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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.

Floating Bridge suspended sign at East Cowes terminal

26, February 2024·1 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge service suspended and no passenger launch in place (update 2)

Strong winds and high tide lead to a pause in Cowes Floating Bridge service

Seaclear holding the floating bridge in place contributed image new

25, February 2024·1 min read

Report: No modifications will make Floating Bridge 6 self-sufficient in strong tides

Helper boat needed permanently for Isle of Wight's Floating Bridge during spring tides, official review reveals

polling station sign outside Bonchurch church

21, February 2024·1 min read

Help shape your community: The latest Isle of Wight town and parish council vacancies

Vacancies arise on Isle of Wight parish and town councils - will enough people call for an election or will the seats be filled by co-option?

Handcuffed man

19, February 2024·1 min read

Teenager charged following East Cowes robbery and broken nose for staff member

Teen charged with robbery after shop worker injured in East Cowes

Police report control centre

16, February 2024·1 min read

East Cowes store staff member injured after challenging alleged shoplifter

East Cowes robbery leads to staff injury; police appeal for witnesses

flood sign

10, February 2024·1 min read

Flood Alerts updated for Eastern Yar and Isle of Wight coast by Environment Agency

Environment Agency updates Flood Alerts for Eastern Yar and Isle of Wight coast

large waves at gurnard

9, February 2024·1 min read

Nearly 50mm of rain in two days triggers more Isle of Wight flood alerts

Flood alerts for Eastern Yar and Gurnard Luck after significant rainfall on the Isle of Wight

flooding and sandbags at entrance to garden

8, February 2024·1 min read

Spring tides combined with strong winds elevate flood risk on the Isle of Wight

Flood Alert for Isle of Wight coast as high tides approach Friday

Columbine mural showing the White-tailed eagle, as well as SRN-i hovercraft, the Black Arrow rocket and the Sea Princess flying boat by Alice Malia

5, February 2024·1 min read

Historical Columbine Shed in East Cowes could be adorned with a huge new mural (updated)

A mural celebrating East Cowes' inventive spirit proposed for the Columbine Shed

Mayor cutting the ribbon at Bumble Bee Park

1, February 2024·2 min read

Bumblebee Garden completes with new play equipment in memory of Keziah Flux-Edmonds

Completed Isle of Wight play park honours Keziah Flux-Edmonds with community's support

Angry face on yellow board leaning up against a brick wall

24, January 2024·2 min read

Cowes accused of ‘Lording it over East Cowes’ after Councillor gets ‘wrong end of illusory stick’

Councillor misunderstanding sparks debate over East Cowes inclusion in Cowes area planning

Workmen on the floating bridge 6

17, January 2024·2 min read

Council admits limited options for improving troubled Floating Bridge service

Council report reveals the struggles to improve on efficiency of the Cowes Floating Bridge

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