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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 van has rolled onto its side and 2 other vehicles have been damaged as a result of a road traffic collision in Winford this morning (Thursday). The Citroen Belingo was travelling west on Forest Road when it collided with...
Read moreDetailsAsda has lost a High Court case brought against the Isle of Wight Council over the granting of planning permission for a new retail park in Newport, but the supermarket giant denies it is throwing its toys out of the...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Garlic Festival has been cancelled for the second year running, organisers have announced this morning (Thursday). The annual Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, which was due to be held on 21st/22nd August, is said to be...
Read moreDetailsVentnor Coastguard Rescue Team were paged to reports of a possible raft washing ashore at Ventnor earlier today (Wednesday) - but what officers found was something completely different. Solent Coastguard requested the deployment of the team at 16:28 following a...
Read moreDetailsWe already know the beauty of this iconic landmark, but The Needles here on the Isle of Wight has been named amongst the 7 natural wonders of the United Kingdom. The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), in partnership with outdoor...
Read moreDetailsCouncillor Lora Peacey-Wilcox has been elected as the new leader of the Isle of Wight Council. The independent councillor was voted in at the first meeting of the newly elected council this evening (Wednesday), following the local government elections earlier...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Festival is this year to be sponsored by cinch, the online car buying website. Organisers of the annual event, which would normally take place in June but will this year be held in September, made the...
Read moreDetailsBeing part of a community and understanding the benefits of it helps people feel like they belong to something bigger than themselves. From halls and venues to social media groups and platforms, a community can be anything as long as...
Read moreDetails34-year-old William Egan has been given a 2-year prison sentence after stealing in excess of £8,000 from St Helens Primary School's Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Disgraced Egan, now of Lincoln, admitted fraud by abuse of position and was sentenced to...
Read moreDetailsAfter being cancelled in the summer of 2020, the 149th Open Championship returns from 15th-18th July at Royal St George’s, Sandwich. Last year was the first time The Open has been postponed since the Second World War, so it makes...
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