160 ILLEGAL MIGRANTS ON LARGE DINGHY INTERCEPTED BY ISLE OF WIGHT LIFEBOATS
6th September 2026
MAN DIES AFTER FALLING FROM FIRST-FLOOR WINDOW IN RYDE
5th September 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.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester visited the Isle of Wight on an official engagement yesterday (Wednesday), flying in on The King's helicopter to meet a variety of local organisations and to officially open the Isle of Wight Ambulance...
Read moreDetailsPolice on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an incident at a play park in Ryde last Saturday in which a male is alleged to have wielded a long stick. It's said that at...
Read moreDetailsPolice are making enquiries after a van crashed into concrete barriers in Lake last night (Wednesday), narrowly avoiding careering into workmen. At just before midnight, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary received reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision...
Read moreDetailsThe wife of a Binstead man who slashed her throat with a craft knife, just moments after stabbing the family dog to death, is standing by him - despite his attempts to kill her. Earlier today (Wednesday) a jury found...
Read moreDetailsA major exercise exploring the plan of action for evacuating passengers from a broken down hovercraft in the Solent has been taking place on the Isle of Wight today (Wednesday). HM Coastguard, the RNLI and the Isle of Wight Ambulance...
Read moreDetailsIt’s hard to believe that the English Premier League has existed for just over 30 years. During that time it’s changed an awful lot. One area that’s seen a lot of change is the number of English players plying their...
Read moreDetailsThe Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in Sandown this morning (Wednesday) in response to a medical emergency in the town. 2 flying medics have joined the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service at a residential property off...
Read moreDetailsThe volunteer crew of Bembridge RNLI were mustered for the 22nd shout of the year this afternoon (Tuesday) after a member of the public spotted a possible upturned RIB off the coast. At around 16:45, Solent Coastguard requested the launch...
Read moreDetailsPolice and paramedics are in attendance at Ryde Esplanade where an incident has forced the suspension of all Island Line trains this evening (Tuesday). Emergency services responded to the scene at the railway station at around 19:30. The official line...
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