ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 7TH AUGUST 2026
7th 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.
Police are carrying out investigations following a daylight burglary in the quiet village of Havenstreet on Thursday. It has been reported to Hampshire Constabulary that a home on Main Road in Havenstreet was burgled sometime between 14:30 and 16:30 on...
Read moreDetailsA car has ploughed into a wall surrounding a church in Sandown this morning (Saturday), prompting a call out for the emergency services. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to Carter Street at the junction with St Johns Road...
Read moreDetailsPolice, HM Coastguard, WightSAR and Cowes RNLI are searching the Newport area for a vulnerable man who has gone missing from St Mary’s Hospital. A large-scale air, land and sea search is progressing at the centre of the Island this...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight continues to push physical activity and is now introducing more and more challenges and races for people to take place in. This year will also see the Festival of Running, which will include eight days of...
Read moreDetails10 free chess lessons are being offered to the Over 50s on the Isle of Wight thanks to funding by WightAid. The lessons will be held on Saturday mornings between 11:00-12:00 in association with Chess in Schools & Communities and Age Concern...
Read moreDetailsWight Aid has presented Northwood House with a cheque for £358.18 to fund cordless gardening equipment for Park volunteers. The 20 acres of parkland surrounding Northwood House is maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers who toil throughout the year...
Read moreDetailsRegulars and staff at Greene King pubs across the Isle of Wight have raised a whopping £47,056 for Macmillan Cancer Support in just 7 years, helping people living with cancer and their families receive essential physical, emotional and financial support....
Read moreDetailsWhen it comes down to it, those that have the most enjoyable time playing casino games do so because they have a specific attitude. First, they realise that they might now win, and thus have accepted they might lose; secondly,...
Read moreDetails2020 is already shaping up to be a memorable year on the sporting scene in the Isle of Wight. This on top of the incredible sporting action world-wide, that includes the European championships this summer. Amazingly enough, England also head...
Read moreDetailsRyde Inshore Rescue has been granted £31,000 by the Department for Transport, which will help fund the purchase and kitting out of a brand new secondary lifeboat for the charity. Currently, volunteers crew 2 lifeboats from the Appley-based station; Ryde...
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