vote for your all-time favourite IoW Festival performer Thanks for your vote Jack Up Christmas Country Superstars Experience Tapland …. in search of Santa POLAR at Robin Hill Spooky Carisbrooke Castle with Creepy Critters Wizard Week at Isle of Wight Railway Santa Dash with Mountbatten The Needles 'Star of Wonder' Themed Santa's Grotto Astronomy Evenings on the Isle of Wight Places to Visit Adgestone Vineyard All Saints Church Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve Amazon World Zoo Park Apollo Theatre Appuldurcombe House Arreton Barns Bembridge Windmill Blackgang Chine Brading Marshes Nature Reserve Brading Roman Villa Butterfly & Fountain World Calbourne Water Mill Carisbrooke Castle Church of St George Church of St Mary the Virgin Church of St Michael the Archangel Cineworld Classic Boat Museum Dimbola Museum and Galleries Dinosaur Isle Farringford Glory Art Glass Godshill Model Village Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre Holy Cross Church Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Isle of Wight Pearl Isle of Wight Steam Railway Isle of Wight Studio Glass Isle of Wight Zoo JR Zone Karting @ Wight Karting Max Aitken Museum Medina Theatre Monkey Haven Mottistone Gardens Newtown Nature Reserve Newtown Old Town Hall Nunwell House and Gardens Osborne Quarr Abbey Quay Arts Robin Hill Rosemary Vineyard Sandham Gardens Sandown Pier Shanklin Chine Shanklin Seafront Shanklin Theatre St Agnes Church St Andrews Church St Catherines Lighthouse St Marys Church, Carisbrooke St Mildreds Church St Olaves Church St Peters Church Tapnell Farm Park The Needles Landmark The Needles Old and New Battery The Shipwreck Centre & Maritime Museum Ventnor Botanic Gardens West Wight Alpacas Wight Military & Heritage Museum Yarmouth Castle Activities Anderson Boat Cruises Archery Arty Shakes Bird watching Bushcraft Clay Pigeon Shooting Climbing Coasteering Cookery Courses Cycling & Mountain Biking Fishing & Boat Charters Fossil Hunting Golf Horse Riding islejump Karting @ Wight Karting Kayaking Kitesurfing Mountain Boarding Paintballing Paragliding Red Squirrel Spotting Rib Charters Sailing Spectator Sports Stand Up Paddle Boarding Surfing Tree Climbing Walking Windsurfing Zorbing and Aqua Zorbing Blog Featured Articles Isle of Wight Rainy Day Guide 5 things you can only visit on the Isle of Wight Guide to Dog Friendly Places to Stay Guide to Dog Friendly Places to Eat The Definitive Guide to Camping on the Isle of Wight Fish & Chips - The Top 5 10 Great Isle of Wight Beaches Guide to Afternoon Tea The Most Haunted Island in the World? Walkies!... My Isle of Wight Guide to Dog Friendly Pub Walks Guide to the Most Haunted Places on the Island Guide to Isle of Wight National Trust Places to Visit Glamping sites: Five of the Best our Island has to Offer Top Isle of Wight Farm Stays 10 free things to do with the family 10 free things to do on the Isle of Wight Top 10 'Blow the Budget' Stays Dine by the sea - 6 of the best Best places to eat en famille Under Canvas... 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Finding the Fireworks in August Island Party Time This New Years Eve Best Stays in the Great Outdoors Rain or Shine: Guide to Kids Attractions Secret Spa – Discover the Island Wellness Spa Romantic Retreats Guide to Easter Activities Top 10 Quirky Glamping Sites Donkeying Around – Meet our Island Donkeys Top Spots for Photography 10 Best Eats by Boat Guide to fishing on the Isle of Wight Best Summer Eats Top 5 Dog Friendly Attractions Top Five Places to Stay in 2019 Skill-cation: Holiday & Learn New Skills on the Isle of Wight Skillcation - Part II Guide to Best Beachcombing Beaches Boutique Retreats – the new holiday trend Quirky Stays for Couples Guide to Open Gardens and Garden Festivals Meet the Island's Artists Virgins Guide to Cowes Week Skillcation: Jewellery Making on the Island Go Green in 2019 Top 10 Romantic Places to Eat This Valentine's The Locals' View Burger night - eating out with the family…and