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.
ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 22ND NOVEMBER 2019
The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (22nd November 2019) are: Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9688 £100.00 14757 £100.00 6404 £100.00 15093 £100.00 754 £100.00 13560 £100.00 1286 £100.00 9063 £100.00 13046 £100.00 13987 £100.00 12505
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 22ND NOVEMBER 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...
Read moreDetailsRED FUNNEL’S 2019 BLACK FRIDAY SALE NOW LIVE!
Red Funnel is offering an exceptional Black Friday deal that includes a 1/3 off all vehicle ferry travel for trips booked for travel taken between today and 2nd November 2020. Unlike many travel industry deals, this offer has zero black-out...
Read moreDetailsDEER FARM PREPARED TO SHOOT AFTER FURTHER KILLINGS
The Isle of Wight Deer Farm have said that they are patrolling their land and are prepared to shoot any dog that is caught worrying or attacking the herd. Earlier this month, Island Echo reported that 3 deer had been killed...
Read moreDetailsEMERGENCY CREWS CALLED TO RUSH HOUR CRASH BETWEEN BLACKWATER AND ARRETON
Police and paramedics are attending a road traffic collision on the main Newport to Sandown road near Arreton this evening (Thursday). The incident, which is understood to involve 2 cars, has occurred close to the junction with Merstone Lane and...
Read moreDetailsDANGERS OF FISHING LITTER HIGHLIGHTED AFTER WILDLIFE RESCUES
The dangers faced by wildlife from carelessly discarded fishing tackle is being highlighted by the RSPCA following 2 rescues on the Isle of Wight. The charity recently rescued and rehabilitated 2 gulls on the Island, both of whom who’d found...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LADIES HOCKEY TEAM SCORES BIG THANKS TO ANGLIAN HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Anglian Home Improvements has pledged its support to Isle of Wight Hockey Club Ladies 3rd XI by kitting its players out for the new season ahead, after the club was named a winner of Anglian’s 'Support for Sport' campaign. Backed by...
Read moreDetailsHOW MUCH OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT’S ADULT SOCIAL LIFE TAKES PLACE IN PUBS?
Over the years, various establishments have played a vital role in encouraging community togetherness through an active social life. Across the Isle of Wight, several pubs place an emphasis on gaming and live events in their efforts to enhance the social...
Read moreDetailsWESSEX CANCER TRUST TO HOST UK’S FIRST FROSTY 5K THIS WEEKEND
The UK’s first Frosty 5k, hosted by Wessex Cancer Trust, is coming to the Isle of Wight on Sunday (24th November). Featuring a snow-covered start line and 4 fun and festive interactive zones, the run takes place at Tapnell Farm...
Read moreDetailsROAD IN VENTNOR CLOSED FOR EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS
A busy road in Ventnor has been closed today (Thursday) to allow emergency sewer repairs to be undertaken. Gills Cliff Road has been closed from its junction with Whitwell Road for a distance of 160 metres - down the hill...
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