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.
GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS AN EXTRA £8.2MILLION IN FUNDING FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT
The Isle of Wight is set to benefit from a £8.2million boost in funding which includes an extra £3million for social care, it has been announced this afternoon (Tuesday). Following a vote in the House of Commons, the Government has...
Read moreDetailsLIFE-SAVING ADVICE ISSUED TO DOG OWNERS THIS LAMBING SEASON
CLA South East is urging dog owners to understand their responsibilities and the law following reports of livestock being badly injured and killed during the lambing season. Lambing season is a busy time of year for our farmers, and livestock...
Read moreDetails200 NEWBORNS TO RECEIVE KNITTED HATS – THANKS TO SUPPORT FROM SOUTHERN VECTIS
Newborn babies across the UK are set to benefit from knitted hats - thanks to support from Southern Vectis. The Isle of Wight bus operator is donating money from its Community Fund to help knitters at Lake Craft and Chatter...
Read moreDetailsOWNER RETURNS FROM THE MAINLAND TO FIND VAN STOLEN IN RYDE
Police are on the lookout for a van that is reported to have been stolen in Ryde over the weekend. The owner of the 2014 Mercedes Vito parked the vehicle on Monkton Street, near to St John's Train Station, but...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCILLOR CALLS FOR GREATER EQUALITY FOR ISLANDERS THROUGH AN ACT OF PARLIAMENT
Councillor Michael Lilley (Independent Green) An Isle of Wight Councillor is calling for the need for an Isle of Wight Act that gives the Island better recognition, Island status and powers to create a better future. By nature, small islands...
Read moreDetailsPUMAS TAKE THE WIN OVER VENTNOR IN LATEST LEAGUE MATCH
When the Locksheath Pumas scored within a couple of minutes of the kick-off, there was concern that it could be a long Saturday afternoon for Ventnor. Playing with the wind, the islanders were on terrific form, taking the game to...
Read moreDetailsCHURCH OF ENGLAND’S FOCUS FOR LENT WILL BE COMBATTING CLIMATE CHANGE
The Very Rev Anthony Cane, Dean of Portsmouth Cathedral, eats a meat-free meal for Meat-free Monday Worshippers at Church of England churches in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight will focus on conserving God’s planet and combatting climate change...
Read moreDetailsTEEMILL LAUNCHES SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING MATERIAL DESIGNED TO TACKLE FASHION WASTE
Teemill, the Isle of Wight-based sustainable fashion platform, has launched 'Remill', the world’s first circular economy clothing material, designed to be remade over and over again. The material, which can be used to manufacture virtually all types of clothing we...
Read moreDetailsLIFE-SIZE CLOTH WOMAN TO HELP THOSE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
A life-sized cloth woman has made history on the Isle of Wight by starting work to support people with learning disabilities to make informed and independent choices in life and in love. In a first for the island, Josephine, an...
Read moreDetailsSNOW, SLEET AND HAIL FORECAST FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT TODAY
Snow, sleet and hail could fall across the Isle of Wight later on today (Tuesday) as temperatures drop across the South. According to IW Met Service, over the next few days colder weather will move in and as a result,...
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