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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.
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'Growing up in The Bay', a new documentary film capturing the military history of Sandown Bay, was launched at a special COVID-19 secure event to coincide with the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day. The film, lasting just over an hour,...
Read moreDetails20-year-old Lyam Ringer has been charged with dangerous driving following a Police pursuit on the outskirts of Ryde during the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday). At just before 02:00, a blue Ford Focus failed to stop for Police after...
Read moreDetailsNot content with serving up delicious craft beers, BrewDog is partnering with Biff’s to deliver some of the tastiest vegan food in the country. If you happen to fall into the Venn diagram of being a lover of vegan cuisine...
Read moreDetailsEagle-eyed residents in Ryde caught on camera the moment a man trespassed onto the railway tracks and graffitied an Island Line train yesterday (Sunday) - but Police failed to attend the scene and the suspect fled. The individual - whose...
Read moreDetailsFirefighters from Sandown were mobilised to reports of a fire within an electrical installation in Bembridge early this morning (Monday). 1 pump was mobilised to the East Wight village at 06:50. Upon arrival, the retained crew discovered an electrical cable...
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight lifeguard, who was born with cerebral palsy, has spoken about how she has defied medical professionals who said she would be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. Annie Caddick has shared her story...
Read moreDetailsThe National Police Air Service helicopter is circling in the skies above Seaview this morning (Monday) in the search for a missing man. Officers from Hampshire Constabulary - with the assistance of the NPAS crew from Bournemouth - are conducting...
Read moreDetailsA local fisherman has been found dead on his boat after it was spotted drifting off the west coast of the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Sunday). Yarmouth RNLI's All Weather Lifeboat was launched to an area close to The...
Read moreDetailsPolice are advising motorists to avoid the Fishbourne area this afternoon (Sunday) due to traffic congestion caused by a technical issue at Wightlink’s ferry terminal. The cross-Solent operator is advising of 60 minute delays on their Fishbourne to Portsmouth route....
Read moreDetailsIt has been confirmed that the main fundraising event of the year for the West Wight Sports and Community Centre – the Solent Swim – will go ahead this year as planned. The event, due to be held on Saturday...
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