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.
IS LIFE EXTENSION THROUGH BIOHACKING POSSIBLE?
In recent years, the concept of extending human life has shifted from being a mere science fiction fantasy to a serious area of scientific investigation. One of the most fascinating methods being explored is biohacking, which includes a wide range...
Read moreDetailsGOING PAPERLESS WITH PDF GURU: BEST TIPS & PRACTICES
According to The World Counts, over 400 million tons of paper are produced annually, and nearly 28 million hectares of forests are cut down or burned, which is one football field of trees lost every second. With that in mind,...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL WORKING TO MOVE RESIDENTS OUT OF BLACKWATER MILL – BUT WONT ‘GET INTO THE NUMBERS’
The Isle of Wight Council is working to find alternative care and support provision for residents of Blackwater Mill Residential Care Home just months after a Care Quality Commission report highlighted concerns over the quality of care provided. It was...
Read moreDetailsBONCHURCH INN NAMED BEST ISLE OF WIGHT PUB BY THE TELEGRAPH
The Bonchurch Inn has been named as the best pub on the Isle of Wight by national newspaper, The Telegraph. Experts have revealed their list of mustn't-miss pubs across the country which includes the popular Ventnor establishment - known for...
Read moreDetailsHURST LOOK TO MAKE VOLUNTARY REDUNDANCIES AS RISING COSTS AND ECONOMIC PRESSURES PINCH
Hurst, the much-loved Isle of Wight hardware store, is looking to make voluntary redundancies due to rising costs, growth in local competition and wider problems affecting the economy. It's said that the traditional values the firm celebrates in its 166th...
Read moreDetailsHOVERTRAVEL CANCELS FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICE AS TECHNICAL PROBLEMS HIT AGAIN
Hovertravel has cancelled its services for the rest of today (Friday) due to yet another technical problem with Island Flyer - the only craft currently available in the fleet. The cross-Solent operator says a technical issue - which has not...
Read moreDetailsNEW RSPCA SHOP TO HELP VULNERABLE ANIMALS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
RSPCA Isle of Wight will next week open a new shop on the High Street in Ryde, replacing smaller premises across the road. The previous shop in Ryde, which only opened in August last year, has been so successful that...
Read moreDetailsAIR AMBULANCE BACK IN RYDE AMID MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT TOWN CENTRE PROPERTY
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has touched down in Ryde this lunchtime (Friday) - for the second time in 24 hours - in response to a medical emergency off St Thomas' Street. Flying medics were scrambled from...
Read moreDetailsBRAVE ISLAND LAUNCHES NEW WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS FOR YOUNGSTERS
Brave Island has teamed up with a range of different local partners to offer 32 work experience placements to young people on the Isle of Wight, which will be taking place over the next 2 years. These specially curated placements...
Read moreDetailsWHY OUTSOURCE ACCOUNTING TO POLAND FOR EUROPEAN COMPANIES
In a globalised world, companies are looking for ways to outsource to streamline and optimise. For accounting needs, Poland is the go-to destination for European companies looking for cost effective and high quality services. Let’s start with the obvious benefits...
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