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

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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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    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

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

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    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

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

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    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

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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

    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

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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

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    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

    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

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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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Dinosaur Island

Your guide of where to find all the Dinosaur Island App Meteorites and Dinosaur Island events and activities.

There are six Meteorites placed at different locations across the Isle of Wight. Download the App and picture yourself with the dinosaurs.

Dinosaur Island App trail guide
Yaverland – Bonchurch Landslip – Ventnor – Blackgang Chine – Hanover Point – Needles View Point

Brighstoneus simmondsi reconstruction credit John Sibbick
11, November 2021·3 min read

Brighstoneus simmondsi: Isle of Wight the home for another new species of Dinosaur

The bones were actually discovered in the 70s, but were stored away until last year's Lockdown when Jeremy Lockwood starting examining them
Artist's impression by Trudie Wilson
12, August 2020·5 min read

Isle of Wight discovery of new species of 115 million-year-old dinosaur

The very rare find was discovered by two different holiday makers and a resident from Ryde. They'll be on display at Dinosaur Isle from today (Wednesday)
Lego indiana jones :
13, May 2014·1 min read

Rise in amateur fossil hunters on the Isle of Wight

More people are becoming amateur fossil hunters than ever before, according to staff at Dinosaur Isle Museum in Sandown.
Dino stamps:
8, October 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island gets another boost with special issue of stamps

The Isle of Wight's reputation as the dinosaur capital of Europe will be even further enhanced later this month thanks to the Royal Mail.
Human dinosaur
2, September 2013·1 min read

Hundred’s turn out for world’s largest human dinosaur challenge (photos and video)

The human dinosaur challenge looked like fun and will hopefully serve as a great promo for the Isle of Wight. Well done to all involved.
Human Dinosaur
1, September 2013·1 min read

Still time to be part of the World’s largest human dinosaur

Pack your beach things and head to Appley in Ryde to be part of the attempt to create the world's largest human dinosaur.
29, August 2013·1 min read

Do your bit to help Ventnor’s latest dinosaur grow

Come and decorate some scales to add to the giant cardboard dinosaur before its move to Ventnor Library next week.
Dinosaur Island App screengab
21, June 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island app: Get it here

Here's the links to the Dinosaur Island app and to the OnTheWight guide to the sites around the Isle of Wight.
Dinosaur Island App – Yaverland – Setting
18, June 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island App trail: Yaverland location

The Yaverland meteorite is located close to the Dinosaur Isle attraction, making it a great place to start the Dinosaur Island App trail.
Dinosaur Island App – Bonchurch Landslip – Setting
18, June 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island App trail: Bonchurch Landslip location

The Bonchurch Landslip meteorite is a little hidden, so here's how to find it on your Dinosaur Island App trail.
Dinosaur Island App – Ventnor – Setting
18, June 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island App trail: Ventnor location

Searching for this meteorite on the Dinosaur Island App trail you'll also have the advantage of seeing beautiful Ventnor!
Dinosaur-Island-App-–-Blackgang-Chine-–-Setting
18, June 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island App trail: Blackgang Chine location

The Blackgang Chine meteorite (actually placed at the Blackgang View point car park) on the Dinosaur Island App trail will give you one of the best view on the Island.
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