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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 with Red Funnel ferry

29, May 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight councillor demands immediate action on floating bridge replacement

Councillor Love urges immediate progress on floating bridge replacement after prolonged delays

Andrew Atkins and Lynn Ashby

27, May 2025·2 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge commemorates VE Day with charity crossing

Cowes Floating Bridge staff marked VE Day by waiving fares and raising £2,600

Karl Love

20, May 2025·2 min read

Local councillor advocates for critical fire station replacement in East Cowes

Community support surges for the new fire station set to replace the old

Albedo Marz and Jo Kori at the new studios of 'art house life'

19, May 2025·3 min read

art_house_life invites the public to visit their new studio during Open Studios

Book a tour of the new working art studio, now located at Osborne Stables in East Cowes

Food on shelves at the east cowes community pantry

15, May 2025·1 min read

Cross-party support grows for call-in against cuts to community pantry funding

Representatives from community pantries voiced their concerns over a significant funding reduction

artist's impression of east cowes fire station

15, May 2025·2 min read

Importance of a new fire station in East Cowes highlighted by local fire service (updated)

Plans for a new fire station in East Cowes aim to improve emergency response

The refurbished East Cowes public toilets

13, May 2025·2 min read

East Cowes celebrates completion of refurbished toilets and paddling pool

Major renovation projects on the Esplanade completed, improving facilities for East Cowes residents

The new east cowes queens and princesses

9, May 2025·2 min read

East Cowes Carnival crowns its Royalty in a festive community celebration

East Cowes Carnival Royalty has been crowned at a lively community event

Karl Love with the community at East Cowes Cemetery

6, May 2025·1 min read

Remembering the East Cowes Blitz: Community commemorates 1942 tragedy

East Cowes commemorates the tragic events of the Blitz with a series of ceremonies

Children planting daffodil bulbs at Osborne

24, April 2025·2 min read

Holy Cross and Queensgate Schools celebrate 25 years of daffodil planting at Osborne

Holy Cross and Queensgate Schools celebrate 25 years of community daffodil planting at Osborne

cowes enterprise students in spain

23, April 2025·2 min read

Cowes Enterprise College students enjoy immersive Spanish exchange programme

Cowes Enterprise College students embark on a rewarding Spanish exchange journey

flood alert map for iw coast

15, April 2025·1 min read

Flood alert issued for Isle of Wight coast ahead of high tide event

Residents in Cowes and East Cowes prepare for minor flood impacts due to approaching high tide

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