WAS MOLLY DOWNER THE LAST WITCH OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT?
30th October 2026
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.
Red Squirrel Property Shop has been shortlisted for 6 categories at the 2026 Agents Giving Fundraising Champions Awards, while CEO Charlie Panayi has received a further 2 individual nominations.
Read moreDetailsThe winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (5th June 2026) are…
Read moreDetailsEast Wight MP Joe Robertson MP has led calls in Westminster for more support for tourism and hospitality, calling on the Government to 'make amends' for the impact of the Chancellor’s 2024 and 2025 Budgets.
Read moreDetailsThe following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsVisit Isle of Wight (VIOW) is making a final call for businesses across the Island to complete its Wight BID consultation survey, with the deadline fast approaching on Monday 15th June.
Read moreDetailsScouts UK has appointed Tom Vincent as the new County Lead Volunteer for the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsThe new-look fire station is set to be completed at the start of next year.
Read moreDetailsA total of 1,332 people reported red squirrel sightings on the Isle of Wight during 2025, according to Wight Squirrel Project.
Read moreDetailsOrganisers of Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day have confirmed that a full-scale public event will not take place in 2026, citing a range of logistical, operational and funding challenges.
Read moreDetailsMP Jeremy Corbyn will address attendees via video link.
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