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19th October 2026
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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.
A weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with downpours expected to cause disruption during the early hours of tomorrow morning (Friday) The warning, issued by IW Met Service, is valid from 02:00 until...
Read moreDetailsTributes have been paid to a ‘deeply loved’ husband and proud father, who died in a road traffic collision on Briddlesford Road near Wootton a month ago today. It was at just gone 15:10 on Monday 28th July that emergency...
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Read moreDetailsThe rollout of the winter flu vaccination campaign to protect some of the most vulnerable people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight begins next week. The NHS 10-year health plan, which was published recently, commits to a shift from...
Read moreDetailsMore than £500,000 is set to be spent on consultants to help Hampshire and Isle of Wight councils formulate proposals for the major restructure of local authorities. The 15 councils across the region have until 26th September to submit their...
Read moreDetailsThe Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and concerned members of the public are calling on Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Authority to defer £1.6million of proposed frontline cuts to the fire service at its meeting tomorrow (Friday). The Hampshire &...
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