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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have launched a survey to help them understand how residents use their local green space and what wildlife they have seen
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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We could all do with a laugh and IW Can Depress never fail to deliver just when it's needed most. Their latest post has sparked some even funnier replies
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The saga surrounding the iconic Umbrella Tree in East Cowes has moved on again with new information relating to the requirement for a new frame
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An update on several aspects of the Cowes Floating Bridge was given at the Corporate Scrutiny Committee, including news about possible side thrusters
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Customers are now able to book via telephone and online again but with some limitations. Details within
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The Friends of the Umbrella Tree aim to raise £5,000 for a safety frame to protect the public should any branches fall from the tree
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IT issues at Red Funnel this week have taken out lots of their services. Today they give details of what is still being impacted and guidance for their customers
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Karl Love says the Isle of Wight council will have to 'bear the brunt' for the continued delays to the return of Floating Bridge 6, which will have been out of service for over a quarter of the year
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The Cowes Floating Bridge was supposed to be back in service this week, but further delays have just been announced. Details within
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Watch out for changes to Red Funnel's vehicle ferry service from next week as the timetable is revised
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The letter to the body that funded the £3.2m Floating Bridge sets out comprehensively the position with FB6 and calls for a meeting with engineers, councillors, businesses and other stakeholders
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The Cowes Floating Bridge has been out of service for nine weeks already. In a letter to the town council, John Metcalfe reveals when it is expected to return
