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.
ADVICE ISSUED FOR URGENT HEALTH MATTERS OVER THE FESTIVAL WEEKEND
With the festival weekend just days away the Isle of Wight’s NHS is reminding Islanders and visitors of the various services available to them should they need urgent health advice or treatment. The Isle of Wight Festival sees tens of...
Read moreDetailsBLUSTERY DAY FOR RYDE AT WOOLSTON REGATTA
Wightlink-sponsored Ryde Rowing Club competed at Woolston Regatta in very blustery conditions on Saturday (16th June). The regatta at Western Shore, Southampton, hosted by Southampton Rowing Club, marked the half way stage of the Hants & Dorset ARA Coastal season....
Read moreDetailsALL HANDS TO THE DECK AS EARLY MORNING FIRE BREAKS OUT
Firefighters from Shanklin were called to a decking fire at Holliers Hotel in the Old Village during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). 1 appliance was mobilised to the popular hotel and bar at around 04:15 when a small...
Read moreDetailsLARK RISE RESIDENTS HIGHLIGHT PARKING AND ROAD SAFETY ISSUES
Residents of a once-quiet Newport cul-de-sac have pointed out serious problems with inconsiderate parking and road safety to their local councillor and to Island Roads. Councillor Chris Whitehouse (Conservative, Newport West Ward) recently met with residents of Lark Rise in...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT EPISODE OF ANTIQUES ROADSHOW TO BROADCAST ON SUNDAY
Antique lovers and heritage enthusiasts will no doubt be tuning into BBC One on Sunday for this week's edition of Antiques Roadshow, which was filmed on the Isle of Wight last year. The episode was captured in the beautiful surroundings...
Read moreDetailsBROKEN DOWN RIB TOWED TO BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR
Bembridge RNLI lifeboat launched at the request of Solent Coastguard earlier this evening (Monday) to assist a broken down RIB off Whitecliff Bay. The call for help came in around 17:10 and prompted the launch of the Tamar-class All Weather...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE SEARCH AFTER CAR ROLLS ON BINSTEAD ESTATE
Police are tonight (Monday) hunting for the occupants of a green Peugeot 106, which has collided with a car and rolled over on a quiet residential road in Binstead. Officers are currently in attendance in good numbers at Winston Avenue...
Read moreDetailsDISHWASHER FIRE BREAKS OUT IN BINSTEAD
UPDATED: Firefighters are tackling a small property fire at an address in Binstead this evening (Monday). 2 appliances from Ryde are on scene at Jelicoe Road having been alerted to the fire within a terraced home at around 20:00. Crews...
Read moreDetailsWEEKEND TICKETS FOR ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2018 SELL OUT
Weekend tickets have now sold out for this year's Isle of Wight Festival with only limited day tickets still available. The festival starts this week on Thursday 21st June at Seaclose Park, Newport with this year marking the 50th anniversary. Kasabian,...
Read moreDetailsHMRC ISSUE SAFETY ADVICE REMINDER OVER AGGRESSIVE SCAM TELEPHONE CALLS
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs are warning Islanders and those across Hampshire about scam telephone calls, which can be aggressive. Calls have been made where a recorded message is left threatening legal action and ‘final warnings’ are mentioned. According to...
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