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1st August 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.
Jackson Arrow Ahead of Island Warfare 4, Island Echo went to watch members of Outcast Pro Wrestling train in Sandown. Outcast Pro Wrestling was set up by Matt (Arrow) Jackson in 2018. Matt has been wrestling since 2015 and learnt...
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight Council care home is celebrating after being rated 'good' in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Adelaide in Ryde received the rating following an inspection visit on 21 January 2022. It had previously...
Read moreDetailsOnly 4 of Saturday’s games involving Isle of Wight sides survived Storm Eunice. All 3 Wessex League games fell victim to the weather: Newport’s game against Whitchurch United was called off on Friday, East Cowes Vics’ match away to Laverstock...
Read moreDetailsIn the only Wessex League fixture on the Island this Saturday, Newport are back at Smallbrook for the 3rd weekend in a row, playing host to Whitchurch. Having failed to pick up a point since mid-December, their 12th-placed opponents, Whitchurch...
Read moreDetailsA new exhibition exploring the rich history of the Island's county town of Newport opens at the Museum of Island History next week. And to celebrate the launch, residents can visit for free on Tuesday 22nd February and Thursday 24th February, between...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight charity Ability Dogs 4 Young People urgently require Islanders to help raise 12 puppies in 2022. Ability Dogs 4 Young People IOW trains, supplies and supports ability dogs for youngsters with mental and physical disabilities. The charity...
Read moreDetailsA Ventnor couple – Sharon and Anna Bagley-Newton – have converted a former World War II air raid shelter in their back garden into a stylish bar. The remarkable transformation of their back garden bomb shelter was recorded by the...
Read moreDetailsIW Pride are holding a drop-in session at the Riverside Centre in Newport for anyone interested in becoming part of Team Pride in 2022. IW Pride along with many organisations, that rely on volunteers to function, have found another impact...
Read moreDetailsWightlink has reached the finals of two prestigious awards in recognition of its environmental achievements and ambitions. The Isle of Wight ferry company is a finalist in both the Beautiful South Tourism Awards (Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism category) and...
Read moreDetailsAround 30 local residents and business owners expressed vehement opposition to a supported housing project being located on Queens Road in Shanklin at a public meeting last night (Wednesday). The Supported Housing Project will be run by Two Saints, an...
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