East Cowes6 days agoHovercraft propeller becomes waterfront landmarkThe four-bladed propeller from the Princess Margaret sits near Albany Green in East Cowes.6 days ago17 May 2026Swim warnings after second sewage spill in a weekIsle of Wight Council is advising residents to avoid bathing in the Cowes and East Cowes area.17 May 202615 May 2026Swimmers told to stay out of sea after sewage leakSouthern Water discharged into the sea more than eight hours following a pipe burst.15 May 202613 May 2026Burst sewer pipe repaired after major disruptionSouthern Water apologises for the "disruption and concern" the burst pipe has caused.13 May 202612 May 2026Sewer pipe burst disrupts school and floods roadSouthern Water says the large pipe burst in the early hours on Millfield Avenue in East Cowes.12 May 20267 May 2026Island lifeboat-building site to closeProduction of inshore lifeboats will move from East Cowes to Poole by the end of 2027.7 May 20265 May 2026Island chain ferry out of action for two-week refitWhile the chain ferry is out of action a foot passenger and cyclist launch will run until 20 May.5 May 20262 Dec 2025What will Red Funnel takeover mean for passengers?Passengers have been promised investment in infrastructure and service improvements. 2 Dec 20251 Dec 2025New owners take over cross-Solent ferry operatorNjord Partners have become the new owners of cross-Solent ferry service Red Funnel.1 Dec 2025...
