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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.

floating bridge with boost bars on side by IW Can Depress

25, January 2021·2 min read

Floating Bridge side thrusters are not a ‘sticky plaster’ says town councillor

'Numerous local engineers' say that side thrusters would not work and that if the council persisted with this option, it could the bridge being out of the water for six months

13, November 2020·1 min read

Family pays tribute to man who died in motorcycle collision in Ryde

Christopher was a sociable, hardworking, fun loving and helpful man who will be sadly missed by his wife and children.

9, August 2022·1 min read

Springhill Pre-School to close due to a lack of children and government funding

Trustees of the privately-run pre-school have met with parents, staff and town councillors in the last two weeks, to share the news

23, August 2017·2 min read

Cost to council of Red Funnel planning appeal revealed (Updated)

The Isle of Wight council reveal the monetary costs, as well as man hours of officers in relation to the Red Funnel Planning appeal.

14, September 2012·2 min read

What it’s like to live near an asphalt plant

Letters from two Norfolk residents who have lived close to an asphalt plant for 40 years give an idea of the impact it has on their daily lives.

22, July 2020·1 min read

‘Please don’t light fires’ plea from East Cowes councillor

After the Fire Service were called to the second fire on the esplanade this week, the local councillor shares a plea for people to not start fires

1, September 2020·4 min read

£2,000: The Floating Bridge’s equivalent losses, every day, Jan to July

Dave Stewart revealed quite how much FB6 has lost this year to Paul Topping on Isle of Wight Radio this morning. Locals say, “Sell it off. We must have a bridge that won’t waste millions more of our tax money"

30, September 2011·1 min read

Delegated Decision Taken to Cease Funding Five Libraries

Delegated decision made today to cease funding five libraries and to agree to grant leases or tenancies-at-will instead

25, June 2013·1 min read

Frank James: Hopes that the site will flourish again

There are hopes that with positive action from interested parties that the Frank James can flourish again.

2, September 2014·1 min read

100 year old Umbrella Tree brings community together in East Cowes

It's great to see community spirit is alive and well in East Cowes as the 100th anniversary of the Umbrella Tree is celebrated.

6, June 2008·1 min read

Council Sell Off Properties and Freehold

Many of you will be aware that the Isle of Wight Council are in the process of selling off land...

4, April 2022·1 min read

Floating Bridge 6 passes MCA safety inspection: Due back in service earlier than planned

Whilst undergoing its five year MCA safety inspection, FB6 had other routine works carried out, such as repainting, works to electrical systems and an update to the on-board CCTV

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