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!
ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH TRUST’S BIENNIAL CENSUS UP AND RUNNING
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust's mental health census, a crucial initiative to better understand and improve the mental health services young people need across the Island, is up and running. There are 2 different surveys for different age ranges,...
Read moreDetailsNEW BOAT A ‘GAME CHANGER’ FOR ELLEN MACARTHUR CANCER TRUST
More young cancer survivors will continue to receive the vital support they need following the unveiling of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust's latest addition to the fleet. Dame Ellen MacArthur was joined by special guests, including many who have made...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL MADE MORE THAN £1MILLION FROM RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS IN 5 YEARS
Data has revealed that the Isle Of Wight Council has collected £1,146,075 from residential parking permits since 2020. The figures, that have been obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by cinch, also show that the number of residential...
Read moreDetailsPRIMARY SCHOOL IN RYDE JOINS FORCES WITH ANGLING TRUST
Dover Park Primary School has recently partnered with the Angling Trust to integrate fishing into their curriculum, providing pupils with a unique and engaging learning experience. Driven by sports coach, Yvette Henry, the collaboration aims to leverage the sport of...
Read moreDetailsINSPIRATIONAL CONFERENCE FROM THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL’S VIRTUAL SCHOOL
A conference dedicated to supporting children who have faced adverse experiences and early life trauma that took place earlier this month has been described as ‘magnificent’, ‘informative’ and ‘inspirational’. The fully-booked event, run by the Isle of Wight Council's Virtual...
Read moreDetailsINGLEFIELD CARE HOME NAMED IN UK’S TOP 20 CARE HOMES FOR 2025
Totland's Inglefield Care Home, has once again been recognised as one of the Top 20 Care Homes in the UK for 2025, as rated by carehome.co.uk. The carehome.co.uk Top 20 Awards are based on reviews from residents, their families, and...
Read moreDetailsYOUTH-LED REDESIGN AT CCAMHS CREATES WELCOMING SPACE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Young people have been at the heart of the transformation of the reception area at CCAMHS (Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) in Newport into a more welcoming and less clinical space for the children and young people who...
Read moreDetailsPROSPECTIVE TOWN AND PARISH COUNCILLORS GATHER IN NEWPORT
Potential new Isle of Wight town and parish councillors gathered in Newport earlier this week (Thursday) to hear about the vital work local councils do and how they can be the councillors of the future. ‘Parish Futures’ is a voluntary...
Read moreDetailsBIOSPHERE FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR 2025 AND HERE’S HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
The Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival - a local nature and community festival - returns from 28th June to 6th July, with 40 events already planned. Last year saw over 50 events taking place all over the Island on one...
Read moreDetailsGROUP OF FRIENDS FROM SHANKLIN TO TAKE ON LONDON MARATHON IN AID OF CANCER CHARITY
A group of 4 friends from Shanklin are putting themselves through their paces to run the TCS London Marathon this April to raise vital funds for children and young people with cancer. 23-year-old Kit Maytum , 24-year-old Connor King, 24-year-old...
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