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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.
Geoff Winch, from Wootton, underwent treatment through the day-case service twice in 2025...
Read moreDetailsA much-loved name on the Isle of Wight high street is celebrating a major milestone this month, as Solent Beds & Furniture marks 20 years of serving the Island community.
Read moreDetailsGraham Hyslop, a wheelchair user who was spat on and kicked before having his bank card stolen, has tragically died just 9 days after the alleged attack in Sandown. The 55-year-old, who sustained injuries to his head and arms in the...
Read moreDetailsRichard Quigley MP has welcomed a major campaign victory after the Government formally adopted his call for a targeted education programme to improve outcomes for young people in coastal communities.
Read moreDetailsChas, alongside the Skydive Isle of Wight, helped many Islanders achieve their skydiving dreams...
Read moreDetailsA 45-year-old man from Cowes has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car ploughed into 2 parked vehicles in Cowes last night (Sunday).
Read moreDetailsBlackgang Chine is inviting local children to step into the spotlight as it launches an exciting new children’s ambassador programme for the 2026 season, Blackgang Buddies.
Read moreDetailsA full 24-hour road closure has come into force on St John’s Road in Wroxall today (Monday), as work begins to stabilise the embankment that partially collapsed and caused significant disruption.
Read moreDetailsBusinesses across the Island are being reminded that changes to business rates are on the way, as the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) updates rateable values for all non‑domestic properties in England and Wales.
Read moreDetailsA new £2 million Innovation Fund has been launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones to help transform frontline policing.
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