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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.

7, December 2011·1 min read

Two Men Questioned Over Poisoning of East Cowes Man

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the man found dead last Friday night in East Cowes. Two men were arrested and questioned over suspicion of administering poison with intent to endanger life, and the circumstances surrounding the death.

13, December 2011·1 min read

Time-Lapse Video Of Floating Bridge During Storm

Allan Marsh captured a time lapse video of the floating bridge working during the storms last night, when the rest of us were (mostly) tucked up at home.

Minister Mark Prisk GKN composite funding 2012

13, January 2012·1 min read

Minister Opens New £14.8m Isle Of Wight Facility (2 Podcast + Gallery)

We interview the Minister, Mark Prisk, about this significant R&D investment in composites on the Isle of Wight.

31, January 2012·2 min read

Letter To The Editor: Cllr Webster Disregards 1,800 Signature Petition

Peter Lloyd responds to Cllr Webster's claim that she and Cllr Giles were successful in convincing their 'fellow Conservative members' that East Cowes was in need of a little TLC. Totally ignoring the 1,800 signature petition by members of the public.

31, January 2012·1 min read

Investors In People Silver Status For Red Funnel

Red Funnel has been awarded silver status following an independent assessment by Investors in People in December 2011.

9, February 2012·1 min read

Guinness World Record For Longest Football Match Attempt

East Cowes Victoria Vics are trying to raise funds for East Cowes Victoria AFC and The Island Young Careers by attempting to break the current Guinness World Record for the longest football match! Sponsors for the event are being sought or anyone who can donate prizes for the raffle etc.

22, February 2012·1 min read

Red Funnel Festival Fast Track Tickets: £50 Return

Red Funnel are offering a fast-track Red Jet return ticket to Festival goers for £50. Over twice the usual price for a return during the same period.

5, March 2012·2 min read

Frank James Memorial Hospital: Guerilla Gardeners Get To Work

On Sunday a band of concerned Island residents sacrificed their Sunday lie-in and went to work on the weeds and brambles at Frank James Memorial Hospital. They hope to clear the overgrowth to make way for locally-grown produce and encourage the 11 joint-owners of the building to take responsibility for the building.

7, March 2012·1 min read

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