Cowes

10 August 20262 min read

Isle of Wight sailor Jenny Whelan launches Dogsail, her memoir of an unconventional 1,800-mile voyage

5 August 20263 min read

Lallows Boatyard reports worsening fuel shortages from Certas Energy, disrupting Cowes Week deliveries

2 August 20261 min read

Free magic and comedy shows return to Appley and East Cowes this summer (as well as Cowes Week and other Island events)

1 August 20261 min read

Island planning committee unanimously refuses Cowes McDonald's drive-thru over health impact concerns

31 July 20262 min read

Medina Bookshop hosts music, author talks and shanties throughout Cowes Week celebrations

30 July 20262 min read

Cowes Library marks 200 years of Cowes Week with family-friendly creative events

29 July 20264 min read

CQC inspection uncovers serious safeguarding, nutrition and staffing failings at Cowes care home

28 July 20262 min read

Councillors challenge Island Roads over roadworks chaos and utility company accountability

24 July 20261 min read

Floating Bridge timetable extended for Cowes Week, with fireworks night changes planned

22 July 20262 min read

Planners recommend refusing a Cowes McDonald's drive-thru, citing health concerns, ahead of Tuesday's decision

21 July 20263 min read

Cowes and Hayling Island sailors near Portsmouth finish after eleven-month world circumnavigation

20 July 20262 min read

Traffic changes confirmed for Cowes Week as the firework finale returns this summer

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