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.
HAWKINS TOPS THE FIELD AS ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS OVERCOME HIGH WINDS
PHOTOS: Ed Hawkins emerged as the standout competitor at this year's Isle of Wight Sheepdog Trials, despite challenging weather conditions over the weekend.
Read moreDetailsMAN IN PETROL STATION STANDOFF DETAINED UNDER MENTAL HEALTH ACT
Armed Police and other local officers were called to the Esso garage on Avenue Road shortly before 19:00.
Read moreDetailsPEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY CAR OUTSIDE HOME BARGAINS SUFFERS MINOR INJURIES
BREAKING: A pedestrian has escaped with minor injuries after being hit by a car in Gunville this morning (Monday).
Read moreDetailsDISGRUNTLED COASTGUARD VOLUNTEERS WRITE TO MCA CHIEF AS FEARS GROW OVER FUTURE OF SERVICE
A group of disgruntled HM Coastguard volunteers have accused senior leaders of becoming disconnected from frontline teams amid ongoing concerns over changes to volunteer payments.
Read moreDetailsFRESHWATER MAN COMPLETES 711-MILE WALK TO GERMANY RAISING MORE THAN £8,000 FOR CHARITY
Freshwater's James Metcalfe has completed an extraordinary 711-mile walk to Germany after 55 days on the road, raising more than £8,000 for 2 charities close to his heart. The 31-year-old arrived in Coburg, Germany on Friday (6th June), having set...
Read moreDetailsATHERFIELD BAY REBRANDED AS ‘THE ISLE OF WIGHT RESORT’ AS OPENING MOVES CLOSER
The long-awaited reopening of the former Atherfield Bay Holiday Camp has moved a step closer, with new planning documents revealing the site is to be rebranded as 'The Isle of Wight Resort' and become part of a national holiday park...
Read moreDetailsFIREFIGHTERS TACKLE LIVING ROOM FIRE AT HOME IN NEWPORT
Firefighters from Newport and Cowes were called to tackle a house fire in the Island's county town earlier this evening (Sunday).
Read moreDetailsPOLICE NEGOTIATE WITH ARMED MAN IN PETROL STATION STANDOFF
Armed Police are negotiating with a man, making threats with a weapon, who is at the centre of an ongoing incident at a petrol station in Sandown this evening (Sunday). It was just before 19:00 that Police received 999 calls...
Read moreDetailsCAT CENTRE CELEBRATING 65 YEARS HELPING ISLE OF WIGHT CATS
The Isle of Wight’s cat rehoming centre in Ryde is celebrating 65 years of helping moggies-in-need with a fun-filled open day. On Saturday 13th June, Cats Protection Isle of Wight Cat Centre at 122 Marlborough Road in Ryde will open...
Read moreDetailsDAYLIGHT BREAK-IN ATTEMPT INVOLVING KNIFE LEADS TO 2 ARRESTS
BREAKING: 2 arrests have been made after a dramatic daylight incident in East Cowes involving reports of a knife.
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