NEWPORT CARNIVAL MAKES A BOOM WITH THOUSANDS IN ATTENDANCE
2nd August 2026
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!
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