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Funding Awarded To Explore Isle Of Wight's Historic Pleasure Piers
🎠Historic pleasure piers at Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are set to be explored in a new heritage project after funding of £9,900 was awarded to Tide Nor Time Players CIC.

Dominic Kureen
3 days ago


Car Crashes Into Bus Stop On Sandown Road
A car crashed into a bus stop on Sandown Road between Sandown and Shanklin on Sunday morning, causing significant damage and forcing the road to close.

Dominic Kureen
4 days ago


Caravan Hits Parked Car In Shanklin Before Towing Vehicle Leaves Scene
A caravan being towed through Shanklin has collided with a parked car on Green Lane, with the towing vehicle reportedly leaving the scene.

Dominic Kureen
Jun 10


Three Weekend Fires Spark Emergency Response Across The Isle Of Wight
Firefighters were called to three separate incidents across the Isle of Wight over the weekend, including a flat fire in Shanklin, a power outage in Newport and a blaze at a block of flats in Ventnor.

Dominic Kureen
May 31


Work To Begin On Osborne Steps As Shanklin Route Set To Reopen
Repair works on Shanklin’s Osborne Steps are due to begin next week, with the popular coastal route expected to reopen by the end of June.

Dominic Kureen
May 22


Man Found Dead At Shanklin Property As Police Launch Enquiries
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has confirmed that the death is being treated as 'unexpected.'

Isle of Wight Radio
May 21


Faulty Slush Machine Sparks Fire At Shanklin Convenience Store
Firefighters were called to a convenience store in Shanklin on Monday morning after smoke was seen billowing from the premises.

Dominic Kureen
May 18


Shanklin NHS Dental Practice Plans Approved At Former Conservative Club Site
Plans to turn the first floor of Shanklin Conservative Club into a ‘much sought-after’ NHS dental practice have been given the green light.

Rufus Pickles
May 15


Major Harrow Lodge Hotel Shanklin Expansion Plans Rejected Over Impact Concerns
A major extension scheme for an Isle of Wight clifftop hotel, including a yoga pavilion, restaurant and enhanced outdoor seating area, has been refused.

Rufus Pickles
May 15


Shanklin Care Provider Rated Outstanding By CQC Following First Inspection
A home care provider based in Shanklin has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission following its first ever inspection.

Dominic Kureen
May 13


Emergency Road Closures Introduced At Two Locations In Shanklin
Drivers in Shanklin are being warned of disruption after two temporary emergency road closures were introduced by Island Roads.

Dominic Kureen
May 12


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
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