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!
‘MOVE ON AND THRIVE FUND’ NOW OPEN TO SUPPORT YOUTH PROJECTS
Organisations on the Isle of Wight are being offered grants of up to £10,000 for a range of health and wellbeing projects for young people in the next round of the 'Move on and Thrive Fund', created by SNG and...
Read moreDetailsSANDOWN REGATTA HATS ARE BACK – AND SO ARE THE FIREWORKS AND FAMILY FUN
This weekend sees the return of Sandown Bay Regatta, with the 167-year old seaside event offering a packed programme of events on Sunday. The Grand Regatta Hat Parade, a big success in 2023, has attracted further Arts Council England funding...
Read moreDetailsISLE ACCESS EXPANDS INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES WITH NEW CYCLING COORDINATOR
Isle Access has announced the appointment of Steve Wells as their dedicated Cycling Coordinator. Steve will spearhead the charity’s accessible cycling ‘Isle Riders’ events, providing unique opportunities for individuals and groups to become active members of the Isle Riders community....
Read moreDetailsBATTLE BEGINS AS VOTING OPENS FOR EUROPE’S NUMBER ONE ISLAND
The public is being urged to get behind the Isle of Wight in a bid to win the title of 'Most Desirable Island’ in a prestigious travel magazine. Wanderlust, widely recognised as one of the most widely read travel magazines...
Read moreDetailsFUNFAIR ROLLING INTO TOWN THIS WEEKEND AHEAD OF SUMMER-LONG RESIDENCY
The Isle of Wight will once again play host to the annual Summer funfair this year, with things to get started in Newport this weekend. The funfair - named Children's Funfair Family Funpark - is making its way to Seaclose...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR COUNCILLOR IAN BOND CALLS FOR MORE DOG-FRIENDLY BEACHES
A Ventnor town councillor is calling on the Isle of Wight Council to use its current review of beach restrictions to make the island a more attractive place for local dog owners and for the many visitors who travel with...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL FIRM ELDRIDGES WELCOMES JOSHUA GALLOP TO CONVEYANCING TEAM
Eldridges Solicitors has welcomed Islander Joshua Gallop to its conveyancing team. In this role, Joshua will be advising clients on all aspects of property sales, purchases and right to buy, in addition to land transfers, remortgages, equity release, deeds and...
Read moreDetailsRYDE LIBRARY SUPPORTS BABY BANK CHARITY MESSY MUMS
Staff at Ryde Library have been very busy raising money for ‘Messy Mums’ — a baby bank charity that provides support and signposting for families with babies and young children. Ellie Rutherford and Shannon Roper, who set up and run...
Read moreDetails2024 WARRIOR FESTIVAL TO BE FIRST EVENT AT ROBIN HILL SINCE OWNERSHIP CHANGE
The popular Warrior Festival will be the first event to be held at Robin Hill since it changed hands. This year's iteration will also be a 2-day festival, showcasing some of the Island’s musical talents and with the addition of...
Read moreDetailsNEW ELECTRIC VEHICLES HELPING ISLAND ROADS DRIVE DOWN CARBON EMISSIONS
A dozen electric vehicles have joined the Island Roads fleet as part of the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Island Roads began using electric vehicles in 2013 and has since been upgrading its fleet continually as vehicles need...
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