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Another true Islander, James left the Isle of Wight to study at Southampton Solent University, where he graduated with a BA (Hons) in Sports Journalism accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), before joining the Island Echo newsroom in 2022.
Since then, he has built a strong reputation for accurate, engaging local journalism, with a particular focus on court reporting.
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Read moreDetailsFriends of the Animals is celebrating its 36th anniversary, marking more than 3 decades of animal rescue and rehoming work on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsThe event, organised in partnership with local charity Wight Forces, brought together veterans living at the home with active and former service members.
Read moreDetailsDespite the annual rush for blooms, chocolates and sentimental trinkets, 70% of mums say their ideal Mother’s Day is simply one spent with their children.
Read moreDetailsAn evening of Clairvoyance is set to take place at Ryde Castle Hotel on Monday 27th April in aid of Drone SAR for Lost Dogs.
Read moreDetailsTake a look at some of the amazing World Book Day 2026 costumes in our bumper photo gallery...
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight strength athlete has been selected to represent Great Britain at the upcoming IPF World Bench Press Championships after securing silver at the 2026 SBD British National Championships. Frank Schlepp earned his place among the nation’s top...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight Council works to revitalise part of East Cowes Esplanade kicked off this week as the Mayor of East Cowes, Councillor Tracy Reardon, put the first spade in the ground.
Read moreDetailsA new community shop in Ryde is offering support, conversation and a welcoming space for those affected by breast cancer - founded by a local woman who has battled the disease twice herself. Samantha Densham, from Ryde, was diagnosed with...
Read moreDetailsThe Island’s Got Talent brought together performers from across the Isle of Wight at East Cowes Town Hall on Sunday (1st March), with a coveted slot at Cowes Fringe up for grabs.
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