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.
DEATH CHAT TO VISIT GLASS MEMORIAL MAKER
Mountbatten is taking its Death Chat out to visit a glassmaker in Sandown who creates jewellery and other memorials, which incorporate the ashes of a loved one. Since 2006, Ed Evans of Eternity Glass Memorials, which is based at Glory...
Read moreDetailsCHOIR TO HELP CREATE NEW CHURCH FACILITY
A concert by the 50-voice Phoenix Choir will take place in All Saints’ Church, Ryde on Saturday (17th August). The event is in aid of a new Pop-Up Café in the church, which it is hoped will encourage those passing,...
Read moreDetailsSOLENT LEP SEEKS NEW DIRECTOR CANDIDATES
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking a prominent business leader to join its Board of Directors. The Solent LEP board takes responsibility for shaping economic strategy in the region, including the development of the Strategic Economic Plan and...
Read moreDetailsATTEMPTED BURGLARY ON PHARMACY IN RYDE
Police are investigating an attempted burglary on a pharmacy in Ryde overnight. Officers were called shortly after 02:00 this morning (Wednesday) to reports of an attempted burglary at Boots pharmacy at Tower House surgery on Rink Road. A number of...
Read moreDetailsDRIVER OF CAR CARRYING CROSSBOW AND AXES CONVICTED OF WEAPONS OFFENCES
45-year-old Gavin Price of Downsview, Sandown has been found guilty of multiple offences including possession of an imitation firearm, offensive weapons and bladed articles. In October last year, Police officers stopped a car which was being driven without an MOT...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT TEENAGER CROWNED NATIONAL CHAMPION IN SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS
A schoolboy from Cowes has been crowned national champion after winning the 29er sailing championships. Oliver Evans, 16, sailed to victory with his teammate Fin Armstrong, despite it being the first time the pair had ever sailed together. The changeable...
Read moreDetailsMP SHOWN HOW GOVERNMENT CASH INJECTION WITH IMPROVE PATIENT CARE
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has met with staff at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust to see how the recently announced £48million Government investment in the Isle of Wight health service will be used to aid patient care....
Read moreDetailsUNPAID CARER? HAVE YOUR SAY THROUGH LOCAL SURVEY
Unpaid carers on the Isle of Wight are being asked their views on the support available for themselves and those they care for. Supporting unpaid carers within the community is a vital part of improving and sustaining people’s lives within...
Read moreDetailsCROSS-SOLENT CANCELLATIONS ON WIGHTLINK’S FASTCAT SERVICE
For the third day running those travelling to and from the Isle of Wight are facing disruption - this time on Wightlink's Fastcat service. Wightlink has advised that the 08:40 sailing from Portsmouth Harbour and the 09:10 from Ryde Pier...
Read moreDetailsBBC LOOKING FOR ISLE OF WIGHT HOUSEHOLDS TO TAKE PART IN ‘EAT WELL FOR LESS?’
BBC One is looking for new households from across the country, including the Isle of Wight, to take part in a new series of Eat Well for Less?. Do you spend far too much on your weekly food shop? Perhaps...
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