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!
ISLAND SINGER RELEASES NEW EP AHEAD OF WIGHT NOIZE FINAL
Isle of Wight musician Georgia Nicole has released her latest EP ahead of her performance in this year’s Wight Noize final.
Read moreDetailsSINGLE BOAT FASTCAT SERVICE AFTER MECHANICAL ISSUE DISCOVERED
Cross-Solent operator Wightlink will be running a single boat service on its Ryde to Portsmouth FastCat route for the rest of today (Saturday).
Read moreDetailsWIGHTAID HANDS OVER MORE THAN £13,000 TO ISLE OF WIGHT PROJECTS
Local good causes across the age ranges have benefited in the first WightAID round of grant giving of 2026.
Read moreDetailsSOUTHERN WATER OPENS NEW FUNDING ROUND FOR WATER-SAVING PROJECTS
Businesses in Hampshire, Sussex, Kent and the Isle of Wight are invited to apply for funding for new water-saving projects.
Read moreDetailsLOCAL ELECTION CANDIDATES CONFIRMED ACROSS ALL ISLE OF WIGHT DIVISIONS
See who is bidding to be the Isle of Wight Council representative where you live.
Read moreDetailsEAST COWES CARNIVAL ROYALTY ANNOUNCED AFTER COMMUNITY-FILLED SELECTION EVENT
More than 40 people gathered for a lively afternoon over the Bank Holiday weekend as this year’s East Cowes Carnival Royalty was selected
Read moreDetailsELMS CARE HOME CELEBRATES 102ND BIRTHDAY OF RESIDENT JOAN FINCH
A resident at The Elms care home has marked an extraordinary milestone, celebrating her 102nd birthday with fellow residents, staff and loved ones this week.
Read moreDetailsGROUNDSELLS SECURES HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH ISLAND ROADS
Island Roads has agreed a long-term partnership with local company Groundsell Contracting Ltd to provide a range of horticultural, arboricultural and landscaping services.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 10TH APRIL 2026
The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (10th April 2026) are…
Read moreDetailsRYDE RESTAURANT BLASTED FOR EXPIRED FOOD, DIRTY CONDITIONS AND HYGIENE FAILINGS
The Union Street establishment has been visited 6 times since 2023 in which time they have received 1x 5-star rating, 1x 3-star rating, 2x 2-star ratings and 2x 1-star ratings...
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