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    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

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    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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

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    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    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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    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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    Dementia UK cheque presentation

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

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    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

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    Isle of Wight e-scooter and bike share schemes set to continue until 2028

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    close up of keys in front door

    Nearly 30,000 Isle of Wight renters set to benefit as Renters’ Rights Act comes into force

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    two woman sat at a computer with one looking into the camera by alexey demidov

    Parents urged to extend Child Benefit before it stops automatically in August

    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

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    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    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

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    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

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Beryl, Isle of Wight

Beryl is the unusually-named company that is providing e-scooter rental on the Isle of Wight, as part of a Government scheme, in conjunction with the Isle of Wight council.

People riding beryl scooters in Cowes, Isle of Wight
8, December 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight scooter survey reveals change in how they’re being used say Beryl

Increase in transport costs could well be a factor
People on e-scooters at training session
6, October 2022·1 min read

Will Isle of Wight e-scooter trial get permission for an extension?

More than 6,250 rides were taken during August, with an average duration of 22 minutes and an average distance travelled of 3.04km
Beryl e-scooters lined up outside hospital
27, September 2022·1 min read

Beryl removing loads of e-scooter bays from the Isle of Wight

There are 32 of them being removed - but a teaser is included
People on e-scooters at training session
1, April 2022·2 min read

In-person e-scooter training sessions launch on the Isle of Wight

The training sessions aim to sharpen e-scooter skills, boost riders’ confidence and reinforce the importance of responsible riding. Particularly useful given the findings of Isle of Wight Police last summer of some shocking usage
18, March 2022·2 min read

1,000+ reports of misuse of e-scooters since scheme launched on the Isle of Wight

Details of the 1,000+ reports of misuse of Beryl e-scooters since their use was launched on the Isle of Wight in November 2020
Beryl e-scooters lined up outside hospital
21, December 2021·1 min read

55-64 is the largest age group of e-Scooter users on the Isle of Wight, says survey

You might expect that it’d be the young using scooters on the Isle of Wight - Not so says the latest research. We’ve picked out the bits we think you’ll find interesting
two men riding Beryl electric bikes through a park
20, October 2021·1 min read

New free electric bike loan scheme launches on the Isle of Wight

The scheme is targeting those who might not normally be able to afford an electric bike, or would not think of using one
Scooter about to go under van on dark road
9, September 2021·1 min read

Beryl scooter ends up under Jolly Fryer van, but thankfully not the rider (updated)

"I could so easily have been waking up with the thought of having someone die under the wheels of my truck last night" said Andy from the Jolly Fryer
Two men on Beryl e-scooters
13, July 2021·2 min read

You can now report Isle of Wight e-scooter safety or parking concerns

The software allows members of the public to report any e-scooter safety or parking concerns on the Isle of Wight
Beryl scooters on the seafront with three people walking towards them from the beach
5, July 2021·3 min read

Beryl’s E-Scooter scheme expanding to other parts of the Isle of Wight

The Beryl E-Scooter scheme will be extended next week with free minutes offered to the residents to try out the E-Scooters
Beryl e-scooters lined up outside hospital
2, July 2021·1 min read

Will the Isle of Wight electric scooter scheme get extended?

The Government is keen to extend the trial, so News OnTheWight asked those involved if they were too
Beryl e-scooters lined up outside hospital
8, June 2021·2 min read

Police reminder about e-scooter safety after seeing ‘some shocking usage’

After having seen "some shocking usage" of e-scooters on the Isle of Wight, Sgt Radford shares a refresher of what you can or can't do with them
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