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Although legal mediation put a stop to many questions even being asked, the Cowes Floating Bridge was discussed at tonight's scrutiny committee meeting. Read our detailed report
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The Isle of Wight council say that the contractor has improved the maintenance schedules which in turn have led to minimising service downtime
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The Isle of Wight council apologise for the delay in returning the Floating Bridge to service, but say they're working closely with contractors "to bring it back into service as swiftly as possible"
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The drawn out mediation over FB6 has come to an end and a full settlement agreed upon, but what that figure is will remain a secret, say the council
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Hear from the research team what they're planning to do investigating possible options for a new chain ferry, bridge or tunnel.
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Have you got a little time to give on Fri/Sat/Sun? It'll help with the future of the Floating Bridge
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Technical issues continue to halt Cowes Floating Bridge service - the software is an MCA safety requirement that must work in order for the bridge to carry passengers
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When the windows got smashed last week, the council said it would not affect the planned return date to service of 13th April, but that's all changed now
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The outcome of the independent Cabinet Office Review will help inform future decisions about the Cowes Floating Bridge
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The Isle of Wight councillor says that "For all our sakes, including Isle of Wight council, we must draw this matter to a close"
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If you're missing the Cowes Floating Bridge already, check out this great collection of videos, which includes a time lapse of bridge being dismantled and taken away this morning, dash-cam crossings both ways during the day and the very last crossing in the dark of night.
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Talk on Red Funnel steamers tomorrow night in Cowes
