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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.

Aerial shot of Red Funnel ferry leaving Cowes

6, January 2025·1 min read

Temporary changes to Red Funnel ferry schedule for maintenance in January and February

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

Floating Bridge with Red Funnel ferry

20, December 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council chair criticises process for Cowes floating bridge replacement

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

Police report control centre

13, December 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight police seek to identify man after theft on a bus incident (photo)

Help police identify suspect in recent Isle of Wight public transport theft.

A woman dressed in extravagant carnival outfits

13, December 2024·1 min read

New chair spearheads the revival of East Cowes’s beloved carnival tradition

Vibrant community tradition revived as East Cowes plans 2025 carnival festivities

pine cone carol singer hanging off christmas tree

8, December 2024·1 min read

Parkside Pavilion in East Cowes invites community to Christmas carol singing

Sing around the Christmas tree and remember loved ones in East Cowes

RNLI Jumper and radio

2, December 2024·1 min read

Man and dog rescued from freezing water in the River Medina

Fallen man and pet saved by Cowes harbour launch in River Medina

Floating Bridge with Red Funnel ferry

28, November 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council to consult public on new Cowes floating bridge in Spring 2025

Floating bridge replacement gears up with public consultation coming in the Spring

christmas lights

26, November 2024·1 min read

East Cowes Town Council to celebrate Christmas with annual lights switch-on

East Cowes set for festive cheer with annual Christmas lights switch-on

young boy with thumbs up

14, November 2024·2 min read

Inspectors note positive outcomes and caring environment at Queensgate Primary School

Queensgate Foundation Primary's Ofsted report highlights a nurturing environment

Male skateboarder at skatepark

12, November 2024·1 min read

East Cowes skate scene set for a revamp with a new skatepark

East Cowes prepares for a state-of-the-art skatepark by Betongpark Ltd

Book sale sign at library

5, November 2024·1 min read

Unique history book sale to benefit East Cowes Heritage Centre

There'll be two chances to purchase pre-loved history books, catering to both avid collectors and casual readers

Cowes floating bridge at very high tide

5, November 2024·1 min read

Engineers tackled urgent prow cable replacement on Cowes Floating Bridge

Cowes Floating Bridge faced downtime as engineers repaired a damaged prow cable following 20 months of wear and tear

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