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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.

2, November 2023·1 min read

12 Isle of Wight families rehomed after unprecedented flooding: Unclear how many more affected

The heavy rainfall and high tides that caused severe flooding last week meant that at least 12 families had to be moved to temporary accommodation

22, June 2011·1 min read

Osborne House Concerts Cancelled This Year

Organisers confirm that this year's Osborne House concerts won't be taking place.

Chains of Floating Bridge 5 laid out on the slipway

24, March 2021·1 min read

Floating Bridge 6: People may pay to use it, but it’s still had massive losses

The Engineers' and Stakeholders' Group say Dave Stewart was stating the obvious when he said the floating bridge had an income. He just forgot to mention the huge losses

10, April 2019·1 min read

Previously hidden details emerge about Floating Bridge crew airlift incident

The Isle of Wight council has so far hidden the circumstances of what happened to a Floating Bridge crew member that led them to be airlifted to hospital.

15, July 2011·1 min read

New Playground For Newport and East Cowes

One refurbished playground in Newport and a brand new one in East Cowes thanks to money from the Playbuilder and Small Rural Towns Initiative and East Cowes Town Council.

28, April 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight pianist plays in BBC Young Musician category Finals

Thomas says the atmosphere during the two days of filming was electric. Watch him perform this Sunday on BBC Four

10, December 2014·1 min read

East Cowes residents asked if they’ve seen missing Ermie

This gorgeous cat is missing and may be trapped in a shed or garage. Her owners would be very grateful if you could check yours or let us know if you've seen her.

6, August 2013·1 min read

Donations needed at next Foodbank collection days

Isle of Wight Foodbank are feeding 100 fellow Islanders each week. Please consider donating if you can.

4, February 2010·2 min read

RNLI Funday-ers Get Fit While Raising Nearly £2,000

Lots of fun, fitness and fund-raising at the Cowes and East Cowes RNLI funday.

25, July 2016·2 min read

Damien Nettles: Watch first episode of Unsolved: The Boy Who Disappeared (video)

Almost twenty years and the mystery of the disappearance of Isle of Wight teenager, Damien Nettles, has never been solved. Watch the first episode of BBC Three's eight part investigation to see what the journalists uncover.

6, April 2011·1 min read

Public Consultation on the Future of Osborne House

Have your say on the future use of parts of Osborne House

13, November 2020·1 min read

Flood Alert in force for Isle of Wight coast as high tide and Force 5 winds expected

Saturday morning's tide will be higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 5 winds. Details within

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