James Rann - Digital News Reporter
Another true Islander, James left the Isle of Wight to study at Southampton Solent University, where he graduated with a BA (Hons) in Sports Journalism accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), before joining the Island Echo newsroom in 2022.
Since then, he has built a strong reputation for accurate, engaging local journalism, with a particular focus on court reporting.
ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 3RD JULY 2026
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT FLY-TIPPING INCREASES WITH OVER 200 INCIDENTS IN FIRST 3 MONTHS OF 2026
More than 200 fly-tipping incidents were recorded by the Isle of Wight Council in the first 3 months of this year – over a dozen more than in the last months of 2025.
Read moreDetailsNATIONAL AWARD FOR ISLE OF WIGHT NHS TEAM CHAMPIONING INCLUSIVE PATIENT CARE
The Phlebotomy team at Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been recognised for its outstanding support for people with learning disabilities after being awarded national accreditation.
Read moreDetailsHAVE YOU SEEN WANTED MAN BAILEY SMITH?
BREAKING: Police are appealing for the public's help to locate a wanted man who is believed to be on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsMORE THAN 700 BOATS ENTERED AS ROUND THE ISLAND RACE FEES SET TO RISE
The entry deadline for this year’s Round the Island Race is fast approaching.
Read moreDetailsLADIES NOVICE WIN FOR SHANKLIN SANDOWN’S LOTTIE PETTITT AT SOUTHSEA
Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club travelled to Southsea for the largest coastal regatta of the year last weekend, racing against a pair of associations.
Read moreDetailsTRIATHLETE RAISES MORE THAN £1,300 FOR BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION IN PIER-TO-PIER SWIM
An Isle of Wight triathlete has raised more than £1,300 for the British Heart Foundation after completing the Bournemouth Pier-to-Pier Swim alongside 2 family members.
Read moreDetailsROYAL CHINA RESTAURANT IN SANDOWN PUT UP FOR SALE AS OWNERS PLAN RETIREMENT
The premises include a purpose-built bar servery, a disabled-access toilet and a fully equipped restaurant with decorative features throughout.
Read moreDetailsCORE PRINCIPLES OF SEND REFORMS ARE ‘IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN’ SAYS EDUCATION BOSS
The ‘core principles’ of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms are in the ‘best interests’ of children, the Isle of Wight Council’s education lead has said.
Read moreDetailsPROJECT PICTOGRAM AIMS TO TACKLE ISLE OF WIGHT’S ‘FATAL FOUR’ DRIVING RISKS
Businesses on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to help reduce the number of Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs) on the Island by supporting a campaign to drive safer.
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