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!
NFU MUTUAL ISLE OF WIGHT LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING PARTNERSHIP WITH MOUNTBATTEN
NFU Mutual Isle of Wight has launched a powerful new community partnership with Mountbatten Isle of Wight – the Island’s only hospice and the lead provider of palliative and end‑of‑life care for the local community.
Read moreDetailsEASIER ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH HELP WITH NHS 111 ‘OPTION 2’ INTRODUCED
People on the Isle of Wight who need urgent mental health support can now access help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling NHS 111 free of charge and selecting the mental health option, option 2.
Read moreDetailsLOCAL FIRMS SPREAD EASTER JOY AT ST MARY’S HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S WARD
Families at St Mary’s Hospital Children’s Ward were treated to a heart‑warming Easter surprise this week as Howden Newport joined forces with local business RenoDrain.
Read moreDetailsSANDOWN TO MARK WORLD PARKINSON’S DAY WITH COMMUNITY DISPLAY
Sandown's The Broadway Centre will mark World Parkinson’s Day later this month (Saturday 11th April) with a dedicated Parkinson’s Awareness Display available for the community to visit throughout April.
Read moreDetailsTHERAPY DONKEYS CREATE CALM AND CONNECTION AT FAIRHAVEN
Residents at Fairhaven Residential Home have enjoyed a heart-warming visit from 2 gentle donkeys, bringing smiles and laughter to all involved.
Read moreDetailsFIRST-OF-ITS-KIND FIRE CADET AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME LAUNCHED
A unique programme offering experienced fire cadets a further insight into the fire service has been launched by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service's Children and Young People team.
Read moreDetailsNATIONAL GALLERY ART TRAIL TO TRANSFORM NEWPORT STREETS THIS SUMMER
Artwork locations have been confirmed as a major national touring project is set to bring reproductions of world-class paintings to the Isle of Wight this year.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 3RD APRIL 2026
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsCAR ON ROOF SPARKS MAJOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN COWES
A car on its roof on a notorious junction has resulted in Police, fire and paramedics rushing to Cowes this lunchtime (Thursday).
Read moreDetailsBEMBRIDGE CARE ASSISTANT NAMED SENIOR NURSE OF THE YEAR
Effort Rumbie Mazvidza, Senior Care Assistant at The Elms care home in Bembridge, was named Senior Nurse of the Year at Hartford Care’s prestigious annual awards ceremony.
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