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!
ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 24TH APRIL 2026
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsISLAND WOMAN COMPLETES FIRST PART OF MARATHON ENDURANCE CHALLENGE
An Isle of Wight woman has completed the first of 2 marathons in just 1 week as part of a personal endurance challenge celebrating midlife strength and resilience.
Read moreDetailsULTRA CHALLENGE HEROES SET TO RUN 106KM AROUND ISLE OF WIGHT FOR ANIMALS IN NEED
A team of determined supporters will push themselves to the limit across distances of up to 106km to raise vital funds for Island-based charity Friends of the Animals...
Read moreDetailsHURST TO HOST FIRST-EVER TRADE EVENT WITH FREE FOOD, DEALS AND £100 PRIZE
W Hurst & Son is set to host its first-ever trade event at its flagship Newport store this week, bringing together top brands, exclusive deals and free food for visitors.
Read moreDetailsCAR FIRE CAUSES ADDED DELAYS ON NEWPORT DIVERSION ROUTE
The vehicle fire is causing further delays on the Fairlee Road diversion route...
Read moreDetailsNHS ISSUES APPEAL AMID RECORD SURGE OF PATIENTS AT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
The 255 people who visited the Isle of Wight’s Emergency Department, made it one of the busiest 24-hour periods on record...
Read moreDetailsSHANKLIN’S SOMERTON LODGE LAUNCHES TO HELP PEOPLE REASSESS RELATIONSHIP WITH ALCOHOL
The lodge supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol...
Read moreDetailsFIREFIGHTERS TO HOST CHARITY CAR WASH IN RYDE THIS SATURDAY
Fire crews from Ryde are set to swap hoses for sponges this weekend as they host a bumper charity car wash in support of 2 good causes on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsCARE PROVIDER RESPONDS AFTER ‘INADEQUATE’ RATING FOR ISLE OF WIGHT HOME
'We are deeply concerned by the experiences described, and it is clear that elements of the care identified in the report were not of the standard we expect'
Read moreDetailsFORMER HOSPICE CHIEF JOINS ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH TRUST BOARD AT ‘CRUCIAL TIME’
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has announced the appointment of Nigel Hartley MBE to its Board of Trustees, bringing decades of healthcare and charity leadership experience to the organisation.
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