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.
4-PLANE AERIAL DISPLAY TO TAKE TO THE SKIES FOR COWES WEEK 200
Red Funnel will present a spectacular 4-plane aerial display at North Sails Cowes Week this August, celebrating 200 years of the iconic sailing event in 2026.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 24TH JULY 2026
The winning number in the Summer £5k Isle of Wight Lottery draw (24th July 2026) is… Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 13757
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 24TH JULY 2026
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsAIR AMBULANCE SCRAMBLED FOLLOWING SERIOUS COLLISION AT YAVERLAND
BREAKING: Police, paramedics and the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) are on scene.
Read moreDetailsMAJOR HEATHLAND FIRE RAGES AT WEST WIGHT’S HEADON WARREN
BREAKING: A heathland fire in the West Wight has resulted in a call out for fire crews from across the Isle of Wight this morning (Thursday).
Read moreDetails1-STAR RATING FOR FRESHWATER SANDWICH SHOP AFTER MAJOR FAILINGS FOUND
A Freshwater food business voluntarily closed during a food hygiene inspection after officers found high-risk foods being stored at unsafe temperatures.
Read moreDetailsMOUNTBATTEN VOLUNTEER TO CELEBRATE 90TH BIRTHDAY WITH MICROLIGHT FLIGHT
Toni - who is nearly 90 years old - is set to take on the daredevil feat next month. Good luck!
Read moreDetailsNEW FILM RETELLS EMOTIONAL STORY OF BRITANNIA’S FINAL JOURNEY
As part of the Cowes Week 200 celebrations, Trinity Theatre is inviting the community to experience Britannia’s Wake, a moving short film that brings one of Cowes’ most iconic yachts back to life through storytelling, drama and local history.
Read moreDetailsHALE COMMON REOPENS EARLY AS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY UPGRADE COMPLETED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Works to improve pedestrian safety on the A3056 at Hale Common have been completed ahead of schedule, with the road now fully reopened today (Wednesday) following several weeks of disruption.
Read moreDetailsELECTRICITY BILL VAT TO BE SCRAPPED – ISLE OF WIGHT HOUSEHOLDS TO SAVE £3.4MILLION
Following the announcment, local Labour Councillor Jock Rafferty said the government is “firmly on the side of Island families."
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