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!
TEMPERATURES COULD REACH ‘RECORD SETTING’ 38C ON WEDNESDAY
BREAKING: Local forecaster IW Met Service say temperatures could reach 38c in central parts of the Island...
Read moreDetailsSHANKLIN SANDOWN ROWING CLUB ATHLETES IMPRESS AT BRITISH MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Four members of Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club's masters squad travelled to Nottingham last weekend to compete against some of the country's most experienced athletes at the British Rowing Masters Championships.
Read moreDetailsCOUNTBACK DECIDES RUNNERS-UP SPOT AS GOULD AND FOSS TAKE TOP HONOURS
On Sunday 14th June, Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club members took part in a foursomes stableford competition, playing for the much-coveted Saunders Rosebowls. The winners, with an excellent 41 points, were Chris Gould and Bill Foss. Runners-up were Christine O’Brien...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT CEMETERIES TO BENEFIT FROM RETURN OF MILITARY GRAVE RESTORATION CHARITY
The Isle of Wight is set to welcome back the Victoria Cross Trust next month, as the charity makes its third visit to the Island to carry out restoration work on military graves.
Read moreDetailsTEMPORARY CLOSURE BECOMES PERMANENT FOR PLUTO’S CAFE AT BROWNS GOLF COURSE
It had originally been hoped that the cafe would reopen at the end of July after 'necessary works'
Read moreDetailsPLANS SUBMITTED TO INSTALL PLAY AREA AT NEW MCDONALD’S IN LAKE
Families on the Isle of Wight could soon have somewhere new to keep youngsters entertained while dining out, with plans submitted for the Island's first McDonald's outdoor play area.
Read moreDetailsDISAGREEMENT OVER VEHICLE SEIZURE SPARKS POLICE RESPONSE IN NEWPORT
Police were called after a vehicle owner became unhappy their car was being seized.
Read moreDetailsCRASH ON FAIRLEE ROAD CAUSES DISRUPTION AS FESTIVAL TRAFFIC LEAVES ISLAND
BREAKING: The one-way closure on Fairlee Road had not long been lifted when the collision occurred.
Read moreDetailsSUMMER FEST EVENTS INCLUDED AS BLACKGANG CHINE LAUNCHES £40 HOLIDAY PASS
The Isle of Wight's best-loved theme park is offering families unlimited visits for the entire summer holidays - at exactly the same price as 2025.
Read moreDetailsHISTORIC HYTHE FERRY ASSETS SOLD AS HOPES RISE FOR RETURN OF SOUTHAMPTON WATER SERVICE
The assets of the former Hythe & Southampton Ferry Company have been sold to The Hythe Pier Company in a move aimed at safeguarding the future of the historic Southampton Water crossing once operated by Red Funnel.
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