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!
PRISON BLAZE SEES FIREFIGHTERS FROM NEWPORT AND RYDE CALLED INTO ACTION
Firefighters were called into action yesterday afternoon (Monday) after a fire broke out at HMP Isle of Wight. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a fire at HMP Isle of Wight at...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL DISPUTE WITH ISLAND ROADS DELAYING KEY CYCLEWIGHT PROJECTS
A number of Isle of Wight cycling infrastructure projects are facing severe delays due to an ongoing dispute between the Isle of Wight Council and highways contractor Ringway Island Roads, CycleWight has claimed. The advocacy group says it has been...
Read moreDetailsSAAB THAT FAILED TO STOP FOR POLICE LOCATED IN WOOTTON
A vehicle that failed to stop for Police a few days ago was found on a dirt track on the outskirts of Wootton earlier today (Monday). After a few days searching for the Saab 9-3, officers located the vehicle off...
Read moreDetailsAPPEAL AS PENSIONER PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN NEWPORT COLLISION
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a car and a pensioner in Newport last week has left a man in his 70s with serious injuries. Officers were called at 14:19 on the afternoon of Thursday 17th April...
Read moreDetailsHOST A CAKES4CANCER EVENT THIS MAY AND RAISE DOUGH TO SUPPORT LOCALS AFFECTED BY CANCER
If baking takes your fancy, Wessex Cancer Support would love you to host a Cakes4Cancer event this May to raise money to support local people affected by cancer. Rolling out across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight between 5th...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT GRANTS RETURN FOR 2025
Farmers, landowners and parish councils on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to apply for another round of Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) grants, with funding now available for 2025. Over the past year, successful applicants have delivered a...
Read moreDetailsSHANKLIN CLIFF LIFT TO CLOSE FOR 3 DAYS FOR IMPROVEMENT WORKS
The Shanklin Cliff Lift will be temporarily closed from Wednesday until Friday (23rd-25th April) as part of the Isle of Wight Council's ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing this vital facility for the community. The closure is necessary to erect...
Read moreDetailsSINGLE VEHICLE COLLISION SEES POLICE AND PARAMEDICS RUSH TO WROXALL
Police and paramedics have rushed to Wroxall this evening (Sunday) following a single-vehicle road traffic collision. Emergency service personnel were first called to Clarence Road - around 100m past the Mountfield Road junction - at around 22:45, following reports of...
Read moreDetailsPUBLIC URGED TO STAY AWAY FOLLOWING LANDSLIP AT ATHERFIELD
'Stay away from cracks and cliff egdes' - those are the words of the Isle of Wight Council following a landslip at Atherfield Point earlier this weekend. Cracks in the coastal path at Atherfield Point first appeared earlier this week,...
Read moreDetailsBICHON FRISÉ TED BECOMES THE FACE OF RSPCA ADOPTION CAMPAIGN
In a new campaign, the RSPCA Isle of Wight is highlighting the life-changing magic of pet adoption by inviting animal lovers across the Island to consider opening their hearts and homes to a rescue pet. If that’s not possible...
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