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.
EMERGENCY SERVICES CALLED TO OVERTURNED CAR IN COWES
Emergency services are responding to a road traffic collision involving an overturned car in Cowes this afternoon (Friday). The incident has taken place at the Roundhouse Roundabout at the junction of Place Road and Park Road. 1 vehicle is reported...
Read moreDetails8-YEAR-OLD CLAUDIA NAMED WINNER OF E-CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION
The winner of the Isle of Wight Council chairman’s e-Christmas card competition has been announced. 8-year-old Claudia Summers, a pupil at Lanesend Primary School in Cowes, will see her picture of a festive-looking red squirrel featured on the chairman's official...
Read moreDetailsREPORT REVEALS ENERGY PRICES THREAT TO FUTURE OF UK BUSINESSES
The energy market is failing Britain’s small businesses, as a new study reveals businesses are even scaling back staffing costs to compensate for rising energy bills. The data also revealed SMEs are more concerned about the rising cost of energy...
Read moreDetailsMORE ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR SPECTRUM FESTIVAL 2020
With only 19 weeks to go, organisers of next year's Spectrum Festival have announced their second wave of entertainment for this completely unique festival. Everyone is welcome to the April event to be entertained by some amazing acts, whilst becoming...
Read moreDetailsCHRISTMAS TREE COMPETITION SHINES A LIGHT ON EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
Working together, staff at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and the Isle of Wight College, were challenged to design a Christmas tree to represent equality and diversity – ‘Diversitree’. The competition was held this week at St Mary’s Hospital...
Read moreDetailsSTEAM RAILWAY APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has announced the appointment of Steve Backhouse as General Manager. Steve will oversee the running of the entire Railway and work closely with teams to build upon the Railway’s sustained growth and recent successes....
Read moreDetailsPOLICE CALLED TO VAN IN HEDGE INCIDENT ON THE DOWNS
Police have been called to a minor road traffic collision on The Downs near Knighton this morning (Friday). A white van has left the carriageway and come to a stop in a hedge on the opposite side of the road....
Read moreDetailsCOOKING, CRAFT AND CREATIVITY THANKS TO FOUNDATION GRANT
A project designed to support women through cooking, craft and creativity has received a boost thanks to the Isle of Wight Foundation. Wight DASH has been given more than £11,000 to upgrade its kitchen facilities and create a homely setting...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 13TH DECEMBER 2019
The winning number in this week’s big IW Lottery £5,000 draw (13th December 2019) is: Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 10007
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 13TH DECEMBER 2019
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and 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. New Applications Application...
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