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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 moreDetailsNew Chief Executive Dominic Wray has set out plans for a 'new chapter' focused on engagement, accountability and demonstrable value...
Read moreDetailsEvery primary school child aged 9-10 on the Isle of Wight will learn to sail as part of their education by 2027.
Read moreDetailsMore young people across the Isle of Wight will get the mental health support they need thanks to a £201,000 funding boost for Early Support Hubs.
Read moreDetailsA prominent Isle of Wight councillor has spoken out following the questionable closure of Firestone Copse Road, saying residents have been left frustrated and cut off by the decision.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police, paramedics and fire crews are all responding to a road traffic collision involving a lorry and a car on Brading Downs Road this afternoon (Thursday).
Read moreDetailsA newly-qualified driver has crashed into a wall and fence on Brook Road in Shanklin, leaving a damaged car taped off by Police.
Read moreDetailsHaylands Primary School has identified Lift Schools as its potential preferred partner as the school considers becoming an academy and joining an academy trust.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police and the National Police Air Service helicopter were deployed to the Nunwell area of Brading late last night (Wednesday) in the search for a missing woman.
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