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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.
Consumer behaviour has shifted dramatically over the past few years, and Isle of Wight businesses are feeling it at the till. Shoppers increasingly expect to pay how they want, when they want — and that means cash is no longer...
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A bizarre road traffic collision in a car park in Sandown has led to a call out for firefighters and Police tonight (Tuesday).
Read moreDetailsA key arterial road in and out of Newport is to close for 11 days later this month, with major disruption and lengthy tailbacks expected.
Read moreDetailsOne of the Isle of Wight’s most loved coastal venues, Salty’s in Yarmouth, is set to reopen later this month, just in time for the busy Summer season. The venue has been taken over by Quay Hospitality Group, a growing...
Read moreDetailsThe Northbank Hotel, a historic Victorian coastal property in Seaview, has been put on the market for the first time in over 65 years with a £4.2million price tag.
Read moreDetailsGenerosity and community spirit were in full force this Easter as 210 Easter eggs were delivered to the paediatric departments at St Mary’s Hospital on Friday by Snap Fitness Isle of Wight. The donation, organised through the gym and supported...
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A technical issue on board Red Osprey has forced the cancellation of a number of Red Funnel sailings to and from the Isle of Wight today (Tuesday).
Read moreDetailsThis year’s Good Friday Children’s Service at St Mary’s Church on Ryde High Street attracted a sizeable congregation of both children and adults, continuing its year-on-year growth. The significance of Good Friday was shared as children walked around the church,...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council says it is cooperating fully with the Police in light of 2 of its fleet vehicles being involved in separate road traffic collisions in the past few days.
Read moreDetailsIndustrial action by junior doctors is underway across England from now until 07:00 on Monday (13th April), with NHS services across the Isle of Wight expected to be affected.
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