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 LOTTERY RESULTS: 6TH DECEMBER 2024
The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (6th December 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 1449 £100.00 17640 £100.00 14082 £100.00 18031 £100.00 9922 £100.00 15380 £100.00 14191 £100.00 3670 £100.00 11494 £100.00 17438 £100.00 17561
Read moreDetailsSEWER PIPE WORKS IN RYDE DELAYED AGAIN AFTER RECENT WET WEATHER
Works to repair a major sewer pipe in Ryde have been delayed yet again due to the recent bad weather, Southern Water has confirmed. Southern Water has been tackling a burst rising main on Appley Road which is affecting the...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 6TH DECEMBER 2024
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 moreDetailsPOLICE CALLED TO DAMAGE-ONLY JUNCTION CRASH IN NEWPORT TOWN CENTRE
A damage-only crash on a 'notorious' junction in Newport resulted in a callout for Police earlier this evening (Thursday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to the incident on St James' Street - near the junction with Lugley...
Read moreDetails‘FOCUS ON THE HUMAN IMPACT’ SAYS LOCAL COUNCILLOR FOLLOWING SCHOOL CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT
'Focus on the human impact' - those are Councillor Suzie Ellis' words to her fellow councillors following the news that the Isle of Wight Council plans to push ahead with its controversial plans to close 6 local primary schools. The...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL CENTRE PRESENTS ISLAND CHARITY WITH £1,019 DONATION
The Isle of Wight Centre of the Caravan and Motorhome Club was proud to present a cheque for £1,019 to Daisy Chains IW Children's Charity earlier this week (Tuesday 3rd December). Each year the centre chooses a small charity with...
Read moreDetailsLAUNCH OF NEW WALKING TRAIL CELEBRATING ONE OF WORLD’S GREATEST WRITERS
The Isle of Wight’s 175 year long association with Charles Dickens is being celebrated with the launch of a new interactive walking trail. The Dickens Trail takes in some of the views that world-famous writer himself would have admired while...
Read moreDetailsCRASH CAUSES DELAYS ON MAIN ROUTE BETWEEN SHANKLIN AND GODSHILL
A single vehicle collision on the main road between Shanklin and Godshill is causing delays this lunchtime (Thursday). Police and paramedics were first called to the scene on Shanklin Road at around 12:00, following reports of a single vehicle road...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK’S FASTCAT PULLED FROM SERVICE FOR UNKNOWN REASON
The FastCat service between Ryde and Portsmouth has been pulled from service this morning (Thursday) for an unknown reason. Services on the cross-Solent route have been suspended since 08:45. No reason for the suspension has been given and Island Echo...
Read moreDetailsVEHICLE FERRY SAILINGS CANCELLED OWING TO TECHNICAL ISSUE ON RED OSPREY
A technical issue on Red Osprey has forced the cancellation of 2 vehicle ferry sailings this morning (Thursday). Island Echo understands that an issue with one of the doors on board is the reason behind the cancellations, with earlier crossings...
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