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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.

29, January 2019·1 min read

Umbrella Tree: Isle of Wight council demand puts future in ‘grave doubt’

The Friends of the Umbrella Tree say the new demands from the Isle of Wight council put the future of the iconic tree in grave doubt. OnTheWight has the details.

2, May 2009·1 min read

Isle of Wight Randonnee Cycle Tour This Sunday

Two routes are available, 100km and 55km - entry is free too!

24, January 2011·1 min read

East Cowes Man Arrested Over Rookley Crash

55-year-old was arrested on suspicion of driving without due care and attention

Community Kids with the Chelsea Pensioners

20, November 2019·2 min read

Community Kids’ three-year First World War project culminates with memorial to animals killed in conflict

A memorial to the thousands of animals who lost their lives during the war has been unveiled in Sandown, thanks to the efforts of the Community Kids

9, February 2024·1 min read

Nearly 50mm of rain in two days triggers more Isle of Wight flood alerts

Flood alerts for Eastern Yar and Gurnard Luck after significant rainfall on the Isle of Wight

Plans on display at the Columbine Building

10, December 2021·2 min read

Levelling Up funding and possible plans for East Cowes regeneration: Cllr Love shares his views

Cllr Love says, "Our community voice has never been so important and especially with all the developers now planning to deliver their own proposals for the land in and around East Cowes"

30, March 2012·1 min read

Free Art Fridays Returns With More Art Up For Grabs

Another Friday and another Free Art Friday on the Isle of Wight. Pieces out this week by Emma Powell, Rohan Barton, Vanessa Wayne, Fiona Crouch and Anthony Joyce.

4, October 2013·1 min read

Refuse truck causes damage to historic Frank James pillar

Considerable damage has been caused to the top of one of the iconic pillars on the boundary of the former Frank James Hospital.

23, June 2017·2 min read

Cowes fireworks will return in 2017 thanks to new sponsor

The recently-announced new title sponsor, Lendy, intends to preserve this iconic finale to the regatta and has generously pledged support to secure this year’s display.