James Rann

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

Residents of the Isle of Wight are being invited to Newport Minster next week for a special commemorative service marking 80 years since Victory in Europe Day. The service will take place at 17:00 on Thursday (8th May) at Newport Minster, with attendees asked to be seated by 16:45. As part of the event, memories from VE Day will be shared, accompanied by performances from the choir of Newport and Carisbrooke Church of England Primary School, alongside the combined church choirs of the parish.

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

After spending 7 months in hospital fighting for her life with Crohn’s disease, Gina Lawrence is taking on the Isle of Wight Coastal Path this September to raise money for Southampton Hospitals Charity. Following major bowel surgery in October 2024, Gina Lawrence developed a serious infection that spread into her bloodstream. Treated across 3 hospitals, including Southampton General, Gina lost 6 stone and the ability to walk, narrowly avoiding starvation.

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

Isle of Wight resident and retired Lancaster University professor, Colin Ockleford, has been awarded the prestigious Harold Ellis Prize by the Royal College of Surgeons of England for his exceptional work as a basic sciences examiner. Professor Ockleford, who lives in Bembridge with his wife Liz, was presented with the award during the College’s annual Court of Examiners Day.

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

Red Funnel’s longstanding Job Seekers Travel Scheme has been extended to support those on the mainland searching for jobs across the Isle of Wight, helping businesses on the Island to attract talent further afield. In collaboration with Jobcentre Plus, the travel scheme has been available for over 12 years, providing cross-Solent trips for Islanders travelling for interviews on the mainland.

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

A group of Isle of Wight mountain bikers have taken on tough terrain and fierce competition at national and regional level events recently, with mixed fortunes across the board. On Sunday 27th April, Nicholas Earley, Ewan Cook and Alfie Haydon travelled to Margam Park in Wales to compete in round 2 of the National Cross Country (XC) MTB Championships.