Warren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
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.
LUCY BURKE WINS SHANKLIN AND SANDOWN GOLF CLUB LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP
Lucy Burke emerged victorious as Ladies’ Champion at the 2-day Shanklin and Sandown Ladies’ Championship on Monday and Tuesday (18th/19th July). Ms Burke was also the winner of the Scratch Salver with a gross score of 166. Runner-up was Dawn...
Read moreDetailsBOB KEEN TO SEE JOINT RAIL AND FERRY TICKET MACHINES INTRODUCED
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says he wants to see through-tickets introduced at Isle of Wight ferry terminals to make onward travel easier for commuters. Mr Seely said following calls from several Islanders who wanted to see a combined...
Read moreDetailsSUCCESS FOR SHANKLIN SANDOWN FEMALE ROWERS AT WOOLSTON REGATTA
Success has continued for the ladies of Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club at Woolston Regatta last weekend. The ladies senior pair of Daisy and Emily Faithfull executed the 1st win of the day and their 3rd point towards the Hants &...
Read moreDetailsPOP-UP ART GALLERY IN COWES TO RAISE FUNDS FOR WESSEX CANCER TRUST
Gail Willows Island artist Gail Willows has partnered up with local support to create an exclusive pop-up Art Gallery in the heart of Cowes, to raise funds for 2 local charities close to her heart: Wessex Cancer Trust and UKSA....
Read moreDetailsPADDLEBOARDER DAVID HAZE TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE ISLE OF WIGHT FOR SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE
7x world record-holding stand-up paddle boarder David Haze is set to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight to raise money for Surfers Against Sewage on 1st August. David's solo journey is set to take 5 days. Every bit of equipment he...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT NHS SATURDAY SUMMER FETE POSTPONED
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has postponed its Summer Fete - planned for this Saturday (23rd July) - due to the potential fire risk caused by the recent heatwave. The ground is extremely dry at St Mary’s Hospital and...
Read moreDetailsELAINE WHITE WINS NEWPORT GOLF CLUB JUBILEE TROPHY STABLEFORD
Mrs Elaine White has won the Jubilee Trophy Stableford at Newport Golf Club. The trophy was presented by the Ladies Captain, Mrs Carol Taylor. Full result: 1st Mrs Elaine White, 2nd Mrs Anita Carpenter, 3rd Mrs Dot Stevens.
Read moreDetailsPOLICE TO TACKLE MALE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Police and partners on the Isle of Wight have been working together to better understand issues connected to male violence against women and girls, and take action against perpetrators. Tackling this type of offending is a priority for Police on...
Read moreDetailsMARITIME UK SOLENT LAUNCHES AWARDS CELEBRATING THE BEST OF MARITIME IN SOLENT REGION
Maritime UK Solent launched its awards for companies in the Solent region to celebrate and gain recognition for their contribution to the continued success of the sector on Tuesday (19th July). The inaugural awards have been organised by Maritime UK...
Read moreDetailsFREE FUN ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT THIS SUMMER
A wide range of activities - which also provide a nutritious meal - are on offer for children and young people of all ages Isle of Wight during the summer holidays. Grants totalling £213,305 have been awarded to local organisations,...
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