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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.
It will surely be a case of ‘third time lucky’ for Trinity Theatre in Cowes when it is finally able to welcome back audiences for live theatre next month. Curtailed twice due to COVID-19 restrictions, the theatre will, at last,...
Read moreDetailsRed Funnel has announced that it has resumed its fuller scheduled summer timetable from today (Thursday). The operator has been running a slightly reduced timetable since 20th April due to planned maintenance on Red Falcon, which was carried out to...
Read moreDetailsThe online gambling industry, including online casinos, is constantly evolving as players’ demands and expectations change. Consequently, the number of online casino visitors is always on the rise. The online casino landscape has turned into a multi-billion-pound industry, and its...
Read moreDetailsA driver that failed to stop for Police evaded pursuing officers during a chase through Binstead estate yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). Officers attempted to stop a VW Golf GTI for no insurance and a smell of cannabis on Binstead Road at...
Read moreDetails53-year-old Anthony Edward Ayres has been told to complete a 6-month alcohol treatment programme after a drunken assault at Sandown's Sandham House, which resulted in a man being punched in the pancreas. The Isle of Wight Magistrates Court heard on...
Read moreDetails23-year-old Cayliam Marly Sheen is the third man to be charged in relation to an incident at Oak Vale in Oakfield earlier this month. As previously reported by Island Echo, Police were called at just before 23:00 on Monday 3rd...
Read moreDetailsThousands of visitors to the Isle of Wight this summer will have the opportunity to see the extremely rare White-tailed Sea Eagle – a new arrival at Robin Hill for 2021. After months of waiting, 10-month-old Chief has finally arrived...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight MP Bob Seely is backing calls for new volunteers to come forward and help deliver information and advice services to Island residents. Citizens Advice Isle of Wight says it needs volunteers to help answer the phones to...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council, working in partnership with Amey, has confirmed to residents in Sandown that their annual waste collection calendar contained a critical error... but the letter sent out to residents contained another error of its own. Those...
Read moreDetailsMonday 3rd May – Friday 7th May 2021 • Robert Church, 32, of Steephill Road in Shanklin, admitted criminal damage and using violence to secure entry. A suspended sentence was activated with 10 weeks to serve. He was fined £120...
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