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!
REGENCY BALL BRINGS PERIOD ELEGANCE TO SANDOWN HOTEL
The Trouville Hotel in Sandown was transformed into a scene of Regency splendour last weekend as dancers and enthusiasts from across the Isle of Wight and beyond gathered for the annual ‘Seaside Ball’.
Read moreDetailsCARE HOME RESIDENTS AMAZED BY COLOURFUL CARNIVAL COSTUME DISPLAY IN NEWPORT
Residents from Old Charlton House in Cowes have been left in awe after visiting a vibrant exhibition of carnival costumes at Quay Arts in Newport.
Read moreDetails‘COMMUNITIES HAVE BEEN LET DOWN’ – MP WELCOMES £2.3MILLION FLOOD DEFENCE BOOST
The Isle of Wight is set to benefit from more than £2.3million in new and upgraded flood defences as part of the government’s £830million national investment in flood schemes for 2026/27, the Environment Agency announced yesterday (Tuesday). This funding forms...
Read moreDetailsGOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES £50MILLION SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR HEATING OIL HOUSEHOLDS
More than £50million in government support has been confirmed for low-income households relying on heating oil, as families across rural areas including the Isle of Wight face rising fuel costs. The Chancellor has announced the funding in response to a...
Read moreDetailsMAIN ROAD IN LAKE SET FOR MORE THAN 2 MONTHS OF TRAFFIC DISRUPTION
2-way traffic lights will be in place between April and June...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT HEART HEALTH DRIVE RAISES MORE THAN £1,000 FOR HEARTBEAT
Residents and businesses from across the Isle of Wight have experienced a 2-day heart health awareness drive from cardiac charity Heartbeat. During the 2 days, a grand total of £1,064.80 was raised for Heartbeat as they hosted a ‘Healthy Heart’...
Read moreDetailsSOUTHERN WATER HIGHLIGHTS STORM OVERFLOW PROGRESS WITH MILLIONS INVESTED
Southern Water says early progress has been made in reducing storm overflow releases as part of its £1.5billion Clean Rivers and Seas Plan, with significant investment already delivered across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsPOLICE SEEK CCTV AFTER CARS TARGETED WITH METAL POLE IN SHANKLIN
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with CCTV footage to come forward following a criminal damage incident in Shanklin at the weekend.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH JUSTICE SERVICE RECOGNISED AS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY
The Isle of Wight Youth Justice Service (YJS) has been awarded a Quadrant 1 rating — a status given only to youth justice services that demonstrate consistently strong outcomes, effective leadership and high‑quality, child‑first practice.
Read moreDetailsDRIVER SOUGHT AFTER 16-YEAR-OLD BOY ASSAULTED IN WROXALL
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy suffered injuries to his face after an being assaulted in Wroxall last week.
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