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.
‘ISLANDERS FOR EUROPE’ TO JOIN PEOPLE’S MARCH IN LONDON
'Islanders for Europe' are off to the People's March in London this weekend to join the biggest demonstration yet against the government's handling of the Brexit negotiations. Tens of thousands are travelling from across the UK and Gibraltar to demand...
Read moreDetailsCOWES LIFEBOAT LAUNCHES EARLY DOORS TO BROKEN DOWN BOAT
Cowes RNLI lifeboat launched during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday) to a 12m motor yacht that had ran out of fuel off Egypt Point. A PAN PAN alert was issued by the casualty yacht after she dropped anchor...
Read moreDetailsRED FUNNEL ISSUE TRAVEL ADVICE FOR FESTIVAL PERIOD
Red Funnel has issued travel advice for those travelling to and from the Isle of Wight during the Festival period (20th-25th June). Thousands of people are expected to descend on Newport over the next 3 days for this year's Isle...
Read moreDetailsHTP APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE RECOGNISED AS AN INVESTOR IN PEOPLE
HTP Apprenticeship College has been awarded gold accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through good people management. The Newport-based college has become one of the leading training providers in England. They deliver training...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE, COASTGUARD AND LIFEBOAT CALLED TO RYDE PIER
UPDATED: Police are attending an ongoing incident at the wet end of Ryde Pier tonight (Tuesday). A number of officers are currently on scene at the historic pier where they are understood to be talking with a vulernable individual. Bembridge...
Read moreDetailsFIRE SERVICE CALLED TO VENTNOR WINTER GARDENS
UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are responding to an alert at Ventnor Winter Gardens this evening (Tuesday). Appliances from Ventnor, Shanklin, Sandown and Newport are responding to the call out alongside the aerial ladder platform from...
Read moreDetailsBUSY START TO JUNE FOR WIGHTLINK WIGHT MOUNTAIN RIDERS
Less than 3 weeks into the month and June has already proved a busy one for the riders of Wightlink Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team. Tuesday 5th June saw Adam Holleyman, Stu waite and Matt Allsopp line up in the...
Read moreDetailsSTUDENTS TO OPEN SUNDAY’S ELECTROLOVE STAGE WITH uCEClele BAND
'uCEClele', a unique 10-piece band made up of students from Cowes Enterprise College, are to open the Electrolove stage on the Sunday of this year's Isle of Wight Festival. Briefed with creating a set which reflects the 80’s and 90’s...
Read moreDetailsISLAND ROADS CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY
As part of International Women in Engineering Day, Island Roads is celebrating its female staff and reminding everyone that the industry thrives on having a diverse workforce. Island Roads offers careers in a range of disciplines from highway maintenance and...
Read moreDetailsGREEN GURU OFFERS ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS
As the longest day of the year approaches (Thursday 21st June) and summer is officially upon us, E.ON’s Green Guru Mike Feely offers his top 5 tips to staying energy efficient this summer and keep heating bills as low as...
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