DRIVER FLEES AFTER CAR HITS SIGN AND SPINS IN VENTNOR
11th July 2026
Warren is Island Echo's sports reporter, predominately covering football matches across Wessex League and Divisions 1 and 2 of the Isle of Wight League. He also researches and writes all heritage stories, which have quickly become a reader favourite. Warren is fluent in 3 languages.
East Cowes Vics are the new leaders of Wessex Division 1 after beating Frimley Green in the battle between 1st and 2nd at Beatrice Avenue this afternoon. Frimley started brightly with 2 goal attempts in the first 8 minutes. New...
Read moreDetailsThe big Wessex League game on the Isle of Wight today (Saturday) sees 2nd-in-the-table East Cowes Vics take on unbeaten leaders Frimley Green at Beatrice Avenue. Alex Smith's side are currently 2 points behind Frimley but have a game in...
Read moreDetailsA Cowes inquest was unable to determine whether the death of the drowned 38-year-old man was accidental or otherwise on 13th September 1924. The body of the deceased – Charles Walter Morgan – had been found at Salt Mead in...
Read moreDetailsAround 50 concerned parents, pupils and allies gathered outside County Hall yesterday afternoon (Thursday) to protest the proposed closure of 6 primary schools - but councillors last night decided to press ahead with the consultation process. Ashley Whittaker, the Council's...
Read moreDetailsMax Draper has resigned from the position of manager of Cowes Sports, the club have announced. Cowes Sports put out the following statement this evening (Thursday). "Tonight, after a meeting between the committee and the First Team Manager Max, and...
Read moreDetailsSandown & Shanklin beat Ellingham & Ringwood by 7 points in their opening game at The Fairway. The weather conspired against any free-flowing and open rugby, with rain coming in spells throughout the game and making handling conditions tricky. The...
Read moreDetailsWightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team members Ewan Cook, Kirsty Cook and Kev Chant travelled to Cambourne, near Cambridge, to compete in the RTTC National 10 Mile TT Championships. This event consisted of some of the top riders in the country...
Read moreDetailsCowes Sports advanced to the 3rd round of the Hampshire Senior Cup by beating East Cowes Vics on penalties in front of 310 spectators on a damp and dramatic Tuesday evening. Before kick off, a presentation was made to Vics...
Read moreDetailsBritten-Norman is taking the next step on its journey towards sustainable aviation with the introduction of the Unleaded Fuel Modification for its BN2B-26 piston engine Islander aircraft. In addition to reducing their environmental impact, operators of Islander aircraft - which...
Read moreDetailsThe Vectis Historic Vehicle Club Ltd recently presented a donation of £1,000 to Beaulieu House’s Tony Wake, following the club fundraising Open Day at Arreton Barns. On presenting the cheque for £1,000, Chairman Bill Rasmussen said that members of the...
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