Random

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.

Floating Bridge protesters leaving Bridge by Allan Marsh

16, October 2014·1 min read

If you’re against pedestrian fares on the floating bridge you can march with others this Saturday

Islanders are urged to join others on the march on Saturday from Cowes to East Cowes in protest of the proposal to introduce foot passenger fares on the Floating Bridge.

28, July 2016·1 min read

Osborne House rumoured location for major feature film about Queen Victoria

Osborne House is rumoured to be the location for the feature film about the relationship between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim. The production company have a casting call out for extras to take part in filming on the Isle of Wight this autumn.

30, October 2024·2 min read

New HGV training facility and jobs boost proposed for Whippingham

Planned Whippingham facility offers HGV training and local job prospects

Floating Bridge suspended sign at East Cowes terminal

28, June 2022·1 min read

Floating Bridge out of service tomorrow due to staff contracting Covid

Whilst the Floating Bridge is out of action due to a number of staff members contracting Covid, planned maintenance will take place

2, March 2016·1 min read

East Cowes fatal road traffic incident. Can you help?

Police are appealing for witnesses to last night's fatal road traffic incident in East Cowes.

6, July 2019·1 min read

Floating bridge out of service all week: Updated

Cowes Harbour Commission say the work will take place Tues-Thurs, but Isle of Wight council say the Floating Bridge will be out of action for five days.

6, November 2013·1 min read

Police appeal after teenager hit by car that failed to stop

Police are keen to speak a female driver of a black Renault or Citroen that collided with a teenager in East Cowes at the end of last month.

24, May 2012·1 min read

Wight Residents Against Asphalt Plant (WRAP) Group Formed

A new campaign group has been formed to oppose the proposed Asphalt Plant

2, October 2019·1 min read

Watch out for overnight diversions in East Cowes as Well Road closed for roadworks

The road closure is in place between 9.30pm to 5.30am and operatives from Island Roads will assist road users with directions

24, December 2012·2 min read

Asphalt Plant: Noise levels challenged by chartered engineer

Inconsistencies and flaws in comparisons provided by the applicant are pointed out by objectors to the proposed asphalt plant.

23, February 2022·2 min read

Ambitious plans for transformation of Norris Castle Estate unveiled

It's been a long time coming, but plans are finally live for the transformation of the Norris Castle Estate in East Cowes

floating bridge 6 in the River Medina approaching East Cowes slipway

4, December 2020·1 min read

Floating Bridge back in service today (Friday)

The Isle of Wight council say the necessary repairs to the hydraulic ram have now been completed

Free daily newsletter