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.
PAT GOODHEAD TO RETIRE AS HEAD OF CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE
The principal of Christ the King College, Pat Goodhead, is to retire from the job after nearly 10 years. Mrs Goodhead has held the position of Principal since September 2008 but will stand down on 31st March, citing her age...
Read moreDetailsWHITTAKER PLEADS GUILTY TO WOUNDING WITH INTENT
21-year-old Catherine Whittaker has pleaded guilty to wounding with intent following an assault on a man in Ryde last month. Police were called to Union Street in the town at around 21:30 on Saturday 20th January following concerns for the...
Read moreDetailsCAR CRASHES INTO TREE AT CARISBROOKE
UPDATED: Police, Fire and ambulance crews are attending a road traffic collision outside Carisbrooke High School this afternoon (Monday), where a Nissan Micra has crashed into a tree. 2 appliances from Newport fire station, several Police officers and paramedics from the...
Read moreDetailsDOUBLE-HANDED RACING TO DEBUT AT LENDY COWES WEEK
Organisers of Lendy Cowes Week 2018 have announced that this year's regatta will see the introduction of a new Double-handed class. Double-handed racing has recently become incredibly successful worldwide, both inshore and offshore and this new class reflects the demand...
Read moreDetailsISLAND HAIR LEGEND TO RETURN TO VENTNOR
Hairdressing expert Gloria Holloway is returning to her beloved Isle of Wight and opening a new vintage salon and boutique in Spring Hill, Ventnor more than 50 years after first setting up shop in the town. Gloria opened her first...
Read moreDetailsCONCERNS FOR TEENAGER AT CULVER DOWN
UPDATED: Police and HM Coastguard are conducting a search of Culver Down this afternoon (Monday) over concerns for the welfare of a teenager. Multiple units are on the scene and are sweeping clifftops and nearby open fields. Bembridge RNLI’s D-class Lifeboat...
Read moreDetailsAGE UK ISLE OF WIGHT AWARDED INTERNATIONAL ISO QUALITY STANDARD
A local, established Isle of Wight charity has been awarded a certification to an esteemed international quality management standard. Age UK Isle of Wight have successfully achieved certification to the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard following a rigorous assessment and inspection...
Read moreDetailsMAIDMENTS TAKE THE CHEVERTON TROPHY WIN
Undaunted by the drizzle, members of Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club took to the course on Sunday (18th February) to compete in the Cheverton Trophy, a mixed foursomes stableford competition. As usual it was closely fought but the husband and wife...
Read moreDetails‘FOLK HOSPITAL’ SPRING PROGRAMME SEEKS TO BRING PEOPLE INTO THE HOSPITAL
A programme of activities at the Full Circle Restaurant at St Mary’s Hospital is seeking to bring Island residents into the hospital for something other than healthcare. 'Folk Hospital' is the idea of Isle of Wight NHS Trust maintenance assistant...
Read moreDetailsFOURTH WIN FOR EARL’S R.D.A IN ISLE OF WIGHT CAMRA AWARDS
Island Brewery’s Earl’s R.D.A has once again scooped ‘Beer of the Year’ at the Isle of Wight Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) awards. It is the fourth consecutive win for the brew – the beer that keeps on giving. For...
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