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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.

14, May 2020·1 min read

Planning application for 25 new Isle of Wight homes refused by council

The planning officers gave a number of reasons for the refusal including serious adverse impact on the character of the area

10, August 2023·1 min read

Teenagers rescued by Cowes RNLI lifeboat off Norris Castle

The two teenagers were cut-off by tide near Norris Castle, East Cowes

The RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) in Cowes.

22, October 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre providing a vital service nationally

A whopping 50 inshore lifeboats are built at the Inshore Lifeboat Centre in East Cowes every year by the team of 70 highly skilled people. Make a trip to the new Visitor and Heritage Centre to find out more.

17, April 2013·1 min read

Delay to return of Cowes Floating Bridge after inspection

Maintenance work is required following the annual MCA inspection.

27, May 2011·1 min read

Police Appeal For More Witnesses After Arson Attack In East Cowes

Police are renewing an appeal for witnesses after a suspected arson attack in a kitchen at a building containing East Cowes Library and a child care business on the Isle of Wight.

16, May 2021·1 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge suspended following an issue with the prow cable (again)

The repairs can't be carried out until Monday, say the Isle of Wight council

22, August 2017·1 min read

Ofsted find Isle of Wight pre-school ‘Good’ in latest inspection

The Ofsted inspector found that parents and staff are well involved in children's learning at this Isle of Wight early years centre.

3, August 2021·1 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge: Engineering support contract costs revealed (updated)

The Isle of Wight council say that the contractor has improved the maintenance schedules which in turn have led to minimising service downtime

11, September 2014·1 min read

Don’t forget the Frank James Grand Vintage Day this Sunday

There'll be lots to see and do this Sunday at the Frank James Grand Vintage Day.

6, June 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight Festival 2022 traffic plans released

Isle of Wight council say they, Island Roads and Hampshire Constabulary have been working with festival organisers to ensure traffic flows smoothly and disruption is kept to a minimum

14, January 2020·1 min read

Flood warning for the Isle of Wight coast issued by the Environment Agency

The predicted high tide and strong winds expected in the early morning have resulted in a flood warning for the Isle of Wight

8, August 2024·2 min read

East Cowes to have the first modern purpose-built full concrete facility (in recent times)

East Cowes Town Council gains funding for public toilet refurbishment and skatepark revamp

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