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Council say it will be suspended due to safety concerns with predicted winds in excess of 20 knots. Launch will be in operation.
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.
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The recovery of the Stigwood art has been entirely funded from community crowdfunding and will be a great asset to East Cowes's community regeneration, but there is still more to do before the work is complete.
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School children and workers are late to school and work this morning as the Cowes Floating Bridge "fails at the most important time of day", says Councillor Love.
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Continuing OnTheWight’s series about young Islanders doing positive things with their lives, we meet Cameron Palin. 16-years-old and involved in many causes important to the Isle of Wight community.
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Year 13 students from Cowes Enterprise College presented their Extended Project Qualification Projects with a range of eye-catching and inspiring displays last week
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Five star living for the over 55s is promised at this brand new luxury development in East Cowes. If you're looking to downsize or just relocate, Princess Court is well worth checking out. It even offers shared ownership, so you can spread the cost.
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After last year’s serious incident on the floating bridge that resulted in a staff member having to be airlifted to the mainland for emergency treatment, Isle of Wight council were going to look into the causes. OnTheWight has followed up with questions, but IWC are avoiding answering the questions.
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The new Town Trail highlights the famous Victorians who visited East Cowes during Queen Victoria’s reign. Each name is etched onto one of 22 stone markers set into the path though East Cowes to Osborne House.
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The car park in East Cowes was officially opened today and East Cowes town councillor Karl Love says it "brings a new feel to our town centre environment and will attract much needed businesses for local shops".
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This four-day event will celebrate all that’s good about the town of East Cowes, its people and local history. Find out more about what to expect and how you can help.
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The Isle of Wight council advised earlier this morning that the Cowes floating bridge was out of service due to a malfunction. A passenger launch is in operation. Vehicles are diverted via Newport.
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The Isle of Wight councillor says that he'll bring something new to politics and that his passion for the Island means he'll always try his best for the community.
