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.
ONLINE CASINO LICENCES AND WHY YOU SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO THEM
Online Casino Licenses And Why You Should Pay Attention To Them Most people don’t care about licensing when picking the best online casino to satisfy their gambling itch. They love rich game libraries and great bonuses, while opting for a...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT’S NICK MATTHEWS NAMED U16 GOLF PLAYER OF THE YEAR
The Isle of Wight's Nick Matthews has been named U16 Player of the Year at Hampshire Junior Golf's annual awards held at Alresford Golf Club. Nick, who has played at both U16 and U18 level, was the only player to...
Read moreDetails10 WEEKS OF ROADWORKS WITH 5 WEEK TEMPORARY FERRY TIMETABLE DUE TO FISHBOURNE LANE RESURFACING
Wightlink will operate a temporary overnight timetable for a total period of 5 weeks later this year as a result of the resurfacing of Fishbourne Lane, a scheme which is set to last 10 weeks. It has been announced today...
Read moreDetails20TH MARLINS MASTERS OPEN SWIM SEES BUMPER NUMBER OF ENTRIES
Joan Kidd, President of the Isle of Wight Marlins SC, presents a trophy to Julian Halcox The 20th Isle of Wight Marlins Masters Open Swim took place at Medina Leisure Centre on Saturday 9th February with a bumper number of swimmers...
Read moreDetails‘120 HORSE RIDERS’ TO HIT THE ISLAND’S ROADS IN DAY OF ACTION
Over 100 horse riders equipped with cameras are expected to cause travel disruption on the Isle of Wight's roads in April as part of a nationwide campaign to get motorists to 'pass wide and slow'. Ride outs are being organised...
Read moreDetailsSHANKLIN THEATRE VOLUNTEERS THANKED FOR THEIR EFFORTS
Vic Farrow Over 100 Friends of Shanklin Theatre volunteers were thanked for their efforts at a special 'thank you' evening earlier this month. Unlike previous such evenings, this one was a little different in that it included a condensed version...
Read moreDetailsCOWES WOMAN OFFERS REWARD TO HELP LOCATE LOST SENTIMENTAL BRACELET
A Cowes woman is appealing to Islanders for help in locating a lost bracelet that is of enormous sentimental value. Kay Banner was given the bracelet by her late grandparents over 50 years ago, but it was lost during a...
Read moreDetailsISLANDERS FOR EUROPE STREET STALL ‘A SUCCESS’ SAY PRO-EU GROUP
Islanders for Europe are hailing their street stall in Ryde at the weekend as an overwhelming success, with plenty of donations, new members and Brexit conversations had over the day. Accompanied by disco hits such as ‘I Will Survive’, the...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT GROUPS INVITED TO BID FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT INNOVATION GRANT
Isle of Wight groups and organisations are being invited to bid for grants of up to £10,000 for projects to boost ‘sustainable transport’. They are being asked to come up with creative and ground-breaking ideas to get people actively involved...
Read moreDetailsCOASTGUARD TEAMS AND POLICE RESPOND TO CULVER CLIFF
2 Coastguard Rescue Teams and Police have responded to Culver Cliff this afternoon (Sunday), but the shout has quickly been brought to a close. Fears for the welfare of an individual were raised at around 15:30, prompting the mobilisation of...
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