the dog! It’s all about the Beach… The Devil's Chimney Down the Reminiscing Line with Isle of Wight Steam Railway Wholesome Wight Bites - a guide to healthy eating out on the Isle of Wight. Diary of a day ... around Yarmouth Best Yoga Beaches on the Isle of Wight Tee’d Off – Islanders Guide to Golfing Mrs B's Simple Delicious Winkle Snack Simon Townsend on Keith Moon Brian May plays IoW Festival Fender Renegades all - Alabama 3 meet Ray Foulk Just the Tipple – Introducing the Boat Drinks Book Photography and ‘Family’ at The Grange By The Sea Spike's Guide to the Best Doggie Beaches Monkey Business Horsing around on the Island… Vessel The Top Places To Grab Your Isle Of Wight Festival Essentials Meet Our Top 20 Animals on the Isle of Wight A day in Utopia Brook Rubber Duck Derby Spook at the Bay Love cycling? Discover the Isle of Wight - the UK’s cycling mecca The Trendy Petting Farm Time for Tea with Tallulah The Hidden Heritage Museum Inside a Library Hounds, History & Historic Houses Spooky Cellars, Monsters And Mysteries In History Sharing is Caring – new menu tasting at Three Buoys An Isle of Wight Artisan Gift Guide Ooh la la Say Knickers to the Weekend Artisan Island Living. Meet the Makers Get running with your dog around the Isle of Wight #5Khoundbound Mrs B's Spa Day Guest Blog: Clean up your act on Valentine’s Day Discover North House - Hotel to the Stars Spring Rock Pooling at St Helen’s Running with your Dog! How to start a 5K plan. The Story of St Helen's Very Old Church What’s So Special about the Isle of Wight? Hidden Heroes at Quay Arts Meet the Maker: Kate Sanger Furniture Designer & Maker Fun at the Driving Range Island Poets: Wonders of the Wight Get Wild About Garlic Discovering Islandmade Gin Island Poets: Steephill Cove An interview with John Giddings Adventure Activities "Live life with more adventures'' We're Going On A Bear Hunt! The Quiet Running with your Dog! Part 2 of your Couch to 5K plan If You Go Down to the Woods Today Memoir writing with Monique Roffey at The Grange Promenading along the Bay Would you like anything for the weekend, Sir? Second-hand Treasures It shor-will be fun at the Shorwell Midsummer Fair! 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Red Kestrel Launch Voting open for 2019 Charity of the Year ISO 14001:2015 Accreditation for Red Funnel Offers in place for Walk the Wight 2018 Boost for weekend travellers Tourism Superstar Rewarded with Dream Holiday More vehicle sailings from 29 March 2019 Consultation begins on summer 2019 timetable Volunteers sought for biggest Isle of Wight beach clean Red goes GREEN HRH Duchess of Cornwall names Red Jet 7 Red Funnel gets behind England with tournament offer Anti-idling campaign launched Red Funnel sponsors Isle of Wight Beach Clean Red Funnel is first ferry operator to sign-up to Age Friendly Island Charter Red Jet 7 launched at East Cowes Work starts on new layby berth New steps to reduce Greenhouse Gases Isle of Wight firm wins East Cowes contract Red Funnel launches Armed Forces discounts All aboard for Eklectica Record early Bank Holiday Red Jet 7 to enter the water at the end of May All Hans On Deck Voting opens for myIsleofWight Awards 2018 Biofuel trial to reduce harmful greenhouse gases Fran Collins announced as new CEO Five Certificates of Excellence for Red Funnel Red Funnel congratulates new female captain Red Eagle returns to service with new look Apprenticeship programme celebrates 10 years of success Dancing Jim overwhelmed by public support 2017 My Isle of Wight Award Shortlist Revealed Kevin George appointed Group Chairman New Non-Execs join Red Funnel Board 2018 Charity of the Year Announced Cheque presented to HIOWAA Winners of 2017 My Isle of Wight Awards revealed Early-bird offers announced for 2018 Isle of Wight Pride Take your Valentine to Love island Jim the Dancing Man nominated for Tourism Superstar Award Red Funnel places £10m ship order from UK yard Red Eagle's new look taking shape 12 Days of Christmas Offers launched