James Rann - Digital News Reporter
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.
AIR AMBULANCE LANDS IN RYDE AS EMERGENCY TEAMS RESPOND TO MEDICAL INCIDENT
BREAKING: The air ambulance, run and funded by donations, has landed off Binstead Road.
Read moreDetailsFRESHWATER BAY LADIES WELCOME ISLAND GOLFERS FOR ANNUAL INVITATION
Freshwater Bay Golf Club welcomed players from across the Isle of Wight for its annual Ladies Invitation Day on Thursday 20th August.
Read moreDetailsSMALLER BUSINESSES TO BE ‘PROTECTED’ AS VISIT ISLE OF WIGHT PROPOSES NEW LEVY MODEL
Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) is proposing a new stepped levy as part of Wight BID 3, creating a fairer and more sustainable funding model to support the Island’s visitor economy and to protect smaller businesses while increasing investment in...
Read moreDetailsANIMAL BEATINGS ON ISLE OF WIGHT RISE 59% – RSPCA REVEALS SHOCKING FIGURES
Reports of animals being deliberately beaten on the Isle of Wight have risen by 59% since 2021, with new RSPCA figures revealing 46 incidents were reported to the charity last year.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 28TH AUGUST 2026
The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (28th August 2026) are…
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 28TH AUGUST 2026
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsTRIO ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF GBH AFTER 1-YEAR-OLD HOSPITALISED
BREAKING: The trio were arrested after Police received reports concerning the welfare of a 1-year-old who had been admitted to St Mary's Hospital.
Read moreDetailsEMERGENCY LEAK AND VOID REPAIRS CLOSE BUSY RYDE ROAD
A road in Ryde that has been closed since earlier today (Thursday) for emergency repairs to a leak and void is expected to reopen under temporary traffic lights tomorrow afternoon. Southern Water is carrying out emergency works at the junction...
Read moreDetailsRITCHINGS CROWNED NORA BRITISH SPEEDWAY CHAMPION AFTER SMALLBROOK THRILLER
Isle of Wight speedway star Darryl Ritchings lifted the NORA British speedway crown after a pulsating evening of racing at the Smallbrook stadium on Tuesday.
Read moreDetailsBUMPER CROWDS TURN OUT FOR ONE OF SANDOWN’S BEST-ATTENDED ILLUMINATED CARNIVALS IN MEMORY
Sandown's streets were packed last night (Wednesday) for one of the town's best-attended illuminated carnival parades in memory, with organisers hailing a fantastic evening. The illuminated procession set off from Sandown Library at 20:30 before making its way around the...
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