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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Dippy - The Untold Story

Rare axolotl found under Welsh bridge probably an abandoned pet, say experts

Craze for Mexican salamander as pets fuelled by Pokémon but inexperienced owners are often out of their depths

The Guardian - UK

Girl, 10, finds one of world’s rarest amphibians under bridge in Wales

Evie Hill’s discovery is believed to be the first Mexican axolotl discovered in the wild in Britain

The Independent UK

Why the UK loves Dippy the Dinosaur so much

Dippy is currently on tour around the UK, with Coventry as its latest stop

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Why Dippy the dinosaur remains beloved, 120 years after arriving at the Natural History Museum

Dippy – a complete cast of a diplodocus skeleton – is Britain’s most famous dinosaur. It has resided at the Natural History Museum in London since 1905 and is now on show in Coventry where it is “dinosaur-in-residence” at the Herbert Art Gallery Museum.

The Conversation

Six must-see summer exhibitions – reviewed by our experts

Looking for something to do this Summer? Our experts have gone to some of the best exhibitions around the UK and given us their take on it. From retrospectives of painter Peter Howson’s work in Edinburgh and filmmaker Brian Desmond Hurst’s work in Belfast to a groundbreaking photography exhibition in…

The Conversation

Enormous dinosaur skeleton larger than 'Dippy' is unveiled at Natural History Museum

It had been thought 15-ton Dippy was the world’s largest prehistoric beast, but at 57 tons, Patagotitan mayorum is much heavier and measures 121ft from head to tail, longer than 85ft Dippy

Daily Mirror

OPINION - The Standard View: On many of London’s roads, 20mph is indeed plenty

For much of the time on London’s roads, 30mph is a theoretical rather than practical speed limit. As of 2021, average speeds during the central London evening peak were 9.6mph, rising to 19.4mph in outer regions.

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Our guide to London’s best free museum exhibitions – get your culture hit for less

London is jam-packed with fantastic free displays

Evening Standard

Dippy the Dinosaur unveiled in new Coventry residence

The Diplodocus installation will remain in the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum for three years.

The Independent UK

Dinosaur with Stephen Fry review – as enchanting as Jurassic Park

This four-part series uses CGI beasts to make it look like its host has been sent back in time, and it’s excellent – full of fascinating insights and gripping experiments

The Guardian - UK

UK’s ‘most popular’ dinosaur Dippy heading to Coventry

More than three million people have seen the replica in recent times.

The Independent UK

Kahlo’s corset, dippy the dinosaur and the blasted garments of Hiroshima – Edinburgh Art festival

From riveting masterpieces to energetic works by emerging artists, there’s real depth to this showcase, all tempting visitors to explore one of Europe’s most remarkable cities

The Guardian - UK

How great white sharks outsmarted the massive megalodon to first rule the oceans, 3 million years ago

When my children ask me, “What’s your favourite dinosaur?” I always respond, “A megalodon.” This is much to their disgust, as they expect the stock answer of Rexy or Dippy. But as a shark enthusiast, I may need to change my answer and say great whites (and their ancestors) after…

The Conversation

Tech & Science Daily: Humanoid robot Ai-Da makes history painting the Queen

Tech & Science Daily speak to Aidan Meller who devised Ai-Da

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Dippy the dinosaur’s home (but not for long)

The diplodocus is back at the Natural History Museum but a new home is being sought for when it leaves again in January

Wales Online

Dippy the dinosaur to return to Natural History Museum after four-year UK tour

The 26-metre-long installation was first displayed in the west London museum in 1905

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