PLANE CRASH AT ISLE OF WIGHT AIRPORT SPARKS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
22nd August 2026
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25th August 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.
Police are investigating a reported break-in at a storage shed at Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, with CCTV images shared in a bid to identify those involved.
Read moreDetailsRichard Quigley MP used his question at Prime Minister’s Questions today (Wednesday) to raise growing local concerns about the impact of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) on Isle of Wight ferry services.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A motorcyclist is receiving medical treatment following collision involving a car on the High Street in Carisbrooke this evening (Wednesday), which has led to a rush hour road closure.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A road traffic collision on the main road in and out of Newport to the south has led to an emergency closure this afternoon (Wednesday), resulting in significant traffic tailbacks.
Read moreDetailsThis year’s Apprenticeship Week is underway, and the Isle of Wight Council is celebrating by raising the apprenticeship flag outside County Hall.
Read moreDetailsIsland real ale enthusiasts have voted The Ale House in Cowes as their favourite Isle of Wight pub, while Goddards Brewery’s Fuggle Dee-Dum has been crowned Beer of the Year for 2026.
Read moreDetailsThe way people spend time together has shifted, because everyday life now favours convenience, control, and connection. High streets once served as key places to meet, though fewer now visit cafés or pubs to relax or chat. Online social spaces...
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police cordoned off a lane in the usually quiet village of Seaview when a man was found collapsed in the street.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Less than 2 weeks after a woman was charged with murder, 31-year-old Adie Lawton has also now been charged with the murder of 17-month-old Jayla-Jean McLaren.
Read moreDetailsA ground-breaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of the building phase of the new East Cowes Fire Station.
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