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.
ROWING BOAT CREW RESCUED OFF BROOK BY LIFEBOAT AND HM COASTGUARD
BREAKING: The specialised ocean rowing boat has since run aground at Brook.
Read moreDetailsVECTA HOUSE ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW DRIVES MEMORIES AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Vecta House Care Home buzzed with excitement and nostalgia earlier this week (Thursday) as it hosted its highly anticipated Annual Classic Car Show, bringing together residents, families, and car enthusiasts from across the Island for an afternoon of community celebration.
Read moreDetailsFOOD HAMPERS TO HELP FAMILIES IN THE BAY THROUGH SUMMER HOLIDAYS
The Bay CE Primary and Secondary sites have worked with Lake and Sandown town councils, and local churches, to fund food hampers for local families this Summer.
Read moreDetailsANOTHER MAINLAND FIRE SERVICE JOINS THIRD DAY OF HEADON WARREN WILDFIRE RESPONSE
BREAKING: 6 crews, including a mainland unit from Avon Fire and Rescue Service, remain on scene in the West Wight this morning (Saturday).
Read moreDetailsONE PERSON SUFFERS SERIOUS INJURIES AFTER AIR AMBULANCE SCRAMBLED TO GUNVILLE SMASH
BREAKING: An early hours collision on the main road through Gunville resulted in the scrambling of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance this morning (Saturday).
Read moreDetails£40MILLION DRUG SMUGGLING PLOT OFF ISLE OF WIGHT ENDS IN 11 CONVICTIONS
A major international drug smuggling plot centred on waters off the Isle of Wight has resulted in the conviction of 11 offenders.
Read moreDetailsISLAND BEAUTY BUSINESS AMONG UK’S BEST WITH 4 NATIONAL AWARD FINALIST PLACES
Canvas10 and Canvas10 Academy have officially been named grand finalists across 4 national categories at the prestigious Hair and Beauty Awards.
Read moreDetailsCOWES MEN’S SHED MEMBERS GIVEN EYE-OPENING LOOK INSIDE ISLE OF WIGHT’S RECYCLING SYSTEM
Members of Cowes Men's Shed have been given a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at what really happens to the Isle of Wight's rubbish once it disappears into the back of a bin lorry. The engaging session gave members a fascinating behind-the-scenes...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT REFRIGERATION FIRM SHORTLISTED FOR 2 NATIONAL INDUSTRY AWARDS
Vectis Refrigeration has secured national recognition after being shortlisted in 2 categories at the RAC Cooling Industry Awards 2026.
Read moreDetailsGENERAL MANAGER SOUGHT TO LEAD ICONIC NEEDLES LANDMARK ATTRACTION
Heritage Great Britain is offering a salary of around £70,000 plus benefits to lead The Needles Landmark Attraction.
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