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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.

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

East Cowes Crafters remembrance displays - crafters gathered with councillor Love and his partner

4, November 2024·2 min read

East Cowes Crafters weave poppy displays for poignant remembrance

East Cowes Crafters dedicate their summer to crafting poppy displays of remembrance

Whippingham Tech park road sign

30, October 2024·2 min read

New HGV training facility and jobs boost proposed for Whippingham

Planned Whippingham facility offers HGV training and local job prospects

Entangled Microfibres credit Liberty Turrell

29, October 2024·4 min read

Medina Estuary microplastic levels alarm University of Manchester study

Study reveals severe microplastic pollution in Isle of Wight's Medina Estuary

Police report control centre

24, October 2024·1 min read

CCTV image released in police appeal for shoplifting investigation (update 2)

Police appeal for information following a shoplifting incident at East Cowes Waitrose

flood alert map

20, October 2024·1 min read

High tide warning issued for Isle of Wight coast as unsettled weather persists

Isle of Wight expects higher tides; minor flooding possible along the coast this Sunday lunchtime

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