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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 are probing a suspicious incident in Cowes in which a man tried to grab a 10-year-old girl by the arm before speeding off in his van. The incident is said to have occurred on...
Read moreDetailsThe body of a woman has been located in the search for missing 64-year-old Gillian Burns, Police have confirmed. It's understood the discovery was made this morning (Tuesday) as Coastguards searched along the coastline at the base of Culver Cliff,...
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Read moreDetailsA fire hazard can break out at any time. There has been an increase in caution and awareness regarding firefighting. And while firefighting is something for the professionals, there’s one tool that you can’t underestimate - the crowbar. Now, with...
Read moreDetailsPolice armed with a riot shield entered a property and detained an elderly male in Ryde last night (Monday) after he made threats to paramedics. Officers were called to the top of Harding Road, Oakfield at 20:26 in response to...
Read moreDetailsThe search for 64-year-old Gillian Burns, who went missing from her home in Bembridge on Sunday night, has entered its 2nd day with teams battling against difficult weather conditions to find her. Gillian was last seen at her home address...
Read moreDetailsA charity donation bin located beside a pedestrian crossing in Binstead has been removed less than 2 weeks after an inquest into a local man's death heard how it may have obscured his view. 77-year-old David Cairns, of Hazelmere Avenue,...
Read moreDetailsEngland once won a Rugby World Cup with one kick of a ball, and George Ford’s kicking will be huge in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. After a masterclass showing in the opening game, Ford could be England’s most important...
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