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!
RED FUNNEL EXTENDS TWO-BOAT FERRY SERVICE BY 3 WEEKS
Red Funnel will continue operating a reduced two-boat vehicle ferry timetable until Saturday 7th June to complete vital maintenance work on its fleet. The company had been expected to resume a full three-boat service before this date but says the...
Read moreDetailsGARDEN PARTY BRINGS COMMUNITY SPIRIT TO RYDE FOR VE DAY
Residents of 22 Argyll Street, Southern Housing’s care home for residents with learning disabilities, came together on Thursday 8th May to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Residents were invited to join a full day of activities at a...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK’S LAUREN LUCAS WINS FUTURE TALENT AWARD AT BRIGHTON CEREMONY
21-year-old Wightlink employee Lauren Lucas has won the Future Talent Award at the Dynamic Awards for women in business at the Grand Hotel in Brighton. The award recognises Lauren's achievement at becoming Wightlink’s youngest female Bosun, a Deck Officer on...
Read moreDetails31-YEAR-OLD MAN IN CUSTODY AFTER COUNTY TOWN ARREST
A 31-year-old man from Newport has been arrested following a disturbance in Newport Town Centre earlier today (Tuesday). Police were first called shortly after 10:00 to reports of a man causing a disturbance in St James' Square. Officers attended and...
Read moreDetailsST MARY’S NURSES CELEBRATED FOR COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT ON INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been celebrating the incredible dedication, skill, and compassion of nursing colleagues this week, as part of International Nurses Day. With over 600 registered nurses working across many different services, nursing teams provide high-quality...
Read moreDetailsSOUTHERN HOUSING TEAM CELEBRATES TRIO OF WINS AT ISLE OF WIGHT CARE AWARDS
Southern Housing's care and support team achieved a hat-trick of successes at this year’s Isle of Wight Care Awards, held at Northwood House. Following feedback from residents and staff, Victoria Mogford, CQC Service Manager at Southern Housing, made the nominations...
Read moreDetailsCOLLISION ON DIVERSION ROUTE CAUSES DELAYS AMID HORSEBRIDGE HILL CLOSURE
A road traffic collision caused significant delays on a major diversion route earlier this morning (Monday). The incident took place at the junction of Rolls Hill Road and Rew Street, at around 10:00. At the scene, a white Kia Picanto...
Read moreDetailsSUNSHINE AND SMILES AS THOUSANDS WALK THE WIGHT FOR MOUNTBATTEN
Glorious weather welcomed thousands of fundraisers yesterday (Sunday) as they took part in the 35th anniversary of Walk the Wight in support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight. Outgoing Mountbatten CEO Nigel Hartley, who was handed the President's Award at the...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT WOMAN TO TREK SOLO ACROSS HIGHLANDS FOR ALZHEIMER CAFÉ
Green Isle of Wight Director, Lisa Beaney will begin an extraordinary solo trek across the Scottish Highlands next week (15th May), walking from Fort William to Aviemore through the heart of the Cairngorms to raise money for the Alzheimer Café...
Read moreDetailsBUDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS INVITED TO CAPTURE NATURE IN RSPCA AWARDS
Budding photographers are being urged to enter the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards following the opening of the prestigious photo competition earlier this week. Last year, more than 4,000 children and young people with a passion for photography, animals and nature...
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