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.
OASIS BAGS GO TO BALI TO HELP PREVENT PLASTIC WASTE
Reusable, eco-friendly bags often seen on the Isle of Wight are now being used by families some 8,000 miles away in Bali, thanks to the efforts of local business Oasis. The gift and furniture company situated on the outskirts of...
Read moreDetailsNEW ADVENTURE BOOK SET ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT RELEASED ON AMAZON
An adventure book aimed at young teens, which has the Isle of Wight at its heart, has been released in paperback and Kindle formats. Did you know that the Island has a network of secret tunnels, where freedom fighters travel...
Read moreDetailsISLAND ATHLETE MATT SHARP TO PARTICIPATE IN FRENCH TRIATHLON
TeamSpy athlete Matt Sharp returns to triathlon this week with a trip to France for the Fit’Days MGEN Sprint Triathlon Series in Lyon. Matt will be 1 of only 65 specially selected pro and elite triathletes taking part in the...
Read moreDetailsHM COASTGUARD ADOPTS ‘RYA SAFETRX’ AS NEW SAFETY ID SCHEME
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have today (Wednesday) joined forces to reveal RYA SafeTrx as HM Coastguard’s new official voluntary safety identification scheme. The world-leading RYA SafeTrx app is designed to improve safety at sea...
Read moreDetailsFUNDRAISING APPEAL LAUNCHED TO HELP VICTIMS OF GURNARD FIRE
A Go Fund Me page has been created in the hope of helping the Pass family from Gurnard to rebuild their lives after they lost everything in yesterday's blaze at Cockleton Lane - including a pet dog. As previously reported...
Read moreDetailsPROFESSOR GREEN TOPS NEW ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR FAIRWEATHER FESTIVAL 2018
Organisers of this summer's Fairweather Festival have announced a string of new names to join the 2018 line-up including Professor Green, Artful Dodger and Dappy. Leading the announcement is British rap-sensation and last year's headliner, Professor Green, who has a...
Read moreDetailsPROBE LAUNCHED INTO SUSPECTED ARSON ATTACKS IN NEWPORT
This morning's incident in Parkhurst Forest The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service say they are concerned that 2 fires in the area of Parkhurst Forest in Newport have been started deliberately over the past week, with a third...
Read moreDetailsAWARDS CELEBRATING RURAL LIFE ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT TO BE PRESENTED
The CLA and the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society will present prestigious new awards to celebrate rural life on the Isle of Wight at Sunday's Royal Isle of Wight County Show. The awards reflect the work and focus of the...
Read moreDetailsPARTY ON THE PROM RETURNING TO SEAVIEW
One of the Island’s best kept secrets and lots of fun for all the family is the Party on the Prom held on the Esplanade in Seaview each year. Organised by the Nettlestone & Seaview Community Partnership, the Party has...
Read moreDetailsCRASH AT BINFIELD CORNER BRINGS TRAFFIC TO A STANDSTILL
UPDATED: Police, fire and ambulance crews are responding to a 2-car road traffic collision on Fairlee Road, Newport this afternoon (Tuesday). The incident has occurred at Binfield, close to the entrance for Island Harbour. 2 fire appliances are on scene indicating...
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