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!
DAYTIME CLUBBING EVENT HEADING TO NEWPORT’S FEVER THIS EASTER
A new event will bring the dancefloor to the daytime at Newport-based nightclub Fever. The event, dubbed 'Sunday Skool', will offer an afternoon clubbing experience for people who miss the party vibe but no longer want to dance ‘till dawn....
Read moreDetailsALDI RAISES PAY AGAIN TO EXTEND LEAD AS BEST-PAYING SUPERMARKET ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Aldi is raising pay for store colleagues for the 2nd time this year, extending its position as the Isle of Wight's best-paying supermarket. Aldi Store Assistants and Deputy Store Managers on the Isle of Wight are set to receive a...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT SMOKERS ENCOURAGED TO GIVE UP ON 40TH ANNUAL NO SMOKING DAY
To mark the 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day today (Wednesday), communities across the Island are being encouraged to help those on their quitting journey. The annual awareness day encourages smokers to make a quit attempt and offers a wide...
Read moreDetailsMAJOR REFURB AT RYDE SUPERBOWL COMPLETE FOLLOWING NEAR £1MILLION INVESTMENT
The new lane system Ryde Superbowl has undergone a complete internal refurb and is ready to welcome locals and tourists in 2024 and beyond. The works - which total almost £1million - have been carried out over the past 3...
Read moreDetailsPETITION TO INSTALL RAILINGS ON REVETMENT LAUNCHED AFTER YOUNG BOY FALLS FROM HEIGHT
A petition to install railings along the Sandown-Shanklin revetment has been launched by a concerned local following an incident which saw a young boy rushed to hospital after falling from the sea wall at the weekend. As first reported by...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE LAUNCH APPEAL TO FIND 40-YEAR-OLD WOMAN LAST SEEN IN NEWPORT
Police have launched an appeal to locate Charlene Worthington who has been missing since this morning (Tuesday). Charlene, 40, was last seen in Newport at around 10:10. She is described as: white, 5ft 3ins, with short blonde hair. A spokesperson...
Read moreDetailsRURAL VOTES ARE UP FOR GRABS SAYS COUNTRY LAND AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Every candidate in countryside seats at the next election should have a full understanding of how to grow the rural economy – that’s the message from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) as it sends a pack of resources...
Read moreDetailsBODY SHOP STORE IN NEWPORT TO CLOSE FOR GOOD TOMORROW
The Island's only body shop store is to close its doors for the final time tomorrow (Wednesday). As previously reported by Island Echo, FRP Advisory was appointed by owner Aurelius to oversee the administration process, which relates to the UK arm...
Read moreDetailsDIAMOND PET SUPPLIES IN RYDE TO CLOSE AFTER 40 YEARS
A staple of Ryde High Street - Diamond Pet Supplies - has announced that it is closing. The pet shop, which has served the local community, for nearly 40 years will close for the final time this Easter. Over the...
Read moreDetailsBURST IN BRADING TO FINALLY BE REPAIRED THIS WEEK – HOPEFULLY
Works to repair a failed sewer pipe on West Lane in Brading are to take place on Thursday - providing it doesn't rain. As first reported by Island Echo, contractors arrived at West Lane – the road connecting Brading to Ashey – as...
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