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!
WIGHTAID URGES ISLAND BUSINESSES TO MAXIMISE CHARITABLE GIVING
WightAid is well known for donating hundreds of thousands of pounds to Isle of Wight good causes, but now it is asking the businesses who help them channel funds to those in need to think smarter and maximise their giving...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE WORKING TO LOCATE BURGLAR AFTER CIGARETTES AND VAPES STOLEN FROM SHOP
BREAKING: The burglar - who is yet to be located - stole cigarettes and vapes.
Read moreDetailsMERMAID WINS PRESTIGIOUS DRINKS TRADE REGATTA AS £4,500 RAISED FOR CHARITY
Mermaid, the Isle of Wight Distillery's award-winning spirits brand, secured 1st place at this year's Drinks Trade Regatta held in Cowes.
Read moreDetailsFESTIVAL CLARIFIES TROLLEY RULES FOR FAMILIES AND ACCESSIBILITY CUSTOMERS
Event organisers have issued an update on the use of chairs and trolleys in the main arena...
Read moreDetailsWIGHT TRI ATHLETES CELEBRATE SUCCESS ACROSS 4 MAJOR EVENTS
Wight Tri athletes enjoyed an impressive weekend of racing across the country, delivering strong performances at events in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire - including a world championship qualification.
Read moreDetailsTHEO PARSONS EDGES CLOSE CONTEST AT SHANKLIN & SANDOWN GOLF CLUB
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club held their first Friday fun golf event of the year on last week (5th June).
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 12TH JUNE 2026
The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (12th June 2026) are…
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 12TH JUNE 2026
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK’S WORK WITH ISLE OF WIGHT ANIMAL CHARITIES EARNS TOP AWARD
Wightlink has been recognised for its support of animal welfare at the Southern Region Animal Star Awards.
Read moreDetailsYOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER MEETS D-DAY VETERAN WITH RYDE CONNECTION AT NORMANDY COMMEMORATIONS
17-year-old Christopher met a D-Day connection with an Island connection.
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