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.
NEIGHBOURS RAISE ALARM AS GARDEN FIRE BREAKS OUT IN RYDE
BREAKING: "It was the speed of neighbours and passers by in raising the alarm that prevented the fire spreading to the house."
Read moreDetailsAIR AMBULANCE LANDS IN PAN AS MEDICS RESPOND TO EMERGENCY
BREAKING: Flying doctors spent around 60-minutes on scene.
Read moreDetailsFREE SEAFRONT MAGIC SHOWS RETURN TO EAST COWES AND RYDE FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Free family magic and comedy shows have returned to East Cowes and Ryde for the summer holidays, with weekly performances taking place throughout August thanks to the support of local sponsors.
Read moreDetailsRNLI WORKERS ON ISLE OF WIGHT TO STRIKE OVER REDUNDANCY DISPUTE
Workers at the Isle of Wight's Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Inshore Lifeboat Centre will take industrial action as the charity is still failing to offer improvements to a redundancy package for Unite members, despite weeks of negotiations.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT CREMATORIUM AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS GREEN FLAG
The Isle of Wight Council’s Bereavement Services is celebrating after the Isle of Wight Crematorium was awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT COMPOSITES PART OF UK’S LATEST MILITARY AIRCRAFT BREAKTHROUGH
Advanced composite technology developed and manufactured at GKN Cowes has been used to produce the wings and control surfaces for the UK's first Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype.
Read moreDetailsNEW OARS SECURED FOR ISLAND GIG ROWING CLUB THANKS TO LOCAL SUPPORT
Island Gig Rowing Club has announced the arrival of its brand-new set of oars, made possible through the generosity and support of local businesses, families, and community organisations.
Read moreDetailsNEW FOREST VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE 20-YEAR TRADITION OF HELPING HAND AT FORT VICTORIA
A group of New Forest-based volunteers have continued a 20-year tradition of lending a helping hand at Fort Victoria Country Park with their annual visit to the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsFIRST-EVER FIRE ENGINE PULL PROVES A HUGE SUCCESS WITH £5,000 RAISED FOR CHARITY
The Isle of Wight community turned out in force last weekend as the Wight Brainy Bunch hosted its first Fire Engine Pull at Newport Quay last week, bringing together local businesses, community groups, emergency services and supporters for a day...
Read moreDetailsAUGUST BRINGS A SUMMER OF THEATRE MAGIC TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Whether you're looking to get on stage or enjoy a night in the audience, there's no shortage of theatrical entertainment across the Isle of Wight this August.
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