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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.
2 people have been cut free from their vehicle following a crash in Blackwater near Arreton overnight. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to Sandown Road, close to the local parcel distribution centre, shortly before 04:00 this morning (Friday)....
Read moreDetailsSevere gales and heavy rain are causing adverse conditions across the Isle of Wight this morning (Friday), which is causing disruption to local travel. Hovertravel have suspended their Ryde-Southsea passenger service due to the rough conditions. Although an update is...
Read moreDetailsThe following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Application No: 20/00791/FUL...
Read moreDetailsA van and a small hatchback car have collided in Brading tonight (Thursday). The incident has occurred on a long bend on The Mall, Brading between Yarbridge and Bully’s Hill. Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are in...
Read moreDetailsA ban on single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds has come into force in England today (Thursday). People in England use an estimated 4.7 billion plastic straws, 316 million plastic stirrers and 1.8 billion plastic-stemmed cotton buds each year....
Read moreDetailsThe Trouville Hotel in Sandown has gone on the market for the first time in 40 years through specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co. The building, which is situated directly next door to the brand new Premier Inn, has...
Read moreDetailsSuggested changes to public space protection have met with approval from the public, according to papers released by the Isle of Wight Council today (Thursday). The proposals will now go before councillors who will decide whether to implement them. During a 4-month...
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight family were enjoying a bike ride along the Sandown to Shanklin revetment when they spotted a gull in distress at the water's edge yesterday morning (Wednesday). Lisa Long was out with her sister-in-law when they spotted...
Read moreDetailsIn 2020, the way we do business is changing. The world around us is becoming increasingly reliant on technology, and this is spilling over into every area of our personal and professional lives. This is no different on the Isle...
Read moreDetailsMembers of the Royal Marines association on the Isle of wight have joined forces with team members on the mainland in an 80 day charity event to raise crucial funds. The event began on 1st September and is due to...
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