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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.
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Read moreDetailsEmily Salero, an Isle of Wight-based nail technician and beauty therapist, has been announced as a regional winner in the Nail Tech of the Year category of the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2023. 19-year-old Emily has been trading in...
Read moreDetailsA woman cut off by the tide at the base of Culver Down has been winched to safety - alongside a lifeboat crew member going to her assistance - in a joint operation between the Coastguard Helicopter, Coastguard Rescue Teams...
Read moreDetailsFirefighters are tackling a vehicle fire which has forced the closure of the main Newport to Cowes road this afternoon (Thursday). A Mercedes convertible has gone up in flames at the side of the road near to the County Showground....
Read moreDetailsThe National Lottery Awards are back for 2023, in search of inspirational individuals and organisations who do amazing things with the help of National Lottery funding. An incredible £1,342,622 of National Lottery funding went to projects in the Isle of...
Read moreDetailsIt’s been a long wait for 2 rescued tigers, Softi and Toph, but finally the wait is over and their forever home at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is just 24 hours away, with the much-anticipated arrival date confirmed for tomorrow...
Read moreDetailsAfter a tough period for the markets, it appears optimism is back. This is evident in Asian equities that rallied across world markets at the start of this month. One of the reasons for this rally has something to do...
Read moreDetailsThe increasing demand for reliable, clean energy solutions has led to a surge in the popularity of portable power stations. These devices have become indispensable in remote areas or during natural disasters, where access to conventional power sources may be...
Read moreDetailsCross-Solent operator Wightlink is advising of 2-hour delays to its Fishbourne-Portsmouth car ferry service this morning (Thursday) - but the reason remains unclear. Every single ferry to and from the Isle of Wight on the busy route is listed as...
Read moreDetailsA scheme to build 473 much-needed new homes in Ryde could begin within just a matter of weeks, Island Echo can reveal. The news comes after final approval for West Acre Park was given by the Council's planning committee last...
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