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.
A flood alert has been issued for the Eastern Yar and its tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge due to high river levels following 40mm of rainfall over the past 5 days. Flooding is currently affecting low-lying land, roads, cycle tracks...
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Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Emergency services, including the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, are in attendance at a serious road traffic collision involving a bicycle and a car on a busy crossroad junction in central Ryde tonight (Tuesday).
Read moreDetailsXiao, a beloved Red Panda at Amazon World, has sadly died at the age of 12-and-a-half, the zoo has announced.
Read moreDetailsDespite widespread delays in inquest hearings and public outcry over the performance of the Isle of Wight Coroner’s Service, it has emerged that a total of 6 Assistant Coroners, appointed more than 5 years ago, have never once presided over...
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Firefighters forced entry to a home in Newport this afternoon (Tuesday) when a sounding alarm alerted neighbours to an incident developing in the kitchen.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police are asking for the public's help as they hunt down 35-year-old Luke Thorpe, who is wanted on recall to prison.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: 2 young people have been rescued from the cold waters of Wootton Creek this afternoon (Tuesday) after their vessel capsized.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Mechanical issues and adverse weather are affecting foot passenger services to and from Ryde this afternoon (Tuesday), with both Wightlink's Fastcat and Hovertravel's services suspended.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop after hitting a teenage girl in Sandown at the weekend, leaving her with facial injuries.
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