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!
ISLAND HOUSEHOLDS URGED TO ACT AS FINAL RTS SWITCH-OFF NEARS
Households across the Isle of Wight are being urged to take prompt action as the national phase‑out of Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) electricity meters enters its final stage, with the remaining signal due to be switched off this summer.
Read moreDetailsDOG DIES AFTER TOP FLOOR FLAT FIRE IN LAKE
A dog has died following a flat fire in Lake, which saw firefighters from across the Isle of Wight mobilised to tackle the blaze.
Read moreDetailsSANDOWN SCRAMBLING FOR HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBULANCE MEDICS
A medical emergency on the seafront in Sandown has prompted the scrambling of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) this afternoon (Tuesday).
Read moreDetailsMONKEY HAVEN ANNOUNCES DEATH OF RESCUED MONKEY MALTA
Malta, who had been smuggled from Libya in a sports bag, had been at Monkey Haven since 2016...
Read moreDetailsRESIDENTS EVACUATED AS FIRE BREAKS OUT AT BLOCK OF FLATS IN LAKE
Firefighters from across the Isle of Wight a blaze at a block of flats in Lake this afternoon (Tuesday).
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT ASDA STORE REMAINS CLOSED FOR SECOND DAY AFTER POWER OUTAGE
The store remains closed for the second day in a row...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT CARE FIRM FOUND IN BREACH OF REGULATIONS IN CQC INSPECTION
An Isle of Wight care company, which had its visa sponsorship licence revoked by the Home Office last year, has now been found in breach of legal regulations following a CQC inspection.
Read moreDetailsST MARY’S EXPANDS DAY-CASE BLADDER TUMOUR SURGERY TO CUT WAITS AND IMPROVE RECOVERY
Geoff Winch, from Wootton, underwent treatment through the day-case service twice in 2025...
Read moreDetailsSOLENT BEDS & FURNITURE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
A much-loved name on the Isle of Wight high street is celebrating a major milestone this month, as Solent Beds & Furniture marks 20 years of serving the Island community.
Read moreDetailsDISABLED VICTIM OF SANDOWN ROBBERY DIES – POLICE PROBE ‘UNEXPLAINED’ DEATH
Graham Hyslop, a wheelchair user who was spat on and kicked before having his bank card stolen, has tragically died just 9 days after the alleged attack in Sandown. The 55-year-old, who sustained injuries to his head and arms in the...
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