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New East Cowes Skatepark Officially Opens
East Cowes was buzzing with excitement this week, as the brand-new East Cowes Skatepark was officially opened to the public.

Dominic Kureen
2 days ago


New East Cowes Skatepark Set To Open This Week
A brand-new skatepark in East Cowes is set to officially open this week.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 6


Call For ‘Urgent Investigation’ After Cygnet Hotel Fire Response Criticised
Plans for the new East Cowes Fire Station on York Avenue were approved by the Isle of Wight Council last month.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 29


Islanders Urged To Have Their Say On New East Cowes To Wootton Coastal Path Plans
Once complete, the King Charles III England Coast Path will stretch more than 2,700 miles.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 20


Cowes And East Cowes Councillors Make Heartfelt Case For Replacing Floating Bridge
Calls to replace the troubled Floating Bridge 6 are gathering momentum...

Rufus Pickles
Oct 20


Isle Of Wight Council Backs Plan To Replace Troubled Floating Bridge 6
The Isle of Wight Council has voted to move forward with plans to replace Floating Bridge 6, despite officers recommending that the existing chain ferry be modified instead.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 16


Floating Bridge Fate Hangs In Balance As Councillors Prepare To Vote
A decisive vote on the future of the Isle of Wight’s Floating Bridge is expected at County Hall today.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 16


Dog Put To Sleep After Three People Injured In East Cowes Incident
A dog has been put to sleep after injuring three people in East Cowes.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 14


Bridge Battle — Councillors Take Aim At Council Over 'Calamitous' Ferry
The vessel has already cost an extra £9 million on top of its original £3.2 million purchase and £1.4 million slipway works, with no end in sight.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9


Recommendation To Keep Floating Bridge "Calamitous", Say Councillors
A new recommendation from County Hall officers to retain and modify Floating Bridge Six, at a further expense of £400,000...

Rufus Pickles
Oct 9


Residents Win Fight for New Fire Station in East Cowes
An “essential” new fire station will be built in East Cowes, replacing a previously demolished one.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 29


Councillor Says Union Jack Flags In East Cowes Have ‘Caused Division’
Union Jack flags raised along East Cowes’s York Avenue this week have sparked mixed feelings among residents.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 26


New Banking Hub To Open In Ryde Following Branch Closure
Ryde is set to get a new banking hub after the town’s bank branch announced it will close next year.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 26


Council Orders Removal Of East Cowes Flags ‘Strictly on Safety Grounds'
“Flags or painted markings” that may be distracting or hazardous to drivers are being removed “strictly on safety grounds”, the Isle of Wight Council has said.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 25


‘Not a Symbol of Hate’: East Cowes Flag Group Fires Back at Critics
A local patriotic group has released a statement defending its decision to install a line of giant Union Flags along York Avenue in East Cowes, following criticism over the display.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 25


Traffic Chaos In East Cowes As Ferry Crash Brings Red Funnel To A Standstill
Travel chaos has gripped East Cowes after a lorry crash on the vehicle deck of a Red Funnel ferry forced the company to cancel sailings until further notice.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 25


Floating Bridge Set For Annual Autumn Refit
The Cowes Floating Bridge will be out of action later this month while it undergoes its regular autumn refit.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 16


£60,000 Floating Bridge Consultant Spend Branded “Unnecessary”
The Isle of Wight Council has come under fire after it was revealed more than £60,000 has been spent on consultants to advise on the future of the troubled Cowes to East Cowes Floating Bridge.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 12
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