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16, November 2021·2 min read

Cabinet member warns about ‘scaremongering and incorrect assertions’ over Dinosaurier Park plans

The Shanklin Hotel and Accommodation Association say new plans for Dinosaur Isle proposal would result in "a loss in the hospitality trade in the Bay area and beyond". The Cabinet member says "scaremongering and incorrect assertions" could jeopardise plans

The Lost Duver Project - Sea Thrift by Dinosaur Isle

12, November 2021·2 min read

A fresh look for Culver Parade, without Disney-style dinosaur attraction, confirmed

It was agreed to look for a different site for the dinosaur-themed visitor attraction and instead develop an alternative regeneration proposal for Culver Parade

Dinosaur Isle with ian ward and jonathan bacon

10, November 2021·7 min read

Cllr Ward accuses Alliance of abandoning Sandown – They say it’s ‘quite the opposite’

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

3, November 2021·2 min read

‘Dinosaur-themed visitor attraction’ shelved in favour of heritage and environment investment

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

2, November 2021·4 min read

Hullabaloo’s Festival of Arts and Science celebrates The Bay in the Biosphere

It was small but beautiful. This year's Hullabaloo Lite was another success for the Shademakers team, with the support of The Common Space, IW AONB and many others

28, October 2021·1 min read

Replica Black Arrow ‘launched’ at 50th anniversary event: Watch on TV

There will be reports on both ITV's Meridian News and BBC South Today. Tune in to see the Black Arrow celebrations

22, October 2021·1 min read

Reopening of Island Line still on track for 1st November say South Western Railway

Those who rely on the service for travel to work, school and for leisure will be keeping their fingers crossed that the final round of train safety tests will be completed successfully