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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.
A tradesman has been left without vital tools following a theft from his van in East Cowes on Friday night. The incident took place on Princess Close sometime overnight between Friday evening and Saturday morning. Persons unknown smashed their way...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight MP Bob Seely checked in on the West Wight Alpaca farm last weekend to see how the farm is doing since it reopened. While he was there, Mr Seely met with the owner of West Wight Alpacas,...
Read moreDetailsA driver is being sought by Police following a crash in Ryde during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Shortly before 01:10, a vehicle ploughed into a brick wall at Ryde Demolition on St John's Hill. Despite considerable damage...
Read moreDetailsNewport Roman Villa will reopen on Monday (3rd August) with new health and safety measures in place. Explore the incredible remains of a 3rd century Roman farmhouse — said to be the 'best example of a Roman bath suite in...
Read moreDetailsAn off duty PCSO and a member of the public have been praised for their actions after pulling causalities from the wreckage of a burning vehicle following a crash near Yarmouth this morning (Sunday). The Renault Kangoo with 3 people...
Read moreDetailsThis year’s Mountbatten Osborne Run, which was postponed in May, has now been cancelled due to a decision by English Heritage. English Heritage say they cannot host the run due to concerns over social distancing and large crowds. Last year...
Read moreDetailsA car has caught fire following a serious road traffic collision in Yarmouth this morning (Sunday). Police, fire and ambulance crews are all in attendance on Tennyson Road, where a single vehicle has been involved in a crash. 3 fire...
Read moreDetails2 Coastguard Rescue Teams and Bembridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat have been involved in the rescue of a woman with a suspected broken ankle at Priory Bay this evening (Saturday). Solent Coastguard were alerted to the plight of the casualty on...
Read moreDetailsA new community support service delivered by Carers Isle of Wight will help meet the needs of unpaid carers on the Island. The service has been designed by Island carers for Island carers in partnership with the Isle of Wight...
Read moreDetailsSouthern Vectis is backing the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, by offering passengers 2 bus tickets for the price of 1. One of the rare positive impacts of coronavirus is that it contributed to reduced congestion across the...
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