160 ILLEGAL MIGRANTS ON LARGE DINGHY INTERCEPTED BY ISLE OF WIGHT LIFEBOATS
6th 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.
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