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See what was happening on the Isle of Wight - 125 years ago
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (438+ words) The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing the news to Islanders since 1884. We've delved into the archives to find out what was happening in days gone by. Ventnor went without electricity for a day after an explosion at…...
Countryfile shines a light on Isle of Wight's underwater world
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (264+ words) Viewers of BBC Countryfile will have seen the episode Wonders of the Isle of Wight on June 7. My segment focused on part of my PhD research with the University of Portsmouth, deploying baited remote underwater video stations (BRUVS) in an…...
World's Weirdest Folktales
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (41+ words) Isle of Wight County Press Find events in Isle of Wight and the surrounding areas using the Isle of Wight County Press local events calendar today. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services....
From a man on the run to a Roman discovery - 12 tales from the past
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (387+ words) The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing the news to Islanders since 1884. We've delved into the archives to find out what was happening in days gone by. 125 years ago – March 23, 1901 A meeting at Newport Guildhall was held to…...
'Unbelievable' 3,000-year-old discovery found by detectorist on the Island
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (237+ words) A metal detecting outing on the Isle of Wight led to a remarkable discovery during a recent charity dig organised by the Vectis Searchers. The dig, held on March 29, took place on private land offered by a club member for…...
Isle of Wight fossil reveals 125 million year old shellfish secret
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (399+ words) AN EXTRAORDINARY fossil unearthed on the Isle of Wight has captured a moment of prehistoric life never seen before — a 125 million‑year‑old shellfish frozen in time while nurturing its young. Found in ancient river deposits from the age of…...
Island firm's beach clean uncovers 35 million-year-old fossil
4+ mon, 20+ hour ago (232+ words) A beach clean uncovered an unexpected piece of prehistoric past. Nineteen employees from Cowes-based software company Yokogawa Marex took part in the clean along the coastline from Cowes Green to Gurnard as part of the company’s community and environmental work....
Fossil collector finds centuries-old rare Chinese pot at car boot sale for £20
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (407+ words) YOU NEVER quite know what you'll find at a car boot sale — but even seasoned collector Jim Isted wasn't expecting to come home with what looks to be a centuries-old Chinese artefact. The Isle of Wight fossil hunter is known…...