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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 church on the Isle of Wight has seen a marked increase in its congregations since adopting the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) for all of its services. Mentioned in the Domesday book, the 11th-century church of St Michael the...
Read moreDetailsThe local community in East Cowes have raised concerns about a new truck park which will be used to transfer fuel, with one local saying "you might as well place a bomb in the middle of town". Certas Energy has...
Read moreDetailsIn Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, a new series of free beach sessions are being made available to children affected by the pandemic from surf therapy charity The Wave Project. The Department for Education, in partnership with Barnardo’s and The...
Read moreDetailsIt was 10th November and Claire Townsend had a sore throat. Less than a week later she was struggling to get out of bed without having to catch her breath. But for the mum-of-2, it wasn't the breathlessness, heart palpitations...
Read moreDetailsUKSA's ambitious plans for a brand new 136-bed accommodation centre in Cowes are set to become a reality with work expected to commence on-site within days. This project has been made possible by a number of generous donations including US...
Read moreDetailsPolice on the Isle of Wight are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl called Kellie, who hasn't been seen since being spotted with a man in Newport earlier today (Wednesday). Hampshire Constabulary are appealing for help in locating the teenager,...
Read moreDetailsPolice and paramedics are attending a crash in Niton this evening (Wednesday). The incident, which is thought to involve a single vehicle, has occurred on the main Niton to Blackgang Road. A Renault Modus has left the carriageway and collided...
Read moreDetailsMonday 22nd January – Friday 29th January 2021 • Mark Andrew Eggleton, 40, of Maxted Close in Cowes was made subject to a 3-month electronic tag for possession of 3 prohibited weapons, namely a knuckle duster knife and 2 butterfly...
Read moreDetailsSignificant investment has been made to enhance the firefighting capability at Sandown Airport ahead of visitors returning in 2021. 9 members of staff have been put through a firefighting course to equip them with vital skills in how to tackle...
Read moreDetailsCouncil tax is to increase by 4.99%, overnight parking will jump from £1 to £2 and attractions such as Dinosaur Isle will be closed more often it has been revealed, as the Isle of Wight Council lays out its proposals...
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