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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.

18, June 2021·3 min read

East Cowes residents spent five+ hours redirecting traffic – to sort out chaotic gridlock: ‘We had no choice’

Residents say they dealt with 1,000+ cars in an attempt to free up the chaotic gridlock - Pics show it was quite a mess including conflicting road signs

Aerial shot of Red Funnel ferry leaving Cowes

18, June 2021·3 min read

All Red Funnel services in trouble this morning due to technical issues (update 2)

First there were delays with the vehicle ferry, then cancellations. Now there is also a suspended service on the RedJet

Bob Seely with the Island coastline in the background

18, June 2021·3 min read

Appeal for Government to assist Isle of Wight with strategic roadmap for next 50 years

Bob Seely is championing a joint bid with the Isle of Wight Council that if, successful, would see major investment and new jobs created in East Cowes.

17, June 2021·1 min read

East Cowes traffic diverted up Old Road due to emergency water works

Island Roads say they will monitor the arrangements and do anything they can to assist Southern Water complete repairs as quickly as possible

Exit road from Red Funnel Ferry, past yard with weeds and rubbish

16, June 2021·4 min read

‘Red Funnel, get your act together’ says Isle of Wight councillor

Cllr Love slams Red Funnel, saying the town is being used as the ferry company's car park and that East Cowes has been left with an "unkempt yard is full of weeds and rubbish". Red Funnel respond

14, June 2021·2 min read

Questions raised as York Avenue resurfacing goes ahead this week

Cllr Love says 'we are where we are' but questions why the work was not carried out on weekends to ensure it was completed before the bank holiday

Cowes Floating Bridge suspended - workers on the bridge carrying out repairs

7, June 2021·1 min read

Floating Bridge repairs planned for tomorrow morning

A foot passenger service will come into force from 10am

Diversion sign with 'fri' drawn on changing it into friends

3, June 2021·1 min read

Island Roads plea to drivers to use signed diversion in East Cowes

The plea comes after many drivers have been using alternative routes, which Island Roads say are not suitable for the volume of traffic

2, June 2021·1 min read

East Cowes town council adopt 15-year Town Plan shaped by residents

Residents played their part in shaping the Town Plan that will inform decisions over the next 15 years

1, June 2021·1 min read

Cancellations and delays to Isle of Wight ferry service this morning

The "technical issue" has resulted in cancellations and delays to ferry traffic this morning

29, May 2021·2 min read

Change will come, but we can’t spend what we haven’t got, says new cabinet member for adult social care

Cllr Love is taking control of the largest portfolio on the Isle of Wight council cabinet

25, May 2021·1 min read

Letter: Just how much thought was put to this ‘necessary’ project?

This resident in East Cowes asks whether any thought was given towards the planning of the roadworks in East Cowes

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