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14, November 2017·1 min read

Learn more about this Hidden Hero at Blast from the Past free event

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.

2, November 2017·1 min read

All welcome to launch of 2018 Hullabaloo Soapbox Challenge

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.

5, May 2017·1 min read

Head to the Hullabaloo in Sandown this Saturday for 12 hours of fun

Head to Sandown Bay on Saturday between 10am-10pm for this innovative annual event that combines the arts, community, health and wellbeing, heritage, environmental issues and much more.

9, March 2017·1 min read

Cafe Scientifique special: Climate change and Sandown Bay

Cafe Scientifique will be holding a Bayology special on Friday evening with talks by three experts in their field. The discussions will centre around climate change and the rising sea levels in Sandown.

11, November 2016·1 min read

Blast from the Past: Two days of free entry to Dinosaur Isle

Two days of free entry to Dinosaur Isle, loads of great activities, an opportunity to meet the experts, walks, lectures and even a supper!

3, November 2016·2 min read

Vote for The Common Space’s Lost Duver project at your local Tesco’s

Vote for The Common Space’s Lost Duver project at your local Tesco store and help revitalise coastal landscape and public greenspace in the Bay area.

2, November 2016·3 min read

PLUTO Pavilion project on Meridian TV

Tune into Meridian ITV from 6pm tonight to hear Dave Badman talking about the PLUTO Pavilion project.

12, August 2016·1 min read

Missing woman last seen wearing a nightdress found (updated)

Julie was last seen this morning and left the house without any personal belongings, wearing a nightdress and no shoes.

11, August 2016·2 min read

See a rare Iguanodon skull fossil at Dinosaur Isle

You can now see the rare fossil which was found by Emily Tabassi-Gill and her family, from East Sussex, on a fossil walk led by Dinosaur Isle staff in February.

12, July 2016·1 min read

Carnival Funfairs return to the Isle of Wight for a six week tour

There are lots of new rides on offer with the return of Carnival Funfairs to the Isle of Wight. They'll be touring the Isle of Wight over six weeks, starting this weekend. Don't miss the crazy prices offers.

22, May 2016·1 min read

Dramatic cliff fall in Yaverland sparks emergency call out

The unexpected cliff fall sparked a search for three people and emergency services are advising members of the public to avoid the area as the cliff face is still falling and not passable.

Plesiosaur paddle bone by Alex Peaker Dinosaur Isle

29, March 2016·2 min read

150 million year old fossil found on the Isle of Wight

A rare marine reptile fossil has been discovered on an Isle of Wight beach and is now on display at Dinosaur Isle. It's thought to possibly be 150 million years old.

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