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.
FROM THE ISLAND WITH LOVE: ISLE OF WIGHT AID REACHES UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
Wootton man Daniel Williams has driven a minibus loaded with donations from the Isle of Wight to the Ukrainian border. Former Ryde School student Daniel Williams – who fled Ukraine with his young family a fortnight ago – returned to...
Read moreDetailsIAN BARNEY TO APPEAR AT SMALLBROOK CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Ian Barney is set to appear at the NORA Upright British Speedway Championship Final at Smallbrook in August. Ian Barney’s name is instantly recognisable to Speedway fans. Championship Co-ordinator Lee Coleman caught up with Ian to get his thoughts on...
Read moreDetailsMUSICIANS, AUTHORS AND MORE TO APPEAR IN 2ND EDITION OF DRUMMING AND STRUMMING
Stars of the stage, screen and literary world will be taking part in Shanklin Theatre’s Drumming and Strumming event, an online fundraising concert, this April. The second edition of the virtual concert, organised by local musicians Jake Curran and Tilly...
Read moreDetailsTROPHY HOLDERS BRADING FAIL TO REACH SECOND SUCCESSIVE FINAL: ISLE OF WIGHT FOOTBALL ROUND UP
A young and well-organised Stoneham side knocked 5 past the Romans at Vicarage Lane in Saturday’s semi-final (12th March). Stoneham looked the sharper side from the start of the contest despite some fierce tackling and strong competitive commitment from the...
Read moreDetailsHISTORIAN TO CLARIFY MYTHS ABOUT LITTLE SWEEP VALENTINE GRAY AT NEWPORT EVENT
Local Historian Roger Fruen is to talk about the life of little sweep Valentine Gray at an event at Lord Louis Library in Newport. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Valentine, an event commemorated by Newport...
Read moreDetailsINDEPENDENT ARTS’ 70 MILE MAY FUNDRAISER TO RETURN IN 2022
Islanders are being encouraged to take part in the Independent Arts charity fundraiser '70 Mile May'. The challenge is to head outdoors and walk 70 miles through the month of May: the equivalent of walking all the island’s costal paths....
Read moreDetailsRYDE SAINTS DONATE £500 TO RED CROSS APPEAL FOR UKRAINE
Ryde Saints Football Club has given £500 to a humanitarian appeal by the Red Cross for Ukraine. Ryde Saints donated 50% of youth players weekly fees and all starting 11 subscriptions for both 1st team and reserves from last week....
Read moreDetailsWIGHT EAGLES FLY AT MUDEFORD WITH 4-0 WIN
Wight Eagles U12s travelled to Mudeford on Saturday (5th March) seeking their first league win of 2022. Straight from the off, Mudeford - kicking down the hill - put the pressure on with the wind very much behind them. The...
Read moreDetailsBRADING ATTEMPT TO BECOME 3RD ISLE OF WIGHT SIDE IN A HANTS CUP FINAL: SATURDAY FOOTBALL FIXTURES
Brading Town take on Stoneham Reserves in the Hants Trophy Semi-Final at Vicarage Lane this Saturday (12th March). Pan are already through to the Hampshire Vase final, where they will play Chandlers Ford side St Francis. Shanklin have battled their...
Read moreDetailsCOWES ENTERPRISE COLLEGE SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS MARITIME UK AWARD
Cowes Enterprise College has been recognised for its excellent work in embedding maritime learning into the curriculum. The academy has worked collaboratively with the maritime sector to create this curriculum, and has local maritime experts such as divers, naval architects...
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