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.
TEEN TROUBLE SEES 2 MORE YOUNGSTERS ARRESTED IN NEWPORT
UPDATED: 2 teenagers have been arrested outside McDonalds in Newport this afternoon (Monday) - the latest incident of anti social behaviour in the town. Police have taken to the streets in the area of St James' Street and South Street...
Read moreDetailsSEAMLESS BUS JOURNEYS TO MAINLAND HOSPITALS FOR ISLE OF WIGHT PATIENTS AND VISITORS
Hospital patients and visitors travelling by bus from the Isle of Wight to the mainland can now use their Southern Vectis Rover and Freedom tickets on selected bus routes to the Royal South Hants and Southampton General hospitals. The Isle...
Read moreDetails27-YEAR-OLD RYDE MAN ADMITS POSSESSING PAEDOPHILE MANUAL
27-year-old Jamie Downing from Oakvale in Ryde admitted possessing a paedophile manual when he appeared before the Isle of Wight Crown Court earlier today (Monday). Downing held his hands up to possession of the prohibited material, namely a series of...
Read moreDetailsPUPIL POWER PAVES WAY FOR PATH IMPROVEMENTS
Children at a Newport primary school are celebrating after lobbying successfully for path improvements near their school. Pupils in Dahl Class at Newport CE Primary School undertook a led scooter ride (Scootability), as part of the Shift It project, which...
Read moreDetailsMAN SPOTTED EXPOSING HIMSELF IN BRIGHSTONE VILLAGE
UPDATED: Police are investigating reports that a man flashed his genitalia in public in the rural village of Brighstone yesterday afternoon (Sunday). The incident is said to have occurred between Wilberforce Road and Pippins Close in the area of Shippards Road....
Read moreDetailsGO GREEN WITH ISLE OF WIGHT TRAVEL NETWORK
Local businesses are being invited to learn more about going green when it comes to travel across the Isle of Wight. Congestion and air quality are just 2 of the issues associated with commuting and business travel. Join the Isle...
Read moreDetailsGUNVILLE MAN TO APPEAR IN COURT OVER MIDDLE ROAD CRASH
UPDATED: 26-year-old Joshua Johnson is to appear before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court tomorrow (Tuesday) accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving. Mr Johnson, of Gunville Road in Newport, has been charged with causing serious...
Read moreDetailsAWARD WINNING AUTISM TRAINING COMING TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME
The Curly Hair Project (CHP), an award-winning social enterprise founded by autistic author and entrepreneur Alis Rowe, will be delivering a special autism learning day on the Isle of Wight at the end of January. Alis spent her whole life...
Read moreDetailsNO PARKING ON NEWPORT’S FURRLONGS FOR THE NEXT 4 MONTHS
UPDATED: Residents living on Pan Estate in Newport will have to find somewhere else to park between now and April as a no parking, no waiting traffic order has been imposed on Furrlongs. The Isle of Wight Council, in connection...
Read moreDetailsLATEST NOMINATION TOPS OFF A MULTI-AWARD WINNING YEAR FOR BRIGHTBULB
Wootton-based Brightbulb Design are reeling after receiving yet another award nomination, they’re fourth over the past 12 months. Brightbulb have been shortlisted for 'Small Business of the Year' in The News Business Excellence Awards 2019. The awards recognise, reward and...
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