All aboard for Cowes Christmas Festival Public vote for 2018 charity of the year Red Hot 2017 Black Friday Offer Solent Transport partnership receives environmental recognition Red Jet 7 Ahead of Schedule IW Festival Early Bird Offers on sale Red Funnel supports first Isle of Wight Comic Con Half-term shenanigans on the Isle of Wight UK Customer Experience Award Sponsorship of river evening crossings Major refurbishment for Red Eagle A trip fit for a Queen Winners announced for Wight in Bloom 2017 Support for Age Friendly Island BBC Antiques Roadshow visits Osborne Set sail to Eklectica on the Isle of Wight Tickets on sale to 2017 Red Funnel IW Literary Festival Planning Inquiry Rules in Red Funnel's Favour Red Jet 7 to be built on the Isle of Wight Ten reasons to celebrate National Dog Day Set sail for foodie heaven at the IW Garlic Festival Launch of New Adventure Films Red Funnel Title Sponsors IW Literature Festival Award for Red Funnel transport partnership Sponsorship of IW Pride Red Funnel to be sold UK & Canadian Pension Funds Red Jet 6 sets benchmark time for rounding the Island New Signature Lounge Opens in Cross-Solent First Red Funnel rewarded for excellence in health and safety Voting opens for 2017 My Isle of Wight Awards RoSPA Order of Distinction for Health & Safety Red Funnel appoints Enterprise Rent-A-Car Red Funnel sponsors Wight in Bloom 2017 Free Attraction Tickets in National Ferry Fortnight Offer May the 4th Be With You Sponsorship of Southampton Sailing Week Cowes Cycle Hub Opens for Business New Apprentices Welcomed Steve Porter Transport Partnership Donations buy van for Ability Dogs 4 Young People Superb value promised this Half-Term More support for Isle of Wight Day Escape to the Isle of Love this Valentines Silver Investor in People Accreditation Ongoing support for Etchells Youth Academy Voting opens for 2017 Charity of the Year Last chance to vote in 2016 My Isle of Wight Awards New home cooked winter menu launched Red Funnel brings back Cowes Christmas Festival Part approval for East Cowes scheme welcomed Red Funnel teams-up with DIT Roadshow New Cycle Hub for West Cowes Feefo Trusted Customer Service Award Winners recognised in 2016 My Isle of Wight Awards Businesses shortlisted for 2016 My Isle of Wight Award Hampshire & IW Air Ambulance 2017 Charity of the Year Red Jet 3 to undergo refit on the Isle of Wight Red Funnel Nominated for Prestigious Education Award Red Funnel celebrates 155th birthday Countdown to Bestival 2016 begins at Red Funnel Escape to the Isle of Wight this August Bank Holiday Whitwell village wells up for Red Jet 6 Red Funnel enjoys a successful Cowes Week Revised Plans for East Cowes Ferry Terminal Red Funnel Renews Partnership with Steve Porter Transport Bookings up post Brexit Island Resident Reunited with Captain Who Saved Her Life Red Jet 6 to be named on 4 July 2016 Additional Hi-Speed sailings for May Bank Holiday Red Funnel Honoured for Customer Service Five Nominations for Customer Service Awards New Name and New Look for CityLink Bus Service Locally Sourced Gourmet Dishes Feature in New Spring Food Menu Walk the Wight Packages & Travel Itineraries published Order for Distinction for Red Funnel in 2016 RoSPA Safety Awards All aboard for Red Funnel Night Rider & Night Runner Events Red Funnel launches Twizy Car Hire Packages Red Funnel sponsors Etchells Worlds Championship Cowes Red Funnel renews 'Wight in Bloom' Sponsorship Sleek new look revealed for Red Jet Fleet Red Funnel enhances cross-Solent Parcel Distribution Big savings with new ferry inclusive attraction packages Red Funnel supports 'Fight for the Wight' Tenner offer for National Ferry Fortnight Red Funnel announces Acoustic Isle live music programme Charity of the Year 2016 announced New Southampton ferry terminal given green light Leading tourism business recognised in Red Funnel's 2015 MyIoW Awards Shortlist revealed for Red Funnel's 2015 My Isle of Wight Awards Red Jet 6 construction progress update Make your