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!
LOCAL LAWFIRM LAWDIT OPENS NEW OFFICE IN HEART OF NEWPORT
The festive spirit was high as law firm Lawdit celebrated the opening of their new offices on St James’ Square in the heart of Newport. At an event attended by almost 70 guests including many Lawdit clients and dignitaries who...
Read moreDetails116 CALLS ABOUT NEGLECTED ANIMALS MADE ON THE ISLAND SO FAR IN 2023
Shocking new statistics released by the RSPCA have revealed that in so far in 2023, a total of 116 neglect reports have been received here on the Isle of Wight. New figures from the animal welfare charity show that, up...
Read moreDetailsISLAND BUSINESS TOP MOPS RAISES OVER £2,000 FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK
Cancer Research UK recently received a boost to their funds thanks to contract cleaning company Top Mops, with a cheque presented for £2,149 outside their head office in Sandown. Following a vote across the Top Mops team at the start...
Read moreDetailsACCESS TO VENTNOR SEVERED FURTHER FOLLOWING CLOSURE OF ANOTHER MAIN ROUTE INTO SEASIDE TOWN
Access into the seaside town of Ventnor has been made more difficult following the immediate closure of a section of Newport Road today (Monday). Island Roads has confirmed that Southern Water has informed them of the need to close a...
Read moreDetailsBOB SEELY PICKS WINNER OF 2023 CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has chosen a winning design for his 2023 Christmas Card Competition. Bella, who is 8 years old, has been announced as this year’s winner with her design featuring all things Christmassy. Bella’s design will...
Read moreDetailsVISIT ISLE OF WIGHT ANNOUNCES NEW VISITOR ECONOMY CONFERENCE FOR 2024
Isle of Wight businesses are being asked to ‘save the date’ in 2024 for a visitor economy tourism conference organised by the Island’s destination marketing organisation, Visit Isle of Wight. The Visit Isle of Wight Visitor Economy Conference will be...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL BUSINESS WIGHT BUILDING MATERIALS ASSISTS WITH FIRE SERVICE TRAINING
Wight Building Materials recently teamed up with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service to assist in potentially life-saving training. The aggregates business provided an old truck which was used by fire crews to practice techniques to remove...
Read moreDetailsRED FUNNEL INVITES ISLANDERS TO VOTE FOR ITS NEXT CHARITY OF THE YEAR
The public vote for Red Funnel's 2024 Charity of the Year is now open. Three charities have been shortlisted by Red Funnel following an internal review and staff vote. Making the shortlist: The Isle of Wight Food Bank Isle of...
Read moreDetailsROAD IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES IN NEWPORT AND OUTSKIRTS OF RYDE TO GET UNDERWAY FROM TODAY
Isle of Wight residents are being advised of 2 road improvement projects that are to get underway today (Monday 11th December). Stroudwood Road on the outskirts of Ryde and Drill Hall Road in Newport are both being improved by Island...
Read moreDetailsRESIDENTS BEING EVACUATED AS MAJOR LANDSLIP HITS NEAR VENTNOR
Residents are being evacuated from their homes and Police have closed the main road between Shanklin and Ventnor after a large scale landslide in the Bonchurch area tonight (Sunday). It is understood residents were alerted to a major landslide in...
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