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!
VENTNOR RECORD STORE TO HOST LOCAL MUSICAL TALENT
Ventnor’s Independent Record Store, Reggie’s Retro is preparing for a special celebration of National Album Day on Saturday (19th October) with live performances from Isle of Wight up-and-coming musicians. To honour this year’s theme “Great British Groups, Ventnor duo Daysi...
Read moreDetailsISLAND LIBRARIES CONTINUE TO HOST HEALING ARTS TRIAL
Libraries across the Isle of Wight have enhanced the local creative network by continuing to host an Islandwide Healing Art Trail. Removed from public display in a relaxation area of St Mary's Hospital at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Read moreDetailsBEMBRIDGE HARBOUR SHORTLISTED IN THE ‘MARINA OF YEAR’ CATEGORY AT BRITISH YACHTING AWARDS
Bembridge Harbour has been shortlisted in the Marina of the Year category of the British Yachting Awards. The East Wight-based harbour are 1 of 5 harbours from around the UK who have been nominated for this award, 2 of which...
Read moreDetailsMORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE GIVEN COVID VACCINATIONS IN FIRST WEEK OF AUTUMN CAMPAIGN
More than 100,000 people across Hampshire and Isle of Wight have taken up the offer of a free COVID-19 vaccination in the first week of the autumn campaign. Your local NHS would like to remind you that there are still...
Read moreDetailsCAR CRASHES INTO VEHICLE WITH BABY ONBOARD BEFORE FAILING TO STOP
Police are appealing for witnesses after a hit and run crash on The Downs over the weekend (Sunday). Police were called to the scene on the The Downs Road - near Rowlands Lane - at around 16:30 after receiving reports...
Read moreDetailsCHILDREN TO LEARN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE ON WORLD RESTART A HEART DAY
This year, on World Restart a Heart Day (16th October 2024), the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IOWAS) will be teaching hundreds of children lifesaving skills at various fire stations across the Island. IWAS tutors, volunteer community first responders (CFRs)...
Read moreDetailsENERGYWISE HELPS HUNDREDS OF ISLANDERS IN FIRST 3 MONTHS
Key Isle of Wight stakeholders gathered to hear an update on the progress of the EnergyWise project in its first 3 months at an event held at Cowes' Building 41 earlier this month. This free service provides personalised advice and...
Read moreDetailsTHE ARTS SOCIETY ISLE OF WIGHT PRESENTS A SPECIAL STUDY DAY ON THE SPANISH GOLDEN AGE
The Arts Society Isle of Wight will be presenting a special all-day collection of lectures on The Spanish Golden Age on Wednesday 30th October at The Pavillion, Newchurch. Presented by Dr. Jacqueline Cockburn, The Spanish Golden Age was a time...
Read moreDetailsSTILL TIME TO TELL ISLAND ROADS YOUR VIEWS ON THE SERVICES THEY PROVIDE
There is still time to take part in the latest customer survey Island Roads is undertaking to gather residents’ views on the services it provides. Island Roads is seeking feedback on all its services but is particularly keen to hear...
Read moreDetailsBRITTEN-NORMAN SECURES INVESTMENT TO RAMP UP PRODUCTION AND EXPAND OPERATIONS
Britten-Norman, the UK’s leading manufacturer of utility aircraft, has successfully completed its second funding round, securing significant capital from Northern Ireland based Beechlands Enterprises. The investment will accelerate production of the iconic Islander aircraft and transform aftermarket business. Britten-Norman will...
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