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.
RYDE’S FORMER NATWEST BANK BUILDING GOES ON THE MARKET FOR £375,000
The former Natwest building in Ryde has gone on the market for £375,000 +VAT. Commercial property consultants Green & Partners have listed the bank on the open market as a 'prominent freehold' in a 'charming town'. The building is located...
Read moreDetailsISLAND TECH COMPANY SWAPS CODE FOR COMMUNITY IN AID OF MOUNTBATTEN
Employees from Cowes-based technology company Yokogawa Marex put their DIY skills to the test, assembling 7 shelving units to upgrade the much-needed storage at Mountbatten Hospice in Newport. Yokogawa Marex volunteers recently spent their afternoon transforming an empty container into...
Read moreDetailsAIR AMBULANCE EYES UP A MOVE FURTHER SOUTH TO SPEED-UP RESPONSE TIMES
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance could in the future offer a quicker life-saving service to those living on the Isle of Wight, as the charity eyes up moving from its base at Thruxton. Currently, the helicopter and its...
Read moreDetailsNEW NAME FOR ISLE OF WIGHT’S AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty across the country are being renamed National Landscapes, with the new name and brand underpinning ambitious targets for nature. From today (Wednesday), the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) will become Isle...
Read moreDetailsLATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (13TH NOVEMBER – 17TH NOVEMBER)
Monday 13th November – Friday 17th November 2023 • Joseph Gibbons, 32, of Halberry Lane, Newport pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled drug of Class A – Cocaine. He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs with a...
Read moreDetails‘AVOID GOING DIRECTLY UNDER OR ON TOP OF CLIFFS’ – LANDSLIDE FEARS PROMPS SAFETY WARNING
Fears of further landslides on the Isle of Wight have prompted the local authority to issue a safety warning. Weeks of heavy rain means the risk of rockfalls is even greater than usual, and is likely to remain high until...
Read moreDetailsTESCO CUSTOMER’S BLUE TOKENS HELP RAISE VITAL FUNDS FOR ISLE OF WIGHT SEARCH & RESCUE
£1,500 has been awarded to WightSAR - the Island's voluntary search & rescue team, as part of the latest Tesco Groundworks Community Grant round - thanks to the blue tokens you receive at the checkouts. WightSAR gained the most tokens...
Read moreDetailsLAUGHTER AND CAMARADERIE LIGHT UP LONDON: MOMCOZY’S ‘STAND UP FOR MUMS’ A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
Momcozy, companion to over 3 million mothers worldwide, successfully concluded its 'Stand Up for Mums' stand-up comedy show, held on 19 November at Soho Theatre in London. Aiming to highlight the unscripted beauty of motherhood, the event was a celebration...
Read moreDetailsBLACK FRIDAY 2023: STATISTICS AND FACTS
Black Friday, a day synonymous with exceptional deals and bustling shopping, has evolved into a global retail phenomenon. Originating in the United States, it now marks a significant event in the retail calendar worldwide, including in Great Britain. In 2023,...
Read moreDetailsHAVEN FALCONRY SEEK SUPPORT OF LOCAL BUSINESSES TO AID AVIARY REJUVENATION
Haven Falconry is launching an urgent appeal to help with a large-scale rejuvenation project at their bird of prey centre in Havenstreet. The dedicated team are facing a busy winter period rebuilding many of the aviaries. The project will see...
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