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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.
A travel agency based on the Isle of Wight has ceased trading after going into liquidation, it has been confirmed.
Read moreDetailsStudents from Cowes Enterprise College, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, are celebrating after returning from the QinetiQ Powerboat Challenge 2025, where they secured a clean sweep victory against schools from across the South of England.
Read moreDetailsA community-led initiative in East Cowes is using food, conversation and education to raise awareness about cancer screening and early detection. Community Spirited Café - located on Vectis Road - will be open between 12:00 and 14:00 on Monday 1st...
Read moreDetailsSouthern Vectis is calling on Isle of Wight women to consider a new career as a bus driver.
Read moreDetailsThe Apollo Theatre Players have announced their next production, Rona Munro’s play Iron, which opens at the Apollo Theatre on Friday (5th December).
Read moreDetailsAspire Creative Hub is excited to announce the launch of Build a Band. A weekly music project in Shanklin designed for young people who want to learn how to form, rehearse, and perform in a real band.
Read moreDetailsA property in Sandown was evacuated this morning (Monday) after its outer wall collapsed onto 2 vehicles, prompting a response from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue service.
Read moreDetailsCBeebies star and writer Joseph Elliott, author of the Young Bond novels, Steve Cole, and British Book Awards 2025 Illustrator of the Year Rob Biddulph, are among the headliners for the 2026 Isle of Wight Story Festival, which will return...
Read moreDetailsRed Funnel, the Isle of Wight’s longest-serving ferry operator, begins a major new chapter today (Monday) after a deal to secure long-term investment was formally approved by the Government.
Read moreDetailsWight Nature Fund’s Autumn Hedgelaying competition was hosted by Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet earlier this month.
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