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.
ENTERPRISE CAR CLUB EXPANDS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Enterprise, part of the world’s largest vehicle rental group, is expanding its Enterprise Car Club operation on the Isle of Wight by adding 2 new vehicles to an all-new location based at Hovertravel’s terminal in Ryde. The move means that...
Read moreDetailsRESCUE FROM RIVERBANK IN THE HEART OF NEWPORT
UPDATED: Firefighters are carrying out the rescue of a woman from a riverbank in the middle of Newport this evening (Wednesday). Crews from nearby Newport fire station and from Ryde Fire Station are on scene at Foxes Road near the...
Read moreDetailsGRAHAM THOMPSON – FROM BOAT BUILDER TO AMBULANCE CLINICIAN
How do you evolve from boat builder to Clinical Support Officer with Isle of Wight NHS Trust Ambulance Service? That is the journey that Graham Thompson has undertaken over the past 28 years. Father-of-3 Graham takes up the story... "My...
Read moreDetailsAIR AMBULANCE TOUCHES DOWN ON RYDE BEACH
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed on Ryde Beach this afternoon (Wednesday). Those watching the Red Arrows aerobatic display over Portsmouth were cleared from the area at just before 16:25 as the yellow and green helicopter...
Read moreDetailsRED FUNNEL UPDATE ON THEIR ‘RED GOES GREEN’ ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY
Red Funnel say they have already implemented many of the changes set out in their 'Red Goes Green' strategy - announced in September 2018 - and that they are committed to continuing to reduce the company's environmental impact. The cross-Solent...
Read moreDetailsGREEN PARTY HOPE FOR SUCCESS IN 2 PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Joe Lever The Isle of Wight Green Party are supporting 2 candidates in Island Parish Council elections in the next week, hoping to build on their success in the European elections last month. Residents in Lake South and Newport West...
Read moreDetailsHOUSEBUILDER UNVEILS PLAN TO RAISE THOUSANDS FOR WESSEX CANCER TRUST
Barratt Developments, which is bringing new homes to the Isle of Wight, has unveiled an ambitious aim to raise £50,000 for Wessex Cancer Trust. The housebuilder, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, has announced the organisation as its...
Read moreDetailsSURVEY RESULTS SHOW ISLANDERS ‘FEEL SAFE’ IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY
The Community Safety Partnership (CSP) 2019 survey has shown a rise in the number of people feeling safe in their community, compared to last year’s results. Survey respondents stating they felt safe in their local area was 86.3%, up 0.6%...
Read moreDetailsBARNARDO’S PRAISES ITS DEDICATED ISLE OF WIGHT VOLUNTEERS
Fran Perkins Children’s charity Barnardo’s has praised its volunteers across the Isle of Wight for their support and dedication. Barnardo’s is highlighting the importance of local support during national Volunteers’ Week which runs from 1st-7th June. Fran Perkins from Shanklin...
Read moreDetailsPLANS FOR AN ALL-WEATHER SPORTS PITCH NEAR NEWPORT SUBMITTED
Plans for an all-weather sports pitch at what will be the new home of Newport Football Club have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. The plans have been lodged by Newport FC owners South Coast Leisure as part...
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