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!
LOCALS AND VISITORS ENJOY NETTLESTONE & SEAVIEW COMMUNITY STREET FAYRE
A record crowd turned out for the Nettlestone & Seaview Community Street Fayre last week. The event, held on the May Day Bank Holiday, saw over 40 stalls line Madeira Road in Seaview. Plants, books, toys, wooden gifts, jewellery and...
Read moreDetailsPARISH COUNCILS OF SANDOWN SHANKLIN AND LAKE MEET TO DISCUSS BAY PLACE PLAN
The 3 Parish Councils of Sandown, Shanklin and Lake met on Tuesday (2nd May) to discuss the upcoming Bay Place Plan consultation work. The aim is to work closely with residents, businesses and visitors who share a common interest and...
Read moreDetailsREAR END SHUNT CAUSES AFTERNOON DELAYS ON DUAL CARRIAGEWAY
A rear-end shunt is causing delays on the dual carriageway this afternoon (Friday). The incident occurred at around 14:00 and has seen 2 cars collide in the inside lane - heading southbound toward Coppins Bridge. Officers from Hampshire & Isle...
Read moreDetailsLARGE TURNOUT AT FIRST EVER OLDER PERSONS GOOD LIVING SHOW
More than 300 Islanders turned out for the first Older Persons Good Living Show at Ventnor Botanic Gardens. The event, which was organised by Right at Home Isle of Wight on Saturday 22nd April, was attended by over 25 businesses,...
Read moreDetailsMAIN ROAD IN AND OUT OF VENTNOR CLOSED AFTER LARGE VOID FOUND UNDER THE CARRIAGEWAY
One of the main roads in and out of Ventnor has been closed this afternoon (Friday) after a large void was found below the road surface. The void has been found by Island Roads at the geological feature known as...
Read moreDetailsGOLD SUCCESS IN LONDON FOR COMMUNITY STATION VECTIS RADIO
Newport's community radio station, Vectis Radio, achieved Gold in the Community Station of the Year category at the Audio & Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS) on Tuesday (2nd May). At a glittering event, held in London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, attended...
Read moreDetailsSCHOOL CHILDREN FROM BEMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL ACT OUT CORONATION SERVICE
Children from an Isle of Wight primary school acted out the King's Coronation service - just days before the real thing. Pupils from Bembridge CofE Primary School took part in a special act of worship in their school hall on...
Read moreDetailsWILL YOU SPONSOR JEANIE PELLING WHO IS CYCLING 318 MILES IN AID OF COWES SAILABILITY CLUB?
Nurse Jeanie Pelling is planning an epic cycle ride from the Island of Anglesey in North Wales to the Isle of Wight to raise funds for Cowes Sailability Club. The 318-mile journey - which will take place between 13th -...
Read moreDetailsRESIDENTS AND STAFF AT ORCHARD HOUSE THANK EMERGENCY SERVICE STAFF ON FIREFIGHTERS DAY
Orchard House Care Home celebrated Firefighters day (4th May) by hosting firefighters from Newport and presenting them with a cake as a token of appreciation for their tireless work here on the Isle of Wight. Firefighters are the unsung heroes...
Read moreDetailsDEAD DOLPHIN IN ST HELENS SPARKS CALLOUT FOR BEMBRIDGE COASTGUARD RESCUE CREWS
HM Coastguard Rescue Crews from Bembridge were tasked after a dolphin was found washed up on the beach at The Duver yesterday morning (Thursday). Crews were tasked at around 09:45 after a member of the public noticed the deceased aquatic...
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