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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.
The popular village pub has been run by Mark and Veronica Goldstone since July 2024...
Read moreDetailsThe Government has launched its first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, aiming to cut the number of deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight property specialist Charlie Panayi is set to host a public event in Newport next week, offering insight into the sweeping changes due to arrive under the Renters Reform Bill in 2026.
Read moreDetailsThe Big Wight Beach Clean is set to return this weekend, with volunteers encouraged to join the effort at Grange Chine on Saturday (10th January) from 09:00.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Emergency services were called to an icy country lane earlier this morning (Tuesday) following a crash.
Read moreDetailsSmall businesses in the Island holiday lettings trade are benefitting from a link-up between Wightlink and an Isle of Wight travel company. It’s not easy being a small tourism reliant business in the current economy but now Ryde based business...
Read moreDetailsThe alleged victim was treated for a broken jaw and eye socket...
Read moreDetailsMore than 5.6million people across the UK still need to file their Self Assessment tax return before the 31st January deadline, HMRC has warned.
Read moreDetailsA rare opportunity to gain insight into life behind bars is being offered to residents within 30 miles of HMP Isle of Wight, as the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) seeks new volunteer members.
Read moreDetailsThe main road through Wroxall will close again tomorrow (Tuesday) after emergency Southern Water works on the main road between Ventnor and Shanklin have been completed. Carriageway reconstruction works throughout the South Wight village were due to resume today (Monday)....
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