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!
ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR’S ROYAL HOTEL TO LAUNCH NEW 7-COURSE TASTING MENU THIS OCTOBER
The Royal Hotel in Ventnor, one of the Isle of Wight’s best-known and most respected hotels, has announced an innovative new restaurant concept, Se7en, that features a uniquely curated 7-course tasting menu. Se7en is a new contemporary dining experience for...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT WILL BENEFIT FROM NEW ISLAND PLANNING STRATEGY SAY COUNCILLORS
Increased local control of planning decisions, a move away from national government targets, increased protection of our local environment and the creation of more affordable housing are some of the many ‘wins’ that will be delivered if the Full Council...
Read moreDetailsMOTORCYCLE CRASH IN CHALE SEES ROAD CLOSED AND AIR AMBULANCE CALLED IN
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is in attendance at a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Chale this afternoon (Thursday). The incident, which occurred on Chale Street at the junction with Newman Lane...
Read moreDetailsMAN V FAT BRINGS DIGITAL WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE TO ISLE OF WIGHT FOR FIRST TIME
MAN v FAT is bringing Challenge, its home-based healthy living and competitive digital weight loss programme for men who want to improve their physical and mental health, to the Isle of Wight for the first time, with funded places available....
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT ARTS SOCIETY PRESENTING A SPECIAL STUDY DAY ON THE MEDICI
The Arts Society, Isle of Wight, will be presenting a day-long series of lectures including a light lunch on The Medici, “Bank Rolling the Renaissance." by Douglas Skeggs on Wednesday 19th October 2022 at The Lakeside Hotel, Wootton Bridge. The...
Read moreDetailsYOKOGAWA MAREX VOLUNTEER WITH GIFT TO NATURE TO CLEAR HIMALAYAN BALSAM IN NEWCHURCH
Staff from Cowes-based technology company Yokogawa Marex have teamed up with Gift to Nature to remove harmful Himalayan Balsam along the Eastern Yar at Newchurch. A team of volunteers from the software solutions company took to the wetlands along the...
Read moreDetailsSIDEWAYS CAR BLOCKS ROAD ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF RYDE
Police are in attendance at a single-vehicle crash that has resulted in a car coming to rest across the carriageway on the outskirts of Ryde this morning (Thursday). The incident has seen Seat Mii crash into the wall at the...
Read moreDetailsCALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO JOIN THE NEW BIOSPHERE STEERING COMMITTEE
8 new committee members are being sought by the Isle of Wight Council for the new UNESCO Biosphere Steering Committee, which is due to meet for the first time in November. The new members will play a vital role in...
Read moreDetailsWILDLIFE TRUST SLAM GOVERNMENT’S MINI BUDGET CALLING IT AN ‘ATTACK ON NATURE’
The Government has launched 'an all-out attack on nature' with its mini-budget, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has warned. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the Wildlife Trusts and the National Trust have all criticised...
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