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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.

karl love and david hill at romanov monument

1, October 2019·2 min read

Russian Imperial family to visit East Cowes for commemorative event

Princess Olga will be invited to plant a tree to commemorate their visit to Jubilee Recreation ground and then have a guided tour of Osborne House with a private visit to Barton Manor

17, February 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight home for people with learning disabilities rated ‘Good’

Well done to all involved with the home in East Cowes. The CQC found the home to be 'Good' in all areas of care.

East Cowes Town Council D-Day Lighting of the Beacon

7, June 2024·2 min read

East Cowes honours D-Day with beacon lighting and poignant tribute reading

East Cowes' residents commemorate D-Day with beacon lighting and moving tributes

20, March 2014·1 min read

Call for suspension of road works during floating bridge service

Councillor want to ensure the traffic delays caused last time the Floating Bridge was out are not repeated.

Jacob Young MP being shown around Wight Shipyard.

17, May 2024·2 min read

Levelling Up Minister explores investment opportunities on the Isle of Wight

Minister Jacob Young tours the Isle of Wight, assessing Levelling Up Fund impact

18, April 2017·1 min read

Petition: Name floating bridge 6 after Polish warship that defended Isle of Wight

This year marks the 75th Anniversary since the Polish, Cowes-built warship saved Cowes and East Cowes. A petition to name the new floating bridge Blyskawica is gaining traction.

two people with a dog walking along Priory Bay beach - IW Ramblers

27, March 2024·2 min read

Coastal walkers face challenges as private landowners restrict Isle of Wight beach access

Isle of Wight coastline walkers face access issues with privately owned areas

23, July 2014·2 min read

Island goes yellow for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice

Hundreds of people flocked to Barton Manor for an open garden and fun day celebration that brought Earl Mountbatten Hospice’s annual Go Yellow fundraising week to a colourful close.

22, June 2017·1 min read

New boat mover in place at Kingston Marine Boatyard

The new boat mover will radically reduce transit times from the hoist dock area to the main yard, increasing efficiency and throughput throughout the summer.