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31st October 2026
Another true Islander, James left the Isle of Wight to study at Southampton Solent University, where he graduated with a BA (Hons) in Sports Journalism accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), before joining the Island Echo newsroom in 2022.
Since then, he has built a strong reputation for accurate, engaging local journalism, with a particular focus on court reporting.
Islanders considering a career in care or health are being invited to a special careers event in Newport later this month.
Read moreDetailsThe winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (1st May 2026) are…
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Read moreDetailsWavMob offers access to one of the UK’s largest selections of used wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Read moreDetailsMr Rock, who tested positive for Huntington's Disease back in 2023, is being supported in his challenge by students from across the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsA man has been arrested and a knuckleduster seized following a serious daylight assault in the heart of Carisbrooke earlier this afternoon (Thursday).
Read moreDetailsThe very best of the Isle of Wight’s business community was celebrated at the Isle of Wight Radio Best in Business Awards.
Read moreDetailsMembers of the Isle of Wight Radio Society took to the air over the weekend (Saturday), as part of International Marconi Day, operating a special amateur radio station from The Needles.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight good causes are being given extra time to apply for vital grant funding to support their organisations.
Read moreDetailsA volunteer search team dedicated to reuniting lost dogs with their owners on the Isle of Wight has received a major boost thanks to the donation of a new life-saving drone.
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