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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, September 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Girlguides show solidarity on Women’s suffrage march

Waving banners and flags, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and leaders joined the parade winding its way through East Cowes in commemoration of the Women's Suffrage Movement.

Floating Bridge suspended sign at East Cowes terminal

26, May 2022·1 min read

Floating bridge suspended at certain times due to staff sickness

Ongoing staff sickness is the cause of the problems running the Floating Bridge at the following times

12, August 2009·1 min read

Vestas Protest: Day of Action Rallies

Several rallies to show support for Vestas workers are taking place today across the Island.

7, November 2018·2 min read

Floating Bridge costs rise to a staggering £6,400,000

In the last two and a half years the costs of Floating Bridge 6 have spiraled. The councillor for East Cowes says the additional cost of the replacement launch could have been used to continue the work of the Local Area Coordinators.

2, November 2012·1 min read

Future of Ryde, Ventnor and East Cowes paddling pools under discussion

IWC says they can't afford to run them. We've dug into how much the council is paying out in invoices for the pools. It seem to be only a few thousand a year.

13, May 2024·1 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge service temporarily suspended for essential repairs

11, October 2022·1 min read

Forget ‘Swap Shop’, East Cowes has plans for a ‘shop swap’

The applicants say the swap ensures both buildings remain economically active and contribute positively to East Cowes town centre, while giving the businesses the opportunity to adapt and strengthen their offer

Image: Etienne Tracey, Beth Elliott, Charles Roberts, George Kermode

16, August 2018·1 min read

Cowes Enterprise College: Students celebrate A-Level results

Overall, 15% of A levels were graded A* or A – up on last year’s figure – a third of exams were A* to B, and more than half of exams achieved A* to C.

29, April 2013·1 min read

Friends of Frank James continue good work at former hospital

Around 20 residents helped out yesterday at the monthly gathering.

9, August 2012·2 min read

East Cowes Town Clerk drops bombshell at farewell party

Audience left open-mouthed at the East Cowes Town Clerk retirement party.

23, March 2020·1 min read

Artist in residence sought for The Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Creative practitioners from all backgrounds and disciplines are invited to apply for the first Artist in Residence post

7, October 2015·1 min read

Town councillors call for u-turn on u-turn decision

Four of East Cowes' town councillors are calling on their fellow councillors to rescind a decision made in July which contradicted earlier support for a Bathing Water Designation application.

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