SENTENCING OF COWES TEEN WHO RAPED 12-YEAR-OLD HALTED AT LAST MOMENT
18th August 2026
POLICE AND PARAMEDICS RUSH TO CRASH AT WAITROSE IN EAST COWES
17th 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.
Fire crews from Ryde, Sandown and Shanklin are in attendance at Napoleon’s Landing in Sandown this evening (Sunday) where a fire alarm has been activated. Firefighters were mobilised to the Island’s tallest building on the Esplanade at just before 17:25...
Read moreDetailsParamedics were called to check over the occupants of a BMW following a 2-car crash at Knighton earlier this afternoon (Sunday). Emergency services were called to The Downs at the junction of Knighton Shute shortly before 13:10. A blue BMW...
Read moreDetailsSparks seen flying from electric cables outside a popular takeaway in Newport prompted a call to the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service this morning (Sunday). 1 appliance was mobilised to Upper St James' Street shortly before 11:20 when...
Read moreDetailsHovertravel have suspended their Ryde to Southsea passenger service this lunchtime (Sunday) due to adverse weather conditions. Strong winds and choppy seas have resulted in the decision being made to halt hover services to and from the mainland. An update...
Read moreDetailsThis year's Ventnor Boxing Day Swim has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers have announced. 2020 was meant to mark the 40th anniversary of the traditional Christmas event, but COVID-19 fears have led to its cancellation. Each year...
Read moreDetailsA woman has been charged with drink driving after being caught riding an e-scooter whilst under the influence. Officers were out and about in Newport Town Centre last night (Saturday) when they discovered an individual riding one of the Beryl...
Read moreDetailsThe sighting of a red flare in the vicinity of Osborne Bay led to a call out for search and rescue teams during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked to conduct a search...
Read moreDetailsA driver has fled the scene of a crash on Cowleaze Hill between Shanklin and Ventnor tonight (Saturday). Fencing at the side of the carriageway has been destroyed and debris scattered as a result of a Honda Civic Sport careering...
Read moreDetailsA car has left the carriageway and ploughed through a hedge at Whippingham tonight (Saturday). Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are on scene and are tending to the female driver of the Ford Fiesta, who has sustained...
Read moreDetailsA power cut is affecting hundreds of properties in central parts of the Isle of Wight tonight (Saturday). Electricity supply has been lost to homes and businesses in the Rookley area, as well as surrounding rural parts of Central Wight....
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