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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.

13, February 2020·1 min read

Meteorologists have ‘high confidence’ it was a tornado that hit Cowes

Meteorologists say that radar images of last night's weather, combined with the damage reports, give them high confidence that it was a tornado that hit Cowes

16, January 2009·2 min read

Community Learning Courses: Cowes/East Cowes

More Community Learning Courses, this time for Cowes and East Cowes. There’s a great range of courses here, something for...

15, August 2018·3 min read

‘Confidence lost in Ian Ward’s abilities’ over Floating Bridge issues says Cllr

The Independent councillor for East Cowes says he's lost confidence in the Cabinet member's ability to address the ongoing issues with the floating bridge. East Cowes Business Association join the voices calling for action.

Car loading on First day of floating bridge by Allan Marsh plus phil jordan

6, January 2023·2 min read

‘We should be proud of Floating Bridge service in the last year’ says Cabinet member

There have been big improvements in the reliability of the Floating Bridge since it passed the five-yearly inspection with the MCA last year

26, November 2019·1 min read

Police appeal after Isle of Wight motorcyclist left with serious injuries

The motorcyclist was found by a member of the public who lives nearby. Did you see the rider or anything that may help police?

28, February 2024·2 min read

Scrutiny committee urges procurement of new floating bridge for Cowes crossing

The scrutiny committee agreed the only feasible option was to now get a new floating bridge and to ‘get on with’ the process of procuring one

27, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council invests in computer modelling to tackle Floating Bridge 6 issues

A report commissioned by the Isle of Wight council considers alternative strategies for a replacement floating bridge

19, June 2012·1 min read

New Website For Residents Against Asphalt Proposals

WRAP launch new Website with lots of info about the proposed Asphalt Plant

28, June 2021·1 min read

Old Road, East Cowes – heavily used last week – has official notice saying closed – but happily only temp traffic lights in place (Updated)

The road has been heavily used by ferry traffic for a few weeks, much to the residents’ dismay

4, May 2017·1 min read

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