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Shanklin Hotel Plan Approved As Freshwater Scheme Rejected With St Helens Homes Backed
County Hall has given conditional approval for plans to convert the Esplanade Hotel on Shanklin seafront into six two-bedroom flats.

Rufus Pickles
Apr 3


Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of Drink-Driving After BMW Collides With Parked Car In Shanklin
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a BMW collided with a parked car in Shanklin early this morning.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


New ‘Eat Wight’ Sandwich And Spud Bar Opens In Shanklin
The business has been launched by Army veteran Kelly Way, who has spent the spring months bringing the venture to life with the help of family and friends.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 29


Car Left Dangling Over Wall Closes Road To Shanklin Seafront
A road leading down to Shanklin seafront was closed after a car was left precariously dangling over a wall yesterday afternoon.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 29


Island VW Fans Invited To Join Seafront Driveout And Meet
Volkswagen enthusiasts are being invited to take part in a relaxed cruise across the Isle of Wight this weekend!

Dominic Kureen
Mar 26


Plans Approved To Turn Shanklin Seafront Hotel Into Flats
Plans to convert a seafront hotel in Shanklin into residential apartments have been approved by the Isle of Wight Council.

Rufus Pickles
Mar 25


Plans Submitted For Major Expansion Of Shanklin Cliff Top Hotel
Plans have been submitted to expand a cliff top hotel on the Isle of Wight, including a yoga pavilion, restaurant and new outdoor seating areas.

Rufus Pickles
Mar 17


Man Arrested After Cars Damaged In Shanklin
Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary attended the scene and arrested a 34-year-old man from Shanklin on suspicion of criminal damage.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 16


Town Council Backs Plan To Convert Shanklin Hotel Into Flats
Shanklin councillors have agreed to support Harry Roe’s application to transform the Esplanade Hotel, 32 Esplanade, into six two-bedroom apartments.

Rufus Pickles
Mar 13


Plans Submitted For New NHS Dental Practice In Shanklin
Plans have been submitted to convert part of a Shanklin social club into a new NHS dental practice.

Rufus Pickles
Mar 13


W. Hurst & Son Confirms Freshwater And Shanklin Stores To Remain Open
Island retailer W. Hurst & Son has confirmed its Freshwater and Shanklin branches will remain open following a comprehensive financial review.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 27


Derelict Part Of Family-Run Hotel Could Become 13 Apartments
A derelict section of an Isle of Wight family-run hotel near the seaside could be transformed into 13 apartments.

Rufus Pickles
Feb 18


New Driver Crashes Into Wall In Shanklin
The car sustained damage to its front end after coming to rest against a wall and fence.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 12


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
Jan 1, 2026


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
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