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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.
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Darren holds a Diploma with Honours in Media Law from the London School of Journalism.
Bellisimo 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.
Read moreDetailsCouncillor Julie Jones-Evans has announced that she will be stepping back from the role of Vice-Chair of Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council, just days after the clerk dramatically resigned.
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Read moreDetailsPlatform One’s BA (Hons) Sustainable Fashion students were given an invaluable glimpse into their future careers recently...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council has announced plans to introduce new parking restrictions across several streets in Gunville, in a move aimed at enhancing road safety, easing traffic flow, and supporting a new housing development.
Read moreDetailsEXCLUSIVE: Ambulance crews on the Isle of Wight are said to be preparing to hold a symbolic vote of no confidence in their management amid growing anger over proposed shift changes, reduced vehicle numbers and mounting pressure on staff wellbeing.
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Read moreDetailsLift Ryde Sixth Form Campus welcomed 2 distinguished visitors last week, as East Wight MP Joe Robertson and the Isle of Wight High Sheriff, Jacqueline Gazzard, toured the site ahead of the Sixth Form’s Open Evening.
Read moreDetailsThe Griffin in Godshill is spreading festive cheer this December with a Charity Christmas Raffle to raise funds for Mountbatten Hospice, with over 50 prizes donated by generous local businesses across the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsEconomic uncertainties are becoming a new normal across major economies. If you watch financial news, you’ve likely seen how inflation pressures, rising interest rates, and geopolitical tensions are starting to affect asset prices. Major global institutions like the IMF and...
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