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!
EXPANSION TO SEE HERON OPEN UP NEW RESTAURANT IN COWES
Ryde-based restaurant Heron is to open up a second premises later this year - this time in the heart of Cowes. The new restaurant, located at the former Gastronomy premises on High Street, will join the business' current location on...
Read moreDetailsCRASH AT SKEW BRIDGE BLOCKS MAIN ROAD BETWEEN SANDOWN AND SHANKLIN
A 2-car crash is causing delays on a major route between the seaside towns of Sandown and Shanklin this morning (Tuesday). The incident - which occurred on Sandown Road, Lake at just before 08:15 - has seen a Ford Fiesta...
Read moreDetailsCAR ON SIDE IN NEWPORT TOWN CENTRE SEES EMERGENCY SERVICES CALLED
Emergency service personnel are on scene in Newport Town Centre this afternoon (Monday) where a car has come to rest on its side after crashing at a 'notorious' junction. Island Echo understands that the incident occurred near the Lugley Street...
Read moreDetailsRYDE GOLF CLUB TO BE REPRESENTED IN NATIONAL TOURNAMENT FINALS IN SPAIN NEXT MONTH
A men's team from Ryde Golf Club is to travel to Spain next month to compete in the final stages of the Kyocera UK Golf Club Classic 2023. The event, dubbed by the team as the 'pinnacle' of club golf...
Read moreDetailsSEELY SEEKS EXTRA FUNDING FROM GOVERNMENT FOR ISLAND TOWNS
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has written to Jacob Young, the Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, asking to meet to discuss securing further regeneration support for the Island. This would utilise the Towns Fund or other government...
Read moreDetailsFIREFIGHTERS TACKLE VEHICLE BLAZE AT SCHOOL IN RYDE
Firefighters have been called to a vehicle fire in the car park of a primary school in Ryde this morning (Friday). A single appliance from Ryde was called to the scene at Haylands Primary School on Bettesworth Road at around...
Read moreDetailsSEELY SAYS ‘WE WILL DELIVER MORE NHS DENTAL CAPACITY’ AS GOVERNMENT’S DENTISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Island MP Bob Seely has said 'we will deliver more NHS dental capacity on the Island' after details of the Government's NHS dentistry recovery plan were announced. During his appearance in Westminster on Wednesday (7th February), MP Seely asked Health...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 9TH FEBRUARY 2024
The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (9th February 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 12886 £100.00 14105 £100.00 14860 £100.00 37 £100.00 15082 £100.00 14820 £100.00 11047 £100.00 3909 £100.00 3762 £100.00 12827 £100.00 14385
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 9TH FEBRUARY 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 moreDetailsPLASTIC PUD! RECALL ISSUED ON VARIOUS AMBROSIA MY MINI POTS AMID PLASTIC FEARS
Premier Foods is recalling various Ambrosia My Mini Pots - including selected custard and rice pudding variants - because they may contain pieces of plastic. The recall was issued on Wednesday evening as a precautionary measure with Islanders warned by...
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