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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.

umbrella tree karl love

15, February 2019·2 min read

Council positive about CIC taking on Umbrella Tree

Cllr Karl Love shares the latest news on the Umbrella Tree, which appears to be very positive in relation to the Umbrella Tree being allowed to possibly live out to the end of its life.

floating bridge suspended

28, February 2019·1 min read

Why are IW council shy about discussing floating bridge incident?

After last year’s serious incident on the floating bridge that resulted in a staff member having to be airlifted to the mainland for emergency treatment, Isle of Wight council were going to look into the causes. OnTheWight has followed up with questions, but IWC are avoiding answering the questions.

CEC Pond:

17, July 2014·3 min read

Council Executive hand over freehold for Cowes Enterprise to Ormiston Academies Trust

The detail behind the decision-making at last night's emergency Executive meeting to agree the transfer of Cowes Enterprise College to Ormiston Academies Trust.

Red Funnel Ferry leaving East Cowes

18, November 2022·3 min read

Five ways to make the most of the Red Funnel Black Friday sale

Save 1/3 on vehicle ferry travel for a limited time. Read full details within

floating bridge 6 in the River Medina approaching East Cowes slipway

12, April 2021·1 min read

Floating Bridge back in service this morning

According to the live feed the Bridge is in operation this morning. We'll update you if we hear any more news today

CEC Students cooking with Robert Thompson on TV show

18, September 2024·2 min read

Cowes Enterprise College students to feature on BBC Morning Live for foraging segment

Cowes Enterprise College students to showcase foraging skills on BBC's Morning Live

28, April 2011·1 min read

Island Paddling Pools Filled For Half Term

Paddling pools will be filled by May half term

floating bridge suspended sign

7, November 2020·1 min read

Floating Bridge taken out of service yet again

A foot passenger launch will be in operation shortly

4, February 2010·2 min read

RNLI Funday-ers Get Fit While Raising Nearly £2,000

Lots of fun, fitness and fund-raising at the Cowes and East Cowes RNLI funday.

14, December 2012·1 min read

Allotment plots available in East Cowes

If you fancy taking on an allotment, plots are available in East Cowes

26, September 2012·1 min read

Asphalt plant public information days

Your chance to ask further questions of the applicants for the proposed asphalt plant

umbrella tree

2, January 2019·1 min read

Umbrella Tree: Supporters invited to epiphany event

Friends of the Umbrella Tree hope the get togethers will send a message to the Isle of Wight council and Island Roads.

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