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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.
This is the moment that an 'incendiary device' was blown to pieces by the Royal Navy Bomb Disposal team in the sleepy village of Wellow late this afternoon (Friday). Police were called to the West Wight at around 10:45 this...
Read moreDetailsA motorcyclist is being treated by paramedics after being hit by a Land Rover Discovery in a road traffic collision in Ryde tonight (Friday). The crash, which occurred at the junction of West Street and Ratcliffe Avenue at 18:00, has...
Read moreDetailsKingswood in Bembridge has closed its doors with immediate effect as a result of its parent company, Inspiring Learning Group, being placed into administration. It has been confirmed that 7 activity and residential centres across the country - including the...
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Read moreDetailsRubbish seen smouldering in the back of a bin lorry on a residential street in Newport has prompted a response from Isle of Wight firefighters this lunchtime (Friday). 3 appliances from Newport and Ryde have been mobilised to Clifford Street,...
Read moreDetails80-year-old Linda Smith, who is accused of attempting to murder a man in his 80s, has been remanded in prison ahead of a Crown Court appearance next month. Smith, of Manor Crescent on Pan Estate, Newport appeared before the Isle...
Read moreDetailsMembers of the National Education Union and Unison will be rallying in Newport Town Centre next Saturday (25th January) in protest of the planned closures of several Isle of Wight primary schools. It's said that over 200 teaching and support...
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