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!
ISLANDERS ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER THEIR DECISION TO GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and NHS Blood and Transplant are calling on people to register their donation decision and talk to their families about organ donation. Organ Donation Week 2023 (18th to 24th September) is an opportunity for...
Read moreDetailsCHILDREN TO ENJOY THE POWER OF MUSIC AT MONKEY MUSIC SESSIONS ACROSS THE ISLAND
Monkey Music classes for babies and toddlers are now available across the Island. The musical classes are available for children aged from 3 months all the way up to 4 years old and aim to offer a stimulating and progressive...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 20TH SEPTEMBER 2023
The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (20th September 2023) are… £1,000.00 17026 £100.00 17548 £100.00 11907 £100.00 9835 £100.00 3556 £100.00 2103 £100.00 6367 £100.00 17811 £100.00 15438 £100.00 17567 £100.00 13288
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 22ND SEPTEMBER 2023
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications...
Read moreDetailsHAVE YOUR SAY ON CROSS-SOLENT TRAVEL AT WIGHTLINK USER GROUP’S OPEN MEETING NEXT WEEK
The Wightlink Users Group is inviting Islanders to an open meeting at The Depozitory in Ryde next week, which is part of their wider campaign for a regular, affordable and fairer ferry service which puts the needs of Isle of...
Read moreDetailsLONDON STAGE DEBUT FOR ISLE OF WIGHT ACTOR ANNA CONSTABLE
An Isle of Wight actor is to tread the boards at London’s Royal Court Theatre later this month as she embarks on her first professional role since graduating from drama school. Anna Constable, who has a rare genetic condition called...
Read moreDetailsCHANCE TO TRAVEL ACROSS THE ISLE OF WIGHT FOR LESS ON WORLD CAR FREE DAY
Southern Vectis is marking World Car Free Day tomorrow (Friday) by offering discounted travel for those using its app for the 1st time. The move is part of the operator’s commitment to helping more people use sustainable transport on the...
Read moreDetailsLIGHTHOUSE SCULPTURES TO APPEAR IN COWES IN SUMMER 2024
Sculptures of lighthouses are to be displayed on streets and open spaces on the mainland and the Isle of Wight to raise money for a children's hospital. Set to hit the streets next year, in the Summer of 2024, the...
Read moreDetailsNEWPORT BASED CARE HOME GETS SPECIAL VISIT FROM BELLA THE DONKEY
Residents at Vecta House Care Home in Newport recently enjoyed an extra special animal therapy session with Bella - 1 of the donkeys from the Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Bella trotted around the home to visit each and every...
Read moreDetailsNEW PLANNING GUIDANCE PUTS FOCUS ON SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE RENTED PROPERTIES
The Isle of Wight Council has taken a positive step in being able to help bring forward housing that Islanders can truly afford. The draft Housing Affordability Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) provides clear guidance on the types of affordable housing...
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