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Since the pictures emerged, the group has been criticised for apparently not sticking to Covid-19 guidelines — such as the Rule of Six, wearing face masks and socially distancing
Cowes Floating bridge: All you need to know
The Floating Bridge links Cowes and East Cowes, running regularly through the day and much of the evening. It’s sometimes called the Chain Ferry because it pulls itself both sides of the river on a chain.
Below are articles charting the history of the Cowes Floating Bridge.
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People have been wondering how much the large work boat that stops the new Floating Bridge 6 from floating down the Medina when tides are strong has been costing. Here are the details ... and where the money to pay for it come from.
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When the windows got smashed last week, the council said it would not affect the planned return date to service of 13th April, but that's all changed now
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The trip to see the old Floating Bridge, that the council sold three years ago, was organised so councillors could determine the condition of the vessel
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Floating bridge repair work announced; expect alternative arrangements and potential delays today
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It's been out of service since Tuesday and now the Isle of Wight council say it'll be much longer than expected before it comes back into service.
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The Cowes Floating Bridge was supposed to be back in service this week, but further delays have just been announced. Details within
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A car has just raced onto the floating bridge, smashing into the far gates. Emergency services are on the scene.
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Following a decision of the Full Council in February this year, the Isle of Wight Council will reintroduce the passenger charges for the use of the Cowes floating on Monday 20 July 2015.
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The council's own Environmental Health experts now say the new floating bridge is so loud it breaks the maximum noise levels laid down by the World Health Organisation. Families living nearby can't sleep. The council's in the clear - they say they can't take formal action against themselves. The details are shocking.
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It's not clear what the two upcoming elections have to do with the naming of the new floating bridge, but the council are citing them as the reason for postponing the naming competition, despite knowing about the local one beforehand.
