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Jane Smith lived happily next to the floating bridge for the whole of 2016, but when Floating Bridge 6 came into service, her health took a severe nose dive due to the excessive noise levels.
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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Craft ale bar on Clarence Road receives council's conditional permission to operate
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School children and workers are late to school and work this morning as the Cowes Floating Bridge "fails at the most important time of day", says Councillor Love.
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The Floating Bridge saga carries on with the Cowes Harbour Commission being the latest to lodge a formal complaint with the council, citing concerns above the chain height and length of the bridge.
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The World's largest Union Flag, at Venture Quays on the Isle of Wight, has been repainted to become a St George Cross to show support to England in their World Cup ambitions.
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Man now arrested in East Cowes after vehicles and property damaged in arson series
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Martin Shaw on the the roof top occupiers at Venture Quays talks to VB.
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This is quite a coup for the Friends of Frank James, not to mention the Isle of Wight. It's certain to shine a spotlight on the years of neglect of the important landmark. Well done to all involved for making it happen.
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After four weeks' of repair and maintenance, Cowes Floating Bridge returns to service today
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As privacy screens go up around the Isle of Wight Fuel’s depot, Cllr Love fears that if the depot is dismantled, it’ll end the chance of establishing a new fuel supply company on that site, leaving the Island vulnerable
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Well done to berth holders at Dean and Reddyhoff marinas across the UK, who last summer put their hands in...
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The Cruise ship business is considerable and valuable. VIoW and Cowes Harbour Commission are actively engaging them, laying out the benefits of visiting the Island. The enclosed map shows where Cruise ships will anchor while visiting Cowes.
