17, March 2026·3 min readSandown’s Dinosaur Isle welcomes visitors back with new roof, lighting and curatorDinosaur Isle Museum reopens in Sandown after a £678,000 refurbishment protecting irreplaceable fossils
25, February 2026·1 min readWildheart Animal Sanctuary seeks 50 fearless fundraisers for anniversary highwire walkCelebrate 50 years of Wildheart by taking on an unforgettable highwire challenge
16, December 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight bathing spots receive excellent water quality ratings ahead of Boxing Day swimsA total of 15 beaches on the Isle of Wight rated good or excellent
12, October 2025·1 min readSea Pool project takes major step forward with Isle of Wight Council supportIsle of Wight Sea Pool gains key support towards becoming a coastal attraction
2, October 2025·1 min read£1,000 mural commissions announced as part of Building the Bay regeneration project (updated)Bay Visions initiative announces mural commissions to celebrate community identity and creativity. Nine £1,000 commissions available
23, August 2025·1 min readDinosaur Isle museum: Four month closure for essential repairs begins next monthDinosaur Isle museum set for essential repairs, closing from September 2025 until January 2026.
22, August 2025·1 min readBeachgoers urged to avoid unstable cliffs following Yaverland cliff fallBeachgoers are cautioned to stay clear of unstable cliffs after recent landslide
9, August 2025·1 min readDinosaur Isle Group seeks public backing for modern museum and science park projectA petition calls for a modern dinosaur museum and science park in Sandown
8, August 2025·1 min readRescued bears thrive in Wildheart Animal Sanctuary’s sustainable rainwater pondSustainable water management at Wildheart Sanctuary supports rescued animals, and the local environment
29, July 2025·3 min readSandown Town Council backs proposal for International School of RewildingSandown Town Council has backed an ambitious International School of Rewilding project to create a 140-hectare wetland site
16, July 2025·2 min readNew Coastal Defence Scheme online resource launched for Island communitiesNew online resource provides comprehensive details on coastal defence schemes for Shanklin, Yaverland and Ventnor
12, June 2025·1 min readPrimary School temporarily closed following strong smell of gas over Bay area (updated)Godshill Primary School has been temporarily closed as a precaution due to the noticeable smell in and around the building