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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.
Island guitarist Matt Kellett is set to release the first single from his forthcoming solo album this Friday (9th January), with a high-energy track featuring several well-known names from the rock world.
Read moreDetailsAlbany Lodge 151 has donated more than £2,300 to Ryde Beach Lifeguards in support of their life-saving work on the beaches of the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsA 26ft yacht with engine failure and steering issues ran aground on rocks near Thorness Bay earlier this week (Monday), prompting a multi-agency rescue involving Cowes RNLI, Calshot RNLI and Coastguard teams from Ventnor and The Needles.
Read moreDetailsNotices were issued for a host of on-street and off-street parking offences...
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight tradeswoman has shared her thoughts on the barriers facing women entering the trades, after appearing as a guest on Fix Radio’s new podcast, Trades Women Together.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight residents are invited to take a step towards better health this January by attending a free Health and Wellbeing Clinic at a community venue near them.
Read moreDetailsGround was broken at St Mary's Hospital earlier today (Wednesday) as work to extend the Community Diagnostic Centre began.
Read moreDetailsBrighstone’s much-loved Christmas Tree Festival has raised over £6,000, with more than 150 tree spaces booked in record time. Now in its third year under organisers Di Woodhouse and Emily Waters, the popular event drew visitors from both the Isle...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council's Adult Community Learning team has unveiled its new spring programme, featuring a diverse range of workshops and courses.
Read moreDetailsA powerful short film by Mountbatten Isle of Wight has been entered into the ‘Oscars of charity film’ - and needs the community's votes to win.
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