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.
SHANKLIN SANDOWN ROWING CLUB ON TOP FORM IN SURREY
Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club were in top winning form again last Saturday, travelling to Surrey for Burway Small Boats Head. The club claimed 3 wins and 4 runner up spots in a packed day of racing across 3 divisions -...
Read moreDetailsSCHOOL RUN MUM VICTIM OF HIT AND RUN IN CARISBROOKE
Police are investigating the circumstances behind a hit and run incident in Carisbrooke this morning (Tuesday) in which a parent was struck by a vehicle. The casualty, a woman, was walking her child to school when a vehicle mounted the...
Read moreDetailsBROWNIES ENJOY JUNGLE BOOK PANTOMIME IN COWES
Wroxall Brownies and 4th Shanklin Brownies had a pre-Christmas treat recently when members travelled to Cowes to see the Cowes Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society’s production of Jungle Book - The Pantomime by Cheryl Barrett. The Girlguiding units, along with...
Read moreDetailsAMERICAN ROCK ‘N’ ROLL STAR HEADING TO NEWPORT
Charlie Gracie, one of America's first rock 'n' roll stars, with hits like Fabulous, Butterfly and I Love You So Much It Hurts, is heading to the Isle of Wight for 2 appearances at the Camphill Community Club in Newport....
Read moreDetailsFIRM BEHIND YO SUSHI CHAIN SET EYES ON WIGHTLINK FERRIES
Mayfair Equity Partners, the buyout firm behind the Yo Sushi chain of restaurants, are reported to be in advanced talks over the takeover of Wightlink ferries. According to Sky News, Mayfair Equity Partners is one of a small number of...
Read moreDetailsCUTTING £70,000 WILL COST THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL £1.5 MILLION WARNS LAW CENTRE
UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Law Centre has this week sent a letter to all members of the Isle of Wight Council setting out its case as to why a proposed funding cut will cost the Council far more than...
Read moreDetailsHISTORIC NEWPORT GUILDHALL TO OPEN FOR FREE THIS SATURDAY
The Museum of Island History situated in the historic Guildhall on Newport High Street will be open free of charge on Saturday 8th December between 10:00-14:00. Visitors are being welcomed to view the Hidden Heroes exhibition and take a look...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE APPEAL AFRER PROTECTED BIRDS FOUND WITH INJURIES
Police officers from the Isle of Wight’s Country Watch team are investigating 2 incidents where protected birds have been injured, possibly by traps. Hampshire Constabukary are working with the RSPB to establish what happened after the birds were found in...
Read moreDetailsWASHING MACHINE FIRE IN EAST COWES
Firefighters from Newport have responded to a washing machine fire at the property in East Cowes this morning (Tuesday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called St James Close just before 10:00 following reports of a small...
Read moreDetailsKNIGHTS LIFTS JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT TROPHY FOR 2018
The 16th and final event of the Westridge Junior Order of Merit for 2018 took place recently and with everything to play for on the last day of competition, it really was an exciting climax to a thrilling competition. In...
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