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!
MUSICAL MAGIC PROMISES A WHISTLE-STOP TOUR THROUGH 18 MUSICALS AT APOLLO THEATRE
A brand new musical group formed of Apollo Theatre Company performers is set to take to the stage next month with their inaugural concert, Musical Magic. The lively production, running on Friday 7th November and Saturday 8th November at 19:30, will...
Read moreDetailsMICRO-FICTION TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT RYDE’S SMALLEST ART GALLERY
Re:Box, the Isle of Wight’s smallest art gallery located in a red phone box on Lind Street, Ryde, has partnered with local literary handbill Brevity to exhibit a collection of ultra-short stories from 16 Island writers. The new display features...
Read moreDetailsWEST WIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DEMENTIA FRIENDLY CHOIRS
A special day-long music festival featuring performers aged 6 to 80 will take place in Totland next month, with all proceeds supporting the West Wight Dementia Friendly Choir. The West Wight Music Festival is set for Saturday 15th November at...
Read moreDetailsRYDE TEAMS DOMINATE IN DIVISIONS ONE AND TWO OF ISLE OF WIGHT TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE
The Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association league matches for the week ending 24th October 2025 saw strong performances across all 3 divisions, with Ryde C maintaining their unbeaten run in Division 1 and Wroxall Warriors A rising to the...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK THANKS PUBLIC FOR 2025 FEEDBACK AS NEW IMPROVEMENTS ROLL OUT
Wightlink has been engaging with Island residents as part of its 2025 round of Meet the Team events and delivered a number of improvements following positive community engagement throughout the year. Senior Wightlink mangers welcomed both members of the public...
Read moreDetailsROCK PUT THROUGH RYDE PHARMACY WINDOW IN LATEST BREAK-IN
A 57-year-old man has been arrested after a rock was used to smash a pharmacy window in Ryde yesterday evening (Monday). At around 18:48 yesterday (Monday) Police were called to reports of an alarm being activated at Boots Pharmacy, below...
Read moreDetailsPARENTS URGED TO CATCH UP ON CHILD FLU VACCINATIONS THIS HALF TERM
Parents across the South East are being urged to use half term as a chance to catch their child up on any missed flu vaccinations to ensure they are protected as winter and flu season begins to bite. Many school-aged...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE INVESTIGATING AFTER MAN SUFFERS SERIOUS HAND INJURY IN RYDE
Investigations are ongoing after a man sustained a serious cut to his hand at an address in Ryde yesterday morning (Monday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 07:30 on Monday 27th October to Ryde Pier after a...
Read moreDetailsWIGHT WOLVES SECURE 4TH PLACE AT SECOND HAMPSHIRE TOUCH TOURNAMENT
Wight Wolves Ladies travelled to Gosport and Fareham for the second tournament of the Hampshire Touch League, teaming up with Aldershot & Fleet RUFC to field a joint squad despite being without a full team. The Wolves brought together a...
Read moreDetailsFIRE SERVICE URGES PUBLIC TO FOLLOW FIREWORK CODE
Members of the public are being urged to follow the firework code this bonfire season after firefighters responded to a significant rise in incidents during last year’s celebrations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Hampshire and Isle of Wight...
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