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Another true Islander, James left the Isle of Wight to study at Southampton Solent University, where he graduated with a BA (Hons) in Sports Journalism accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), before joining the Island Echo newsroom in 2022.
Since then, he has built a strong reputation for accurate, engaging local journalism, with a particular focus on court reporting.
WightAid is well known for donating hundreds of thousands of pounds to Isle of Wight good causes, but now it is asking the businesses who help them channel funds to those in need to think smarter and maximise their giving...
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: The burglar - who is yet to be located - stole cigarettes and vapes.
Read moreDetailsMermaid, the Isle of Wight Distillery's award-winning spirits brand, secured 1st place at this year's Drinks Trade Regatta held in Cowes.
Read moreDetailsEvent organisers have issued an update on the use of chairs and trolleys in the main arena...
Read moreDetailsWight Tri athletes enjoyed an impressive weekend of racing across the country, delivering strong performances at events in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire - including a world championship qualification.
Read moreDetailsShanklin & Sandown Golf Club held their first Friday fun golf event of the year on last week (5th June).
Read moreDetailsThe winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (12th June 2026) are…
Read moreDetailsThe following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsWightlink has been recognised for its support of animal welfare at the Southern Region Animal Star Awards.
Read moreDetails17-year-old Christopher met a D-Day connection with an Island connection.
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