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The council say the scheduling of the work is designed to ensure the service is up and running for a busy August, and the remainder of the summer
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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Red Funnel's CEO was on BBC Radio 4 this lunchtime talking about the reasons for having to cancel more crossings
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Despite higher levels of recruitment - due to busy staycation ferry traffic - Red Funnel say that 30 per cent of their staff are unable to work with many contacted by Track and Trace or are self-isolating
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Six vehicle ferry crossings are cancelled today, which could have a knock-on effect for the rest of the service
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A teenager and a man from the Isle of Wight have been arrested, but Police are keen to hear from anyone with further information
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If you plan to use the Cowes Floating Bridge later today make sur you check these details first
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The visit of Princess Olga Romanov will also be accompanied by a TV film crew who are working on a documentary in the build-up to the Platinum Jubilee of HM The Queen in 2022
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The road has been heavily used by ferry traffic for a few weeks, much to the residents’ dismay
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The disruption to the town during the works was exceptional at times, but York Avenue has now reopened to traffic again and residents have been thanked for their patience
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Letter: Contactless payment on the Floating Bridge discriminates against those who can only use cash
This reader says that contactless payment only on the Floating Bridge discriminates against those without contactless cards or an Internet connection to buy online
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Yet another hydraulic oil leak on the Floating Bridge rendered it out of action yesterday and it continues to be out of service this morning
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A medical emergency and congestion in the approaches to Southampton this morning were the cause of delays for Red Funnel passengers today. The CEO apologises and explains
