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!
OVER 18,000 ISLAND FAMILIES EXPECTED TO RECEIVE SECOND COST OF LIVING PAYMENT IN NOVEMBER
Millions of households across the UK will receive a £324 cost of living cash boost by 23rd November. The Government has today announced that households receiving DWP benefits will receive the second part of the £650 Cost of Living Payment...
Read moreDetailsPHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION SHOWCASING WATER IN THE REGION TO BE SHOWN AT QUAY ARTS IN OCTOBER
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s marine project, Secrets of the Solent, has unveiled a new photography exhibition celebrating the people who work daily on our region’s waters and play an essential role in shaping its future. Rescue crew,...
Read moreDetailsINNOVATIVE BLUEPRINT PROJECT TO INFORM FUTURE PUBLIC REALM WORK IN RYDE
An exciting, innovative and collaborative approach to informing future public realm work in Ryde is underway. Ryde Arts are delighted to be working with Eleanor Goulding and Russell Denman from the Dorset-based studio Denman+Gould on 'The Blueprint Project'. As part...
Read moreDetailsFIRST LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE 2023 ISLE OF WIGHT STORY FESTIVAL MADE
The Isle of Wight Story Festival has announced Laura Ellen Anderson, author of the Amelia Fang book series, among the first confirmed guests at the 2023 edition of the popular event. Joining her will be Isle of Wight author and...
Read moreDetailsJUST A WEEK TO GO UNTIL APPLEY DAY WITH THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE AND CELEBRATION PLANNED
The Appley Tower Players will perform their new play entitled 'Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way' as part of the Appley Day celebrations hosted by the Friends of Appley on 8th October, at 12 midday. The play is set...
Read moreDetailsHEART CARE DAY RECOGNISED IN SANDOWN AS NEW DEFIBRILLATOR PLANS UNVEILED
Sandown Town Councillors, with members of the Beach Safety Team, helped champion World Heart Care Day this week by raising awareness of the network of defibrillators in the town, as well as unveiling plans for a new defibrillator at St...
Read moreDetailsISLANDERS URGED TO REGISTER THEIR DECISION TO GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE
This Organ Donation Week (26th September to 2nd October) Isle of Wight NHS Trust and NHS Blood and Transplant are calling on people to register their donation decision and talk to their families about organ donation. Around 70,000 people on...
Read moreDetailsVETERANS OUTREACH SUPPORT MEETINGS ARE BACK AT RIVERSIDE
Last week Veterans Outreach Support held a drop-in session at the Riverside Centre in Newport, supporting Island Veterans and their families. The sessions, to which all veterans are welcome, offer support and help in many ways, a number of delivery...
Read moreDetailsAGE UK ASK FOR PUBLIC’S SUPPORT TO HELP DEVELOP ITS SUPPORT SERVICES
Local charity Age UK Isle of Wight will celebrate their 50th birthday in 2023 - but they need your help. Much has changed in that time, but not their commitment to providing advice, information and support to people over 50...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022
The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (30th September 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 405 £100.00 12585 £100.00 14306 £100.00 12029 £100.00 17448 £100.00 15861 £100.00 16327 £100.00 1007 £100.00 7179 £100.00 8955 £100.00 9931...
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