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.
COUNCIL TO SUPPORT NATIONAL ADULT SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS WEEK
The Isle of Wight Council adult social care team, the Safeguarding Adults Board and partners will be out and about across the Island next week with information about what adult safeguarding is and what it means to Islanders. National Adult...
Read moreDetailsCANDIDATES FOR NEWPORT WEST BY-ELECTION REVEALED
The list of candidates standing in next month's Newport West by-election has been revealed. 6 candidates will be vying to become a county councillor for the Newport West electoral division (ward) following the resignation of Chris Whitehouse. The major parties...
Read moreDetailsEVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUYING AND TRANSFERRING PRIVATE NUMBER PLATES
Treasured, cherished, or vanity—whatever they’re called, private number plates add value and a personal touch to your vehicle. That being said, if you recently bought a brand new car, you may want to treat yourself to a new personalized number...
Read moreDetailsCOWES CONCERT BAND TO BRING SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS TO 4 LOCAL CHURCHES
Cowes Concert Band will soon be bringing the sounds of Christmas to 4 Island churches. The 26-strong brass band starts its tour at Binstead Methodist Church on 25th November (20:00), followed by All Saints' Church, Gurnard on 2nd December (19:45),...
Read moreDetailsRYDE TOWN COUNCIL TO BE MADE SPECIAL PURCHASES OF HARBOUR AND GARDENS
Ryde Town Council look set to be made special purchasers of Ryde Harbour and Eastern Gardens, it has been announced. A delegated decision is due to be made by Councillor Stuart Hutchinson over the future of the Isle of Wight...
Read moreDetailsSAILGP HEADING BACK TO COWES FOR 2020
SailGP is returning to the UK in Season 2 with Cowes once again playing host to competitors from around the world. Between 14th-15th August 2020, the world’s fastest sail racing boats will once again compete on the Solent. Cowes SailGP –...
Read moreDetails‘JINGLE AND MINGLE’ CHRISTMAS LUNCH FEELS THE SNOWFALL EFFECT
Arrangements are gathering apace for the Christmas lunch for socially isolated older people on Wednesday 18th December that is being organised by Age UK IW and Rouse Limited. Offers of help have been pouring in from individuals, community groups and...
Read moreDetailsHMS PRINCE OF WALES TO ARRIVE IN PORTSMOUTH TOMORROW
HMS Prince of Wales, the country's newest aircraft carrier, is expected to make her maiden visit to Portsmouth Naval Base tomorrow (Saturday). Following the early completion of sea trials, the Royal Navy carrier took up position off the coast of...
Read moreDetailsALL CHANGE AT THE TOP FOR WIGHTKARTING’S NOVEMBER CHAMPIONSHIP RACE
The third race in the WightKarting championship took place on Friday (8th November), with an all too familiar wet track, but some changes in those reaching the top spaces on the podium. The race this month was another reverse track,...
Read moreDetailsPERPETUAL SOUTHAMPTON STRUGGLES SEE RELEGATION ODDS CUT AGAIN
A consistent if sad truth of Southampton's current English Premier League stint is they are architects of their own downfall. With alarming regularity across the eight seasons that the Saints have once again graced the grand stage, they have sold their best...
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