The latest edition of the Isle of Wight County Press hits newsstands on Friday, October 30, bringing readers a fresh roundup of local news, community updates, competitions, and interesting stories from across the Island.
This week's issue also gets readers ready for the holiday season with a special Christmas food supplement. Along with festive inspiration, the paper features updates from local courts and communities.
Here's what readers can expect in Friday's edition:
- Storm Coverage: The latest reports on Storm Austen and Storm Boleo.
- Lottery Winners: A story highlighting lucky Postcode Lottery winners.
- Exciting Competitions: Opportunities to win a Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser and a games bundle.
- Christmas Special: A seasonal food supplement packed with festive content.
- More to Explore: Eight pages of puzzles, three pages of letters and opinions, and regular features.
Local News and Community Updates
Local Democracy Reporter Rufus Pickles has been following several important developments across the Isle of Wight. His latest reports cover a community campaign to save a pub in Wroxall, concerns about the condition of the Bouldnor viewpoint, and updates from Niton and Whitwell Parish Council.
The edition also highlights other local stories, including golf captains raising £9,412 for the Isle of Wight Alzheimer Cafe and the Isle of Wight Council collecting more than £711,000 through residents' parking permits.
Out and About Across the Island
The County Press team has been visiting different locations and covering community events throughout the week. Recent stops include Dress for Less, Niton and Whitwell Parish Council, Magistrates' Court, Fan TC Con, and Beyond the Title's 10th anniversary celebration.
The newsroom has also continued reporting on breaking developments from across the Island.
Growing Readership and Online Success
The Isle of Wight County Press remains the country's biggest-selling local weekly newspaper. Its digital audience is also growing, with online page views increasing by an impressive 27% in 2025 compared with the previous year.
According to Similarweb, the newspaper's website reached a new record in June 2025, attracting 3.7 million page views in a single month.
Readers can pick up the October 30 edition from shops across the Island or subscribe online to access the digital flip-through edition.
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