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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.

Cowes floating bridge at very high tide

4, December 2023·1 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge temporarily suspended for essential preventative maintenance

Essential repairs begin today for Cowes Floating Bridge, expected to resume by Thursday next week

L/R Cllr Cameron Palin East Cowes Town Council, other category winners, Baroness Scott of Needham Market (red jacket)

30, November 2023·2 min read

Councillor Cameron Palin celebrated for outstanding community contributions and named Young Councillor of the Year

Councillor Cameron Palin's innovative local projects earn national accolade at Star Council

Floating Bridge suspended sign at East Cowes terminal

27, November 2023·1 min read

Wear and tear prompt urgent repairs for Floating Bridge; service suspension announced

Preventative maintenance for Floating Bridge begins 4th December, aiming to improve reliability

Tardis and Dalek at Red Funnel

23, November 2023·1 min read

Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary celebrated with TARDIS and Dalek at Red Funnel terminal

Doctor Who's anniversary brings the TARDIS and a Dalek to Red Funnel terminal on the Isle of Wight

Jane Allchorn at East Cowes Town Hall for awards evening

22, November 2023·3 min read

Community champions: East Cowes celebrates local businesses and volunteers at Awards ceremony

The community's finest gather for the celebratory East Cowes Community Awards Ceremony

worker on building site new

17, November 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight council struggles to find partner for East Cowes housing development

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Photo of bells landing in east cowes

14, November 2023·2 min read

Robert Bell’s legacy could be cemented with proposed East Cowes archway

East Cowes may gain new seafront feature celebrating newspaper tycoon Robert Bell's legacy

Arthur and Dinghy Simulator

4, November 2023·2 min read

Olympic hopeful Arthur Farley partners with Classic Boat Museum for elite training

Despite battling with cancer, Islander Arthur Farley has made it onto the British Sailing Olympic Squad, and is now receiving vital training support from the Classic Boat Museum

Zoe Feakes flooding indoors

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

Sandbags in a shed

2, November 2023·1 min read

Reports of people stealing sandbags from properties in East Cowes

Reports of sandbag thefts in East Cowes prompt appeal from authorities

Flooding in East Cowes

1, November 2023·2 min read

Southern Water to Probe Isle of Wight Flooding Amidst Councillor’s Concerns

Investigation probes potential neglect of water pumps during East Cowes' recent flooding incident

Flooding at Newport Quay in 2012 © Dean Julian

1, November 2023·1 min read

Immediate action required: Cowes coastal and tidal areas in Newport at flood risk.

Environment Agency warns of imminent flooding in Cowes, East Cowes, and Newport areas

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