favourite Island getaway a real winner Red Funnel reveals new autumn/winter menu for 2015 See Double this Black Friday Weekend with Red Funnel Make it a Wight Christmas with Red Funnel Red Funnel opens applications for its Charity of the Year 2016 Queen and Adam Lambert to headline the Isle of Wight Festival Red Jet 6 progress update Local Island musician to play exclusive gig on Red Funnel ferry ServiceMark Accreditation from Institute of Customer Services Launch of My Red Funnel Rewards Loyalty Scheme Time is running out for IW Festival Early Bird Tickets Red Funnel reports positive 2015 season Red Funnel sponsors sailor's first trans-Atlantic race My Red Funnel Rewards Loyalty Scheme announced New £600k Self-serve Ticket Kiosks go live Red Funnel shortlisted for Ferry Operator of the Year New FREE Wi-Fi solution includes Red Jet fleet 12 years of support for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust All aboard for Cowes Week 2015 The Early Bird Catches the Worm! Red Funnel wins Workplace Wellbeing Charter award Deck mate celebrates Half Century Customer feedback can save lives New Red Jet will be built in UK at East Cowes, Isle of Wight Support for MondoMix Festival Pearl Izumi Cycle Tour Series lands on the Isle of Wight Are you up for Walk the Wight 2015? Gold Health & Safety Award for Red Funnel Q1 2015 trading update Red Funnel nominated for top Group Travel Award Calling all Culture Vultures Female ferry officer inspires young women New Look Red Osprey re-enters service Red Funnel presented with marketing award New spring menus earn Wight Marque Gold status Best tourism businesses recognised in 2014 MyIsleofWight Awards All aboard for Spring Open Day Nominations announced for MyIsleofWight Awards 2014 30,000 votes cast in Red Funnel's 2014 myisleofwight Awards Red Funnel Response to News of Wightlink Sale Discover an Island of antiques Live Lounge sessions to coincide with Acoustic Isle 2015 FREE Champagne for Romantic Couples Party for customer of over 50 years £500k investment in new ticketing technology Red Eagle rescues yachtsmen Red Funnel offer tickets & travel to Common People festival More sailings announced following a record 2014 Red Funnel confirms UKSA as charity of the year Isle of Wight Festival early bird tickets on sale Later Red Jet Sailings Announced Red Funnel Praised for Eco Efforts at Awards Red Funnel welcomes Ministerial Review Back to the floor for managers in National Customer Service Week Green Light Given to Red Osprey Refurbishment Red Funnel Staff go Beach Cleaning New Fleet & Technical Director Appointed Green Fingered Islanders in Wight in Bloom 2014 Awards Additional Summer Sailings Announced Red Funnel surprises would-be Engineer Winners of 2013 My Isle of Wight Awards Announced Hampshire Cricket & Red Funnel unite to promote Test Match Red Funnel welcomes the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP Red Funnel hails 2014 IW Festival a major success Red Funnel marks 18 years of low-sulphur fuel use Gus Mckechnie completes 50k mile Red Funnel cycle ride 4th President’s Award for Occupational Health & Safety Red Funnel experiences bumper Easter Holiday traffic Southampton's CityLink Bus Service saved by Red Funnel Red Funnel customers raise funds to help restore TT Calshot New Booking Deposit Scheme Launched Innovative technology for new look Red Falcon Help for Isle of Wight Job Seekers Red Funnel to rescue Wight in Bloom Competition Discounts for car-size vans & larger vehicles Good news for Pet Owners Major £2m investment announced for Red Falcon Red Funnel celebrates new Isle of Wight awards Red Funnel appoints new CEO Red Funnel and Hythe Ferry join forces Rhythmtree to feature rock legend Ginger Baker Wight Riviera Cycling Weekend to return this year Isle of Arts to Feature Alan Davies, The Jam and much more Red Funnel help Isle of Wight Zoo rare white lion Isle of Wight Prepares to Go Walking with Dinosaurs Isle of Wight Christmas Market James Fulford to leave Red