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: 10TH APRIL 2026
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsBRAAI IOW RETURNS THIS WEEKEND AFTER SUCCESSFUL EASTER SEASON LAUNCH
Braai IOW has announced it will reopen this weekend following a highly successful Easter launch of its 2026 season, which saw strong attendance and positive feedback from visitors.
Read moreDetailsVECTIS RADIO READY FOR DAB DEBUT WITH SPECIAL LAUNCH EVENT
Local Isle of Wight radio station Vectis Radio is set to launch on DAB on 18th April, marking the culmination of nearly 2 years of planning and behind-the-scenes work.
Read moreDetailsHISTORIC HYTHE FERRY PLACED INTO LIQUIDATION AFTER FAILED RESCUE EFFORTS
The Red Funnel-owned Hythe Ferry has been placed into voluntary liquidation following unsuccessful attempts to secure a sustainable future for the historic service.
Read moreDetailsSANDOWN COUNCILLORS TO STAND FOR COUNTY HALL IN BID TO ‘DRIVE TOWN FORWARDS’
A pair of prominent Sandown Town Councillors have announced their intention to stand for election at County Hall next month (7th May), saying a change in representation is needed to help move the town forward.
Read moreDetailsCOMMUNITY SPIRITED CAFE PROVIDING LIFELINE FOR HUNDREDS IN EAST COWES
The army of volunteers help more than 600 people who rely on the community pantry...
Read moreDetailsROOFER RESCUED FROM SCAFFOLDING IN MULTI-AGENCY OPERATION
Firefighters and paramedics are working to rescue the casualty from the scaffolding...
Read moreDetailsRESIDENTS TREATED TO SPECIAL EASTER WEEKEND AT ORCHARD HOUSE
Residents at Orchard House Care Home enjoyed an Easter weekend filled with delicious food, music, and heart-warming moments.
Read moreDetailsNEW MEAL PREP BUSINESS BACKING ISLE OF WIGHT MMA FIGHTER SEES RAPID GROWTH
A newly launched Isle of Wight meal prep company has quickly gained momentum, producing more than 500 meals per month just a few months after launching.
Read moreDetailsROAD CLOSURES EXPECTED AS ROPE ACCESS INSPECTIONS TAKE PLACE IN VENTNOR
A specialist team will soon be called in to survey some of the hard-to-reach structures that support the Isle of Wight’s highway network.
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