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.
NEW TEAM MEMBER FOR ISLE OF WIGHT’S ADAPTIVE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
A small engineering firm on the Isle of Wight is growing thanks to the arrival of a new engineer. Adaptive Engineering Solutions recognise it is vital that they remain current and flexible in an ever changing world and as a...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL WARN RESIDENTS TO BE WARY OF ‘AGGRESSIVE’ MYSTERY DOOR KNOCKER
The Isle of Wight Council are advising local residents to be wary of a mystery door knocker visiting homes in Havenstreet. It has been reported to the authority that an unknown young man has been visiting households in the village...
Read moreDetailsNEW DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLED IN SEAVIEW
A new 24 hour defibrillator has been installed and is ready for use in Seaview, thanks to the efforts of Spithead Masonic Lodge and The British Heart Foundation. Masons from the local area have been raising funds to purchase the...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT COUNCILLOR SPEAKS ABOUT UROLOGY AND BREXIT AT WESTMINSTER
Users of catheters and other urology products have no need to fear for supplies of their medical devices as a result of Brexit, an Isle of Wight councillor has told Members of Parliament and patient representatives. Speaking at a major...
Read moreDetailsWOODLAND AT ROBIN HILL TO TRANSFORM INTO CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
Robin Hill Country Park is set to transform into Spirit of the Orient, an award-winning electric woods event, and one of the UK’s biggest festivals celebrating Chinese New Year. From 18:30-21:00 between 15th and 23rd February, a dazzling fusion of sound, colour,...
Read moreDetailsCRASH ON LANDGUARD MANOR ROAD IN SHANKLIN
A road traffic collision is reported to have occurred in Shanklin this morning (Thursday). The incident has taken place on Landguard Manor Road near to Landguard Manor itself. It's understood the crash has involved 2 cars. Thankfully, all occupants are...
Read moreDetailsCLA ISSUE ADVICE TO RURAL COMMUNITIES TO ‘WINTER PROOF’ AS SNOW AND ICE HITS
CLA South East is advising farmers and rural communities to “winter proof” their businesses as snow and ice arrive across the region. The organisation, which represents thousands of landowners, farmers and rural businesses in Kent, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire,...
Read moreDetailsCONSULTATION ON SANDOWN POST OFFICE MOVE GETS UNDERWAY
The Post Office is planning to relocate Sandown Post Office to Bestway Retail Ltd on Avenue Road in Sandown. The current premises at Albert Road will no longer be available for Post Office use, due to the expiry of the...
Read moreDetailsSEARCH OFF VENTNOR AFTER FLARE SIGHTED
Bembridge RNLI, Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team and HMS Middleton were all involved in a search off Ventnor during the early hours of this morning (Thursday). At around 00:50, Bembridge RNLI’s All Weather Lifeboat was called into action by Solent Coastguard...
Read moreDetailsICE ON THE TRACKS SEES ISLAND LINE SUSPENDED
UPDATED: Icy conditions following the coldest night of the year to date has resulted in the suspension of Island Line train services this morning (Thursday). Services between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin are not expected to get underway until at...
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