Funnel Christmas Escapes on the Isle of Wight Spooktacular Halloween Cruise Halloween Themed Cowes Food Show New Isle of Wight Literary Festival Explore the Island by bike with the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival All Aboard the Red Funnel Cowes Week Fireworks Cruise Red Funnel Cowes Food Show hailed a 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OFT Market Study findings into Isle of Wight Ferry Services Local Businesses support the Chernobyl Children's Lifeline Red Funnel says farewell to Red Jets 1 & 2 Days Out on the Isle of Wight New Red Jet for Red Funnel's Hi-Speed fleet 50% off for Saints fans with Red Funnel Friendly Zoo Bugs Live on Red Funnel Ferries! Fantastic Ferry Fares to Isle of Wight Scooter Rally Red Funnel announces more sailings Red Funnel Easter Challenge Easter Deals with Red Funnel Pixies only 2009 UK Festival appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival Isle of Wight Ferries get Red Noses! Neil Young to Headline the Isle of Wight Festival 2009 Red Funnel Appoints new Chief Executive Massive Attack and Kraftwerk to headline Bestival 2009 Kids go free with Red Funnel this half term Win £10,000 with Red Funnel's Isle of Wight Treasure Hunt Friday night's Isle of Wight Festival line-up announced Red Funnel joins forces with IKEA New foot passenger fares announced Free Fry Up for Freight Drivers Five night, camping and caravanning packages from just £104 with Red Funnel Red Funnel raise funds for Red Squirrels Discover a Winter Wonderland on the Isle of Wight Red Funnel increases support for local Isle of Wight communities 2009 Isle of Wight Festival tickets go on sale with Red Funnel Additional Red Funnel ferry to depart on QE2 Farewell Cruise Red Funnel to bid a fond farewell to the QE2 Chris Packham joins Red Funnel for Red Squirrel Week Back to the shop floor for National Customer Service Week Red Funnel Opens Up New Sales Channels with Pharos and Hogia Red Jet 1 returns from successful Torbay trial The Isle of Wight, the place to be in 2009! Rail ticket revolution Fan-tastic deals for Saints supporters! Red Jet chartered to Stagecoach for new service Days out to Shout About! Attraction Tickets from Red Funnel Red Funnel announces fuel-saving Red Jet Timetable Fuel tanks come close to breaking records Red Funnel awarded second RoSPA Gold Medal Red Funnel achieves ISO 9000 accreditation for shipboard management Red Funnel Distribution announce new IT Investment Exciting Isle of Wight Events for 2008 Red Funnel appoints two new Board Directors Red Funnel goes Worldwide! Red Funnel selects BOOKIT from Hogia Ferry Systems Infracapital Partners LP acquires Red Funnel Group Steam Coffee Company opens at The Arcade, Cowes Red Funnel announces pre-Easter Success Red Funnel helps rock the Isle of Wight Red Funnel to reorganise Fountain Yard, West Cowes Bold new Hi-Speed ferry timetable announced Red Funnel launches "Steam Coffee Company" Red Funnel announces boom in last minute bookings Red Funnel reports record numbers travel to Skandia Cowes Week Red Funnel offers ticket packages to Isle of Wight events & festivals Red Funnel appoints new Fleet Director Red Funnel awarded RoSPA Gold Medal Red Funnel appoints new Head of Food, Beverage & Retail "Chic Treats" - a guide to the Isle of Wight's stylish secrets Red Funnel announces positive end of year results for 2005 Hetherington joins board of Red Funnel Group (Holdings) Ltd Red Eagle plays pivotal role in Solfire 2005 Red Funnel enjoys summer success Red Funnel joins Thames riverbus partnership Red Funnel ships to take part in the International Fleet Review Red Funnel announces revised Hi-Speed Timetable Red Jet 4 to escort Dame Ellen home to Cowes Red Funnel announces excellent market share figures for 2004 New accommodation brochure launched with Red Hot Price Promise Red Funnel appoints new Commercial Director Red Funnel sponsored team wins 2004 Wightlink Beach Soccer Cup! 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