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To celebrate 125 years, Cowes Harbour Commission have launched a programme of initiatives to help young people pursue a career in the marine industry
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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Red Funnel say they find themselves in the unavoidable circumstance of having to change their rates in order to protect their lifeline service and keep the business sustainable
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Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been spent on legal fees since the action relating to the floating bridge commenced in 2017
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Christmas shoeboxes heading to Ukraine to help alleviate some of the worst deprivations for soldiers
The bitter Ukraine winters are renowned for their long periods below freezing and biting winds, so the contents should help alleviate some of the worst deprivations which the Ukraine soldiers must, of necessity, endure in order to secure their country
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The issue has been fixed and Red Funnel is back to a two-boat service
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Save 1/3 on vehicle ferry travel for a limited time. Read full details within
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To help the Museum develop and grow, take a few minutes to share your feedback - you could end up winning a £50 voucher - for a retailer of your choice
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Great news for this amazing charity that now offers a variety of community-based activities and services
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Geoff Brodie says councillors were not informed about a delegated decision approved by the leader granting a senior officer authority to settle the mediation
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The potential for high-paying work for Islanders is considerable with this previously-confidential project with major industry figures involved now revealed
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The man is due to appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court at the end of the month
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The developers — two of the three parties supposedly live locally — are said to be highly driven to deliver the project and are in a hurry to do so
