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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.

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17, March 2022·3 min read

New eye-watering losses for Floating Bridge 6 revealed in News OnTheWight investigation (Updated)

When comparing the running costs, capital expenditure and income the losses are eye-watering. News OnTheWight shares a detailed breakdown of the latest costs since our last Deep Dive series

3, April 2020·1 min read

Cowes Harbour ‘cannot refuse entry’ to vessels during lockdown

Harbour users have been asked to follow government guidance and stay at home and avoid any movements on the river during the Coronavirus epidemic

24, March 2013·1 min read

Our choice of things to do today: Food, art, makers, sustainability, music and more

Check out our recommendations of things to do around the Island today. There's loads going on.

17, August 2022·1 min read

UF50 Festival celebrates the life of Isle of Wight innovator and boat designer, Uffa Fox

From Thursday to Sunday there'll be sailing, exhibitions and more to celebrate the life of Isle of Wight boat designer and innovator, Uffa Fox

28, April 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight pianist plays in BBC Young Musician category Finals

Thomas says the atmosphere during the two days of filming was electric. Watch him perform this Sunday on BBC Four

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.

23, November 2023·1 min read

Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary celebrated with TARDIS and Dalek at Red Funnel terminal

Doctor Who's anniversary brings the TARDIS and a Dalek to Red Funnel terminal on the Isle of Wight

13, June 2018·1 min read

Floating bridge: Council finally bring back early morning and late night sailings

With the Isle of Wight Festival opening its gates on Thursday 21st June, the council are getting the Floating Bridge to run at the times the old service used to - 5am, then into the wee hours.