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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.
Plans have been submitted to convert the former HSS Hire branch in Newport into a showroom and warehouse for Ornamental Plastics Co.
Read moreDetailsA new report from the Environment Agency has warned that the Isle of Wight could face drought conditions in 2026 unless the region experiences sustained rainfall this Winter.
Read moreDetailsSouthern Water has submitted plans for a water recycling plant in Sandown that will be the UK's first full-scale water recycling plant to use an integrated membrane treatment process - but it is going to take 5 years to build.
Read moreDetailsWight Tyres in Ryde is celebrating a period of significant technological investment, year-on-year customer growth, and the creation of a robust local team, all of which has helped establish the garage as one of the Isle of Wight’s leading independents.
Read moreDetailsYoung people on the Isle of Wight are being urged to speak out against knife crime by using a completely anonymous service provided by the charity Crimestoppers.
Read moreDetailsBembridge residents and businesses alike have expressed outrage as Southern Water confirms plans to close Embankment Road for up to 3 weeks in the run-up to Christmas.
Read moreDetailsA planning application has been submitted to convert a former Sandown hotel into supported accommodation for adults with learning disabilities.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police, fire and ambulance crews are responding to a serious crash on the outskirts of Wootton which has seen a vehicle career off the road, trapping its occupants.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A reported fire in a smoke-logged residential address in Shanklin led to an emergency response by firefighters earlier this afternoon (Monday).
Read moreDetailsBellisimo Aesthetics has launched a complimentary laser hair removal service for women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), as part of a new confidence-boosting campaign.
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