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In 1924, an amateur palaeontologist found a fossil in the UK that remained unstudied for years. Now a century later, scientists say it's a new dinosaur species

A recently identified dinosaur species named Invictibellatrix amberina was discovered on the Isle of Wight. The discovery marks the first evidence of megaraptorans in Europe, dated to about 120 million years ago. The dinosaur is believed to have hunted small prey and measured three to four metres in length. Researchers…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Teaching assistant guilty of grooming and sexual activity with schoolboy

Rock was found guilty at Isle of Wight Crown Court on Friday

The Independent UK · Oct 9

‘Entitled’ ex-police chief guilty of gross misconduct over affairs with junior officers

Scott Chilton, who led Hampshire and the Isle of Wight police force, barred from becoming a police officer again

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Wreck of warship found 118 years after it sank off the Isle of Wight

HMS Tiger sank in 1908 after it strayed into the path of another warship.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Headteacher banned after changing term dates to go on a cruise

An award-winning former headteacher , Joy Ballard, has been banned from the teaching profession after a tribunal found she deliberately altered school term dates at Ryde Academy to accommodate a personal cruise holiday. The tribunal also discovered that Mrs Ballard used school funds to purchase a Peugeot car for personal…

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Three more arrests after body of man found in burnt-out house on the Isle of Wight

No formal identification has taken place but the victim’s next of kin have been told

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Russia-UK tensions flare again: What make the English Channel so contentious

A recent incident involving a Russian frigate firing warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel has reignited historical tensions. This event, occurring near the Isle of Wight, echoes the 1904 Dogger Bank incident. The Channel's strategic importance for Russia's vital oil exports, often carried by a 'shadow…

The Times of India · Jun 17

This submerged prehistoric site is changing what we know about Stone Age Britain

Archaeologists discovered a prehistoric landscape at Bouldnor Cliff on the Isle of Wight, revealing Mesolithic settlements with woodworking and potential seafaring abilities. This underwater site, preserved by the end of the last Ice Age, offers exceptionally well-preserved organic materials, revolutionizing the understanding of Stone Age Britain as more dynamic and…

The Economic Times · May 21

Saturday Night Live UK debuts with surprise guest appearances

Saturday Night Live UK premiered its first episode, hosted by American actress and comedian Tina Fey. The show featured surprise guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton, and Canadian actor Michael Cera. The opening sketch saw cast member George Fouracres as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer…

The Independent UK · Mar 22

Catherine Connolly is the third woman to become what? The Saturday quiz

From the Cloak of Invisibility and the Elder Wand to Eugène Manet on the Isle of Wight, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31