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!
CONCERNS ABOUT HOSPICE FUNDING RAISED IN PARLIAMENT BY LOCAL MP
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has praised the remarkable work of the Island’s Mountbatten Hospice in Parliament. Speaking in a debate on hospices this week, Mr Seely praised the staff and volunteers at the Mountbatten hospice in Halberry Lane,...
Read moreDetailsTOILET TROUBLES CONTINUE IN RYDE WITH NO DATE GIVEN FOR WHEN INTERCHANGE LOOS WILL OPEN
Public Conveniences at Ryde Esplanade train station are still no closer to being opened, as issues regarding the lease wage on. Ryde Town Council has agreed to take on, clean and manage the loos, but complete contractual obligations haven't yet...
Read moreDetails‘PUNCTUAL AND RELIABLE SERVICE’ STILL A WAY OFF AS PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO BLIGHT ISLAND LINE
A class 484 on the first day paying customers were allowed to use the service back in November 2021 Promises of a 30-minute timetable on the Island Line look further than away ever, some 3.5 years after the current fleet...
Read moreDetailsLIB DEMS WELCOME DECISION TO ACCEPT AMENDMENT TO ‘PLANNING BIBLE’
Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat Group has welcomed the decision by the Council's Cabinet to accept an amendment to a draft planning strategy policy. The change would provide greater equality for Islanders and parish, town and community councils when making...
Read moreDetailsRESIDENTS OF WEST WIGHT NURSING HOME ENJOY DAY OUT AT ISLAND RIDING CENTRE
Residents of Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home enjoyed a day of joy and connection during a special visit to The Island Riding Centre, organised by Embracing Age. During this delightful outing, residents had the chance to interact closely with horses, engaging...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT SCOUTS SEEK FINANCE VOLUNTEERS
Isle of Wight Scouts, the largest voluntary sector provider of activities for young people on the Isle of Wight, is seeking volunteers who can assist with managing the organisation’s finances. The roles available are: County Treasurer – a member of...
Read moreDetailsCHECK IN GATES AT BOTH FASTCAT PORTS TO ARRIVE EARLY NEXT MONTH
Foot passengers travelling on Wightlink’s FastCat between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier will be using automatic entrance gates at both ports by early May. The gates will also accept electronic through-tickets for customers combining cross-Solent travel with rail journeys, as...
Read moreDetailsBOB SEELY URGES GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER IW SHIPBUILDERS TO BUILD NEW BORDER FORCE VESSELS
Island MP Bob Seely has urged the Government to consider Isle of Wight shipbuilders when it replaces its fleet of border patrol vessels from March 2026. Mr Seely says he wants to see the contract for British vessels awarded to...
Read moreDetailsPOSTERS ASKING WHERE WALK THE WIGHT FUNDS GO APPEAR ACROSS THE ISLAND
Posters questioning whether funds raised during Walk The Wight 2024 will be distributed solely on the Isle of Wight have appeared on gates and fences across the Island today (Tuesday). Due to take place on Sunday 12th May, last year's...
Read moreDetailsELECTRIC HEATER TO BLAME FOR FATAL FIRE WHICH KILLED MAN IN HIS 90s
A fatal house fire which claimed the life of a man in his 90s started as a result of fabric coming into contact with an electric heater, the fire service has confirmed. Emergency services – including fire appliances from Shanklin,...
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