James Rann

United Kingdom

Digital News Reporter at Island Echo

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SANDOWN-BASED WIGHT FIRE & SECURITY ACQUIRED BY NATIONAL FIRM

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

Established Isle of Wight firm Wight Fire & Security has been acquired by national company Churches Fire & Security, Island Echo can reveal. Based on Sandown Industrial Estate, Wight Fire Co Ltd was formed in the early 1980s, servicing and supplying fire extinguishers. As time has passed, the company has expanded to offer a complete range of fire and security-related services. Wight Fire & Security currently operate a fleet of 17 vehicles and employs over 20 staff members.
SOLENT FISHERMEN RECEIVE RESCUE TOW BY COWES LIFEBOAT

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

Two men’s late night fishing trip last night (Friday) ended with their boat having to be towed to safety by Cowes RNLI. Their boat suffered an engine breakdown shortly before 22:00 near to the West of Ryde Middle, forcing the men to drop anchor and phone for help. The lifeboat towed the boat up the River Medina to The Folly, eventually returning back to the lifeboat station at 00:45. Article continues below this advertisement
PICKLEBALL FESTIVAL SERVES UP FUN AT WEST WIGHT SPORTS CENTRE

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

A total of 26 participants took part in the Isle of Wight’s first ever pickleball festival at West Wight Sports Centre on Friday (4th April). The event followed an ‘all play all’ format, giving every player a chance to team up and compete with everyone else. This setup allowed less experienced players to test their skills against more seasoned opponents in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Among those taking part were 4 sports instructors from the Isle of Wight College.
MEDALS APLENTY FOR RYDE SWIMMING CLUB MASTERS TEAM IN GUERNSEY

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

A team of 5 from the Ryde Swimming Club Masters team flew to Guernsey last weekend to compete in the 32nd Guernsey Masters International Swim Meet. Held at the Beau Sejour Leisure Centre in St. Peter Port, the Island cohort were competing against swimmers from the Channel Islands and as far afield in the UK as London, Wrexham and Southport.
INJURED SWAN RESCUED AND CARED FOR AFTER EARLY MORNING CALL-OUT

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

An injured swan struggling to bear weight on her leg was rescued early on Thursday morning thanks to the quick action of local volunteers and animal welfare professionals. The situation began the afternoon before (Wednesday), when local resident Derek – who regularly feeds the swans – noticed one of the birds struggling to stand and dragging her leg as she returned to the river. Derek was asked to alert rescuers if he saw the swan again. Shortly before 07:30 the next morning, the call came in.
NEW QUAY ARTS EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTING CREATIVITY OF ISLAND SCHOOLCHILDREN

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

The creativity and imagination of young people across the Isle of Wight is being proudly showcased at Newport’s Quay Arts Centre, as the Isle of Wight Council’s PEACH (Partnership for Education, Attainment and Children’s Health) project launches its latest Schools Art Exhibition.
TRAIN AND FERRY PASSENGERS DISCOVER THE WORLD OUTSIDE THEIR WINDOWS

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

Travellers taking the train through the New Forest to Lymington and onwards to the Isle of Wight with Wightlink’s ferries can now discover more about the countryside and coastline through an innovative audio guide delivered by the smartphone App – Window Seater. Wightlink has teamed up with the New Forest Community Rail Partnership and Cross Country Trains to provide some of the stories from the route between Ashurst and Brockenhurst to Sway, Lymington and the sailing to Yarmouth.
DELAYS ON MAIN ROUTE IN CARISBROOKE AS TRACTOR REAR-ENDS CAR

2 weeks ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

A main road in Carisbrooke has been partially closed by Police this morning (Friday) following a crash between a tractor with a trailer and a car. Police have been called to Carisbrooke High Street, just outside of The Co-op following a collision between a JCB tractor and a Skoda. The crash has seen the tractor – towing a trailer – collide with the rear of the estate car, the tractor’s front hitch piercing the rear windscreen of the family vehicle.
COUNCILLOR ED BLAKE VOICES FRUSTRATION AND CALLS FOR 'URGENT' BELGRAVE ROAD ACTION

2 weeks ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

‘The ongoing delays are unacceptable. Residents deserve clear communication’ – those are the words of Councillor Ed Blake on the current state of Ventnor’s Belgrave Road some 1 month after the road was closed following a large rockfall. It was on 8th March that a large section of rock gave way in dramatic style, as previously reported by Island Echo. The collapse occurred on the same road that was closed in 2020 when cracks appeared in the road surface, before giving way weeks later.
ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 11TH APRIL

2 weeks ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They 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 applications must be received within 21 days from the date of this press list.