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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.
The North London Derby is one of the premier fixtures on the English football calendar, with neutral fans up and down the country getting just as excited for the fierce rivalry as Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur supporters each and every...
Read moreDetailsPolice are appealing for the public’s help in locating missing 64-year-old Gillian Burns from Bembridge, who hasn’t been seen since last night (Sunday). A multi-agency search has been activated in a bid to find Gillian, whose bicycle has been discovered...
Read moreDetailsPolice, HM Coastguard and WightSAR have descended on Culver Down near Bembridge this morning (Monday) where a search has been launched for a missing local woman. Concerns are growing for the lady’s welfare, especially given the adverse wet and windy...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight darts star Keegan Brown should hold his head high after being knocked out of the Quarter Finals of the World Series of Darts Finals by Nathan Aspinall yesterday (Sunday). Brown took a strong 6-1 victory over Simon...
Read moreDetailsWorks to resurface the pavement on one of the busiest roads in Ryde will get underway next week, resulting in a one-way system being introduced for all traffic. Island Roads will be undertaking improvement work to lay a new footway on...
Read moreDetailsSandown Rotarian President Ian Fletcher recently joined with other local Rotarians to support local business Browns Golf, as well as continue the recruitment campaign for new members. It follows a successful Summer period at events such as the Garlic Show...
Read moreDetailsKeegan Brown will no doubt be celebrating tonight (Saturday) after knocking out defending champion Gerwyn Price in the Last 16 of the 2023 Jack’s World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam - a major career win for the 30-year-old. Keegan...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight's very own Keegan Brown got off to an excellent start in the 2023 Jack’s World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam last night (Friday) by beating Simon Whitlock 6-1, but he now faces defending champion Gerwyn Price....
Read moreDetailsEmergency services have been involved in a 2-hour operation to treat and stretcher away an unwell woman squatting inside the derelict Ocean Hotel in Sandown. It was at around 19:30 that firefighters, paramedics and Police were called to the Esplanade...
Read moreDetailsThe efforts of the Sandown Beach Lifeguard Team have been recognised by Sandown Town Council with framed certificates presented to formally recognise their contribution to beach safety in Sandown this year. The certificates, presented by Town Mayor Alex Lightfoot, also...
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