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.
‘NETWORKING@’ RETURNS WITH AUDIENCE PERSONAS FOR FACEBOOK
'Networking@' returns to Kasbah on Wednesday (23rd May) as another digital specialist takes the floor. The networking event brings together digital enthusiasts from across the Isle of Wight for an evening of conversation and activities. This month’s event sees Jack...
Read moreDetailsSUCCESS FOR RYDE’S COXED FOUR AT MILFORD-ON-SEA
Winning Novice Sculler Joel Smith Wightlink-sponsored Ryde Rowing Club had a successful day competing at the Lymington Rowing Club Regatta, held at Milford-on-Sea, on Saturday (19th May). There was a win for the J16 Coxed Four of Austin Smith, Tom Starkey,...
Read moreDetailsBIG BEACH CLEAN AT THE HEART OF 2018’S ISLE OF WIGHT DAY CELEBRATIONS
An Island-wide coastal beach clean, sponsored by Red Funnel, is to be an integral part of this year’s annual Isle of Wight Day celebrations over the weekend of 22nd-23rd September. The Isle of Wight has 67 miles of coastline and whilst...
Read moreDetailsCRASH AT AFTON ROAD IN FRESHWATER BLOCKS ROAD
UPDATED: Emergency services are responding to a road traffic collision on Afton Road in Freshwater this afternoon (Monday). The road is said to be blocked in both directions as a result of the incident near to the Co-Operative store and...
Read moreDetailsFESTIVAL OF RUNNING TO MAKE A RETURN TO THE WEST WIGHT IN JUNE
The second Isle of Wight Festival of Running, a unique event designed to support the charity that runs West Wight Sports & Community Centre in Freshwater, will be taking place between 1st-3rd June 2018. The Festival of Running, sponsored by Visit...
Read moreDetailsISLAND’S LIBERAL DEMOCRAT PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE STEPS DOWN
Nicholas Belfitt has informed the Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats that he is standing down as Prospective Parliamentary Candidate to allow for a full selection procedure before the next election. Nicholas stood in last year's General Election at the age of just...
Read moreDetailsBEMBRIDGE HARBOUR TRUST CHOSEN AS CHARITY PARTNER OF LOCAL CO-OP STORE
Bembridge Harbour Trust has been selected by Southern Co-op’s Bembridge store as its fundraising partner for the year, supporting the charity’s efforts to protect the ecology and viability of Bembridge Harbour. The Trust, formed to protect and enhance the benefit...
Read moreDetailsREDUCED TRAIN SERVICE DUE TO DOOR FAULT
An earlier fault with a train on Island Line has resulted in a reduced service between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin this morning (Monday). The 07:18 Shanklin to Ryde developed an issue with the door system, meaning it is unable to...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE PROBE INCIDENT AT SHANKLIN FLAT
Hampshire Constabulary have launched an investigation following a serious incident at an address in Shanklin, where forensic officers are tonight (Sunday) examining the scene. At around 15:00 a number of Police vehicles and an ambulance arrived at Steephill Road before...
Read moreDetailsWARNING ISSUED TO DOG OWNERS AFTER 3 SHEEP KILLED
Dog owners are being reminded to keep their pets under control following the deaths of 3 sheep in the Wroxall area. Police believe the livestock were killed during the month of April as a result of an attack by a...
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