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.
WIGHTLINK’S CAMBER CAFÉ IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Wightlink has opened it's brand new refreshment facilities at Portsmouth Gunwharf car ferry terminal today (Thursday), just in time for the busy Easter holiday. The Camber Café opened its doors at 10:00 on the top floor of the new customer...
Read moreDetailsDATE AGREED FOR THE RE-OPENING OF SEAVIEW POST OFFICE
After more than 2 years without a local Post Office, residents and businesses in Seaview are welcoming the news that Seaview Post Office is to re-open at Seaview Pharmacy on Thursday 3rd May at 14:15. Seaview Post Office has been closed...
Read moreDetails100 DAYS TO GO UNTIL ROUND THE ISLAND RACE 2018
The countdown begins as participants have just 100 days left to wait until the 2018 Round the Island Race in association with Cloudy Bay, which will take place on Saturday 7th July 2018. Entries opened on 28th December 2017 and...
Read moreDetailsNEW LEADERSHIP TEAM AT CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE
The Governing Body of Christ the King College has announced the new Senior Leadership Team from the start of the summer term following the retirement of the school's Principal, Pat Goodhead. Matthew Quinn, Headteacher at Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth...
Read moreDetailsROWER TURNED RUNNER TO TAKE PART IN LONDON MARATHON FOR MNDA
A successful rower is to swap her oars for trainers next month when she takes part in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). Sophie Oately, from Sandown, is gearing up to take on...
Read moreDetailsSHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A PINT OF ISLAND PRIDE
Goddards Brewery, in collaboration with IW Pride, have released a special edition beer in celebration of UK Pride coming in Ryde on 21st July 2018. Called ‘Island Pride’, a percentage of all sales will go directly back to the Isle of...
Read moreDetails£100,000 APPEAL FOR NEW ISLE OF WIGHT CANCER CENTRE
Wessex Cancer Trust has today (Thursday) launched an urgent appeal to create a new Cancer Wellbeing Centre on the Isle of Wight. This year, the charity needs to raise £100,000 so it can continue to provide practical and emotional support...
Read moreDetailsFooR TO RETURN TO FAIRWEATHER WITH A WORLD FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE SET
Following their groundbreaking performance in 2017, dance pioneers FooR will return to Fairweather Festival this year, this time with a world festival exclusive ‘Friends of FooR’ set. The exclusive performance at Sandown Airport on Saturday 1st September will feature a...
Read moreDetailsMEDINA YARD SCHEME GIVEN THE GREEN LIGHT
Plans to transform an area of land in Cowes into a luxurious waterfront complex have been given the green light by the Isle of Wight Council's Planning Committee. Harrison Trust now have full approval for Phase 1 of their redevelopment...
Read moreDetailsPOMPEY FC GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO WIGHTLINK HERO
Steve Chamberlain meets Pompey manager Kenny Jackett Portsmouth FC were delighted to roll out the red carpet for a true hero supporter, Steve Chamberlain, at Sunday's home game with Oxford United. Steve is a Deck Officer at Wightlink and on...
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