RAT TRAP: FINDING THE ISLAND’S MOST FAMOUS MOUSE
6th 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.
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Read moreDetailsRed Funnel has suspended their Red Jet service between Cowes and Southampton this morning (Monday). It is the third day the cross-Solent service has been disrupted by adverse weather. The service was also affected by mechanical breakdowns towards the end...
Read moreDetailsThose who found themselves on the wrong side of the Solent last night (Saturday) have praised Red Funnel's customer service after accommodating stranded passengers. Over 100 people slept on board one of Red Funnel's ferries overnight when the Southampton-East Cowes service...
Read moreDetailsPhoto: Neil Shearer Photography Isle of Wight skeleton athlete Kimberley Murray has secured a top 10 finish in the latest and final round of the BMW IBSF World Cup. Kim was first to take to the ice at 08:00 GMT...
Read moreDetailsOver 400 children from 14 Isle of Wight primary schools took part in Isle Dance 2020 this week - an exciting dance competition for local children. The competition, held on Monday and Tuesday, was jointly organised by Gurnard Primary School...
Read moreDetailsCross-Solent travel is being hit by strong winds and heavy downpours caused by Storm Dennis for a second day. A number of sailings to and from the Isle of Wight were either cancelled or the route suspended altogether yesterday (Saturday),...
Read moreDetailsThe site of the much-missed Zanies nightclub in Sandown has gone on the market this week for a smidge under £900,000. In recent years the derelict land has been used as car parking for a nearby hotel, but now the...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight MP Bob Seely underwent a round of questioning by children from Carisbrooke Primary’s Pupil Parliament when he visited the school yesterday (Friday). The pupil parliament group – which consisted of approximately 20 children – invited Bob to...
Read moreDetailsSandown-based line dancing instructor and choreographer, Katrina Kelly, alongside regular line dancers and town council guests, joined together to launch local healthy lifestyle initiatives yesterday (Friday). The event was held at The Broadway Centre in Sandown. The centre is increasingly...
Read moreDetailsAll Saturday’s Wessex League games involving Isle of Wight teams have been postponed due to the uncertainty caused by Storm Dennis. In a statement issued last night, the Wessex League said: “Having taken soundings from the clubs involved, looking at...
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