£1.8MILLION OVERHAUL PLANNED FOR ISLAND’S ‘NUMBER ONE CRASH SITE’
26th 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.
Islanders are being asked to keep a sharp eye out for a Peugeot scooter which has been stolen from the town of Brading overnight. The Peugeot V-CLIC 50cc was parked up on New Road - the main road through Brading...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is responding to reports of a fire at St Mary's Hospital in Newport this morning (Tuesday). According to control, it has been confirmed that a fire has broken out in a side...
Read moreDetailsOfficers from Hampshire Constabulary's Roads Policing Unit will be supporting a national campaign this month aimed at tackling motorists who use their mobile phone while driving. Research has shown using a phone while at the wheel can impair your ability...
Read moreDetailsHouses planned on greenfield land at Place Road in Cowes have been met with objections by Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely. If permission is granted, the latest application for houses along Place Road will see a further 14 homes...
Read moreDetailsScottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is working in partnership with South Western Railway (SWR) to carry out essential upgrade works on the Isle of Wight, boosting the resilience of power supplies while minimising disruption to customers. The joint working...
Read moreDetailsThe Cowes Floating Bridge will once again be taken out of service this week to enable planned maintenance to take place. Work will be undertaken on Wednesday to ensure noise levels are mitigated, as well as replacement works to a...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight's COVID-19 testing centre is now open 7 days a week, it has been announced. The centre at Newclose County Cricket Ground, on the outskirts of Newport, will also be open for longer each day — from...
Read moreDetailsPolice have handed out COVID fines to 4 people - including 2 men from Hertfordshire - and have seized Class B drugs after a car was stopped in Newport yesterday (Sunday). At around 14:20, officers spoke with the occupants of...
Read moreDetailsA dolphin was found deceased on the beach at St Helens this afternoon (Monday). Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team was tasked to the discovery to take important measurements and other basic information as part of their duties on behalf of Her...
Read moreDetailsBlack Dog Biogas, the owner and operator of an anaerobic digestion plant at Stag Lane, has announced that it has completed commissioning of a private wire to supply renewable electricity to Vestas’ neighbouring wind blade manufacturing facility. Led by Black...
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