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: 8TH MARCH 2024
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...
Read moreDetailsTRACK MAINTENANCE HALTS ALL TRAINS ON ISLAND LINE FOR 5 DAYS FROM TODAY
There is to be no service whatsoever on the Island Line from today (Friday) until the middle of next week owing to track maintenance work. South Western Railway has confirmed that services will be suspended until Tuesday 12th March inclusive,...
Read moreDetailsTRITONE SINGERS RAISE ALMOST £1,000 FOR MOUNTBATTEN AT CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The Tritone Singers would like to thank those who attended their Christmas concert which raised almost £1,000 for Mountbatten. The next performance on March 23rd features varied choral works from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Included in the programme...
Read moreDetailsWALKWAY AT VENTNOR’S RENE HOWE WALK WON’T REOPEN TOMORROW DUE TO HANDRAIL ISSUES
Island Roads has issued an update on the ongoing project to improve Rene Howe Walk (the Cascades) in Ventnor, with confirmation that it will not re-open tomorrow (Friday) as planned. The project involves installing new safety railings that meet modern...
Read moreDetailsFINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR VECTIS RADIO’S 2024 COMMUNITY AWARDS
Photo: KThomsonPost / CC BY-SA 4.0 Local station Vectis Radio has announced the list of finalists for the 2024 community awards. This year's iteration is only the second year of the awards and the ceremony, sponsored by the Waterfront Bar...
Read moreDetailsCOULD YOUR POSTER INFLUENCE BEHAVIOUR ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND AT THE ROADSIDE?
The winner of a new poster competition will see their artwork displayed on buses and trains across the Isle of Wight. Launched earlier this week by the Isle of Wight Council in partnership with Southern Vectis and the Isle of...
Read moreDetailsCOMMUNITY SPIRITED CAFE IN EAST COWES AWARDED CHARITY REGISTRATION
East Cowes' Community Spirited Café is celebrating following the news that they have been registered as a charity. It’s taken the best part of a year to get the community group - based on Vectis Road - to be accepted...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL SCHOOLBOY NOAH MAKING A NAME FOR HIMSELF IN THE WORLD OF SNOOKER
12-year-old Noah Gartell from Yarmouth is continuing to make a name for himself as a top snooker talent. Noah was in action last weekend in not 1 but 2 tournaments, firstly competing in the 2nd stage of the EPSB PowerGlide...
Read moreDetailsCOMMISSIONER AND CHIEF UNITE IN ZERO-TOLERANCE CAMPAIGN AGAINST RETAIL CRIME
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones and Chief Constable Scott Chilton have today (Wednesday) unveiled how they are turning the tide on retail crime and shoplifting, reporting an 83.3% increase in outcomes for victims. As part of Safer Business Action...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT TOMATOES GIVEN SEAL OF APPROVAL IN NEW PRODUCE GUIDE
Arreton’s Isle of Wight Tomatoes has again been given the seal of approval as local food superstars in the latest guide to the best produce Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have to offer. The passionate producers, known for their...
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