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!
CHARITIES SHARE ISLE OF WIGHT FOUNDATION GRANT OF OVER £43,000
A total of 3 Isle of Wight charities are continuing their good work tackling social exclusion on the Island thanks to grants from the Isle of Wight Foundation. The foundation, which was established by the companies behind Island Roads –...
Read moreDetailsNEW PLANS FOR EAST DENE SUBMITTED JUST WEEKS AFTER PREVIOUS PLANS CANNED
The man behind plans to transform the East Dene site in Bonchurch has once again put forward a planning application to renovate the historical site, just weeks after the previous application was scrapped. It was earlier this month - as...
Read moreDetailsA TOUCH OF CLASS! TRADITIONAL TURKISH BARBERSHOP OPENS IN RYDE
A brand new Turkish barber has opened up in Ryde, ready for all your hairstyling needs. Class Barber - located on High Street near to Ryde Kebab House - is open 7 days a week between 09:00-19:00 Monday to Saturday,...
Read moreDetailsSSEN SAYS YES TO SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS WITH ENERGY SAVING ADVICE LINE
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution is partnering with YES Energy Solutions to provide free advice designed to help customers reduce their energy bills over Winter. The YES Advice Line is available to customers across the distribution network operator’s...
Read moreDetailsWIGHT KNUCKLE BREWERY’S PALE ALE WINS REGIONAL AWARD
The best beers in the South East of England have been revealed with the announcement of this year’s SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2023 – and the Island's Wight Knuckle Brewery has been crowned a winner. The SIBA Bottle & Can...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT SPORTS AWARDS NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
As the year draws to an end, the Isle of Wight Sports Foundation has announced that nominations are now open for the 2023 Isle of Wight Sports Awards. From the people who make Isle of Wight sport tick through their...
Read moreDetailsHERE IS WHEN YOUR WASTE IS BEING COLLECTED THIS FESTIVE PERIOD
Here's a reminder of when your recycling, waste and garden subscription collections are to be collected in the next week. All waste, recycling and garden waste collections for the Christmas week beginning Tuesday 26th December will run 1 day later...
Read moreDetailsINTERIM DRIVING BAN FOR WOMAN FOUND DRUG DRIVING WITH NO INSURANCE
A 31-year-old woman who was caught driving her car with no insurance was also found to be driving under the influence of drugs, a court has heard. Charlotte Gayle, 31, care of Princes Street in Cowes, pleaded guilty to drug...
Read moreDetailsBOXING DAY SWIMS -HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN TAKE THE PLUNGE ON TUESDAY
Fancy a chilly dip this Christmas? Then why not head to 1 of the many Boxing Day swims that are taking place across the Island on Tuesday... A widespread offering of swims in Ventnor, Ryde and Gurnard will all get...
Read moreDetailsBRIDGE CLOSURE AT CREMATORIUM MEANS REMEMBRANCE AREA INACCESSIBLE THIS CHRISTMAS
Access to the remembrance area at the Isle of Wight Crematorium is currently limited due to the closure of a bridge within the grounds. The Isle of Wight Council took to its official Facebook page to break the news earlier...
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