TRIO ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF GBH AFTER 1-YEAR-OLD HOSPITALISED
27th August 2026
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22nd August 2026
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.
The occupant of a small hatchback has escaped serious injury after her vehicle rolled into a field at Ashey earlier this morning (Saturday). Emergency services were called to the scene just off The Downs at around 10:00. A brown Renault...
Read moreDetailsSouthern Water have insisted they intend to complete repair works to a major sewer pipe at Appley 'well before' October - the date that the road closure is set to expire. Work to repair a 1-metre wide pipe that carries...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council is to develop a litter and fly-tipping action plan to tackle the growing problem of fly-tipping on the Island but the news has left Islanders asking 'are they serious?'. The new approach includes a proposal...
Read moreDetailsHundreds of properties in the Arreton, Apse Heath and Newchurch areas are without water this evening (Friday). A main is thought to have burst in the central east area, which has resulted in a total loss of supply for many...
Read moreDetailsAre you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity helping your community? Hampshire Constabulary are looking to recruit Special Constables on the Isle of Wight. Hampshire Constabulary is hoping for applicants from all walks of life, from those who wish to...
Read moreDetailsCowes-based Diverse Marine has announced the early delivery of the offshore wind crew transfer vessel ‘Iceni Valour’ to Turner Iceni. The vessel arrived successfully ahead of schedule in North Wales, to commence her 10-year charter in the Liverpool Bay area....
Read moreDetailsA 53-year-old man is being questioned by Police following an incident in Sandown this afternoon (Friday). Police were called to Fort Street in the town at 13:24 following reports of an assault. A number of officers responded to the scene...
Read moreDetailsA click and collect service has been launched by RSPCA Isle of Wight at its Sandown charity shop, with the aid of the shop’s popular Facebook page. Customers can now request items via the Facebook Page with staff then arranging...
Read moreDetailsA brand-new funding initiative to increase tree planting and natural regeneration in local communities has been announced by the government today (Friday), with £2.7 million available this year, building the pipeline of projects for community planting in future years. The...
Read moreDetailsIn a world where everyone is looking for comfort, online shopping has made things a lot easier for us. You can order anything from anywhere in the world if you know where to look for it. However, it's not always...
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