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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.
It was a true family affair at the Isle of Wight Community Club in Cowes last weekend (Saturday 25th July), when 4 members of the Redpath family lined up together on one rink as Plessey D recorded another impressive Isle...
Read moreDetailsA family's first night aboard their newly-purchased boat became one they will never forget when cries for help in the darkness led to the rescue of 2 people who had spent almost 5 hours in the sea. As first reported...
Read moreDetailsFamilies visiting Dinosaur Isle Museum this Summer can enjoy a packed programme of fossil handling sessions, science activities and expert talks throughout the school holidays.
Read moreDetails"The Isle of Wight is ahead of the curve... We have already been bringing organisations together to build stronger pathways into good jobs".
Read moreDetailsFollowing on from their win at Henley royal regatta earlier this month, Bass Andre returned to the open sea to win 3 Golds at the British Coastal Championships in Whitby at the weekend.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: It is thought the fire was started deliberately.
Read moreDetailsA boundary-filled friendly at Westhill Road saw Hurricanes RFC chase down 183 with an over remaining, condemning Shanklin & Godshill's Midweek XI to a 5-wicket defeat.
Read moreDetailsResidents from Old Charlton House, in Cowes, recently went sailing, made possible by 2 charities - WetWheels, in Hamble and Cowes Sailability, via the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club.
Read moreDetailsAn award-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden that found a permanent home at Mountbatten Isle of Wight has celebrated its 10th anniversary, with supporters, volunteers and staff gathering to mark the milestone. July saw Mountbatten Isle of Wight celebrate ten years...
Read moreDetailsNearly a week on from the devastating Headon Warren wildfire, which destroyed around 40% of the nationally important heathland, firefighters and the National Trust have spoken exclusively to Island Echo about the battle to contain the blaze and the long...
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