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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.
A diverse range of residential and commercial properties on the Island are set to go under the hammer in the latest Clive Emson auction. They are among 161 lots across southern England being auctioned on 22nd September by the regional...
Read moreDetailsA single vehicle road traffic collision on the outskirts of Niton has resulted in a road closure this evening (Monday). Police, paramedics and fire crews are on scene at Niton Road, where a vehicle is said to have rolled onto...
Read moreDetailsA man whose girlfriend reported him to the Police for drink driving has been disqualified for 21 months and fined £120. 57-year-old Jonathan Nash, of Westcourt Close in Shorwell, blew 79 when he was caught by Police behind the wheel...
Read moreDetailsSt Mary's Hospital is seeing an increasing number of COVID-19 patients being admitted, with many of those describes as 'very sick' confirmed as being unvaccinated. More than 30 people with COVID-19 are being treated at the Island's only hospital, which...
Read moreDetailsA 55-year-old man from Newport has been arrested after allegedly becoming aggressive towards staff at a fast food takeaway. Police were called at 15:25 to reports of a man acting aggressively towards staff at McDonald's on St James' Street in...
Read moreDetailsPhoto: Solent Ships Webcam The ticket booth at Red Funnel's Southampton terminal has collapsed after being struck by a lorry. A cabin building used to collect tickets when customers check-in for their sailing has been completely flattened in the incident,...
Read moreDetailsThe approach to the beauty sphere has changed over the past decade or two, and the changes are difficult to deny. Such online marketplaces as MAKEUP become more and more preferred to other brick-and-mortar alternatives. In addition, the range of...
Read moreDetailsThe occupants of a Citroen Saxo have escaped injury after the vehicle veered off the road and up an embankment on The Downs this morning (Monday). Emergency services have not been required to attend the incident on Mersley Downs, which...
Read moreDetailsA passenger needing to be evacuated from a cruise ship off the East coast of the Isle of Wight prompted the launch of Bembridge RNLI's All Weather Lifeboat earlier tonight (Sunday). The ‘Alfred Albert Williams’ Tamar-class lifeboat was launched at...
Read moreDetailsA 33-year-old videographer from the Isle of Wight, whose vehicle was destroyed following a crash on Middle Road earlier this year, has been banned from getting behind the wheel after admitting to drink driving. Tom Court, of Afton Down in...
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