POLICE OFFICERS TRAPPED AS RESPONSE CAR HANGS OFF RYDE PIER
13th October 2026
POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS REMAIN AT SCENE OF SANDOWN HOTEL BLAZE
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: Hovertravel's cross-Solent service between Ryde and Southsea has been suspended this morning (Saturday) not due to the weather, but owing to a technical issue.
Read moreDetailsA prison officer has been seriously assaulted at HMP Isle of Wight after being 'attacked with hot water' by an inmate - the second serious incident at the prison in just over a week.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight-based Apex Competition is about to deliver a truly monumental early Christmas gift this Sunday as its ultimate 'Dream Bundle' competition comes to a close.
Read moreDetails74-year-old Lyall Babington, who was enjoying an around-the-world trip, died after becoming entangled in a faulty powered winch on board his yacht off the Isle of Wight, an official investigation has found.
Read moreDetailsLake Parish Council is celebrating being awarded Loo of the Year awards for their New Road and Lake Cliff Gardens Public Conveniences, following mystery shopper visits and inspections.
Read moreDetailsAn alleged serial shoplifter is being sought by Police on the Isle of Wight, who are appealing for help in identifying the male.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after smashing into street furniture and a parked car in Sandown last night (Thursday).
Read moreDetailsRichard Quigley MP has led a Westminster Hall debate on ‘Protecting Children from Domestic Abuse’, timed to coincide with the UN’s 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: The driver of an American muscle car has wiped out a Belisha beacon and smashed into a parked vehicle in Sandown this evening (Thursday).
Read moreDetailsSmall business owners face a slow squeeze from this week’s Budget, warns Isle of Wight accountant Lucy Johnson...
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