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11th July 2026
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!
Isle of Wight cyclists recently enjoyed a successful week of racing both on and off-road, with standout performances from Wightlink CRT riders Adam Holleyman and 7-year-old Finley Manser Grundy.
Read moreDetailsAfter a break of 8 years from serious international athletics and starting a family, Jess Martin has returned to top international athletics.
Read moreDetailsA huge Oktoberfest celebration is returning to Newport following the sell-out success of previous events - with discounted earlybird tickets now available through The Price Is Wight.
Read moreDetailsMembers of the Wight Wolves motorcycle group visited the Newport offices of Friends of the Animals this week after raising more than £745 through a successful Isle of Wight fundraiser.
Read moreDetailsAshley Randle, head chef at The Cockle at Island Harbour, has reached the semi-finals of the 2026 National Chef of the Year competition - one of the most prestigious culinary competitions in the UK.
Read moreDetailsKeegan Brown produced a string of outstanding performances in Canada last weekend, reaching the final of a prestigious WDF Gold event and claiming pairs glory at the Toronto Area Open in St Catharines, Ontario.
Read moreDetailsLorry drivers have been advised to avoid honking their horns when they see the spotters.
Read moreDetailsA routine town cleaning round in Cowes turned into an unusual animal rescue when Island Roads team members discovered an unexpected group of 6-legged stowaways left inside a discarded box.
Read moreDetailsSporting Opportunities Isle of Wight have made history by becoming the first team ever to win the Special Olympics Charles Culwick Memorial Cup in consecutive years.
Read moreDetailsA man who raised just over £13,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight, by walking the Isle of Wight coastal path in memory of a friend, is to repeat his challenge this September, and you are invited to join or sponsor...
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