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.
ROUND THE ISLAND RACE ANNOUNCES 2026 DATE AND REGISTRATION OPENING
The Island Sailing Club in Cowes has confirmed that the 2026 Round the Island Race will take place on Saturday (11th July 2026), with entries opening on 23rd January.
Read moreDetailsEAST COWES SPORTS COMFORTABLY THROUGH TO 4TH ROUND OF HAMPSHIRE VASE
East Cowes Sports comfortably saw off fellow Division 2 side Ryde Saints in an all-Island clash at the GKN Sports Ground on Saturday (13th December).
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR WOMAN BEHIND THE BBC’S FIRST RADIO DRAMA FINALLY RECOGNISED
Nearly 100 years after her groundbreaking Christmas Eve broadcast, Ventnor’s Phyllis Twigg is finally getting the recognition she deserves.
Read moreDetailsWOOTTON — THE LITTLE STATION THAT REFUSED TO DIE
Wootton Station has seen rise, decline and a volunteer-led rebirth - a tiny cutting that now sings with steam once again. When the Newport–Ryde line opened in December 1875, Wootton was described as a “new road-side station” - no clock,...
Read moreDetailsYACHTSMEN DIG DEEP FOR FIRST VICTORY WITH ‘WOODY’ IN SOLE CHARGE
Cowes Sports marked Mark Woodhouse’s first game in sole charge with a hard-fought win over high-flying Portland United at the Zilch Waste Stadium this afternoon.
Read moreDetailsGLITTERING CEREMONY SEES PRIZE HAUL FOR ISLE OF WIGHT BUSINESSES
A host of Isle of Wight tourism businesses have been honoured at this year’s Beautiful South Awards.
Read moreDetailsWESSEX LEAGUE FOOTBALL RETURNS TO BOTH BANKS OF THE MEDINA TODAY
There is Wessex Premier League action at Beatrice Avenue and the Zilch Waste Stadium after a fortnight's beak due to inclement weather.
Read moreDetailsDOCTOR’S PERILOUS LEAP SAVED ST HELENS LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER 70 YEARS AGO
A desperate call from St Helens Fort summoned Dr Charles Kaula into a raging storm to save a lighthouse keeper’s life on 12th December 1955 - 70 years ago today.
Read moreDetailsCOWES HOME SHINES BRIGHT AS TEEN FUNDRAISES FOR DRUM CORPS
A 13-year-old Cowes boy is spreading festive cheer with a spectacular Christmas light display on Highfield Road in aid of the Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band.
Read moreDetailsRYDE C EXTEND LEAD AS GOSHAWKS SECURE FIRST WIN
Ryde C extended their Division 1 lead, Goshawks secured their first win, and Division 3 delivered 2 hard-fought draws in the latest round of IWTTA fixtures.
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