POLICE OFFICERS TRAPPED AS RESPONSE CAR HANGS OFF RYDE PIER
13th October 2026
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11th October 2026
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.
BREAKING: Wightlink has suspended its Fishbourne-Portsmouth car ferry service amid an ongoing security incident at its Portsmouth Gunwharf terminal, which has been evacuated this lunchtime (Wednesday).
Read moreDetailsTemporary traffic lights have been erected - at cost to the taxpayer - around a poorly positioned caravan in Wootton.
Read moreDetailsA steering group has been formally established to represent community interests and explore future options for the Ventnor Winter Gardens. This follows the building’s recently confirmed status as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) and news that its current owner...
Read moreDetailsHealth leaders are warning of disruption across NHS services on the Isle of Wight and beyond as junior doctors begin 5 days of industrial action starting today (Wednesday).
Read moreDetailsThere’s no doubt that sporting events are growing tremendously across the country, especially with football and cricket. Alongside the new popularity of the events has come a redefinition of local sporting pride in Nepal. Athletes can now compete globally and...
Read moreDetailsThis is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court...
Read moreDetailsThe result is near-continuous disruption for drivers using key routes between Binstead, Ryde and Wootton across the first 4 months of 2026...
Read moreDetailsA row has erupted over the future of Ryde Town Hall, with Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson accusing the Ryde Neighbourhood Board of acting behind closed doors to influence the building’s sale - a claim strongly denied by...
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police and paramedics are on scene at a crash in Apse Heath, which is causing significant delays as Islanders head home this evening (Tuesday).
Read moreDetailsAsh Lane Christmas Lights in Gunville, which appeared on BBC’s The One Show last week, is one of several displays lighting up in aid of Mountbatten Isle of Wight this year.
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