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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.
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Darren holds a Diploma with Honours in Media Law from the London School of Journalism.
Temporary parking restrictions have been introduced on Afton Road in Freshwater in a bid to tackle congestion caused by holidaymakers.
Read moreDetailsUnexpected home repairs can put pressure on any household budget. But on the Isle of Wight, coastal weather and ageing properties often mean maintenance cannot be postponed for long. Understanding the different ways to fund repairs can help you act...
Read moreDetailsNOSY has been named a finalist for The Social & Sustainable Impact Award at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A campfire, believed to have been left smouldering unattended, is thought to have sparked the massive wildfire that devastated Headon Warren, destroying important flora, fauna and habitat.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: The wildfire that has burned across Headon Warren since Thursday morning has finally been extinguished, bringing to an end a 5-day firefighting operation involving crews from 5 fire and rescue services.
Read moreDetailsThe new partnership aims to reduce food waste, improve crop forecasting and help boost domestic sales through the use of data analytics and machine learning.
Read moreDetails3 residential properties on the Island were at the centre of bidding wars in the latest online auction by Clive Emson Auctioneers. They were among 170 lots listed in England in the auction ending last Thursday. There was a bidding...
Read moreDetailsMost people see the Needles as chalk stacks and a chairlift, forgetting that the clifftop right above them once use to be the host of rocket engines and a space programme. Britain's rocket test bench above the Needles In the...
Read moreDetailsTreat a betting account the way you'd treat any other pot of money and the whole experience gets smoother. A plan, a few limits, regular check-ins. With that part in place, results become far easier to read and enjoy. Bizbet...
Read moreDetailsThe Cowes Floating Bridge will operate an extended timetable throughout Cowes Week.
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