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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.

Aerial view of boats moored in a marina - andy wang

5, September 2024·2 min read

Proposed 135 berth walk-ashore marina to boost East Cowes’ economic regeneration

Cowes Harbour Commission's new marina in East Cowes is anticipated to attract £23m over 20 years

Police tape with police cars in background

30, August 2024·1 min read

Did your vehicle suffer damage in East Cowes? Police want to know

Police appeal for owners of cars damaged on Beatrice Avenue last week to get in touch

Tanker at road closure

23, August 2024·1 min read

Road closures to lift following Southern Water’s swift repair work in East Cowes

Burst sewer in East Cowes repaired; roads to reopen following Southern Water efforts

Post office sign

22, August 2024·2 min read

East Cowes Town Council tackles Post Office closure to maintain community services

East Cowes Town Council actively seeks solutions for the sudden Post Office closure

Tankers lined up for East Cowes sewage works

20, August 2024·2 min read

Southern Water deploys 30 tankers to tackle East Cowes sewage crisis

Southern Water actions a swift response to burst sewer with emergency repairs and deployment of 30 tankers

Floating Bridge suspended sign at East Cowes terminal

20, August 2024·1 min read

Floating Bridge: Repair to the prow planned for later this week

A launch service will be in place for pedestrians and cyclists

Tall Lighthouse designed by Jess Perrin and small lighthouse designed by Kezia Hoffman

19, August 2024·4 min read

Final call to discover 80 unique lighthouses in the ‘Light the South’ trail

Less than two weeks left to complete the 'Light the South' Art Trail

Mural of the eagle

17, August 2024·3 min read

East Cowes unveils vibrant mural celebrating white-tailed eagles and innovation

The Columbine Building's new mural in East Cowes honours local aviation and shipbuilding history and wildlife

person on a skateboard

8, August 2024·2 min read

East Cowes to have the first modern purpose-built full concrete facility (in recent times)

East Cowes Town Council gains funding for public toilet refurbishment and skatepark revamp

Red Funnel ferry heading into southampton

2, August 2024·1 min read

Significant delays to ferry travel between East Cowes and Southampton

Isle of Wight ferry service faces significant delays following Red Eagle's voith unit problem

brass statue of blindfolded woman holding scales of justice

29, July 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight man handed seven-year jail sentence for raping a sleeping woman

Courageous rape survivor's testimony leads to Isle of Wight man's conviction

Vix Lowthion with Green party members at the GE Count

9, July 2024·1 min read

Letter: A heartfelt thank you from Green Party candidate Vix Lowthion to Island voters and supporters

Vix Lowthion thanks supporters after a positive Green Party campaign on the Island

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