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.

1 October 20241 min read

Isle of Wight councillor highlights energy price cap increase for residents, reminding them to record and report meter readings today

27 September 20242 min read

Cowes Enterprise College hosts inspiring Science Festival for Isle of Wight students

26 September 20242 min read

Severe flooding prompts Isle of Wight council's insight and preventative action plans

25 September 20243 min read

OnTheWight speaks to two of the three partners behind Medina Studios who share details about what's next

18 September 20241 min read

Cowes Enterprise College students to showcase foraging skills on BBC's Morning Live

16 September 20242 min read

Cowes Enterprise College celebrates students' personal development with graduation

12 September 20241 min read

A first for the Island - SEMH-focused school opens, offering bespoke support

5 September 20242 min read

Cowes Harbour Commission's new marina in East Cowes is anticipated to attract £23m over 20 years

30 August 20241 min read

Police appeal for owners of cars damaged on Beatrice Avenue last week to get in touch

23 August 20241 min read

Burst sewer in East Cowes repaired; roads to reopen following Southern Water efforts

22 August 20242 min read

East Cowes Town Council actively seeks solutions for the sudden Post Office closure

20 August 20242 min read

Southern Water actions a swift response to burst sewer with emergency repairs and deployment of 30 tankers

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