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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.
Police on the Isle of Wight have released images of 4 people they want to speak to in connection with the theft of more than £2,000 of goods from Asda. Between 13:00 and 13:30 on Saturday 31st May - nearly...
Read moreDetailsRabbit and guinea pig owners on the Isle of Wight are being invited to a special drop-in welfare clinic at the RSPCA Isle of Wight Animal Centre in Godshill later this month. The event will take place between 11:00 and...
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Read moreDetailsIsland Echo has learnt that 6 out of 7 staff members recruited to the Isle of Wight Coroner’s Office over the past 5 years have quit their jobs, raising fresh questions about the service. The revelation comes amid ongoing scrutiny...
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Read moreDetailsNew official figures show that the Isle of Wight’s population growth will rely almost entirely on people moving to the Island, with births unable to keep pace with deaths. The Island’s population is projected to rise to 145,083 people by...
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