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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.
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A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of multiple offences following an incident in Sandown earlier this evening (Friday), which led to a large knife being recovered by Police. Officers responded to the Avenue Road and Fort Street area...
Read moreDetailsA 28-year-old man who was tragically killed after being hit by a train in Lake last year was wearing headphones when he stepped out onto the crossing, despite warning signs about such danger, an inquest has heard. Levi James Mulholland...
Read moreDetailsL-R: Kev Ellis accepting a gift from Darren Wood Watch Manager Kev Ellis has retired from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service after 33 years of distinguished service to the Isle of Wight community. Kev began his...
Read moreDetailsPolice are awaiting the arrival of Bomb Disposal experts following the discovery of a piece of unexploded ordnance in the garden of a property in East Cowes. Officers were called to an address on Vectis Road in the town at...
Read moreDetailsA burst water main in the centre of Ryde is causing disruption to local bus services this afternoon (Friday). Water is flowing down the road at Garfield Road, between the High Street and Victoria Road. Part of the carriageway has...
Read moreDetailsA former 40-bed hotel in Sandown has been put on the open market for £450,000, with emphasis on the development potential of the site. Parkbury Hotel off The Broadway is owned by the now-collapsed Carlauren Group, but Joint Administrators of...
Read moreDetailsRed Funnel is ready for a busy Bank Holiday weekend, with most sailings already booked for today (Friday) and some crossings sold out for Bank Holiday Monday. The operator has re-opened its retail, coffee shop and outdoor Terrance Bar in...
Read moreDetailsNurseries, schools, colleges, youth groups and community and voluntary sector organisations are being urged to apply for grant funding to host free activities for children and young people during the summer holidays. The Holiday Activity Fund (HAF) aims to provide healthy...
Read moreDetailsLivestreaming technology has taken off tremendously in the past few years. As people began using Facebook Live for business launches, the Twitch platform for gaming, and even Instagram Live for announcements, it seems like this state-of-the-art technology is here to...
Read moreDetailsMembers of Girlguiding IW are now out and about again. So, whether it’s Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Rangers you might spot the girls undertaking jobs in the community, looking after the environment or just having fun. As COVID-19 restrictions gradually...
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