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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 quiet Tuesday evening in Newport tells its own story. The shops have shut, the ferry timetables have settled into their off-peak rhythm, and across countless island living rooms the kettle goes on while somebody weighs up how to fill...
Read moreDetailsRepairs have been completed just in time for the start of the school summer holidays.
Read moreDetailsChrist the King College has been praised for its strong Christian vision, inclusive culture and pastoral support after a recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: The Isle of Wight has officially entered drought status following weeks of exceptionally low rainfall, high temperatures and increasing pressure on water resources.
Read moreDetailsThe Princess Royal, Princess Anne, is set to visit the Isle of Wight this weekend as part of the bicentenary celebrations for Cowes Week
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Warriors regained the Vince Mapley Memorial Trophy with a hard-fought victory over a dogged Cradley Heathens at Smallbrook Stadium last night (Tuesday).
Read moreDetailsA newly updated and expanded second edition of Bembridge Lifeboat Station has been published by former coxswain, Martin Woodward MBE.
Read moreDetailsA fire-damaged building that has stood empty in Sandown for years could soon be given a new lease of life, as local property developer Adam Barker has agreed a deal to purchase the former Parkbury Hotel.
Read moreDetailsIssues included residents being left in wet clothing, spending weeks with virtually no social interaction, and living in rooms smelling strongly of urine.
Read moreDetailsA pair of endangered red pandas, born at Amazon World Zoo Park last year, have embarked on the next chapter of their journey, moving to France.
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