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.
The motorcyclist suffered a serious injury Police have confirmed.
Read moreDetailsThe fire service has confirmed that a woman is being treated for burns to her arm.
Read moreDetailsFirefighters from across the Isle of Wight are tackling a bungalow fire in Newbridge this afternoon (Monday).
Read moreDetails'Sometimes I have to pinch myself that I only started a few months ago, because it’s grown so much as a business already.'
Read moreDetailsThe closures on both Newport Road and Broadway are causing major disruption.
Read moreDetailsThe Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society (RIWAS) welcomed over 600 children from 22 Island primary schools to the County Showground earlier this month for a hands-on Education Day ahead of this year’s Royal Isle of Wight County Show on...
Read moreDetailsStaff at the West Wight Sports and Community Centre are keen to speak to a mystery Good Samaritan, who gave their funds a big boost recently.
Read moreDetailsThe cost of rural crime across the South East fell by 4% last year to an estimated £6.8million, according to new figures released by NFU Mutual - although livestock theft has risen dramatically.
Read moreDetailsA clinical reviewer concluded that the care provided to Mr McDermott before his terminal diagnosis 'was not equivalent to that which he could have expected to receive in the community'.
Read moreDetailsAs household budgets continue to face increasing pressure, Isle of Wight deals platform The Price Is Wight has introduced a new 'Pay in 3' option to help Islanders spread the cost of local experiences, meals and treats.
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