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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.

Red Funnel CEO Fran Collins with Customer Services Director Murray Carter at East Cowes

14, August 2018·1 min read

Phase 1 of £10m ferry terminal redevelopment at East Cowes completed

Phase 2 of the East Cowes gateway project, which includes a new purpose built terminal building, will be completed by summer 2020.

28, October 2021·2 min read

Change to departure location for some ferry crossings due to pontoon maintenance

If you are travelling with Red Funnel on these dates, make sure you check where to depart from

28, May 2012·1 min read

Police Investigate Theft Of Money From Sheltered Accommodation

Police continue investigation into money stolen from sheltered accommodation for the elderly in East Cowes last week

30, September 2019·1 min read

Floating Bridge back in service as St Mary’s roadworks begin

The Cowes floating bridge is back just in time, as the start of 15 months of roadworks takes place today.

22, March 2016·1 min read

Floating bridge out for annual inspection

Don't get caught out when the floating bridge goes off for her annual maintenance inspection.

6, June 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight Festival 2022 traffic plans released

Isle of Wight council say they, Island Roads and Hampshire Constabulary have been working with festival organisers to ensure traffic flows smoothly and disruption is kept to a minimum

17, August 2022·1 min read

UF50 Festival celebrates the life of Isle of Wight innovator and boat designer, Uffa Fox

From Thursday to Sunday there'll be sailing, exhibitions and more to celebrate the life of Isle of Wight boat designer and innovator, Uffa Fox

28, October 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight council launches temporary hubs for flood-affected residents (updated)

Isle of Wight council open hubs for residents following new Environment Agency flood warnings

Cowes Mayor Lora Peacey Wilcox, Staff Captain Christoph Kunz of HANSEATIC Nature, Cowes Harbour Master Capt. Stuart McIntosh, Visit Isle of Wight Chairman Ian Griffiths.

28, May 2019·1 min read

Mayor welcomes maiden call of cruise ship to Cowes Harbour

A plaque exchange took place on the cruise ship's maiden call in Cowes Harbour.

7, November 2019·1 min read

Plans for CCTV submitted to deter drug use, indecent exposure and ‘less desirable people’

There are plans for the CCTV next to the children’s play area to capture images where there have been ‘minor crime implications’ such as drug use, indecent exposure and criminal damage

9, November 2010·1 min read

Flooding On The Wight: Photo Gallery

Some fantastic shots from around the Island of flooding by VB readers

22, June 2018·1 min read

Don’t miss the Isle of Wight on BBC1’s Antiques Roadshow this Sunday

Tune in this weekend to see the episode of Antiques Roadshow that was filmed on the Isle of Wight last September.

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