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.
HOWZAT FOR A SUSTAINABLE CRICKET CLUB? NORTHWOOD CC SCOOPS £10,000 GRANT
An Island cricket club will be pushing the boundaries of sustainable ground-keeping thanks to a £10,000 grant from Wightlink.
Read moreDetailsCOOK DUO SHINE AT BRASS MONKEY SERIES OPENER ON THE MAINLAND
Ewan and Allan Cook put in strong early-season performances as the Gorrick Brass Monkey XC Endurance Series got underway at Minley Manor in Hampshire on Sunday (30th November).
Read moreDetailsCATEGORIES ANNOUNCED FOR IW CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS 2026
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the full list of categories for the IW Chamber Business Awards 2026, ahead of applications opening on 1st December.
Read moreDetailsELDGRIDGES DRIVE NEW PUSH TO GROW ISLAND LEGAL CAREERS
In July of this year Eldridges Solicitors, with offices in Newport and Freshwater launched their ‘Careers in Legal Service Guide’, a freely available 12-page guide specifically aimed at highlighting the many career opportunities that exist across the legal profession.
Read moreDetailsBENJI & BALU WELCOME HOME CARE CLIENTS ON HEARTWARMING SANCTUARY VISIT
Clients supported by The Hub, Island Healthcare’s home care service, have enjoyed a special outing to the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary to see newly arrived bears Benji and Balu.
Read moreDetailsMAINLAND TRIUMPHS AND COLTS’ COMMANDING HOME WIN FOR VECTIS RFC
The weekend saw the Under-10s travel to Pulborough RFC in West Sussex for the scaled-back Battle of the Islands tournament.
Read moreDetailsTHE ISLE OF WIGHT TRADING CARD FAIR RETURNS TO NEWPORT THIS WEEKEND
The Isle of Wight Trading Card Fair returns to Newport this weekend for a 2-day celebration of trading cards, collectibles and Christmas gift inspiration.
Read moreDetailsDIESEL SHUNTER RETURNS TO ISLAND RAILS AFTER 27-YEAR ABSENCE
One of the Island’s most well-known Diesel locomotives from the post-steam era has returned to the Isle of Wight after 27 years away.
Read moreDetailsSHANKLIN BRASS BAND TO BRING FESTIVE CHEER WITH NATIVITY EVENT NEXT WEEK
A festive community celebration is set for Saturday (6th December) in Shanklin, with live music, Nativity costumes and a range of family activities on offer.
Read moreDetailsGODSHILL – THE HALT THAT WAS HALF A MILE FROM THE VILLAGE
Godshill railway station served the village for just over 50 years before closing in 1952, leaving behind only memories and a surviving station building.
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