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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.
Despite widespread delays in inquest hearings and public outcry over the performance of the Isle of Wight Coroner’s Service, it has emerged that a total of 6 Assistant Coroners, appointed more than 5 years ago, have never once presided over...
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Firefighters forced entry to a home in Newport this afternoon (Tuesday) when a sounding alarm alerted neighbours to an incident developing in the kitchen.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police are asking for the public's help as they hunt down 35-year-old Luke Thorpe, who is wanted on recall to prison.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: 2 young people have been rescued from the cold waters of Wootton Creek this afternoon (Tuesday) after their vessel capsized.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Mechanical issues and adverse weather are affecting foot passenger services to and from Ryde this afternoon (Tuesday), with both Wightlink's Fastcat and Hovertravel's services suspended.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop after hitting a teenage girl in Sandown at the weekend, leaving her with facial injuries.
Read moreDetailsB&Q has purchased the freehold of its Isle of Wight warehouse store, bringing an end to over 2 decades of leasing the land from West Sussex County Council.
Read moreDetailsOOONO is at the forefront of transforming road safety through innovative technology. By integrating real-time data and driver assistance systems, Ooono enhances safety and convenience on the road. Staying informed about these advancements can help you drive more safely. In...
Read moreDetailsKnowledge is power. This is one of the favourite expressions of Andrei Marius Popescu; a sports journalist with a penchant for data analysis. We caught up with him at a recent symposium, and we were keen to know what he...
Read moreDetailsThere’s a particular rhythm to winters on the Isle of Wight. The sea air turns crisp, pubs begin layering their decorations, and old village halls bring out the folding chairs for seasonal games. Among them, bingo has carved out a...
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