Darren Toogood - Editor
Darren started his career as a photojournalist at just 16 years of age, reporting across the Isle of Wight for regional, national and international media.
Driven by a passion for trusted local journalism, this true Caulkhead founded Island Echo in 2012 and has since grown it into a multi-award-winning publication. He is still the Editor and Publisher today.
Darren holds a Diploma with Honours in Media Law from the London School of Journalism.
TRIPLE SUCCESS FOR ISLAND SCHEMES ON THE NATIONAL STAGE
Access Fund team The Isle of Wight has been recognised as a national leader in transformation and partnership with 3 iESE Transformation Awards for community based projects. The Isle of Wight Against Scams (IWASP) won gold for its customer focus,...
Read moreDetailsISLAND LINE DISRUPTION CONTINUES – WITH NO END IN SIGHT
Island Line is running to an hourly timetable once again today (Wednesday) due to a fault with 1 of just 2 trains operating on the network. Over the past few months, the 82-year-old former London Underground trains have become increasingly...
Read moreDetails2 ‘TIME CRITICAL’ PATIENTS TRANSFERRED BY LIFEBOAT TO MAINLAND HOSPITAL
Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat assisted in transferring 2 poorly patients to Southampton General Hospital from the Isle of Wight overnight. At just gone 23:05, Solent Coastguard tasked the launch of Yarmouth’s All Weather Lifeboat following a rare, time critical request from...
Read moreDetailsGREEN WASTE SUBSCRIPTIONS OPEN ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT – FOR JUST £6 PER MONTH
Keen gardeners will be pleased to hear there are 3,000 additional spaces for the Isle of Wight Council's popular green garden waste service this year — and subscriptions are now open. For only £72 per year — the equivalent of...
Read moreDetailsEXPLORE THE WORLD OF NATURAL SCIENCE WITH DISCOVERY BAY 2020
British Science Week 2020 launches across the UK this week and with it, the Isle of Wight’s Discovery Bay calendar gets underway - starting with a celebration of Science Week in Sandown Bay! Whether you’re visiting or living here, don’t...
Read moreDetailsWOMAN IN HER 50S ‘SPIKED’ DURING NIGHT OUT IN COWES – POLICE INVESTIGATE
A woman in her 50s has claimed she was 'spiked' during a night out in Cowes at the weekend, but Police say there is no evidence at this stage that a crime has been committed. According to reports, the woman...
Read moreDetailsCOMPETITIVE SEASON DRAWS TO A CLOSE FOR ISLE OF WIGHT TABLE TENNIS
Matt Mair - Havenstreet A - Division 2 The Isle of Wight Table Tennis season is drawing to a close - and what a competitive season it has been across the board. Division 1 ended a couple of weeks ago...
Read moreDetailsFLOOD ALERT ISSUED BY THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT COAST
A flood alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight coast, with the Environment Agency stating that tomorrow's tide is going to be higher than normal. Unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds will see tide table...
Read moreDetailsCAR AND TRUCK COLLIDE IN RYDE
A Vauxhall Corsa has been written off after colliding with a truck on a busy crossroads in Ryde this lunchtime (Tuesday). Emergency services have been called to the incident at the junction of Argyll Street and Green Street in the...
Read moreDetailsRYDE SCHOOL PUPIL TOLD TO STAY AWAY DUE TO POTENTIAL CORONAVIRUS CONTACT
A student at Ryde School has been told to stay away as a result of their parent coming into contact with the Island's first coronavirus patient. In a letter sent out to parents this week, it has been confirmed that...
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