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!
PAN TOGETHER AND SANDOWN GREEN TOWN VOLUNTEERS HANDED QUEEN’S AWARD
The Pan Together community charity in Newport has been awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). The achievement is the highest award that a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is the equivalent of an individual being...
Read moreDetailsNEW CITRUS HOP ‘ZEST’ GIN TO BE ADDED TO MERMAID SPIRITS RANGE
The Isle of Wight Distillery is set to launch a new limited-edition grapefruit and Cascade hop gin, adding to its already successful Mermaid spirits range. Named Mermaid Zest Gin, the new product is packaged in a green version of the...
Read moreDetailsPLANS FOR HOUSING ON FAIRLEE PUT FORWARD TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Full planning permission is being sought to construct 3 dwellings on 1 of the main roads into Newport. The application seeks permission for 3 properties - 2 semi-detached houses and 1 detached house. All dwellings would offer 3 bedrooms and...
Read moreDetailsAT YOUR CONVENIENCE – PART OF CARISBROOKE GARAGE COULD BECOME LOCAL SHOP
Plans for a new Premier store bordering Carisbrooke and Newport have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. Under the plans, a small part of the existing showroom at Carisbrooke Garage - part of the Sixers motor group -...
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