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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

    Cotswold and Newchurch Male Voice Choirs singing in the church

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

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    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

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    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

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

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

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

    artists studio with paintbrushes in pots and painted fabric on the walls

    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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    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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    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

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

    Amy Jolliffe playing guitar in the studio

    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

    Head of King Arwald by Nigel George

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

  • News
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    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    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

    Nick and Sue (Evalyn’s parents) with Evalyn, Becky McGregor, Mountbatten CEO, teacher Paula Blackley

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

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    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

    polling station sign by a park

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

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

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

    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

    roadworks on fairlee road

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

    Long line of walkers walking up the Tennyson Downs

    Eight thousand walkers expected as Walk the Wight 2026 online registration nears close

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

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

    Three bottles of the 33 parishes Biosphere blond beer

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

    man working on a building site

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

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    Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.

    In this section, we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions.

    Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

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

    roadworks on fairlee road

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

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

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

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

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

    car loading on to the floating bridge on the first day of service

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

    roadworks sign

    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

    Roadworks lights and signs

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

    General highway maintenance signage

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

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

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

    Paul Merton standing next to a steam train and coal pile with shovel in hand

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

    Artist impression of the hovercraft propellor

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

    Environmental Services Manager, Jez Mew, with the gritting fleet

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

    MMC Rope Access team hanging off Castle Rd Bridge in Wroxall

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

    electric vehicle charging by possessed photography

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

    abstract illustration of the Island with ferry to the right and needles lighthouse to the left

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

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Wight Trash

Wight Trash is an Isle of Wight skateboard company. Run by the legendary John Cattle, the company has a flagship shop in Ryde High Street, as well as an online shop.

JC also runs the John Cattle Skate Club all year round for all ages, from micro-shredders to those with access to a free bus pass.

Below are some of the articles mentioning Wight Trash.

Rookley Skatepark
6, April 2026·2 min read

Parish council considers £3,000 improvements to make Rookley Skatepark more accessible

Rookley Skatepark could receive a £3,000 upgrade to welcome skaters of all abilities
Male skateboarder at skatepark
12, November 2024·1 min read

East Cowes skate scene set for a revamp with a new skatepark

East Cowes prepares for a state-of-the-art skatepark by Betongpark Ltd
Ventnor skatepark being used by many
10, June 2024·4 min read

Ventnor Skatepark renovation hailed a success, with young people getting stuck in and learning new skills

Community spirit shines in Ventnor as young people help revamp Ventnor Skatepark. The enhancements were certainly popular with young people at the weekend
John Cattle by Ollie Taylor
2, April 2024·1 min read

Wight Trash marks two decades of skateboarding culture and community on the Isle of Wight

Two decades strong, Wight Trash reflects the evolution of skate culture on the Isle of Wight
Building concrete obstacles at Ryde Skatepark
10, November 2023·5 min read

Ryde Skatepark’s remarkable transformation: Community spirit fuels concrete makeover

Skateboarding community and Wight Trash unite to revamp Ryde Skatepark with concrete obstacles
ryde skatepark
8, June 2023·2 min read

Community pushes for rapid solution to reopen Isle of Wight skatepark

Isle of Wight's Ryde skatepark aims for summer reopening, replacing 'unsafe' ramps with robust concrete obstacles
Wight Trash 19 balloon
1, April 2023·1 min read

Wight Trash celebrates 19th birthday with 19% discount on everything

Wight Trash celebrates 19th anniversary; skateboard brand offers 19% discount in Ryde shop and on the Website
John Cattle with trolley of skateboards
2, September 2022·3 min read

Long-running saga of too few electric vehicle charging points on the Isle of Wight: How it’s impacting one not-for-profit

John Cattle says his second-hand electric car is his favourite car ever, but the unreliability of being able to charge it around the Island is having an impact on his livelihood and the not-for-profit organisation he runs
View from a Skydiver by colton jones
7, August 2022·1 min read

Still time to help skydiving skateboarding coaches reach their £2,000 target

Times are hard for everyone, but if you can show your support please donate to this fundraiser for the not-for-profit skateclub. They've achieved £1,300 so far, but are hoping to reach the £2,000 target
John Cattle's Skate Club Apr 2022
2, May 2022·2 min read

John Cattle’s Skate Club has gone from teaching 25 people a week to now helping hundreds of all ages

The story of hard work, dedication and a passion for what they do has earned all involved with John Cattle's Skate Club a bright future that is well worth supporting
a skateboard
7, February 2022·2 min read

Calling 16 to 30-year-olds, not in education, training or employment: Spend a week with Wight Trash thanks to The Princes Trust

It's hoped people will find the week a manageable time scale, and the emphasis really is on turning up and having fun in a relaxed, supportive environment. There'll be a taster session to meet the team on Tuesday
Kids skating at John Cattle’s Skate Club
1, January 2022·4 min read

‘It’s been a gnarly year, but a rad one for Isle of Wight skateboarding’ says John Cattle’s Skate Club

Zoe shares this round-up of the last 12 months from John Cattle's Skate Club - a not-for-profit company helping to make a positive impact on the physical and mental health of skateboarders of all ages and abilities
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