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.
ISLAND STARTS TO RETURN TO NORMAL BUT CHANGES TO WASTE COLLECTION
Things on the Isle of Wight are starting to return to normal this morning (Saturday) as the snow and ice that has hampered Island life for the past 2 days continues to melt away - but there are changes to...
Read moreDetailsPHOTOS: SECOND DAY OF SNOW WIGHT BRINGS ICY CONDITIONS
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Snow turned to ice across most parts of the Isle of Wight today (Friday) bringing greater disruption to every part of Island life. Islanders walked out of their front doors this morning to find black ice covering...
Read moreDetailsINJURED SLEDGER AIRLIFTED FROM SHANKLIN
UPDATED WITH 'THANK YOU' MESSAGE: A woman has been airlifted from a field in Shanklin after injuring herself whilst sledging in the snow. The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service requested the assistance of Coastguard Rescue helicopter 175 at around 15:30...
Read moreDetailsTOP ISLAND TORIES LOBBY GOVERNMENT MINISTERS
The Isle of Wight Council Leader and a strong delegation of Conservative councillors have been lobbying Ministers and sharing political insights with Conservative councillors from all around the country. Council and Conservative Group Leader, Dave Stewart, led the delegation today...
Read moreDetailsANGER AS PUBLIC DENIED CONSULTATION ON FIRE SERVICE CUTS
The public is being denied the right to have a say on proposed changes to the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service that the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) say are 'a threat to public safety'. Managers at the service...
Read moreDetailsMARCH 2018: SNOW AND ICE CAUSES ISLAND-WIDE CHAOS
Snow and ice is causing problems across the Isle of Wight this morning (Friday), with many roads being described as ice rinks. The message is clear - DO NOT drive unless absolutely necessary. Follow our live updates below for a second day...
Read moreDetailsSCHOOL CLOSURES ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Schools across the Isle of Wight are disrupted as a result of the snow and cold weather that has swept across the Island and much of the country. Any schools listed as ‘Closed’ are closed to all students. Use the search box (below...
Read moreDetailsPHOTOS: WIGHT OUT BRINGS ISLAND TO NEAR STANDSTILL
Several centimetres of snow has fallen across the Isle of Wight today (Thursday) bringing roads and public transport to a near standstill - and the chaos is set to continue into tomorrow. Southern Vectis buses on all routes are being...
Read moreDetailsSNOW DISRUPTION ACROSS THE ISLE OF WIGHT
LIVE: Snow is falling across the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Thursday) and with an amber weather warning now in place, disruption is expected. *For all school closures please visit https://www.islandecho.co.uk/school-closures-isle-wight/* FOR LIVE COVERAGE ON FRIDAY VISIT https://www.islandecho.co.uk/snow-ice-causes-island-wide-chaos/. Traffic & Travel -...
Read moreDetailsSAMPLE LOCALLY ROASTED COFFEE AT MORRISONS NEWPORT THIS SATURDAY
The Island Tea and Coffee Co. will be at Morrisons in Newport this Saturday (3rd March) giving customers a chance to taste one of their freshly roasted coffees. Master Roaster Mike Townsend will be on hand between 10:00-15:00 to discuss...
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