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.
CABINET MEMBERS HEAD OUT ON THE ROAD
The Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet is heading out on the road, as part of efforts of senior councillors to tackle more local issues. Thursday’s (13th September) Cabinet meeting in Brading will be the first held at a number of...
Read moreDetailsLINKSPAN UPGRADE SEES REVISED TIMETABLE FOR WIGHTLINK’S CATAMARAN SERVICE
Wightlink will be operating an adjusted timetable on their Ryde Pier Head to Portsmouth Harbour catamaran service from tomorrow (Tuesday) until Saturday. The revised timetable is as a result of upgrade work to the linkspan between the terminal at Ryde...
Read moreDetailsSHANKLIN WOMAN ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF ASSAULTING A POLICE OFFICER
A 33-year-old woman from Shanklin has been arrested and questioned on suspicion of assault and assaulting a Police constable following an incident at the Hideaway Café last night (Sunday). Police were called to a disturbance on the cliff path at...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT’S FORMER FLAMINGO PARK FLIES INTO THE MARKET
The Adams family, represented by international real estate advisor Savills, has brought to market the former Flamingo Park site in Seaview. Offers are invited for the freehold of the land, which has become available for the first time in almost...
Read moreDetailsALTON’S WELL PREPARED SQUAD TAKE WIN AGAINST VENTNOR 1XV
The first league match of the season was a trying one for Ventnor Rugby Club's 1XV team as visitors Alton 1XV came with a strong, well prepared squad and an especially nimble back line. The first points of the game...
Read moreDetailsBOUNDARY COMMISSION SUBMIT FINAL PROPOSAL FOR ISLE OF WIGHT CONSTITUENCIES
The Boundary Commission for England has today (Monday) published its final recommendations for new constituency boundaries, which determines how the Isle of Wight will be split in half with 2 Members of Parliament elected. A report was handed to Government...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK’S SUPER COMMUTER TAKES FINAL JOURNEY
Michael McCabe with Capt David Blake on the bridge of St Clare Super commuter Dr Michael McCabe, whose intrepid trip to work included 2 separate ferry crossings and a cycle across the Isle of Wight, has undertaken the journey that...
Read moreDetailsAN ELECTRIC WEEKEND OF FAMILY FUN FOR EKLECTICA REVELLERS
Scouting for Girls, The Hoosiers, The Fratellis and Pixie Lott were just some of the top acts that entertained thousands of festival revellers at Eklectica over the weekend. The second staging of the annual event was a great success with...
Read moreDetails‘CELEBRATING SANDOWN’ EVENT TO MARK HERITAGE OPEN WEEKEND
The Isle of Wight’s largest seaside resort, Sandown’s rich history and architectural heritage is being celebrated with a series of walks, workshops and open days especially for this year’s Heritage Open Days. With a whole host of volunteers and organisations...
Read moreDetailsRYDE WELCOMES ENTRIES TO FIRST NEW YEAR’S HONOURS AWARDS
Ryde Town Council are inviting entries for the town's New Year’s Honours Awards, which is running for the first time in 2018/19. The awards are a fantastic opportunity for residents of Ryde to showcase the work of those worthy for...
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