Shanklin

Isle of Wight chef drug drove Suzuki bike in truck crash

Kayden Yates, 18, of St Paul’s Avenue, Shanklin, admitted drug driving, with no insurance and licence, in Wroxall on June 23 last year. 
Police were called to the collision at the junction of St John’s Road and Appuldurcombe Road, at around 10pm.
When …

Urgent calls for Ventnor railway reinstatement as town faces …

David Baldwin MVO, RVM, Ventnor Resident and 2016 Gilbert Lecturer and Fellow, Princeton University shares his informed view on what might (or should) be next for Ventnor following the Bonchurch Landslip[1].
In his own words. Ed
In 2021, over two years…

ISLAND LINE TO RESUME 2-TRAIN SERVICE – BUT NOT TO THE …

Island Line is back up to 2 trains an hour, but only between Ryde St John’s and Shanklin.
Recent heavy rain and flooding led to the suspension of Island Line trains for several days, with an hourly service resuming last Wednesday.
South Western Rail…

South Western Railway amends services due to Storm Ciar?n

South Western Railway[1] (SWR) is amending its timetable for tomorrow (Thursday 2 November) and advising passengers to consider not travelling if their journey is not essential, due to Storm Ciarán.
Strong winds and heavy rain are expected in the West …

ISLAND LINE BACK UP AND RUNNING – BUT NOT TO RYDE …

South Western Railway has confirmed that Island Line is back up and running after last week’s storms, but is not serving Ryde Esplanade or Ryde Pier Head.
Flooding in Ryde led to the tunnel between St John’s and the Esplanade becoming submerged – fl…

Further Disruption Expected On Rail Services This Weekend

As industrial action by ASLEF union members continues, passengers are being told to check their journeys in advance, as more disruption is likely this weekend.
Some railway staff have been refusing to work overtime as part of an ongoing row over pay …

Road blocked to buses due to fire

A road is blocked due to a fire. (Image: IWCP.)

Buses are unable to serve Merstone Lane, due a shed fire, say Southern Vecits.
Route two is affected.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service says crews from Sandown, Shanklin and Newport …