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.
TEEN ARCHER SUMMER SHINES AGAINST OLDER RIVALS AT NATIONAL SERIES OPENER
Isle of Wight youth archer Summer Chambers has impressed at the opening stage of the 2026 Junior Archery Series, competing up an age group to take on some of the country’s top young talent in Yorkshire.
Read moreDetailsLORRY DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER 2 PEDESTRIANS STRUCK OUTSIDE RED FUNNEL TERMINAL
BREAKING: The driver of a lorry belonging to an Isle of Wight firm has been arrested after 2 pedestrians were knocked down outside Red Funnel's terminal in Southampton this morning (Friday).
Read moreDetailsTAILBACKS AS CAR SMASHES INTO WALL AT BUSY SANDOWN JUNCTION
BEREAKING: A car has ploughed into a wall on a busy junction in Sandown this morning (Friday), leading to traffic tailbacks.
Read moreDetailsRED FUNNEL PLEDGES RED-AND-WHITE TRIBUTE IF SAINTS REACH FA CUP FINAL
Red Funnel has pledged to give one of its iconic red funnels a stripey red‑and‑white makeover if Southampton FC book their place in the FA Cup Final this weekend.
Read moreDetailsROADWORKS LATEST: BINSTEAD ROAD REOPENS AS ISLAND-WIDE PROJECTS GATHER PACE
Island Roads has issued a fresh update on highways work across the Isle of Wight, as multiple schemes continue at pace.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT CHARITIES TURN TO ONLINE FUNDRAISING TO BOOST COMMUNITY CAUSES
Charities and community groups across the Isle of Wight are increasingly turning to online fundraising tools to widen their reach and generate more income for local causes. Where traditional methods once relied on tin-rattling and local events alone, the island's...
Read moreDetailsMAJOR ATTRACTION WARNS ROADWORKS ARE PUTTING OFF VISITORS TO ISLE OF WIGHT
The concern comes from a major visitor attraction, which warns the timing and coordination of works could harm the Island’s economy...
Read moreDetailsMAJOR REFIT UNDERWAY FOR RYDE’S EASTERN GARDENS ARCH AFTER RUST DAMAGE
A well-known feature in Ryde is set to undergo a significant refurbishment after being found in a poor state of repair.
Read moreDetailsAI SEWER TECH PREVENTS FATBERG FROM POLLUTING CHALK STREAM IN CALBOURNE
A potentially serious pollution incident in one of the Isle of Wight’s rare chalk streams has been avoided thanks to artificial intelligence and a rapid response by Southern Water teams.
Read moreDetailsHOW ISLAND LIVING HAS CHANGED THE WAY WIGHT RESIDENTS WIND DOWN
People who live on the Isle of Wight will know all about the quieter lull when the working day ends. There are various ways in which locals unwind in the evening, especially during the winter, when there are fewer festivals...
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