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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.
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed on the packed beach at Sandown in response to an emergency in the seaside town this afternoon (Tuesday). It was just before 15:30 that the flying medics were alerted to...
Read moreDetailsA significant incident on board a yacht has led to a multi-agency response to Yarmouth Harbour this afternoon (Tuesday), where cordons have been erected around the vessel. It was around 12:30 that both Yarmouth RNLI’s All Weather Lifeboat and Lymington...
Read moreDetails8 striking visual artworks capturing the voices of students from the Lionheart School, working with artist Nathan Holt, will feature in ‘Words Beyond Language’, an exhibition on the café wall at Quay Arts throughout August. The project – part of...
Read moreDetails2 individuals have been arrested for multiple offences after Police intercepted a pair of electric motorbikes causing issues at Seaclose Park in Newport earlier today (Tuesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary says officers quickly launched a coordinated operation to...
Read moreDetails72-year-old Steven Bennett has been crowned a millionaire after scooping a Euromillions win with a ticket he bought on the Isle of Wight. Steven, a widower from East London, has been holidaying on the Island since childhood and has continued...
Read moreDetailsFirefighters from Ryde and Shanklin have this morning (Tuesday) been called to a blaze involving vehicle tyres in Bembridge. The alarm was raised at around 09:30, prompting the attendance of 2 fire appliances to the scene on Peacock Hill -...
Read moreDetailsA 19-year-old from Ventnor and an 18-year-old from Newport have been arrested following a late-night altercation in Ryde, which saw a male reportedly threaten others with a metal object. Police were called to Union Road, Ryde at 23:41 last night...
Read moreDetailsDonna Jones, the current Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, has been selected as the Conservative Party’s official candidate for the newly created Mayoral role in the region. In May 2026, voters across Hampshire and...
Read moreDetailsA women-only gym that has quickly grown in popularity since opening in 2022 is set to relocate to a larger venue in Sandown’s former Post Office building, which has stood empty for almost 10 years. The Fitness Hub, currently based...
Read moreDetailsEvaluating the structure and operations of online casinos requires careful examination due to the rapidly evolving nature of digital gambling. As competition intensifies and players gain greater access to international platforms, the demand for trustworthy information becomes essential. Comprehensive reviews...
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