This week's Isle of Wight County Press is out tomorrow, Friday, September 11, packed with pictures from popular Island events and the latest local news.
Friday's paper features coverage of a councillor challenging floating bridge staff over unpaid fares, the discovery of a rare Chinese pot bought at a car boot sale, and tributes to Island-born singer Craig Douglas.
We also have photographs from Ryde Carnival and this year's Randonnee, alongside the latest news from across the Isle of Wight.
There is also a competition to win tickets to see Fleetwood Bac, a tribute band, at Shanklin Theatre.
The paper also includes eight pages of puzzles, three pages of letters and opinion, plus our regular features.
Pick up the County Press in shops from tomorrow (September 11).
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Local Democracy
Local Democracy Reporter Rufus Pickles has been covering local politics and education this week.
He reported on the latest inspection findings at Christ the King College and Oakfield Primary School.
The paper also features coverage of IW councillors' decisions on the Island's Local Transport Delivery Plan, which includes junction improvement proposals.
Read Rufus's stories in this week's County Press.
Where we've been
Here are some of the places we have been since last Thursday for the paper: Ryde Carnival, the Maritime Museum, Robin Hill to review Come From Away, the Apollo Theatre to review Lovesong, the RSPCA for a feature, GKN's 125th anniversary celebrations, Godshill Parish Council, County Hall, Wright Zone in Ventnor and across the Island covering breaking news.
Your County Press
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