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.
THE SKILL EXCHANGE RETURNS TO RYDE FOLLOWING INAUGURAL SUCCESS
After the success of the inaugural Skill Exchange, the event is to return with an all new line-up of digital talent on Thursday 29th March. Launched in November last year, marketers discussed the latest developments in Facebook Live and search engine...
Read moreDetailsLESLIES MOTORS SPONSOR COUNCIL WITH A BRAND NEW HYBRID CAR
VIDEO: Leslies Motors have handed over a brand new Toyota Prius to the Isle of Wight Council to help the authority understand how best to plan for the future when it comes to motoring and the local environment. The Isle...
Read moreDetailsFOREST ROAD CLOSED DUE TO MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH
UPDATED: Forest Road in Newport has been closed this afternoon (Monday) as a result of a road traffic collision between 5 vehicles. A total of 2 cars, 2 vans and a motorcyclist have been involved in the crash, which occurred...
Read moreDetailsISLANDERS BRAVE THE SNOW TO HEAR OF WEATHERING THE STORMS IN HAITI
Local Christian Aid supporters braved the recent snow to hear about the reality of delivering development projects in a country hit by hurricanes, storms and a devastating earthquake, from a Christian Aid worker from Haiti. Senior Programme Officer Victoria Jean-Louis...
Read moreDetailsRED FUNNEL’S APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SUCCESS
Red Funnel’s apprenticeship programme turns 10 this year and continues to provide a platform for individuals to achieve a career in the maritime industry. In 2008, Red Funnel embarked on a concept to grow its own talent when it realised...
Read moreDetailsMP’S VISIT GIVES INSIGHT INTO PAN TOGETHER COMMUNITY CHARITY
The Island's MP, Bob Seely, paid a visit to local charity Pan Together at their Downside Community Centre base in Newport on Saturday (10th March). Mr Seely asked to visit the community centre after café manager Gayna Ryan had emailed him...
Read moreDetailsARREST MADE FOLLOWING DISCOVERY OF SERIOUSLY INJURED MAN IN RYDE
UPDATED: Police have arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after another man was found with cuts to his leg and arm in Ryde last night (Saturday). As first reported by Island Echo, a...
Read moreDetailsCAR AND VAN COLLIDE AT YAVERLAND
UPDATED: Police and paramedics are attending a 2-vehicle smash at Yaverland near Sandown this morning (Sunday). A Peugeot and a Ford Transit have collided on Yaverland Road at the junction of Sandown Bay Holiday Centre. The collision occurred at just...
Read moreDetailsCAR ON ROOF CLOSES SMALLBROOK LANE
UPDATED: A car has ended up on its roof forcing the closure of Smallbrook Lane in Ryde this morning (Sunday). The female driver of the small hatchback has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after the vehicle came to...
Read moreDetailsBACK ALLEY AND CAR PARK SEALED OFF IN RYDE
UPDATED: Police have erected a cordon surrounding an alleyway and a car park behind the Commodore Cinema in Ryde this morning (Sunday). Officers are guarding both entrance ways to the secluded area off George Street and Star Street as a...
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