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Sandown council have created the conditions where the owner of the Needles Park can lease Sandham Gardens. A public consultation takes place later this month.
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All are welcome to this free event where they'll be able to see fascinating displays and meet local ‘prehistory’ enthusiasts. As well as fossil collectors, there will also be local archaeologists and metal detector groups showing off their finds.
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Members of the public will be invited to have their say on the new plans for all-through education in Sandown. One big change will be the sixth form, which needs to have at least 200 students but only has 39 in Year 12 at the moment.
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This aerial drone video from above the water in Sandown Bay perfectly captures the very best of the annual firework display that took place over the weekend.
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The Hullabaloo Soapbox Challenge takes place over the 12-13th May next year. Head to the launch event to find out more about getting involved.
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The news that many have been waiting for in relation to the future of secondary educations in Sandown can now be revealed.
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Following OnTheWight breaking the news about the uncertain future of Dinosaur Isle, we approached the Friends of Dinosaur Isle asking them to outline their vision for what the popular attraction could be in the future, while staying in the hands of Islanders.
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The Marine Conservation Society advise beach-goers to avoid touching the man o' war as their sting can be painful and in rare cases, fatal.
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The council are actively pitching around for 'partners' to take it over. What's unclear is why this is happening when the Friends of Dinosaur Isle have been trying to take it off the council's hands for eight years.
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Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident that took place just after midnight in Sandown on Friday.
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The events is ope n to years four to six from primary schools around the Isle of Wight and includes prizes for the best-dressed party-goer.
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Well done to all the members of Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club who took part in the 61st South Coast Rowing Championships at the weekend.
