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.
POWER CUT HITS PROPERTIES IN WOOTTON
UPDATED: Households and businesses in Wootton are without power this morning (Tuesday) due to a power cut. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks are aware of the issue and are working as quickly as possible to restore supplies to those affected....
Read moreDetailsWEEKEND TIMETABLE BOOST FOR RED JET USERS
From next week, Red Funnel is making some important enhancements to its weekend Red Jet Hi-Speed timetable following a period of consultation with its customers. On Saturdays, from 7th April, the first sailing from West Cowes to Southampton will now...
Read moreDetailsHOSPITAL FRIENDS ADOPT ‘SUGAR SMART’ INITIATIVE
The comprehensive way shops and cafes run by the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital have embraced the nationwide Sugar Smart campaign, to counter obesity and tooth decay, has won widespread praise from members of the hospital trust. The decision has...
Read moreDetailsISLAND MP LEARNS MORE ABOUT WIGHTLINK’S CONTRIBUTION TO TOURISM
Wightlink welcomed a new team member on Saturday (24th March) when Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely went ‘back to the floor’ for the morning at the Yarmouth ferry terminal as part of English Tourism Week. Bob got a behind...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE INVESTIGATE 2 INCIDENTS OF CRIMINAL DAMAGE IN FRESHWATER
Police are investigating 2 separate reports of criminal damage in the Freshwater area on Saturday night (24th March). Officers received a report shortly after 22:50 that 2 cars had been damaged by a group of youths on Upper Princes Road and...
Read moreDetailsFULL TAKE UP FOR CARE AND HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE ON THE ISLAND
All 16 Isle of Wight GP practices have now gone live with a new scheme which promises a more joined-up approach to healthcare. They have adopted the Care and Health Information Exchange (CHIE) - a secure system which shares health...
Read moreDetailsBE BESIDE THE SEASIDE AT COLWELL
13 brand new beach huts are ready and waiting for you to create your own piece of Island paradise at Colwell Bay, just in time for the 2018 summer season. The new beach huts are painted in bold primary colours of...
Read moreDetailsSTUDENTS FROM CHRIST THE KING TAKE WIN AT YOUNG ENTERPRISE AREA FINAL
Students from Christ The King College have been crowned Best Overall Company at the Young Enterprise Isle of Wight Area Showcase Final. The final, which was held at Quay Arts Centre on Thursday (22nd March), celebrated students who have set...
Read moreDetails3 CARS INVOLVED IN MIDDLE ROAD CRASH NEAR FRESHWATER
UPDATED: Police, fire and ambulance crews are attending a road traffic collision on Middle Road near Freshwater this afternoon (Monday). The incident, which is thought to involve 3 vehicles, has taken place near the junction with Wilmingham Lane. Fire appliances from...
Read moreDetailsRYDE RESIDENTS INVITED TO ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Residents of Ryde are being invited to the Annual Town Meeting at Garfield Road Methodist Church on Monday 9th April. The Town meeting, which is to be held between 18:00-19:00, is facilitated and hosted by the Mayor and is a...
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