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    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

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    Newchurch Male Voice Choir joins forces with Cotswold singers for Shanklin concert

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    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    Big Red & The Cava Boys with Angelina, Jo and Dick

    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

    Audience seated in fold up chairs in the field at Wolverton Manor for the Folk and Blues Day

    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

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    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

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    Last pagan king of Isle of Wight celebrated by Pagans on St Arwald’s Day

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    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

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    Reform UK predicted to win most Isle of Wight Council seats in May elections

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    Shalfleet pupil’s sunflower design to feature on 1,000 Walk the Wight medals

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

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    Ultimate candidate guide: Isle of Wight 2026 local election

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    Helping you decide who to vote for: May 2026 elections

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    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

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    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

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    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

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    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

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    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

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    New Isle of Wight beer brand celebrates UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status (updated)

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    Isle of Wight planning application lists and maps: 20 and 27 Apr 2026

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    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

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    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

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    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

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    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

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    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

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    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

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    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

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    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station

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    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

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    Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

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    Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark

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    Isle of Wight records mildest gritting winter in 13 years with just 22 runs made

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    Rope-access teams to survey hard-to-reach retaining walls in Ventnor this month

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    Isle of Wight set for major EV charging expansion with over 1,500 new chargepoints planned

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    Isle of Wight’s 15-year transport plan moves into delivery phase after public backing

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Isle of Wight Youth Trust

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust is a local charity dedicated to supporting children and young people on the Isle of Wight.

The charity was formed in 1984 by the late Dr Christine Baksi to provide support for under-25s whose needs were not being met by the services of the time.

They are an independent organisation made up of a professional and passionate team dedicated to creating the best outcomes for the children and young people on the Isle of Wight.

Nigel Hartley, Mountbatten CEO
20, April 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight Youth Trust appoints Nigel Hartley MBE to its Board of Trustees

Former Mountbatten chief executive Nigel Hartley MBE joins Isle of Wight Youth Trust board
Abbey Brass band standing outside in Ryde dressed in their uniforms and holding their brass instruments
18, April 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight brass band aims to inspire young audiences with free theme tunes concert

Join Abbey Brass for a free concert showcasing popular music from children’s shows
Grace, Phae, Erin, Ziggy the dog, Molly and Ellie
11, April 2026·1 min read

Ryde shoppers greeted with carrots and chocolate in Youth Trust mental health outreach

Young Isle of Wight volunteers walked carrots through Ryde this week to promote mental health awareness
Young people on the walk in Newport with someone dressed as santa
22, December 2025·1 min read

Youth Trust Taskforce encourages creativity and resilience with a playful carrot walk

Taskforce members promote silliness and community through a festive carrot walk in Newport
People enjoying the party
18, December 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight Youth Trust exceeds £10,000 fundraising goal for Winter Wellbeing Campaign

Isle of Wight Youth Trust surpasses fundraising target, enhancing mental health support for young people
Jo Dare and Mathew Priest
3, December 2025·1 min read

Chart-topping drummer hosts festive quiz night for Isle of Wight charity

Dodgy's Mathew Priest hosts festive charity quiz night in Cowes next week
Grow Gurnard community farm volunteers
21, November 2025·3 min read

Isle of Wight Biosphere wins £60,000 to drive community climate action initiatives

New funding empowers Isle of Wight initiatives focusing on youth, food and homes
illustration of young people with their hands in the air - youth trust
7, August 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight Youth Trust welcomes new trustees to enhance mental health support

The two new trustees bring valuable experience to the Isle of Wight Youth Trust
teenager sat on steps in front of building with head in hands
28, July 2025·2 min read

Cuts to youth services linked to youth mental health decline, says Isle of Wight charity

Cuts to vital youth services could contribute to declining mental health in young people, says Youth Trust boss
Female teenager playing a guitar in the park
7, July 2025·2 min read

Young creators tackle anxiety in innovative short film from the Youth Trust Taskforce

Isle of Wight Youth Trust Taskforce creates a film to help young people manage their anxiety and emotions
David Williams (Head of Marketing, Wightlink), Charlotte Andrews (Chair of the Youth Taskforce, Isle of Wight Youth Trust) and Paul Savill (Wellbeing Lead, Isle of Wight Youth Trust)
16, June 2025·3 min read

Free crossings and discounts for 16 and 17-year-olds announced by Wightlink in new initiative

New travel initiative supports 16 and 17-year-olds in training or sixth-form education with free travel, as well as half price for NEETs
Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King’s Fund; Richard Quigley, MP for Isle of Wight West; Cat Perrin, Head of Fundraising at IOWYT; Jo Dare, Chief Executive of IOWYT; Kay Boycott, Chair of IOWYT; Kathy Whitewood, Head of Counselling and Wellbeing at IOWYT; Sir John Symonds, Chair of GSK
21, May 2025·5 min read

Isle of Wight Youth Trust receives £50,000 funding after winning national award for outstanding work

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust wins the GSK IMPACT Award for exceptional mental health support
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