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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 special evening at Dimbola Museum and Galleries will mark the launch of The New Total War, a new book by former Isle of Wight MP and Army officer Bob Seely, with photographs by renowned photographer Annabel Moeller. The event,...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight ferry operator, Red Funnel, has officially opened applications for its 2026 Charity of the Year Partner. The cross-Solent ferry operator is inviting Isle of Wight charities of all sizes and causes that serve the Island community to...
Read moreDetailsThe Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) has been scrambled to the car park at Mole Country Stores in Blackwater in response to an ongoing medical emergency. The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service was first called to the...
Read moreDetailsCricket on the Island was celebrated earlier this month as players, coaches, volunteers and families gathered at Newclose County Cricket Ground for the Isle of Wight Cricket Board’s Awards Night 2025. The event recognised everything from junior development and coaching...
Read moreDetailsStaff at Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are urging women to prioritise their health during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by attending screening appointments and checking for unusual changes. Breast cancer is the most common...
Read moreDetailsNewport IW will be looking to return to winning ways today (Saturday) as they welcome struggling Totton & Eling to the Zilch Waste Stadium. Currently sitting in the final Wessex League Division One play-off spot, Port have won 5 of...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight-based RPL Construction has proudly played a part in the BBC’s DIY SOS, joining forces with local tradespeople to help a family in Southampton rebuild their lives after falling victim to a rogue builder. Alongside an incredible team...
Read moreDetailsThe Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) has landed in a field in Porchfield this afternoon (Friday) in response to an ongoing medical emergency. The Air Ambulance crew were called to the scene at around 15:30, following a...
Read moreDetailsA 2-car collision blocked a major road between Cowes and Porchfield earlier this afternoon (Friday). Police were first called to the scene on Rolls Hill at around 12:30, following reports of a 2-vehicle collision. The crash involved 2 cars, a...
Read moreDetailsA donation of £7,899 has been awarded to Ryde-based Haylands Farm by the Isle of Wight office of NFU Mutual as part of the rural insurer’s national £2.33 million ‘Agency Giving Fund’. Haylands Farm - a self-sustainable work-based centre supported...
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