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.
CAODS’ NEXT PRODUCTION ‘DIRTY DUSTING’ TO HIT THE STAGE LATER THIS MONTH
The next production in Cowes Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society’s 127-year history is at Trinity Theatre, in Cowes, and is a fun comedy by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood. The comedy focuses on 3 traditional cleaning ladies, Elsie, Gladys and...
Read moreDetailsORCHARD HOUSE ENJOYS EASTER WEEKEND WITH CELEBRATIONS APLENTY
It was a busy but enriching Easter period for the residents and staff of Orchard House Care Home in Newport. One of the highlights of the Easter festivities was the creation of Easter bonnets, where participants let their imagination soar...
Read moreDetailsARTISTS UNITE TO REVIVE ISLE OF WIGHT OPEN STUDIOS
The Isle of Wight’s artistic tapestry is set to be showcased once more, as IW Open Studios makes a return in 2024. This heralds a new era for IW Open Studios with a collective of artists forming an action team...
Read moreDetailsCOURT DATE FOR MAN CHARGED WITH FAILING TO PROVIDE AFTER EAST COWES CRASH
A 54-year-old man has been charged with failing to provide following a collision in which a Nissan ended up crashing into a wall in East Cowes over the weekend (Easter Sunday). As first reported by Island Echo, officers from Hampshire...
Read moreDetailsMEDICAL EMERGENCY IN WOOTTON RESULTS IN MAIN ROAD TRAFFIC DELAYS
A medical emergency at Wootton Bridge is causing delays on the main road between Ryde and Newport this morning (Tuesday). Emergency services were called to the scene on High Street, at the junction with New Road, at just before 09:15....
Read moreDetailsFIND OUT MORE ABOUT PLANS FOR ISLAND EDUCATION AT PUBLIC DROP-IN SESSIONS
The Isle of Wight Council is holding a series of public drop-in sessions which will focus on improving education provision and how school place planning is undertaken. The sessions will look at the high numbers of surplus places that currently exist across the...
Read moreDetailsGAME, SET AND MATCH – TENNIS CLUB IN RYDE LOOKING TO BUILD ISLAND’S FIRST PADEL COURTS
Ryde Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (RLTCC) is looking to build a pair of Padel courts - the first of their kind on the Island. Padel is a mix between tennis and squash. It’s usually played in doubles on an...
Read moreDetailsLUCKY ESCAPE FOR WALKER STUCK IN THE MUD IN ST HELENS
Another walker stuck in the mud in St Helens was able to free themselves from the ooze before the arrival of The RNLI and HM Coastguard earlier today (Monday). The alarm was raised for a walker in the Priory Bay...
Read moreDetailsNHS TRUST USES DIGITAL INNOVATION TO SECURE FINALIST SPOTS IN NATIONAL AWARDS
Isle of Wight NHS Trust has announced that 2 of its projects, which use digital technology to enhance mental health services, have advanced to the finals of a prestigious national awards ceremony. The projects, one promoting digital inclusion and the...
Read moreDetailsARMED RESPONSE TO HOME IN COWES RESULTS IN DOUBLE ARREST
A 44-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman have been arrested following an incident which saw armed police swarm a residential property in Cowes this morning (Monday). As first reported by Island Echo, a large response left Newport heading for Arctic...
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