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 LOTTERY RESULTS: 23RD SEPTEMBER 2022
The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (23rd September 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 7609 £100.00 13028 £100.00 9231 £100.00 2046 £100.00 17452 £100.00 8916 £100.00 6508 £100.00 13521 £100.00 9468 £100.00 8513 £100.00 13828
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 23RD 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 moreDetails900 MOTORISTS WERE CAUGHT SPEEDING BY POLICE OVER THE SUMMER – BUT CRACK DOWN DOESN’T STOP THERE
Hampshire Constabulary’s Safer Roads Unit carried out some work on the Island throughout May, June, July and August with over 900 speeding drivers caught throughout the summer and it's set to continue, with 2 new road policing officers to join...
Read moreDetailsCRITICAL INCIDENT CALLED TO AN END BUT HOSPITAL STILL FACES HIGH LEVEL OF DEMAND
Isle of Wight NHS Trust remains under significant pressure despite calling an end to a critical incident caused by high levels of demand for emergency care. The hospital is still extremely busy and continuing to face ongoing challenges with discharging...
Read moreDetailsWOOTTON RESIDENTIAL LOT SELLS FOR MORE THAN £100,000 OVER ITS GUIDE PRICE
A property arranged as 5 residential dwellings in Wootton Bridge has been sold in auction for £401,105 after a frantic bidding war. Located on 0.6 acres of land, The Brannons at Station Road attracted 75 bids and went for £121,105...
Read moreDetailsSTEVE BENJAMIN’S STELLA BLUE TAKES RACE 1 OF INTERNATIONAL ETCHELLS WORLDS
Racing got underway at the Etchells World Championship organised by the Royal Yacht Squadron, with one race held just off Hill Head in The Solent. A light but stable 7-9 knots from the south-southeast were the conditions for most of...
Read moreDetails10 LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CHARITIES TO TAKE PART IN SAILING RACE THIS WEEKEND
More than 230 young people from around the UK are set to take part in a youth charity’s annual sailing race this weekend (Saturday 24th September). The Cowes Small Ships Race is hosted by Gosport-based charity, ASTO (Association of Sail...
Read moreDetailsAPPROXIMATELY 250,000 SEAGRASS SEEDS COLLECTED IN BID TO UNDERSTAND MORE ABOUT METHODS FOR ITS RESTORATION
More than 50 volunteers joined 20 Project Seagrass staff this summer to collect seagrass seeds in the Solent. The effort comes after a year of monitoring to assess the health of existing seagrass meadows around the Isle of Wight and...
Read moreDetailsCRITICAL INCIDENT DECLARED BUT URGENT TREATMENT AND OPERATIONS PRIORITISED
In response to sustained demand for its services, Isle of Wight NHS Trust has declared a Critical Incident. A continuing increase in demand for emergency care has put the Trust under significant pressure and they are currently only able to...
Read moreDetailsFSB DEVELOPMENT MANAGER WELCOMES ENERGY SUPPORT BUT SAYS SMALL FIRMS CAN FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS
In response to the announcement by the business secretary of support for businesses with energy costs, Nicky Kildunne, Development Manager for Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has issued a statement. In a statement released...
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