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!
ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 19TH MAY 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. Press List –...
Read moreDetailsBOOGIE WITH A SAUSAGE ROLL AT FEVER & BOUTIQUE NEXT MONTH
Fever & Boutique in Newport is holding a 'Sausage Roll Sesh' in June to celebrate National Sausage Roll Day. The special event is being held on Saturday 3rd June - 2 days before National Sausage Roll Day. W.W Woodford &...
Read moreDetailsTRIO OF ARRESTS IN ‘DAY OF ACTION’ AS POLICE HUNT DOWN OUTSTANDING SUSPECTS
Police officers on the Isle of Wight arrested a range of outstanding suspects for a number of offences earlier this week, in what has been labelled a 'day of action'. On Tuesday 16th May, Supt Rob Mitchell and Chief Insp...
Read moreDetails50 CASES OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM LINKED TO HAZELGROVE FARM – HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION
The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed that around 50 cases of Cryptosporidium have been identified as being linked to Hazelgrove Farm in Ryde following an outbreak a few weeks ago, with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) now investigating....
Read moreDetailsSHANKLIN & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY TO CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY LATER THIS MONTH
This month Shanklin & District History Society is celebrating 2o years since the society was founded with a special Anniversary Open Day Exhibition. The event is on Saturday 27th May from 10:00 to 15:00 at the Falcon Cross Hall in...
Read moreDetailsCAR AND MOTORCYCLE COLLISION CLOSES BUSY ROAD IN NEWPORT TOWN
Police and Paramedics are in attendance at a road traffic collision between a car and a motorcycle in Newport Town Centre this morning (Thursday), which has resulted in a busy road being closed. Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL VOLUNTEERS ROYALLY RECOGNISED WITH FRAMED LETTER FROM KING CHARLES III
The Island's Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Susie Sheldon JP, recently visited Sandown to present Royal Voluntary Service Community Champion Ben Holbrook with a framed letter from King Charles III and Queen Camilla, alongside a special Coronation badge. Ben volunteers for Sandown...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL BAND THE OPTIMISTS WIN WIGHT NOIZE TO CLINCH OPENING SLOT AT FESTIVAL
Isle of Wight band The Optimists have won Wight Noize and secured a spot at the main stage of the Isle of Wight Festival 2023. The final took place at Strings in Newport on Saturday (13th May) and The Optimists...
Read moreDetailsNEW ISLAND DEMENTIA HUB SET TO OPEN IN COWES
The Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet approved the 25-year lease of the Parklands site in Cowes, to be used to develop a dedicated space for Island services to work together to deliver dementia advice, support and training for Island residents....
Read moreDetails‘DO NOT APPROACH’ – CAN YOU HELP LOCATE WANTED MAN WITH STRONG LINKS TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT?
UPDATE - It has been confirmed that Kieran Thompson has now been located and returned to prison. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has issued a wanted appeal for Kieran Thompson, who has strong connections to the Isle of Wight...
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