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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.

RNLI Jumper and radio

22, April 2024·1 min read

Cowes lifeboat and coastguard teams in late-night search for boat collision

Reports of boat collision near East Cowes trigger extensive search operation

Columbine Building

19, April 2024·2 min read

Art meets nature as large-scale mural will depict Island’s achievements

Isle of Wight's Columbine Building to bear mural symbolising innovation and nature

bride and groom

18, April 2024·1 min read

Islanders unite in support of Kezi’s Kindness founder’s wedding amidst incurable cancer diagnosis

Fundraising appeal for dream wedding of Kezi’s Kindness founder diagnosed with incurable cancer

Norris Castle looking up from the Solent

17, April 2024·3 min read

Norris Castle Estate redevelopment halted by Isle of Wight council’s refusal

Council rejects Norris Castle hotel plans, developer considers appeal amid building decay

Busy road at Osborne

17, April 2024·1 min read

Coastal path rally planned in East Cowes to improve walking routes for all

Ramblers seek better countryside paths for East Cowes, rallying for change

Umbrella Tree without fencing

14, April 2024·2 min read

East Cowes’s historic Umbrella Tree stands free after prolonged conservation battle

Iconic Umbrella Tree in East Cowes saved after seven years of campaigning

A rescue demonstration can be watched at the RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre open day

9, April 2024·2 min read

RNLI celebrates 200th anniversary with open day at Inshore Lifeboat Centre

RNLI commemorates 200 years with an Inshore Lifeboat Centre open day event

Flooding in East Cowes on 8th April 2024

9, April 2024·1 min read

Residents and retailers affected as Cowes and East Cowes experience substantial flooding (photo gallery)

Substantial flooding hits the Island; locals share the impact on communities

Norris Castle from the air

8, April 2024·6 min read

Concerns over heritage and ecology influence Norris Castle development decision

Norris Castle development in doubt as planning officers recommend against the project

No waiting signs

8, April 2024·1 min read

Isle of wight council seeks feedback on traffic flow improvements

Traffic order consultations open for Ryde, Newport, Seaview, and East Cowes roads

Flooding by floating bridge Aug 2023

6, April 2024·1 min read

Residents advised to prepare for high tides and potential flooding on the Isle of Wight

Precautionary measures urged ahead of high tides and strong winds

Flood alert map

28, March 2024·1 min read

Flood alert for Isle of Wight coastline due to high tide and strong winds

Strong southerly winds lead to flood alert for Isle of Wight coastline

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