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Reading from a prepared statement, Cllr Ward made quite a few accusations about the Alliance’s new plans for Sandown. They countered, saying it’s quite the opposite. News OnTheWight has the detail
Dinosaur Isle: Isle of Wight
Dinosaur Isle in Sandown, Isle of Wight is an Accredited Museum holding an impressive collection of dinosaur items.
Built in 2001 at a cost of £2.7m, funded in part by a Millennium Lottery grant, the distinctive building is popular with school parties and visitors alike.
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The council paper is seeking a fresh approach to the land at Culver Parade and say they want to secure investment that complement the area’s natural environment and unique heritage
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The discovery of two new species of dinosaur on the Isle of Wight cements its status as one of the top locations for dinosaur finds in Europe
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The local consortium hopes to get the green light from the Isle of Wight Council to make Sandown and its Cretaceous Coast the dinosaur capital of Britain
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At an Isle of Wight council meeting this evening, it emerged when Sandown’s New Dinosaur Isle could open, clues to who might run it and it sounds like tens of millions extra could be invested
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The leader of the Isle of Wight council said just a few weeks ago that the process was in the final stages, but officers are now recommending the Invitation to Tender be reviewed
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Residents in Sandown have been waiting a long time to hear what will be happening with Dinosaur Isle and the land occupied by Brown's Golf Course and Artecology's studio
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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)
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Nick Chase is the country’s leading discoverer of British dinosaur material. and has just been presented with this prestigious international award by the Palaeontological Association.
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The council have chosen to 'Procure an Investment Partner', using a ‘Light Touch Regime’ for Dinosaur Isle's future. The British Dinosaur Trust are still hopeful.
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A great boost for Dinosaur Isle and Sandown. The British Dinosaur Trust plan to turn Dinosaur Isle into The British Dinosaur Centre - creating a major national visitor attraction.
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On Museum Day, the council say the process for finding an investment partner will include a ‘negotiation’ approach to "help maximise all opportunities" and will include more feasibility work on using council land next to the museum.
