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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 view of the new terminal arrangements by Bright Space

25, September 2023·4 min read

Red Funnel Gateway: See a breakdown of newly proposed changes (Updated)

See a breakdown of the latest changes that are being proposed in East Cowes as Red Funnel move forward with their gateway redevelopment plans

18, September 2023·1 min read

From damaged RIB to stranded yacht: Cowes RNLI’s busy night in Osborne Bay

Cowes RNLI lifeboat tackles two emergencies in Osborne Bay, helping nine people

15, September 2023·1 min read

East Cowes water butts are on their way, say Southern Water

Southern Water's free water butt deliveries are underway. Ensure you're in the loop

Van on fire in East Cowes taken by John Cattle

1, September 2023·1 min read

East Cowes arson spree: Man arrested after a house fire and series of vehicle fires

Man now arrested in East Cowes after vehicles and property damaged in arson series

Ventnor Community Pantry - showing shelves of food and fridges full of food

23, August 2023·1 min read

Community Pantries on the Isle of Wight: Open to all residents in need

Isle of Wight has four Community Pantries to help residents with their weekly food budgets

15, August 2023·1 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge back in service this afternoon after four-week suspension

After four weeks' of repair and maintenance, Cowes Floating Bridge returns to service today

10, August 2023·1 min read

Teenagers rescued by Cowes RNLI lifeboat off Norris Castle

The two teenagers were cut-off by tide near Norris Castle, East Cowes

9, August 2023·2 min read

Brewing passion, not trouble: Island Life Craft Brewery’s calm approach to beer

Island Life Craft Brewery gains permission to serve alcohol at its upcoming East Cowes ale house, focusing on craft beer experience

8, August 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight college to expand with state-of-the-art digital centre and prototype labs

New laboratories and digital facilities are planned for Isle of Wight College’s Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advances Manufacturing And Marine

3, August 2023·2 min read

Greenlight for former MOT garage conversion into community fitness centre

East Cowes is set to receive its first gym, creating jobs and promoting health, in a council-approved conversion of a former garage

Former Old Curiosity Shop - Google Maps-with OTW flash

3, August 2023·1 min read

Island Life Brewery promises noise mitigation measures at new Ale House

Measures are proposed to tackle local concern about Island Life Brewery's proposed ale house

27, July 2023·1 min read

Cowes Week 2023 set to commence without the Floating Bridge service

Cowes Floating Bridge will be unavailable for Cowes Week 2023 due to software malfunctions

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