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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 new recovery community has opened its doors in Newport, with its founder hoping his own experience of addiction will inspire others to seek help and discover that recovery is possible. The Light Recovery CIC has been launched by 48-year-old...
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight-based defence firm has secured a share of a major British Army training contract worth just under €1billion, paving the way for expansion and the creation of skilled jobs over the next 15 years.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: This latest announcment comes exactly 12-months after the foundation placed 17 Island-based jobs at risk.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A 45-year-old man from Ventnor has been arrested on suspicion of 2 motoring offences.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A BMW has gone up in flames...
Read moreDetailsA 'bomb' hoax at St Mary's Hospital last night (Saturday) is being thoroughly investigated by Police.
Read moreDetailsFreshwater Bay Ladies Golf Club welcomed players for its annual Ladies Open, with glorious weather providing the perfect backdrop despite challenging course conditions caused by the recent dry spell.
Read moreDetailsFamilies are being invited to step back in time as a free Viking festival returns to Arreton Barns next month, promising 2 days of live combat, hands-on activities and historical entertainment - all while raising money for Wight Brainy Bunch....
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Thankfully, despite the tinder-dry conditions, firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the campfire before it spread throughout the woodland.
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