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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.
BREAKING: An elderly woman has been hospitalised after being dragged to the floor in a dog attack in Freshwater this morning (Tuesday), which saw 2 others also injured.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Hovertravel services to and from the Isle of Wight have been suspended once again this lunchtime (Tuesday), due to another technical issue.
Read moreDetailsIsland-based charity Independent Arts has launched its Creatively Connected Christmas campaign, aiming to raise £8,000 to help keep its Creative Hub in Newport open.
Read moreDetailsIslanders are being advised to check before they travel over the Christmas and New Year period, due to seasonal changes here on the Isle of Wight and major engineering work on the train network on the way to London.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A busy rural road on the outskirts of Newport has been closed by Police this morning (Tuesday) as a result of a road traffic collision.
Read moreDetailsThere are a number of changes to the Isle of Wight Council's many services that you need to be aware of this festive period.
Read moreDetailsMore than 3 acres of land with planning permission for 15 detached bungalows has sold at auction, for just over £1million.
Read moreDetailsThe new year is a fantastic time to reset and recalibrate. For the Island’s darting stars Keegan Brown and Joe Hunt, there’s an opportunity to reflect on the successes of 2025, while feeling rightly confident of what’s in store for them...
Read moreDetailsThe operating costs of a fleet and environmental responsibility are determined by the same underlying factors. This means that for UK companies that use company cars and vans, fuel expenditure and emissions are just two aspects of the same challenge....
Read moreDetailsVisitors to St Mary’s Hospital here on the Isle of Wight are once again being asked to wear face masks, as the NHS responds to a rise in winter illnesses including flu and norovirus.
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