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!
BANK HOLIDAY TRIATHLON FOR WIGHT TRI MEMBERS IN GURNARD
A strong cohort of Wight Tri members celebrated the August Bank Holiday by taking part in the Wight Tri Club Championship Triathlon, held from Gurnard Green on Monday evening, 26th August. The Club Championship event started with a 600m sea...
Read moreDetailsAWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER TO SHOWCASE WORK AT DIMBOLA MUSEUM
Award-winning film director Mela Hilleard is to showcase her photographic work at the Dimbola Museum in an exhibition that starts this weekend. Chairman of the Julia Margaret Cameron Trust, Dr Brian Hinton will formally open the exhibition on Saturday 31st...
Read moreDetailsRYDE LIFEGUARDS GO ELECTRIC THANKS TO WIGHTLINK GREEN INNOVATION FUND
An Isle of Wight charity, which runs Ryde’s community pool and promotes safety along the coast, has now taken delivery of an electric-powered beach buggy, following a grant from Wightlink. The ferry company awarded £7,500 to Waterside Community Trust from...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 30TH AUGUST 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 moreDetailsLAST CHANCE TO VOTE FOR VENTNOR PADDLING POOL IN NATIONAL VOTE
Now is the last chance to vote for Ventnor Paddling Pool in the 2024 Seaside Heritage Network's Bucket and Spade List, with voting set to close tomorrow (Saturday). The famous Ventnor Paddling Pool is a favourite with locals and visitors...
Read moreDetailsPODIUM SPOTS FOR TALENTED YOUNG RIDER FINLEY AT MALVERN’S CLASSIC BIKE FESTIVAL
Young Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team rider, Finley Manser-Grundy, travelled to the Malvern Hills with his family to compete in the Malverns Classic Bike Festival - which consisted of 3 races - over the Bank Holiday Weekend. First up was...
Read moreDetailsCARNIVAL FEVER COMES TO VECTA HOUSE CARE HOME IN NEWPORT
Residents at Vecta House Care Home in Newport partied with their friends and family at their private carnival party last weekend. It all started when Tanya Everson the homes Lifestyle Leader asked for help from the Isle of Wight community...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL CHOIRS JUST THE TICKET AT RYDE’S BUS MUSEUM
The Bus Shed at the IOW Bus & Coach Museum was filled with the sounds of the Newchurch Male Voice Choir and their guests, the Sea Gels Shanty Band on Sunday 25th August. The acoustics of the Shed are superb,...
Read moreDetailsRESIDENTS FROM TOTLAND-BASED NURSING HOME ENJOY DAY OUT AT THE CIRCUS
Residents from Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home recently had the opportunity to experience the wonder of Jay Miller's Circus, currently performing on the Isle of Wight for the summer. This special outing was filled with joy and amazement as residents...
Read moreDetailsNEW BEGINNING FOR WESSEX CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE IN THE HEART OF NEWPORT
The Newport Town Centre base of Wessex Cancer Support has been given a new lease of life. Wessex Cancer Support’s Newport centre on Lugley Street provides free personalised emotional and wellbeing support to anyone on the Isle of Wight affected...
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