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.
GO INTERNET NAMED ‘OPERATOR OF THE YEAR’ AT 2025 UKWISPA AWARDS
Isle of Wight-based Go Internet has been crowned ‘Operator of the Year’ at the 2025 UKWISPA Members Awards, recognising its innovation and excellence in fixed wireless broadband provision. The UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA) — celebrating its 10th...
Read moreDetailsBRICKFIELDS OF BINSTEAD – WHERE BUD AND WEISER CAPTURED ISLAND HEARTS
Brickfields Horse Country was once a beloved family attraction on the outskirts of Ryde. Opened in 1983, Brickfields Horse Country quickly became one of the Isle of Wight’s most popular all-weather destinations for families, school groups and horse lovers. For...
Read moreDetailsJOE BUTCHER’S CENTURY STRIKE CARVES UP FRIMLEY GREEN
Joe Butcher’s 100th goal secured a dramatic 3–2 win as Newport IW came from behind to defeat high-flying Frimley Green. Newport extended their unbeaten run in Wessex Division 1 on Saturday, claiming all 3 points against a Frimley side who...
Read moreDetailsROB DA BANK MUSIC CLUB RETURNS TO ISLE OF WIGHT WITH FREE SESSIONS FOR 11–18s
The Rob da Bank Music Club is relaunching at Strings Bar & Venue, Newport on Tuesday 25th November 2025, 16:30–18:30, offering free, hands-on music and creative opportunities for young people aged 11–18. Founded by DJ and festival curator Rob da...
Read moreDetailsWESSEX LEAGUE FOOTBALL AT ZILCH WASTE STADIUM AND BEATRICE AVENUE TODAY
East Cowes Victoria and Newport IW have home ties in the Wessex Premier and Division 1 today (Saturday). 14th-placed Cowes Sports travel to Somerset to face bottom-of-the-table Wincanton Town, who are yet to record their first league victory of the...
Read moreDetailsPLANS FOR YAVERLAND SEA POOL TAKE MAJOR STEP FORWARD
Sandown Bay could become home to a unique coastal attraction as Isle of Wight Sea Pool secures council backing to seek funding. A proposal to build an eco-friendly tidal sea pool at Yaverland has taken a significant step forward following...
Read moreDetailsU12s TRIUMPH AS VECTIS TEAMS SHINE AT NEW MILTON RUGBY FESTIVAL
Vectis Rugby Club enjoyed a fantastic day at the New Milton Rugby Festival on Sunday (5th October), with the Under 12s lifting their first silverware of the season. The Vectis Under 12s were crowned joint cup winners after topping their...
Read moreDetailsHAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT NHS MARKS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is marking World Mental Health Day today (Friday) by reminding people that mental health support is available - and easy to reach. This year’s theme, “Access to Mental Health Services”, highlights...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT RALLY FALLS SHORT AS ALTON CLAIM LOCKDOWN CUP VICTORY
Isle of Wight RFC began their Hampshire Counties 3 league season with a narrow 25-19 defeat on the road at Alton on Saturday (4th October). These two sides were due to meet in the Hampshire Cup final back in 2020,...
Read moreDetails25 YEARS AGO PILOTS CHEATED DEATH IN MID-AIR COLLISION OVER BEMBRIDGE
2 aircraft collided in mid-air over Bembridge on this day 25 years ago, yet miraculously, both Isle of Wight pilots survived. Experienced aviators 51-year-old John Chape of Newport and 70-year-old John Pretty of Yarmouth narrowly escaped death on 8th October...
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