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.
UNDER-18S CLUB NIGHT ARRIVING IN NEWPORT THIS SUMMER
Teenagers on the Isle of Wight are being invited to enjoy a safe, alcohol-free night out, as Strings Bar and Venue in Newport hosts an exclusive Under-18s club night.
Read moreDetailsHEDGEROW DESTROYED AFTER STEAM ENGINE SPARKS BLAZE IN CHALE
An 80-metre hedgerow has been destroyed in a fire in Chale this afternoon (Friday), with a passing steam engine understood to have sparked the blaze. Shortly after 14:00 this afternoon, firefighters from Newport, Shanklin and Ventnor were alerted to a...
Read moreDetailsBOOKS AND CASH UP FOR GRABS AT SANDOWN’S 2026 GRAND REGATTA HAT PARADE
Sandown’s 2026 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sunday 9th August – open to hat makers of all ages – is awarding hat-inspired books, as well as cash prizes, to this year’s tip top toppers.
Read moreDetailsSUMMER HOLIDAY DELAYS AFTER MULTI-VEHICLE COLLISION IN LAKE
BREAKING: The collision is causing heavy delays in the area.
Read moreDetailsDAISH’S HOLIDAYS GUESTS RAISE THOUSANDS FOR WILDHEART ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Guests and staff at Daish's Holidays have raised £3,878 for the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, helping to support the lifelong care of rescued animals on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsPOLICE APPEAL AFTER WOMAN INJURED IN E-BIKE COLLISION NEAR WHIPPINGHAM
A female pedestrian has sustained minor injuries following a collision involving an e-bike on the Isle of Wight this morning (Friday).
Read moreDetails68 GOLFERS TEE OFF FOR ISLE OF WIGHT LADIES’ CAPTAIN’S DAY
Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club was the venue for this year’s Captain’s Day with 68 players taking part in a 12-hole Texas Scramble competition in teams of 4.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 31ST JULY 2026
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council...
Read moreDetailsROWERS THANK RESCUERS AND ISLANDERS AFTER DRAMATIC BROOK CAPSIZE
The crew of a rowing boat rescued off the coast of Brook on Saturday have thanked the emergency services and local community for coming to their aid.
Read moreDetailsALL IN THE FAMILY AS REDPATHS HELP PLESSEY D STAY TOP OF DIVISION 3
It was a true family affair at the Isle of Wight Community Club in Cowes last weekend (Saturday 25th July), when 4 members of the Redpath family lined up together on one rink as Plessey D recorded another impressive Isle...
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