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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.
Pallance Lane in Northwood has been closed to enable the safe removal of overhanging vegetation. The road is closed from its junction with Pallance Road to its junction with Wyatts Lane. The road is only expected to be closed for...
Read moreDetailsWith more wet and windy weather on the way, the Environment Agency has issued yet another flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast. Thursday afternoon's high tide at 13:58 will be higher than normal with Westerly Force 5 winds...
Read moreDetailsA vision for Ryde aimed at improving the town and making it a top resort and place to live was presented at a packed public meeting on Monday night. In a 100 page manifesto, called a Place Plan, environmental consultant...
Read moreDetailsPhoto: Graham Reading Photography 100 vintage aircraft will surround the Isle of Wight and 3 Spitfires will fly overhead to celebrate the life of former World War II pilot Mary Ellis this May - with hopes of a Battle of...
Read moreDetailsThe Cowes Floating Bridge will be out of action for a short period tomorrow (Thursday) and against on Friday to enable 'essential tests' to be undertaken. The Isle of Wight Council says that the East Cowes to West Cowes service...
Read moreDetailsHalf term is always a busy time for the Isle of Wight Zoo but from this weekend (15th February) an expanded family of meerkats is guaranteed to put the ‘mob’ into proceedings and new meerkat encounter experiences are set to...
Read moreDetailsDig out your Derby and find your Fedora as 'Hats for the Hospice' with Mountbatten, the Islandwide hat mufti day, returns for its 5th year on 28th February 2020. 'Wear a hat - simple as that!' is the message to...
Read moreDetailsPolice on the Isle of Wight are appealing for information after £1,000 worth of tools were stolen during a burglary in Shorwell earlier this week. Sometime overnight on Monday (10th February) items including a Festool SDS cordless drill, a Dewalt...
Read moreDetailsHeadteachers, teachers and school governors from 6 Isle of Wight Primary schools met at Lanesend Primary School in Cowes on Monday to undergo global learning training delivered by Sarah Wise, a global learning trainer from Deed in Dorset. The primary...
Read moreDetailsIW Met Service has issued 2 weather warnings for the Isle of Wight as the week of wet and windy weather continues, with the weekend set to be a wash out. The first warning is for overnight on Wednesday into Thursday...
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