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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
7m


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
15h


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Police Investigate Assaults In Shanklin
Police have confirmed they are investigating after two people were assaulted at a property on Landguard Road, Shanklin.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 23


Seal Pup Steals The Show At Shanklin Café
The four-week-old pup, later nicknamed Elmer, appeared outside The Lazy Wave Café on Tuesday afternoon, leaving staff stunned.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 14


Ryde Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Shanklin Incident
A 36-year-old man from Ryde has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Shanklin earlier this month. Police were...

Dominic Kureen
Sep 14


Sandown & Shanklin 10K Returns This Sunday
The popular MCC Promotions 10K Run Series is heading back to the Island this weekend with the annual Sandown & Shanklin 10K.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 9


Award-Winning Shanklin Guesthouse Could Become Residential Property
An award-winning Isle of Wight guesthouse could be transformed into a residential property due to the business not being ‘viable’ in the long term.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 9


Two Men Arrested Following Early Morning Incident In Shanklin
Officers arrived at around 5.54am and found a man in his 40s with facial injuries.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 8


Isle Of Wight Named Top Destination For Budget Friendly Family Holiday This Summer
Family staycations are a quintessential part of British culture, whether it’s escaping to the beaches of Skegness or Cornwall, heading to...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 23


Blue House Students From Bay CE School Unveil 'Sandy McPuller' For Sandown And Shanklin Independent Lifeboat
On Friday (June 13) Blue House Council students from The Bay CE School had the honour of visiting Sandown and Shanklin Independent...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 23
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