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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.

3, April 2012·1 min read

Isle of Wight Time Lapse Video in Guardian ‘Best’ List

Well done to My Isle of Wight team for getting their video listed in the Guardian's "The best travel videos on the web".

2, July 2024·2 min read

Red Funnel to add zero-emission e-foil electric ferry for eco-friendly Isle of Wight travel by 2025

Eco-friendly e-foiling ferry set to revolutionise Red Funnel's Southampton-Cowes service by 2025

Floating Bridge with sunset in the background

13, April 2022·2 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge: No agreement yet on multi-million-pound settlement

With mediation ongoing, the gap between settlement figures agreed by the council, the designer and builder of Floating Bridge 6 has been significantly narrowed, but no final agreement has yet been reached

12, May 2009·1 min read

Local Elections 09: Councillor Muriel Miller Not Standing At Election (podcast)

We ask Cllr Miller about her reasons not to stand at the upcoming election.

8, April 2013·1 min read

Frank James Friends release Frankie music video

It's fantastic to see such enthusiasm for protecting the Island's heritage. Watch and share.

3, June 2022·2 min read

Beacon lightings were well attended across the Isle of Wight (photos)

A few shots from last night's Beacon lightings in East Cowes and Ryde. Thanks to Karl Love and Christopher Jackson for sharing

23, February 2011·2 min read

Response To Comments On Open Air Gym In East Cowes

Friend of East Cowes responds to comments about Open Air Gym

6, November 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight councillor to stand as Independent candidate in the General Election

This Isle of Wight councillor has announced that he'll be standing in the General Election on 12th December

Seaclear holding the floating bridge in place contributed image new

25, February 2024·1 min read

Report: No modifications will make Floating Bridge 6 self-sufficient in strong tides

Helper boat needed permanently for Isle of Wight's Floating Bridge during spring tides, official review reveals

27, December 2019·2 min read

Mixed reactions expressed over Norris Castle redevelopment plans

The local councillor branded plans to build on the Springhill Estate as ‘absolute nonsense’, but one resident said investment was needed to preserve Norris Castle

7, February 2019·1 min read

Plans for Isle of Wight primary ‘inappropriate use of public money’, say neighbouring schools (updated)

Nearby schools have objected to plans to increase capacity at this Isle of Wight primary school and residents are urged to attend the public meeting being held tonight (Thursday) at the school.

CHC Chairman David Riley, Fiona Fitzherbert-Brockholes, and Chief Executive Gary Hall

13, May 2021·1 min read

Cowes Meteorologist for British Olympic Team joins new Harbour Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability

Fiona is a keen sailor and has lived and worked in Cowes Harbour most of her adult life

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