James Rann - Digital News Reporter
James joined the Island Echo team in May 2022. Although he holds a degree in sports journalism, he covers all genres of news including court reporting. James has a particularly good memory!
THE CURE TO BRING ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2026 TO A CLOSE
After a stellar 3 days of music and entertainment at Seaclose Park, Isle of Wight Festival 2026 reaches its final day today (Sunday) with The Cure set to bring the curtain down.
Read moreDetailsONLY 57% OF ELIGIBLE PEOPLE HAVE HAD SPRING COVID VACCINATION SO FAR
People eligible for this year's spring COVID-19 vaccination are being reminded that there is still time to come forward and boost their protection.
Read moreDetailsCALVIN HARRIS, RITA ORA AND TEDDY SWIMS SET FOR ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL SATURDAY
After a fantastic Friday at Seaclose Park, Isle of Wight Festival 2026 continues today (Saturday) with another busy day of music across the Main Stage and Big Top.
Read moreDetailsOPERATION GERANIUM RETURNS TO BRING SMILES TO ISLAND RESIDENTS
Operation Geranium has returned for its 6th season, with hundreds of flowering plants once again being delivered to older and vulnerable residents across the Isle of Wight to help combat loneliness and isolation.
Read moreDetailsISLANDERS URGED TO MAKE THE MOST OF LATE-NIGHT HOVERCRAFT CROSSINGS THIS SUNDAY
Island residents looking for an alternative to this weekend's festival crowds are being encouraged to make the most of Hovertravel's late Sunday evening crossings, with seats still available on the 23:00 and 23:30 departures from Southsea to Ryde.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT TABLE TENNIS PLAYER RYAN CATES CLAIMS BEST-EVER MAINLAND RESULT
Ryan produced a series of impressive performances to reach the final of the event.
Read moreDetailsBIDDING BATTLES AS HOST OF ISLE OF WIGHT PROPERTIES SOLD AT AUCTION
From a £695,000 apartment block in Ryde to a structurally damaged bungalow in Luccombe that sparked a 63-bid battle, a host of Isle of Wight properties proved popular in the latest Clive Emson auction.
Read moreDetailsLEWIS CAPALDI TO HEADLINE ON ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL FRIDAY
Alongside Lewis Capaldi, Tom Grennan, Alessi Rose and Wet Leg, a host of Isle of Wight artists are also set to perform on Festival Friday.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 19TH JUNE 2026
The following planning applications have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsRYDE’S STEVE DEACON CLAIMS PODIUM FINISH AFTER PROVING DOUBTERS WRONG
Ryde resident Steve Deacon has secured an impressive third-place finish at the PCA Hampshire bodybuilding competition after turning years of doubt into motivation for success.
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