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Holliers Hotel In Shanklin Has Licence Suspended Following Police Operation
The suspension comes after a search warrant uncovered a large number of cannabis plants at the hotel.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 31, 2025


Shanklin Shop Owner Speaks Out Over Plans To Convert Premises Into Flat
An Isle of Wight fibre artist has spoken out after plans were submitted to convert the shop premises she currently uses into a residential flat.

Rufus Pickles
Dec 29, 2025


Take The Plunge: Boxing Day And New Year’s Dips Set To Take Place Across The Island
If you’re feeling brave this Christmas, there are plenty of opportunities to take a chilly dip in the sea across festive season!

Dominic Kureen
Dec 25, 2025


Shanklin Hotel Expansion Aims To Boost Island Tourism
An Isle of Wight hotel with panoramic views of the sea could be expanded with new sitting rooms and roof terraces.

Rufus Pickles
Dec 24, 2025


Aspire Creative Hub Launches ‘Build A Band’ Music Project For Young Islanders
Aspire Creative Hub is inviting young people to form, rehearse, and perform in a real band with the launch of its new Build a Band project in Shanklin.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 24, 2025


Police Seize Around 300 Cannabis Plants After Shanklin Raid
Police have seized approximately 300 cannabis plants following a raid at a property in Shanklin.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 24, 2025


Bid To Transform Vacant Shanklin Town Centre Commercial Unit Into Flat
A vacant commercial premises in the centre of an Isle of Wight seaside town could be converted into an apartment.

Rufus Pickles
Dec 22, 2025


Overturned Car Blocks Cowleaze Hill Between Shanklin And Ventnor
An overturned car has caused disruption on the main road between Shanklin and Ventnor this morning.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 10, 2025


Shanklin Tops Isle Of Wight As Most-Used Station — New ORR Data Reveals Island’s Rail Trends
New data published this week by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) shows how busy rail travel has been across the Island Line.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 5, 2025


Fish Bar Conversion, New Beach Huts And Hotel-To-Care Home Bid Among Latest Planning Decisions
From lost chippies to new beach huts — and a major Shanklin hotel decision. Here’s what County Hall signed off this month.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 28, 2025


Shanklin Hotel Conversion Refused Amid Fears For Tourism Sector
A bid to replace a former Isle of Wight hotel with a 13-bed care home for adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs has been refused.

Rufus Pickles
Nov 27, 2025


Veterans Invited To Free Pre-Christmas Gathering In Shanklin
Island veterans and their families are being invited to a special Christmas gathering at the Brunswick Hotel in Shanklin later this month.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 14, 2025


Former Shanklin Hotel Under Investigation Over Unauthorised HMO Use
A former Isle of Wight hotel is under investigation after being partly converted into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) without planning consent.

Rufus Pickles
Nov 7, 2025


Plans To Secure Future Of Isle Of Wight Sports, Education And Leisure Sites With New Long Leases
Long leases could be granted for five Isle of Wight council-owned properties and sites, including a multi-use games area, pre-school and beach bar.

Rufus Pickles
Nov 7, 2025


Police Investigate Foot Injury And Property Damage In Shanklin
Officers on patrol located the 29-year-old on Regent Street at around 1:45am.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 5, 2025


Shanklin Guesthouse To Be Converted Into Residential Home Amid Viability Concerns
A renowned Isle of Wight guesthouse will be transformed into residential accommodation due to the business not being ‘viable’ in the long term.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 21, 2025


Driver Taken To Hospital After Shanklin Collision
Police and paramedics were called to Shanklin after a driver suffered a medical emergency at the wheel.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 21, 2025


Shanklin Rower Bass Andre Wins European Gold In Turkey
Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club’s Bass Andre has claimed Gold for Great Britain at the European Offshore Championships in Turkey.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 14, 2025


Former Shanklin B&B To Become Boarding House For Care Home Provider
A former bed and breakfast in an Isle of Wight coastal town is now a boarding house for care home shift workers.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 6, 2025


Man Dies After Major Emergency Response In Shanklin
A man has sadly died following a major emergency response in Shanklin this morning.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 1, 2025
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