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Future Of ‘Building On Stilts’ To Be Decided As New Uses Proposed For East Cowes Landmark
A historic Isle of Wight building known as the ‘Building on Stilts’ could have a range of new town centre uses, such as a café, retail space or a health centre.

Rufus Pickles
15 hours ago


Isle Of Wight Society Opposes ‘Intrusive’ Plans For Historic East Cowes Guardhouse
The Isle of Wight Society has joined calls to refuse what it describes as an ‘intrusive’ proposal to install toilet and shower facilities at a historic building in East Cowes.

Rufus Pickles
4 days ago


Head-On Crash Closes Main Route In And Out Of East Cowes
A head-on collision involving two cars closed a key road in and out of East Cowes this morning.

Dominic Kureen
Apr 4


East Cowes Residents Oppose ‘Intrusive’ Toilet And Shower Plans At Historic Victoria Barracks
Opposition has grown to an ‘intrusive’ plan for toilet and shower facilities at a 19th century barracks.

Rufus Pickles
Apr 3


Woman Arrested Following Alleged Assault In East Cowes
A 19-year-old woman remains in police custody after an alleged assault in East Cowes on Friday afternoon.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 22


New Army Cadet Unit To Open In East Cowes
A new Army Cadet detachment is set to open in East Cowes — marking a welcome return after several years without a local unit.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 20


Major Restoration Approved For Historic Osborne Stables
Major restoration work at the Grade II* listed former royal stables at Osborne House has been given the green light.

Rufus Pickles
Mar 19


East Cowes Barracks Shower Plans Criticised By Councillor
Plans to install new toilet and shower facilities at a historic East Cowes barracks building have sparked criticism from a local councillor.

Rufus Pickles
Mar 17


Ofsted Says East Cowes Primary School ‘Needs Attention’ In Several Key Areas
Inspectors identified inconsistencies in teaching at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School.

Rufus Pickles
Mar 11


Delays In East Cowes Following Motorbike And Car Collision
Motorists are facing delays on the main road through East Cowes this morning following a collision involving a motorbike and a car...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 11


Police Release CCTV Image After £110 Shoplifting Incident In East Cowes
Police have released a CCTV image of 2 people they would like to speak to following a shoplifting incident in East Cowes.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 7


Teen Arrested After Eight-Year-Old Girl Suffers Serious Facial Injuries In East Cowes
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after an 8-year-old girl suffered serious facial injuries in an incident in East Cowes.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 6


Plans Submitted For 145-Berth Marina In East Cowes
Plans have been submitted for a new 145-berth leisure marina in East Cowes.

Rufus Pickles
Mar 6


Criticism After RNLI Rejects Union Recognition Request At East Cowes Site
Karl Love, the independent county councillor for East Cowes, has described the move as “unbelievable, uncaring and totally out of step”.

Rufus Pickles
Jan 25


‘Significant Progress’ Made On Replacing Troubled Floating Bridge
East Cowes Town Council and the Isle of Wight Council say “significant progress” has been made in plans to replace the long-troubled Floating Bridge.

Rufus Pickles
Jan 22


Red Funnel East Cowes Port Redevelopment Approved By Isle Of Wight Council
Plans to redevelop Red Funnel’s East Cowes port have been approved by the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 28, 2025


Planning Green Light For Major Red Funnel Port Redevelopment In East Cowes
The plans, which cover three key sites, aim to modernise the waterfront, ease congestion in East Cowes and significantly improve the passenger experience.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 26, 2025


Plans Revealed To Turn East Cowes’ ‘Building On Stilts’ Into Community Hub
A well-known East Cowes landmark – locally dubbed the ‘Building on Stilts’ – could soon be transformed into a new multi-use community hub.

Rufus Pickles
Nov 20, 2025


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
Nov 14, 2025


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, 2025
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