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!
NEW QUAY ARTS EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTING CREATIVITY OF ISLAND SCHOOLCHILDREN
The creativity and imagination of young people across the Isle of Wight is being proudly showcased at Newport’s Quay Arts Centre, as the Isle of Wight Council’s PEACH (Partnership for Education, Attainment and Children’s Health) project launches its latest Schools...
Read moreDetailsTRAIN AND FERRY PASSENGERS DISCOVER THE WORLD OUTSIDE THEIR WINDOWS
Travellers taking the train through the New Forest to Lymington and onwards to the Isle of Wight with Wightlink’s ferries can now discover more about the countryside and coastline through an innovative audio guide delivered by the smartphone App –...
Read moreDetailsDELAYS ON MAIN ROUTE IN CARISBROOKE AS TRACTOR REAR-ENDS CAR
A main road in Carisbrooke has been partially closed by Police this morning (Friday) following a crash between a tractor with a trailer and a car. Police have been called to Carisbrooke High Street, just outside of The Co-op following...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH APRIL 2025
The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (11th April 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 1928 £100.00 18017 £100.00 18314 £100.00 2954 £100.00 1994 £100.00 11293 £100.00 3558 £100.00 14241 £100.00 11831 £100.00 16950 £100.00 5538
Read moreDetailsCOUNCILLOR BLAKE VOICES FRUSTRATION AND CALLS FOR URGENT BELGRAVE ROAD ACTION
“The ongoing delays are unacceptable. Residents deserve clear communication” - those are the words of Councillor Ed Blake on the current state of Ventnor's Belgrave Road a month after the road was closed following a large rockfall. It was on...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 11TH APRIL
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...
Read moreDetailsNHS COST-CUTTING COULD SEE NEARLY 250 ISLE OF WIGHT HOSPITAL JOBS LOST
Almost 250 whole time equivalent (WTE) jobs at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust look set to be cut amid 'cost improvement plans'. The WTE workforce across Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust is set...
Read moreDetailsNL CLINIC BRINGS CONVENIENT HEALTH TESTING TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Providing expert-led diagnostic services, NL Clinic in Cowes ensures fast results and comprehensive health assessments. NL Clinic offers phlebotomist-led health checks, providing a convenient and efficient way to monitor your overall health. These health checks are carried out by experienced...
Read moreDetailsMAN WANTED AS PART OF STALKING INVESTIGATION ARRESTED BY POLICE
A 34-year-old Ryde man, wanted as part of a stalking investigation, has been located and arrested Police have confirmed. It was around 24-hours ago that Police issued an appeal to locate a Ryde man wanted as part of an ongoing...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT SEA SCOUTS TO CYCLE TO FRANCE TO MARK VE DAY ANNIVERSARY
An Isle of Wight Sea Scout group is gearing up for an ambitious cycling expedition to France as part of a unique project to commemorate 80 years since VE Day. On the 27th May, 1st Brighstone Sea Scout Group will...
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