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East Cowes

East Cowes is the arrival point for many people visiting the Isle of Wight, as Red Funnel have their car ferry port here.

The area is rich with boat building history and well as the more obvious Queen Victoria connection with Osborne House.

Below are articles that OnTheWight has published connected to East Cowes.

18, March 2025·2 min read

A new era for Kings Quay (formerly known as Palmers Farm) as habitat restoration takes priority over gravel extraction

11, March 2025·2 min read

Red Funnel's ferry service faces scrutiny as operational failures threaten the local economy, claims local councillor

7, March 2025·1 min read

Join the National Lottery Open Week for exciting offers and free access to certain venues

4, March 2025·1 min read

A Cowes Enterprise College team has won the Resilience Challenge by developing a flood response strategy

25, February 2025·3 min read

Local community outraged by sudden removal of trees from East Cowes roundabout

21, February 2025·1 min read

The Cowes floating bridge suffered a half a million-pound loss last year

19, February 2025·1 min read

A joint rescue operation by Cowes and Bembridge lifeboats saved a catamaran in rough weather

11, February 2025·2 min read

Councillor Karl Love urges swift action on Floating Bridge replacement amidst generator issues

4, February 2025·2 min read

Cowes Harbour Commission and Trinity House launch a fully sponsored Merchant Navy cadetship

17, January 2025·1 min read

A small precept rise will help save the Esplanade paddling pool and other amenities, East Cowes Town Council

6, January 2025·1 min read

Red Funnel announces maintenance work at East Cowes, impacting late-night ferry services from 18th January

20, December 2024·3 min read

Council chair rebukes 'slow response' for Cowes floating bridge's much-needed replacement

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