SENTENCING OF COWES TEEN WHO RAPED 12-YEAR-OLD HALTED AT LAST MOMENT
18th August 2026
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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.
Those travelling across the Solent are experiencing a mixture of delays this morning (Monday) due to thick fog. A blanket of fog has descended across the South this morning, which is causing travel disruption., Red Funnel are advising of 20...
Read moreDetailsVisit Isle of Wight is working with the Isle of Wight Council to ensure that visitors to the Island can enjoy everything on offer while maintaining its Tier 1 status - with a very clear message that those in Tier...
Read moreDetailsThose enjoying an autumnal walk between Sandown and Shanklin are being urged to be mindful of the potential for falling debris in the vicinity of Littlestairs Road in Lake. Parish councillor Adrian Whittaker has raised the alarm that a section...
Read moreDetailsAlthough it is a festive tradition that is diminishing year-on-year, the Government has confirmed that Islanders CAN go carol singing this Christmas - but need to stand 2 metres from the front door. According to guidance issued today (Sunday), carol...
Read moreDetailsWith the country heading out of national lockdown and into the tier system next week, the Isle of Wight is 1 of only 3 places going into Tier 1. Despite howls of outrage from MPs in the House of Commons...
Read moreDetailsIt’s a traditional sign that Christmas is coming when Newport Fire Station put their tree up and turn on the lights atop their drill tower. Once again firefighters from Blue Watch have been busy organising the annual decorative operation after...
Read moreDetailsA 19-year-old man was threatened with a knife in Newport late last night (Saturday), just 24 hours after a separate incident in which a man was threatened with a bottle. According to Hampshire Constabulary, it is reported that the teenager...
Read moreDetailsA number of children are being assessed by paramedics after being rescued from the icy cold waters at Ryde Harbour this lunchtime (Sunday). A child fell off the sea wall and into the water shortly before 12:40, with 2 others...
Read moreDetailsSovereign Housing Association is helping their vulnerable residents with fuel voucher support for families most affected by COVID-19. The housing association has issued 188 fuel voucher top-ups totalling £9,786 since July, with further funds set aside to provide support throughout...
Read moreDetailsAs part of their annual staff flu vaccination programme, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust is supporting UNICEF’s Get a Jab, Give a Jab campaign. Get a Jab, Give a Jab is an initiative created by staff in the NHS...
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