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Matting is to be fitted to the slipway and a 'shoe' will be fitted next week to the end of the ramp in an attempt to reduce noise and vibration 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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Just days after Cllr Ian Ward said “Residents will be able to use the floating bridge during the Christmas period so they can enjoy shopping, celebrating and travelling to family and friends,” the service has been suspended due to another failure of the £6.5+m bridge.
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The council say essential tests are due to be undertaken while the river is subject to a spring ebb tide. Details within
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With the new Covid-19 travel guidelines in place, Red Funnel anticipate a reduced demand in services and have cancelled several daily crossings. Details within
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Another successful session at the former Frank James Hospital last weekend with new young volunteers helping out as well as new tools donated.
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Just three days after coming back into service the Cowes Floating Bridge has been suspended due to technical problems.
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Friends of Frank James were less than happy to see one council hopeful seemingly imply in his election leaflet that work had only started on the former hospital after he'd raised questions at a town council meeting.
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Chris Wheeler, a nurse at East Cowes Surgery, has been awarded the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse by the Queen's Nursing Institute in recognition of his commitment to high standards of patient care, learning, and leadership
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Training provided for volunteers at new Hospice shop in East Cowes.
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This gorgeous cat is missing and may be trapped in a shed or garage. Her owners would be very grateful if you could check yours or let us know if you've seen her.
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A range of issues will be discussed at the meeting taking place in East Cowes on 4th September.
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Police have arrested a man in connection with damage to 16 cars in East Cowes.
