Darren Toogood - Editor
Darren heads up Island Echo not only as Editor, but as Publisher and Founder too. He specialises in breaking news and has worked in the local news market for the past 15 years.
VEHICLES SEIZED AND ARRESTS MADE DURING JOINT OPERATION ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
An operation to target untaxed and undocumented vehicles and drivers across the Isle of Wight last Thursday (12th December) has been hailed a success by Police. The operation involved police officers from the Isle of Wight’s Joint Armed Response and...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE RESPOND TO CRASH ON WILMINGHAM LANE NEAR YARMOUTH
Police are attending a road traffic collision on Wilmingham Lane near Yarmouth this morning (Monday). Officers responded to the scene, alongside the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, at around 08:45. The road is currently being used as a diversion route...
Read moreDetailsSOUTHERN VECTIS CELEBRATE LAUNCH OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR WITH SPECIAL TRIP TO LONG LANE
Representatives from Southern Vectis paid a visit to Terry and Sue Ramplin at Long Lane in Newport recently - to celebrate the start of the traditional Christmas lights tour. Journeying between the Island’s best Christmas Lights displays - the majority...
Read moreDetailsPEDESTRIAN COLLISION CLOSES MAIN ROAD THROUGH BINSTEAD
A collision between a pedestrian and a car has resulted in the closure of the main road into Ryde through Binstead this evening (Sunday). The incident has occurred between Ringwood Road mini-roundabout and the Queen’s Road junction, close to...
Read moreDetailsFEARS FOR PADDLE BOARDER AFTER FALL INTO BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR
HM Coastguard have been called to reports of a person in the water at Bembridge Harbour this afternoon (Sunday) as a result of a paddle boarder falling into the icy waters. Emergency services were alerted to a male entering the...
Read moreDetailsFIREFIGHTERS EXTRICATE DRIVER FOLLOWING CRASH IN SANDOWN
The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and Police are attending a road traffic collision at a crossroads in Sandown this lunchtime (Sunday). Emergency services are on scene at Station Avenue at the junction with St John’s Road. At...
Read moreDetailsDEAD DOLPHIN FOUND WASHED UP ON SOUTH WIGHT SHORE
A dolphin has washed up on a remote beach on the South Coast of the Isle of Wight. Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were mobilised to investigate reports of the deceased mammal ashore at Watershoot Bay near St Catherine’s Point at...
Read moreDetailsGROUNDED YACHT AT WOOTTON SPARKS LIFEBOAT CALL OUT
Cowes RNLI Lifeboat was launched at lunchtime today (Saturday) to go to the aid of a small yacht in Wootton Creek. The 20ft yacht - with 2 men, a woman and a dog aboard - had gone aground on a...
Read moreDetails£400 RAISED AS CANINES GET TO MEET SANTA PAWS AT NORTHWOOD CHRISTMAS FAIR
Santa Paws – a jolly Father Christmas just for dogs - was in residence at the Northwood House Christmas Fair late in November and was hugely popular with canine friends - raising £450 for charity in the process. Cowes pooches...
Read moreDetailsHARRY CROWNED JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT CHAMPION FOLLOWING FINAL DAY DRAMA
Harry Lake was recently crowned the 2019 Westridge GC Junior Order of Merit Champion following a fascinating final day filled with drama. After 17 events during the year, there was still everything to play for in the lead up to...
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