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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.
Taxi fares on the Isle of Wight will remain unchanged for the third year in a row, after the Isle of Wight Council concluded that the current rates still offer a viable profit for licensed taxi proprietors.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A reported gas leak at a property in the West Wight led to an emergency response by firefighters from both Freshwater and Newport earlier tonight (Thursday).
Read moreDetailsPolice and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has responded to today's announcement that her role is set to be abolished,.
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight campsite has been recognised among the best in the country, taking home a top regional title in the 2025 Campsites.co.uk Camping and Glamping Awards.
Read moreDetailsA new initiative aimed at cleaning up public spaces and curbing anti-social behaviour has been rolled out in Newport, with other Island towns set to follow.
Read moreDetailsHundreds of Santas are set to descend on Ryde seafront once again this December as the Isle of Wight Santa Dash returns, raising vital funds for Mountbatten Isle of Wight and the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group.
Read moreDetailsHealth services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be affected this week as resident doctors take part in strike action.
Read moreDetailsIn the age of cheap travel where holidaymakers can easily jet off to warmer climates on a budget, it’s getting harder for the UK’s top destinations to continue attracting tourists. The Isle of Wight has recently seen a slight drop-off...
Read moreDetailsA hair transplant in Turkey is one of the treatments that has become very popular among UK residents, as they have discovered that adequate and affordable solutions to their hair loss are available when travelling abroad. This is because the...
Read moreDetailsA superyacht stewardess from the Isle of Wight is making waves as she joins the cast of the acclaimed TV show Below Deck Mediterranean.
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