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!
FASTCAT BERTH WORKS BLOCK ACCESS FOR WHEELCHAIRS, PRAMS AND BICYCLES UNTIL 2026
Major maintenance at Portsmouth Harbour’s FastCat berth means wheelchair users, mobility scooter users, parents with prams, and cyclists will not be able to board the service until April 2026, Wightlink has confirmed. The closure of the North End berth gangway...
Read moreDetailsMOTHER LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING WALK FOR DAISY RING BUS AFTER DAUGHTER’S CANCER TREATMENT
A mother from the Isle of Wight is preparing to walk 120km through Italy to raise funds for the Daisy Ring Bus - a vital transport service that supported her family during her daughter’s cancer treatment. Amber Beard, who described...
Read moreDetailsCALLS FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT BROADWAY CROSSING AFTER COLLISION AND NEAR MISSES
A petition to install traffic lights at a pedestrian crossing in Sandown is gaining traction following a road traffic collision earlier this year and a series of recent near-misses. A petition urging the Isle of Wight Council to install traffic...
Read moreDetailsQUEENS ROAD IN RYDE TO CLOSE FOR 7 DAYS FOR MAJOR ROADWORKS
Island Roads is set to begin major carriageway reconstruction works on Queens Road, Ryde next week (Monday 20th October), with the project expected to last for approximately 7 working days. The works will affect the stretch of Queens Road between...
Read moreDetailsALL CARE ISLE OF WIGHT PRAISED FOR QUALITY, COMPASSION AND COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
With a newly awarded ‘Good’ CQC rating and a strong leadership team led by Claire Martin, All Care Isle of Wight is being recognised for delivering high-quality domiciliary care tailored specifically to the needs of each individual. The Isle of...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK WARNS OF SERVICE CHANGES DUE TO AJ BELL GREAT SOUTH RUN
Wightlink is advising its customers that due to road closures in Portsmouth for the AJ Bell Great South Run, there will be temporary changes to its car ferry services between Fishbourne and Portsmouth on Sunday 19th October 2025. Between 10:00...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PC NAMED NATIONAL RESPONSE OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2025
An Isle of Wight Police Constable has received the prestigious honour of being chosen as the National Police Chiefs' Council's Response Officer of the Year 2025. PC Greg Blais who works as part of the Isle of Wight's District Policing...
Read moreDetailsSEWING COLLECTIVE ANNOUNCES ‘THE BEES NEEDLES’ CRAFT AND CREATIVITY EVENT AT NORTHWOOD HOUSE
A celebration of creativity, craft and community spirit is set to take place in Cowes this autumn with the launch of a brand new event - The Bees Needles - led by Isle of Wight designer Karen Robb. The event...
Read moreDetailsB&Q TEAM HELPS TRANSFORM ASPIRE GARDEN IN COMMUNITY DAY EFFORT
Aspire in Ryde recently welcomed Emma, Dan, Helen, Joe and Bill from B&Q, who joined them as part of Neighbourly’s Community Days 2025 to help spruce up the garden at Aspire’s Dover Street hub. The team spent the day improving...
Read moreDetailsCRICKET AND FOOTBALL LOVER IAN COOKE REMEMBERED AFTER DEATH IN LONDON
Tributes are being paid to Ian Cooke, a well-known figure originally from Ryde, who passed away earlier this week. Ian, who was born and educated in Ryde, was found in his South London flat on Thursday morning. Police were alerted...
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