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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.

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

cat jumping to rescue

14, January 2024·1 min read

Unexpected rescue by Cowes lifeboat team saves stranded cat on exercise day

Cowes RNLI lifeboat crew teams up with marina staff for cat rescue

Red Jet Service leaving Southampton

12, January 2024·1 min read

Temporary Red Jet timetable expansion during seven-week East Cowes upgrades

Late-night Red Jet services added during essential Isle of Wight ferry works, as some late night vehicle crossing are cancelled

Cowes floating bridge at very high tide

10, January 2024·1 min read

Potential for electric ferry emerges as Floating Bridge review concludes

Delayed Floating Bridge review costing £50k could lead to a new electric ferry between Cowes and East Cowes

Red Funnel ferry leaving East Cowes

22, December 2023·1 min read

Red Falcon’s delayed service prompts Red Funnel timetable adjustments

Amended Red Funnel services announced for 23rd and 27th December amid repairs

Police report control centre

21, December 2023·1 min read

CCTV image released in investigation of shoplifting at Waitrose, East Cowes (updated)

Police seek man linked to Waitrose shoplifting incident in East Cowes

Magistrates, Crown and Coroners court

14, December 2023·1 min read

East Cowes man denies breaching restraining order against local councillor

Simon Wheeler faces trial for contacting councillor, despite restraining order, in April

People clinking glasses

11, December 2023·1 min read

Premium alcohol could soon complement ice creams at seaside cafe

Shoreside Cafe in East Cowes applies to expand menu with select alcoholic drinks

the empty old curiousity shop in east cowes

4, December 2023·1 min read

New craft ale bar set to quench East Cowes’ thirst for locally brewed ales

Craft ale bar on Clarence Road receives council's conditional permission to operate

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