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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.
Outdoor education company Manor Adventure has purchased the former Kingswood activity centre in Bembridge, with plans to reopen the 60-acre coastal site in 2026. The acquisition comes just months after Kingswood's parent company fell into administration and ceased operations on...
Read moreDetailsA final decision on whether speedway will return to the Isle of Wight in 2025 has been delayed until later this month as promoters continue to battle against rising costs and logistical challenges. Supporters and volunteers gathered in the Premier...
Read moreDetailsSummer planting is now in full bloom, turning heads (and flower beds) with a dazzling display of colour and creativity across the Isle of Wight. Thanks to the green-thumbed efforts of John O’Connor’s team, an eye-popping 24,441 bedding plants have...
Read moreDetailsA newly elected West Wight councillor has raised serious concerns about the long-defunct cliff warning system along the Military Road, revealing that it hasn’t worked for more than a decade. Councillor Becca Cameron, who represents Freshwater South, has called a...
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