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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.

30, June 2017·1 min read

Floating Bridge: Low-tide timetable continues

More testing will be taking place over the coming week, so although you may see the bridge in operation, it may be out of service to passengers, Charges are reinstated on 3rd July.

29, January 2013·1 min read

Mystery of dying guinea pigs after gas cloud

Five guinea pig deaths in 24 hours. Is this just a bizarre coincidence?

16, March 2022·1 min read

Phoenix Choir perform their first concert in over two years

The concert is in aid of the East Cowes Methodist Church Organ Fund. Head to the Town Hall on 2nd April to hear the choir perform for the first time in two and a half years

2, September 2020·2 min read

Red Eagle pulled from service – traffic stacked up throughout East Cowes

With Red Osprey also out for repairs, it means there is just one ferry (Red Falcon) providing a shuttle service for ferry passengers

17, December 2010·1 min read

Waitrose East Cowes: Dan Olive, Deputy Manager (podcast)

Back in November we chatted with Deputy Manager, Dan about the plans for the new East Cowes supermarket

10, February 2009·1 min read

Spring Family Open Day At Boat Musuem

If you’re looking for things to do with the kids during half term, why not visit the Classic Boat Museum...

14, March 2024·1 min read

Queensgate Foundation Primary takes leap into sustainability with solar panels

Isle of Wight school embraces clean energy with new solar panel plans

19, August 2015·1 min read

Surprise as battled-over building goes up for sale for £1.25m without notice

Seems to be the season for properties on the Isle of Wight with historical relevance going up for sale. This week a former memorial hospital.

14, February 2018·2 min read

Access to Floating Bridge papers heavily restricted – Even to Scrutiny Members

Members of the Scrutiny Committee ask 'Who runs the council?' after being told they can only view floating bridge documents sat in front of a laptop at County Hall (with an estimated reading time of 30 hours).

1, April 2010·1 min read

Will Young and Bananarama Headline Osborne House Summer Concerts

An 80s extravaganza for Sunday night with Will Young headlining on Saturday

Kahu in happier days - when for sale - 640px - ancasta

5, November 2013·1 min read

Photos and video of the $5m motor yacht before today’s fire in Cowes

With the sad loss of Kahu today, here's a look at it in happier days. You'll understand why it was referred to as “The most impressive boat on the Medina”.

11, February 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight man given ten year sentence for child sex abuse, following bravery of young boys stepping forward

It is down to the strength and bravery of these young boys that this dangerous sex offender has now been taken off the streets

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