Isle of Wight County Press

The Isle of Wight County Press is a community newspaper that comes out every Friday on the Isle of Wight. It has an audited circulation of 28,413 copies, serving a local population of 140,500. Between 2009 and 2014, the newspaper experienced a decline in circulation, losing 8,250 copies, which is a decrease of 22.5%. Since it started, the paper has remained locally owned.

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Crystal Tides on crest of a wave after festival Big Top show

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Jake Curran

Crystal Tides (Image: David Rutherford) “WE'RE hoping we never come back down,” said Isle of Wight Festival stars Crystal Tides — still on a high after performing in the Big Top. The Portsmouth group, made up of Billy Gregory, Harry Knowles, George Regan, Joe Knights and Neil Cripps, were impressed at the size of the crowd — the tent completely full — yesterday (Friday). “It was amazing,” guitarist Harry said. “To walk out to a full tent, and the energy they gave us, was insane.
Lottery Winners feel good fortune following them on road to stardom

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Jake Curran

Lottery Winners live on the Main Stage yesterday (Friday). (Image: Alex Cooper) ISLE of Wight Festival 2025 stars Lottery Winners pulled a huge crowd as they opened up the Main Stage ahead of this weekend’s entertainment.
"This is the Life" as Amy Macdonald impresses the crowd at the IW Festival

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Lori Little

5 1/1 Scottish singer Amy Macdonald put in a sterling performance on the Main Stage at the Isle of Wight Festival on Friday (June 20). She stressed she only had 45 minutes so she ensured it was a hit-laden session, featuring Poison Prince, This is the Life and Mr Rock and Roll.
Isle of Wight women's groups report their latest news

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Lori Little

Brighstone WI presented a cheque for £800 to WightSAR (Image: Contributed) The Isle of Wight's women's groups have been busy. Here are the latest submitted reports. A jumble and nearly new sale will be held at Methodist Church on Station Road, Wootton, PO33 4RE, at 3pm on Saturday, June 28. There is free parking in the station car park opposite and it is on the bus Route 9 for Staplers. There will be refreshments to buy. Entrance is 50p, cash only.
Planners reject 'very detrimental' bid to replace garage with two-bedroom house

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Rufus Pickles

Application site off Cowes's Moorgreen Road. (Image: Google Maps) A bid to replace a garage with a two-bedroom home in an Isle of Wight seaside town has been turned down due to its ‘very detrimental impact’ on a neighbouring property. Council officers refused Rotapoint Ltd’s revised proposal to demolish a garage at a site next to 11 Moorgreen Road in Cowes, replacing it with a semi-detached house.
County Hall will continue to back key multi-agency dementia strategy

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Rufus Pickles

The adult social care, public health and housing needs committee approved the council’s continued support for and participation in the delivery of the Isle of Wight Dementia Strategy. Launched in May 2022, the strategy was developed with partners including Carers Isle of Wight, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, the Alzheimer Cafe Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Age UK and Healthwatch Isle of Wight.
Councillors raise concerns over 'drastic' cut to NHS running costs

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Rufus Pickles

Councillors Clare Mosdell and Joe Lever voiced disquiet over far-reaching NHS changes, which will see local integrated care boards make 50 per cent reductions in running and programme costs. A summary of the Model Integrated Care Board (ICB) Blueprint – a document setting out the future roles and functions of ICBs – was presented to committee members.
Major public health spending plan approved by councillors

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Rufus Pickles

The spending relates to contraception, dementia and cardiovascular disease prevention services. (Image: studioroman via Canva) A spending plan for major public health services relating to contraception, dementia and cardiovascular disease prevention was yesterday (Thursday) agreed by Isle of Wight councillors.
Emmanuel Kelly feels "part of something iconic" at Isle of Wight Festival 2025

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Jake Curran

Emmanuel Kelly performs on the Main Stage at the Isle of Wight Festival on Saturday, June 21 (Image: Jake Curran) The Isle of Wight Festival 2025 will host a historic performance on Saturday, June 21 as singer Emmanuel Kelly will become the first ever differently abled person to play on the Main Stage. From working with Bruno Mars to touring with Coldplay, Emmanuel has travelled the world with his music. You can catch him on the Main Stage at 12.55pm on Saturday, June 21.
Isle of Wight Council refuses bar seating area plans

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Rufus Pickles

Rear of 104 High Street, Cowes. (Image: Nova Architectural) Plans to give an Isle of Wight town centre bar a raised outside seating area have been refused. County Hall rejected Steve Tewkesbury’s proposal for raised seating to the rear of The Bird Bar at 104 High Street, Cowes. A statement submitted by Mr Tewkesbury’s agent, Nova Architectural, described ‘outdoor dining and drinking’ as ‘highly sought-after experiences’ in Cowes.