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!
EMERGENCY SERVICES IN ATTENDANCE AT LORRY V VEHICLE CRASH ON OUTSKIRTS OF SHALFLEET
Police and ambulance crews are in attendance at a road traffic collision on Yarmouth Road this morning (Saturday). The incident has occurred on the stretch of road between Pound Lane and Elm Lane, just before Shalfleet. The crash has seen...
Read moreDetailsFENDER AND BERTH MAINTENANCE TO CAUSE DISRUPTION ON WIGHTLINK VEHICLE FERRY NEXT WEEK
Wightlink's Portsmouth to Fishbourne vehicle ferry service is to encounter some overnight disruption on 3 days next week. The cross-Solent operator announced that on Monday 20th, Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd of March essential maintenance is being undertaken on the...
Read moreDetailsCORDON ERECTED AND PERSON RUSHED TO HOSPITAL AFTER EARLY MORNING ALTERCATION IN FRESHWATER
A Police cordon has been erected and someone has been rushed to hospital following an altercation that occurred on a residential street in Freshwater this morning (Saturday). It is believed that the incident - which occurred on High Street -...
Read moreDetailsRED FUNNEL TO EXTEND WINTER TIMETABLE INTO APRIL IN SUPPORT OF ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE
Red Funnel has announced it will be extending its winter timetable into the first few days of April in addition to reverting to winter hours for an 11-day period later in the month. The timetable changes are the result of...
Read moreDetailsNEW £12.7MILLION DEAL TO SUPPORT SPECIAL NEEDS PROVISION ON THE ISLAND
A multi-million-pound funding boost has been secured by the Isle of Wight Council to help support Island children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The news comes in the same month the government accepted a major...
Read moreDetailsISLAND BUSINESSES CELEBRATED AT ISLE OF WIGHT RADIO’S BEST IN BUSINESS AWARDS
The Social Media Award winners Wildheart Trust Animal Sanctuary Some of the Island’s leading companies, attractions and eateries have been recognised at the Isle of Wight Radio Best in Business Awards. More than 200 people packed into Shanklin’s Lower Hyde...
Read moreDetailsTHEATRETRAIN STUDENTS TAKE PART IN LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
Theatretrain students took part in the Isle of Wight Dance Drama and Music Festival last weekend and achieved some amazing results. Vocal Coach - Hannah Caudle - entered her private students into 37 categories, including a number of solo and...
Read moreDetailsBOOK NOW FOR FREE EASTER ACTIVITY SPACES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Children and young people will once again be able to enjoy a varied programme of free activities during the upcoming Easter holidays, the Isle of Wight Council has confirmed. Organisations across the Island are coming together to offer activities for...
Read moreDetailsBRIDDLESFORD ROAD OPEN ONCE AGAIN AFTER GAS UPGRADES COMPLETED QUICKER THAN EXPECTED
Briddlesford Road on the outskirts of Wootton has finally reopened today (Friday), much sooner than anticipated. The work, which saw SGN carry out gas main upgrades, was due to last 7 weeks but has been completed in just shy of...
Read moreDetailsANNUAL PEACH ART EXHIBITION OPENS THIS WEEKEND
The creativity of Island pupils will be showcased and celebrated in a new art exhibition opening at Newport's Quay Arts this weekend. Children and young people from across the Island submitted work for the annual 'PEACH' art exhibition, which runs...
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