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.

27 May 20251 min read

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

20 May 20252 min read

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

19 May 20251 min read

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

15 May 20251 min read

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

15 May 20252 min read

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

13 May 20251 min read

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

9 May 20251 min read

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

6 May 20251 min read

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

24 April 20251 min read

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

23 April 20252 min read

Cowes Enterprise College students embark on a rewarding Spanish exchange journey

15 April 20251 min read

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

15 April 20251 min read

A successful charity event at Community Spirited Cafe unites East Cowes residents for a good cause

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