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.
MAJOR ROUTE INTO COWES TO BE RESURFACED LATER THIS MONTH
A section of one of the main roads into Cowes is to be resurfaced by Island Roads shortly. The work on Newport Road between Three Gates Road roundabout and the northern Mill Hill Road junction is to be completed overnight...
Read moreDetailsARREST MADE FOLLOWING SERIOUS ASSAULT IN SHANKLIN
UPDATED: A man has been arrested by Police in connection with an incident in Shanklin during the early hours of this morning (Thursday), which resulted in Regent Street being cordoned off for a time. Police threw up cordons surrounding Falcon...
Read moreDetailsGOLDEN GOD OR GODDESS TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE BACKSTAGE EXPERIENCE AT THIS YEAR’S ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL
As part of the Isle of Wight Festival's 50th anniversary celebrations, organisers of next weekend's event will be appointing 1 lucky festival-goer as a ‘Golden God/Goddess’ to receive an exclusive backstage experience. On the Saturday of the event (23rd June)...
Read moreDetailsEARLY MORNING AND LATE NIGHT FLOATING BRIDGE SAILINGS TO RETURN
Early morning and late night sailings on the Cowes Floating Bridge are set to return next week. The Isle of Wight Council plans to re-introduce the service from 05:00 on Thursday 21st June, to coincide with the Isle of Wight...
Read moreDetailsMP ADDRESSES UNDERCLIFF EROSION IN PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE
The Island's MP, Bob Seely, has urged the government to use its coastal erosion fund to help the Isle of Wight Council find a solution to the Undercliff Drive landslip issue. Speaking in a parliamentary debate earlier this week, Bob...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK TO INTRODUCE CHANGES TO PARKING ARRANGEMENTS AT RYDE PIER
Wightlink is changing its car parking arrangements at Ryde Pier on Tuesday 26th June, installing new ticket machines and offering more payment choices for customers - but those travelling up the pier will only be allowed to stop for 20...
Read moreDetailsAPPLEY TOWER TO REOPEN FOR APPLEY DAY
The Isle of Wight Council is to reopen Ryde’s famous landmark, Appley Tower, for 1 day only as part of the celebrations of Appley Day on Saturday 16th June. Visitors to Ryde’s popular beachside park will have a host of...
Read moreDetailsWARRIORS GRAB LAST GASP WIN AGAINST PLYMOUTH
Photos: Ian Groves/Sportography The Wightlink Warriors ended a run of 7 straight defeats with a last race victory over Plymouth Devils at Smallbrook Stadium last night (Tuesday). Star of the show for the Warriors was new signing Alfie Bowtell. Brought...
Read moreDetailsDEFIBRILLATOR NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BOATHOUSE THANKS TO ANONYMOUS DONATION
An Island resident who is alive today thanks to early Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation has shown their gratitude by anonymously donating a Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) to the Isle of Wight NHS Ambulance Service community defibrillator scheme. Martin Bullock and...
Read moreDetailsTEMPORARY BRIDGE ACROSS THE RIVER AHEAD OF FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Vehicular access to Newport Quay from Sea Street has been restored - albeit temporarily - ahead of the Isle of Wight Festival. A temporary bridge has been installed across part of the River Medina to allow easy access for vehicles...
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