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!
WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! WIGHT ICES SECURE RYDE SEAFRONT PITCH
Wight Ices, who have been chiming their way around the Isle of Wight in their growing fleet of ice cream vans, have now secured their 1st permanent site - a pitch down at Western Gardens in Ryde. An ice cream...
Read moreDetailsBUSY ROAD BETWEEN WOOTTON AND BINSTEAD BLOCKED BY FALLEN TREE
The main road between Wootton and Binstead is blocked this afternoon (Friday) because of a fallen tree. The large tree has fallen on Quarr Hill near where the road turns into Elenors Grove and is blocking the entirety of the...
Read moreDetailsNEW DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLED AT HIGH PARK TAVERN AFTER BURLESQUE CABARET FUNDRAISER
A defibrillator has been installed at the High Park Tavern in Ryde thanks to the fundraising efforts of a local burlesque cabaret group. The event - which was held on 11th February- was organised by local burlesque dance business La...
Read moreDetailsBRIGHSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS WIN FIRST PLACE IN DRESSAGE COMPETITION
3 young horse riders from Brighstone CE Aided Primary School are celebrating this week after taking the top spot at an inter-school equestrian event. Year 1 pupils Bethan Benkjer and Skye McCullough (both aged 6), along with Year 3 pupil...
Read moreDetailsSURGE IN BOOKINGS LEADS TO 15 NEW WALKS BEING ADDED TO WALKING FESTIVAL LIST
The ever-growing popularity of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival has seen 15 new walks added to this year's Spring event. Between 13th-21st May, the Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival will now see 69 walks led by local volunteers...
Read moreDetailsMAD-AID HOSTING ALICE IN EASTERLAND EVENT THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Enjoy a multicultural celebration of family-friendly springtime fun at MAD-Aid’s Alice in Easterland event at Barton Manor, East Cowes, on Sunday 16th April. Visitors to the event will be able to enjoy a buffet featuring traditional Easter food from countries...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 31ST MARCH 2023
The winning number in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (31st March 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 15973
Read moreDetailsTHE ISLAND’S POT HOLE HELL TO BE TACKLED AS GOVERNMENT CLAMP DOWN ON UTILITY COMPANIES
Motorists on the Isle of Wight will benefit from smoother journeys, reduced congestion and faster broadband rollout as the Government clamps down on utility companies for leaving potholes behind after carrying out street works. From tomorrow (1st April), new regulations...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 31ST MARCH 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...
Read moreDetailsNUMBER PLATE RECOGNITION TO BE USED AT VENTNOR BOTANIC GARDEN TO ENSURE FAIR PARKING FOR VISITORS
To ensure parking is fairer and always available to visitors of Ventnor Botanic Garden, the Community Interest Company that runs the Garden has employed an external supplier to manage a new number plate recognition system in the car park. From...
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