WAS MOLLY DOWNER THE LAST WITCH OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT?
30th October 2026
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.
A man in his 60s has been arrested by Police are allegedly trying to coax a 3-year-old girl away with the lure of sweets in Freshwater this morning (Friday). The shocking incident is said to have occurred in the School...
Read moreDetailsChefs from 2 much-loved Isle of Wight restaurants have gone into battle with the cream of the country’s curry industry, going head-to-head for the title of the UK’s King or Queen of Spice. Jila Miah, a chef at Tamarind restaurant...
Read moreDetailsThe Government’s Household Support Fund will help struggling families with the costs of essentials this Winter by providing an extra £54million to 19 local authorities in the South East. The funding will help the 800,000 households living in poverty in...
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Read moreDetailsResidents, staff, and visitors at Orchard House Care Home in Newport came together to raise money for Macmillan Foundation on Friday, demonstrating the home’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the wider community. The event was marked by a...
Read moreDetails2 men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a male was seriously assaulted in Ventnor High Street last night (Thursday). It was at around 20:50 that a man in his...
Read moreDetailsA record 70 tennis players competed in August’s annual West Wight Tennis Tournament, in aid of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, raising an amazing £3,184. Matches were played on courts across the area and the big final took place at Westover...
Read moreDetailsCowes Golf Club ladies brought home the Knight Cup earlier in the month after securing victory at Skylark Golf Club. The morning semi-finals kicked off with Rachael Terry from North Hants teeing off first, followed by Jude Ferris from Cowes....
Read moreDetailsCowes Enterprise College proudly hosted the annual Isle of Wight Science Festival this Summer, an event dedicated to igniting students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. The festival, themed around 'lighting a spark', brought together twenty-three local...
Read moreDetailsThose in support of saving Brading Primary School say that it is becoming 'more and more obvious' that the Council's process of shutting 6 Isle of Wight schools is 'fundamentally flawed'. Members of Save Brading School say they are becoming...
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