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!
FUBAR’S QUIRKY DECOR AND FURNITURE GOING UNDER THE HAMMER
After hosting its final events this week, FuBar is set to close its doors with a special auction on Wednesday (1st October), giving customers the chance to take home a piece of the quirky venue. Doors will open at 17:00,...
Read moreDetails‘HAMPSHIRE AND SOLENT’ NAME IS DEMEANING TO ISLE OF WIGHT SAYS MP
Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has called on local council leaders to support him in renaming the proposed Combined Mayoral Authority to properly reflect the Isle of Wight’s inclusion. The Government’s current devolution proposal refers to the new...
Read moreDetailsTHE TIDE MILL OFFICIALLY REOPENS AFTER MAJOR REFURBISHMENT IN WOOTTON
The newly transformed Stonehouse at The Tide Mill has officially reopened its doors, welcoming guests to a fully refurbished venue and a refreshed menu on the shores of Wootton Creek. Formerly known as The Sloop Inn, the popular pub has...
Read moreDetailsPUBLIC INVITED TO QUESTION POLICE COMMISSIONER AND NEW CHIEF CONSTABLE
The public can pose questions to the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, and for the first time the new Chief Constable, Alexis Boon, next week. Key areas to be covered in the hour-long online session of the Commissioner’s Oversight...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT FIRM OFFERING HEAT PUMP CHECKS TO AVOID WINTER BREAKDOWNS
With colder weather approaching, local business Vectis Refrigeration is reminding homeowners that now is the time to service their air source heat pumps. For many homeowners, heat pumps have become the go to solution for sustainable, low carbon heating. But...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT SCOUTS CELEBRATE SUCCESSES AND LOOK AHEAD TO GLOBAL EVENT
The Isle of Wight Scouts have marked a year of achievements at their Annual General Meeting, while preparing for one of the biggest global Scouting events of 2025. Highlights from 2024 included the hugely popular Corf Open Day, dozens of...
Read moreDetailsINVESTIGATIONS UNDERWAY AFTER ALLEGED INDECENT EXPOSURE NEAR MERSTONE
Police are investigating a report of a man indecently exposing himself near a picnic area in Merstone yesterday morning (Thursday). Just after 09:50 a man, aged in his thirties, and a woman, aged in her twenties were cycling on the...
Read moreDetailsPRIORY SCHOOL RECEIVES PIANO DONATION DELIVERED BY CARGO BIKE
Priory School in Whippingham received the generous donation of a piano earlier this week (Tuesday), but rather than arriving by the usual lorry or van, the instrument was delivered with pedal power. Donated by local East Cowes resident, Mrs Lynch,...
Read moreDetailsRSPCA’S RED SQUIRREL RIDE ENJOYED BY CYCLISTS FROM FAR AND WIDE
The Isle of Wight’s first ever Red Squirrel Ride has been hailed a great success, bringing together cyclists from across the country in support of the RSPCA Isle of Wight Animal Centre. Riders joined from as far afield as Manchester,...
Read moreDetailsARTISTS’ TOILETS PART OF ‘LOOVRE’ EXHIBITION UP FOR GRABS AT AUCTION
Ever dreamed of owning a toilet that’s truly a work of art? – well now’s your chance. 4 of the unique artist-decorated toilets that have been the centrepiece of a campaign to get people talking about bowel cancer are going...
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