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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.
Island Roads will be deploying its fleet of gritters for the first time this winter overnight as temperatures start to drop across the Isle of Wight. With surface temperatures set to fall below zero, gritters will be treating the local...
Read moreDetailsNewport Golf Club recently ran a golf day to raise money for the Royal British Legion. 64 golfers played in the event on Saturday 9th November, with the winners of the ‘Tommy Trophy’ being Pete Tizard, Steve Newman, Elaine White...
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Read moreDetailsA Singapore-based hospitality company is days away from completing on the purchase of Sandown's Trouville Hotel, marking the first change in ownership for more than 45 years, Island Echo understands. The 88-bedroom property, situated on the Esplanade between Premier Inn...
Read moreDetailsThe Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, says her commitment to partnership working is driving down anti-social behaviour (ASB) across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It comes at the start of ASB Awareness Week which runs from today until...
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