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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.
Staff cleaning up produce this morning Scarrotts Lane Bakery in Newport has fallen victim to a burglary overnight, with both the shop and adjoining office damaged - and a nearby cafe was also targeted. As well as the theft of the...
Read moreDetailsJust days after a devastating fire destroyed their property, a family of 5 have found a new place to live – after their housing association turned an empty house into a furnished family home. Last month a freak fire ravaged...
Read moreDetailsPet owners on the Isle of Wight are being reassured that their much-loved animals will still be looked after during the coronavirus pandemic. Veterinary clinics from across the Island have issued a joint statement in response to the ongoing COVID-19...
Read moreDetailsThere has been another rise in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Isle of Wight, although such a rise is not unexpected. According to the latest data from Public Health England, a total of 145 cases have...
Read moreDetailsOver 3,000 businesses on the Isle of Wight have now received their coronavirus grant payment from the Council, according to the latest Government statistics. Business Secretary Alok Sharma confirmed on 1st April that local authorities up and down the country...
Read moreDetailsBellevue Road The marking of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe brings to the forefront Cowes Heritage's photographs of the celebrations, including street parties held in the town, as well as in Northwood and Gurnard. Bunting hung from every...
Read moreDetails29 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have now sadly died at St Mary's Hospital since the coronavirus pandemic began with a further 6 dying in the local community, latest figures reveal. The latest victims of the deadly virus passed...
Read moreDetailsSovereign Housing Association has launched a photography competition to try and lift people’s spirits during coronavirus lockdown. With the theme ‘Heart of my World’, the competition aims to inspire people to have fun by sharing their creativity through the medium...
Read moreDetailsLet’s all take a moment to appreciate some of the Premier Leagues finest attacking talent. Scintillating footwork, creativity, physical dominance and bags of goal-scoring (obviously), the best strikers have an array of talents which leave defenders quaking in their boots....
Read moreDetailsCowes Harbour Commission has announced that Clive Blount, Phil Hagen and Jason Losty have recently been appointed to the Cowes Harbour Commission Board. The 3 volunteer Commissioners have joined the CHC Board following an advertising and competitive recruitment process earlier...
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