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The Floating Bridge Stakeholders Group say the bridge must meet the Statement of Requirements and it doesn't. They're calling for it to be rejected and a new one bought with a low interest loan.
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This Cowes town councillor asks the Leader of the council what his Plan B is if the floating bridge fails again after being brought back into service next week.
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Stakeholders in East Cowes say the floating bridge has too many unresolved issues still and urge the Isle of Wight council to not accept this floating bridge.
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The Cowes floating bridge is scheduled to reopen to the public this coming Monday (11 December) as part of an extended trial period that will take place this month.
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The 1851 Trust - whose aim is to inspire and engage young people - has been chosen as official Lendy Cowes Week charity.
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Cowes RNLI was called to an incident after a yachtsman crushed his finger whilst retrieving the anchor.
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23 men and women participated in a Dare to Brave It Swim in aid of the RNLI at the Little Gloster on Sunday afternoon.
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The Cruise ship business is considerable and valuable. VIoW and Cowes Harbour Commission are actively engaging them, laying out the benefits of visiting the Island. The enclosed map shows where Cruise ships will anchor while visiting Cowes.
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There'll be a wide range of products, crafts and gifts for sale, along with live music and even Santa's grotto for the kids. Not to mention the authentic German food market featuring bratwurst, reibekuchen, Gluhwein and much more. Don't miss this great community event.
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In April, the Isle of Wight council called a halt to the much-trumpeted public naming competition for the new floating bridge because of the 'upcoming elections'. Seven months later and the competition is still on hold, despite the two elections being long gone.
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Retailers in Cowes interested in offering Post Office services are invited to speak to the Post Office about how they could help bring those services back to Cowes town centre.
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Sea trials and crew training are expected to commence in June 2018 ahead of Red Jet 7's official naming ceremony in Cowes in July next year.
