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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.

27, January 2022·1 min read

Floating Bridge out of service for six weeks as MCA’s five-yearly full safety inspection take place

Cllr Jordan says he's obviously disappointed this will mean another break in service, but adds the inspection must go ahead to comply with regulations

4, February 2014·1 min read

Flood alert issued for Isle of Wight coast (updated)

Flooding is expected in several areas on the Island in the early hours of Wednesday. Make sure you are prepared if you live somewhere prone to flooding.

28, February 2024·1 min read

Medina Studios project progresses, with Isle of Wight council anticipating April proposal

Medina Studios project shows positive momentum, with firm proposal due this April

9, September 2020·2 min read

Call for no more ‘cloak and dagger’ approaches to Floating Bridge fixes

The long-running saga of the Cowes Floating Bridge was discussed at last night's Isle of Wight council Scrutiny Committee. Details within

2, May 2009·1 min read

Isle of Wight Randonnee Cycle Tour This Sunday

Two routes are available, 100km and 55km - entry is free too!

10, July 2016·1 min read

Missing vulnerable Isle of Wight teenager safe (updated)

Police launched an appeal to find Charlie Marshall.

10, March 2021·2 min read

‘We cannot keep throwing good money after bad’ says councillor over FB6

The Isle of Wight councillor for East Cowes shares his response to last night's Corporate Scrutiny meeting where the failures of the floating bridge were discussed

3, December 2018·1 min read

Give us responsibility for the Umbrella Tree, say Friends

Friends of the Umbrella Tree say they have everything in place to take on responsibility for 100+ year old Weeping Ash tree, which they want to see live out its remaining life.

20, August 2012·1 min read

Saunders Roe Princess: Commemoration ceremony and flypast

60th anniversary celebration being marked with commemoration ceremony and seaplane flypast at 12.28pm on Wednesday in East Cowes.

13, March 2013·2 min read

MP says asphalt plant questions should be answered in public

Scott Wardrop the Managing Director of the Eurovia Group must answer questions in public about the asphalt plant his company hope to build on the River Medina in Cowes, says the Island’s MP Andrew Turner.

4, June 2016·2 min read

East Cowes community offered support following tragic deaths

The police, Isle of Wight council, NHS and others are ensuring that children and parents affected by the two deaths this week in East Cowes get the support they need.

31, May 2013·1 min read

Classic Boat Museum makes the grade

Great news for this brilliant museum based on East Cowes and entirely manned by volunteers.

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