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.
MP Robertson said the report made for "pretty bad reading".
Read moreDetailsOne person reported minor injuries, Police have confirmed.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight Freemasons have donated more than £70,000 to support local charities across the Island.
Read moreDetailsHM Coastguard, the RNLI, Police and Paramedics were called to the scene.
Read moreDetailsThis latest alert comes less than 24 hours after Islanders were warned from entering the beach at Ryde.
Read moreDetailsRyde Town Council had hoped to repeat the achievements of St Thomas Church when they purchased the site.
Read moreDetailsThe Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Isle of Wight Council as ‘requires improvement’ in its delivery of adult social care services following a new-style assessment under the Care Act 2014.
Read moreDetailsChairs must remain free standing and cannot be joined together using cable ties, elastic or any other method.
Read moreDetailsResidents and visitors are being advised not to bathe or swim in and around Ryde until further notice.
Read moreDetailsHenry's killer, Vickrum Digwa, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 21-years earlier this afternoon.
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