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!
PARISH COUNCIL ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT IN THE WEST WIGHT
Freshwater Parish Council has announced that they have approved the purchase and installation of new play equipment for Stroud Recreation Ground, with the aim of enhancing the community space for residents and visitors of all ages. Emma Cox, Chair of...
Read moreDetailsNEW SINGLE FOR ISLE OF WIGHT RAPPER FUGO KID
Isle of Wight rapper Fugo Kid has released his latest single, which is available to listen to now on all streaming platforms. Do It Like This? follows the idea of being unique and not needing to fit in to what...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT FORCES COMMUNITY TO SHINE AT ARMED FORCES DAY THIS SUMMER
Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day will return this year, paying tribute to the Island's dedicated forces community with a day of honour and recognition. The event, on Sunday 29th June, will once again be held beachside at Eastern Gardens...
Read moreDetailsTESCO TO PROVIDE DONATION BAGS THIS EASTER TO HELP FAMILIES FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Isle of Wight shoppers can pick up an extra bag to put through the checkout this Easter to support families facing financial difficulties during the school holidays. The popular donation bags pre-packed with healthy long-life food items will be available...
Read moreDetailsISLAND ROADS’ SPRING HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME BEGINS
Island Roads is preparing to deliver another programme of highway improvement works across the Isle of Wight this Spring. The programme of surface dressing has been agreed following analysis of road surveys and is designed both to increase skid resistance...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL AGREES TO MEET MOUNTBATTEN FOLLOWING PARKING TICKET BACKLASH
Following backlash over a parking ticket issued to a Mountbatten nurse on a patient visit last month, the Isle of Wight Council has agreed to meet with the hospice to discuss possible changes to the current rules. As previously reported...
Read moreDetailsMYSTERY ISLE OF WIGHT MAN BAGS £1MILLION IN EUROMILLIONS DRAW
A mystery man, known only as Mr. G from the Isle of Wight, has landed an amazing £1million prize in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw. His first purchase after winning was a meal out with his friends to celebrate....
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT GIRLS FOOTBALL LEAGUE EXPANDS WITH NEW U9 AGE GROUP
The Isle of Wight Girls Football League is calling for more young players to join its newly introduced Under-9s age group, providing opportunity for girls aged 7-9 to get involved in the sport. The league, which has grown to include...
Read moreDetailsDUCK RACE RETURNS TO SHIDE THIS EASTER IN AID OF ASPIRE RYDE
This year’s annual duck race, in aid of Aspire, will be held on Easter Weekend (Saturday 19th April) at Shide. For 2025, Year 6 pupils at Nettlestone Primary School asked if they could support Aspire. So, with the help of...
Read moreDetailsCOWES ALL SET TO CELEBRATE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE DAY
Cowes is all set to welcome veterans and members of the public as the Town Council hosts a special event to celebrate 80 years since World War II officially ended in Europe (VE Day). The VE Day 80 celebrations, on...
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