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!
BRAND NEW LIGHTS INSTALLED AT PIG LEG LANE FOOT CROSSING
The foot crossing at Pig Leg Lane in Ryde has been upgraded this week with new lights installed. Brand new red and green lights with an audible alarm were installed on-site at the crossing near Ryde St Johns earlier this...
Read moreDetailsADVERSE WEATHER ON THE SOLENT FORCES HOVERTRAVEL CANCELLATIONS
Hovertravel services on the Solent have been suspended this morning (Saturday) as a result of adverse weather. All services on the Ryde - Southsea route are suspended until at least 08:45, when a further update is expected. Those who have...
Read moreDetailsSCENE OF BRADING HOUSE FIRE NOT YET SAFE ENOUGH FOR FIRE SERVICE TO ENTER AND INVESTIGATE
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that they have been unable to investigate what started a devastating house fire in Brading last week (Friday 1st December) because the building isn't yet structurally safe. As first reported...
Read moreDetailsDATES FOR 2024 SANDOWN SPRINT CONFIRMED WITH ENTRIES TO OPEN NEXT WEEK
Entries to The Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint - which is to come speeding into The Bay on 20th-21st April 2024 - are to open next Friday (15th December). Taking place on Culver Parade on the 3rd weekend of April,...
Read moreDetailsNEWPORT’S THE KEBAB HOUSE HANDED 1-STAR HYGIENE RATING AFTER HEALTH INSPECTORS VISIT
The same tongs being used to handle raw and then cooked chicken and a staff member not washing their hands after handling raw burgers are just some of the factors that saw The Kebab House in Newport handed a 1-star...
Read moreDetailsORCHARD HOUSE CARE HOME TRANSFORMS INTO WORLD OF CHRISTMAS WONDER
Orchard House Care Home has announced that it has transitioned into Christmas mode, marked by enchanting festivities that have brought warmth and cheer to residents and staff alike. The halls of Orchard House are alive with the sound of legal...
Read moreDetailsRYDE TO BE FULL OF FESTIVE CHEER AS MERRY AND BRIGHT KICKS OFF TONIGHT
Festive cheer is to make its way to Ryde today (Friday) as the 2023 Merry and Bright event gets underway this evening. The event, which is presented by New Carnival and Ryde Town Council, is an annual event based in...
Read moreDetailsBERYL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS RIDING TRENDS ACROSS THE ISLE OF WIGHT
A recently published report by Beryl has said that 35% of users have reduced the use of their own cars in favour of using an e-bike or e-scooter. The report surveyed over 3000 people in September 2023 who had signed...
Read moreDetailsRNLI CELEBRATES 200TH BIRTHDAY AS LOCAL STATIONS HAVE ONE OF BUSIEST YEARS ON RECORD
The RNLI was founded in 1824 but after 200 years the bravery and selflessness of its volunteer crews is still essential to save lives at sea. Already, 2023 seems likely to have been one of the busiest years on record...
Read moreDetailsYET ANOTHER WEATHER WARNING FOR HEAVY RAIN ISSUED
Local weather forecaster IW Met Service has issued a yellow weather warning of heavy rain for tomorrow morning (Saturday). The warning is in place between 02:00 and 10:00 with around 20mm of rainfall expected. Excessive surface water on roads and...
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