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.
EMERGENCY TEAMS CALLED TO CONCERN FOR WELFARE AT CULVER
Police, ambulance and Coastguard teams have responded to concerns for the welfare of a woman at Culver Cliff this afternoon (Wednesday). Emergency services were called to the beauty spot at just before 13:15 with several Police units and an ambulance...
Read moreDetailsMINI AND MOTORBIKE COLLIDE AT CARISBROOKE
A car and motorcycle have collided in Carisbrooke this afternoon (Wednesday). Police and ambulance crews are in attendance at the junction of Cedar Hill and Whitepit Lane as a result of the come-to between a Mini and a motorbike. 1...
Read moreDetailsPUPILS STRIDING FORWARD IN WALKING WEEK CHALLENGE
Island school pupils put their best foot forward when they took to the streets recently for a ‘Shift It’ walking week challenge. A total of 11 primary schools took part and clocked up a combined total of over 2,000 miles...
Read moreDetails2 PERSONS CUT OFF BY THE TIDE AT RYDE
2 women have been led to safety this afternoon (Wednesday) after becoming cut off by the tide at Ryde. Ryde Inshore Rescue were tasked to launch at around 12:25 following reports from Solent Coastguard that 2 persons had become cut...
Read moreDetailsRECRUITMENT DAY FOR 50 NEW JOBS AT ISLE OF WIGHT WASTE RECOVERY PARK
50 jobs are becoming available at Amey as part of the new Isle of Wight Waste Recovery Park at Forest in Newport with anyone interested invited to a recruitment and information day. The event is being held at Newclose Cricket...
Read moreDetails2 ISLAND ARTISTS TO FEATURE IN HARMONIOUS EXHIBITION AT BRADING ROMAN VILLA
'Colour, Shape and Form', a harmonious and cohesive exhibition featuring 2 very different artists, is to open at Brading Roman Villa on Tuesday (24th April). Anne Axford and Freya Conway have come together to display their talents in the historic...
Read moreDetailsNEWCHURCH BUSINESSES OPEN AS USUAL DURING ROADWORKS
Businesses in Newchurch are reminding customers that they are open as normal during the 16 days of roadworks currently underway in the village. Island Roads are resurfacing a long stretch of carriageway through the village and out towards Winford, resulting...
Read moreDetailsWARRIORS AIM TO MAKE IT AN OPENING DOUBLE
After last week’s action packed win over the Belle Vue Colts, Warrior fans will be hoping for more of the same as the home side take on Plymouth Devils at The Andrew Younie Smallbrook Stadium this Thursday evening. A superb...
Read moreDetails3 RESCUED FROM BINSTEAD HOUSE FIRE
UPDATED: A man, a woman and a teenage boy have been rescued from a house fire in Binstead this morning (Wednesday). All 3 occupants of the property have escaped injury thanks to firefighters using an extension ladder to quickly rescue them from...
Read moreDetailsNEWPORT FOOTBALL CLUB’S NEW HOME APPROVAL WELCOMED
The approval of plans for Newport IW Football Club’s new home at Whippingham has been welcomed. Both the club and developers South Coast Leisure have thanked the Isle of Wight Council’s planning department and planning committee following approval of the...
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