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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 - cllrs boarding first journey - allan marsh

22, August 2017·4 min read

Cllr Ian Ward blames community for floating bridge coming into service too early (Update 2)

Cllr Ward, the Isle of Wight council cabinet member responsible for the floating bridge, made a series of claims today inc. only eight complaints had been received, not many people were dissatisfied, blaming activists. The BBC reporter's reaction was ... interesting.

East Cowes Regeneration model

30, March 2016·1 min read

Red Funnel’s East Cowes expansion: IWC officers’ recommendations revealed

OnTheWight has had a tip off on the planning officers' recommendations on Red Funnel's controversial plans to expand their terminal in East Cowes.

Motor Yacht on fire Cowes - 5 Nov 2013 by Stephen Hendry

5, November 2013·1 min read

Large motor cruiser on fire in East Cowes (Update 2)

Three fire pumps at the scene. It's thought there's no-one on board.

16, May 2012·1 min read

East Cowes Band Together To Beat Asphalt Plant

Residents of East Cowes attended a meeting last night to contest plans to build an asphalt plant on the banks of the River Medina.

floating bridge

17, September 2018·1 min read

Floating bridge: Noise minimising ‘shoe’ to be fitted this week

The bridge will be taken out of service later this week when the noise minimising shoe is fitted to the Cowes floating bridge.

Frank James

5, February 2014·2 min read

‘At Risk’ or ‘Vulnerable’ Medina Valley heritage sites named

A new document has been published identifying heritage assets in the Medina Valley considered to be ‘at risk’ or ‘vulnerable’.

Floating Bridge 6 with boats in the background

29, October 2020·2 min read

Huge losses for Floating Bridge 6 revealed in this most comprehensive breakdown of running costs

A well-crafted FOI request has extracted the most comprehensive breakdown of the Floating Bridge running costs right up to Sept 2020. Here’s the overview

floating bridge suspended sign

28, November 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight councillor hits out as Floating Bridge suspended again due to failures

The Isle of Wight councillor for East Cowes has hit out at the administration calling for the 'piece of junk' to be sent back

23, October 2011·1 min read

Jon Fisher, Chairman Cowes Hammerhead Crane Trust: Urgent Repairs Required (Podcast)

The Cowes Hammerhead Crane is under threat if not repaired soon. Hear from the the Chairman of the Cowes Hammerhead Crane Trust

East Cowes Community Pantry opens

29, April 2022·1 min read

The Isle of Wight’s first Community Pantry opens in East Cowes

The idea of the scheme is that someone struggling to make ends meet pays £5 to receive £15 worth of food

East Cowes Beach Clean

27, April 2015·1 min read

50+ volunteers collect 22 black bags of rubbish on beach

Well done to all the volunteers who took part in the East Cowes beach clean at the weekend.

police tape and police car in background

8, March 2022·1 min read

Motorcyclist left with serious injuries following collision with car

If you witnessed the incident on High Park Road on Monday afternoon get in touch with Police

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