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10th August 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.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the lockdown restrictions imposed on the Isle of Wight and the rest of the country will start to be eased from tomorrow (Monday), but shops and schools won't re-open before June. In a...
Read moreDetailsA mixed residential and commercial building on the Island went under the virtual auctioneer’s hammer in Clive Emson’s spring auction. Egan House at Madeira Road, Totland Bay was purchased freehold for £450,000 in the firm’s sale, which was held solely...
Read moreDetailsThe total number of COVID-19 deaths at St Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight has increased to 30 people, it has been announced. According to NHS England, the latest victim of the deadly virus passed away at the hospital...
Read moreDetailsIsland Roads is putting its full support behind the NHS’s COVID-19 app. The company will be writing to its 200-strong workforce encouraging them to download the app and is also looking to promote the technology on its VMS signs that...
Read moreDetailsThe coronavirus crisis has led to truly unprecedented times for everyone and one of the sectors hit is journalism, but our unrivalled and award-winning news service continues to deliver the latest Isle of Wight news around the clock. We’ve been...
Read moreDetails5 Southern 360 support workers specialising in learning disabilities at Southern Housing Group’s 22 Argyll Street care home in Ryde have ‘braved the shave’ in the name of charity. Leonie, Rob, Tracey, Heidi and Simon all agreed to have their...
Read moreDetailsBarratt and David Wilson Homes have announced plans to start a phased re-opening of its construction sites, with preparation works beginning on site from tomorrow (Monday), ready for the re-introduction of contractors on 18th May. 12 sites across Dorset, West...
Read moreDetailsA Ryde couple whose wedding day plans were scuppered by Boris' nationwide lockdown celebrated in a rather different way yesterday (Saturday). Keith Ruth and Carolyn Ward were due to tie the knot on what turned out to be a gloriously...
Read moreDetailsThere are now 155 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight, Public Health England have confirmed. New data released this afternoon (Saturday) shows a further 3 cases locally, from 152 yesterday to 155 today. Increases are not surprising...
Read moreDetailsMembers of the public are once again being urged to stay clear of the cliffs between Shanklin and Luccombe following another cliff fall this evening (Saturday). Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bembridge and Ventnor are currently on scene at Shanklin Esplanade...
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