Island Echo would like to wish all of our readers, advertisers and supporters a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Between now and Thursday 2nd January 2025 you may see less news from us than normal. This is to allow our team to take a much-needed (and, hopefully, you think well-deserved) break and to recuperate ready for the year ahead. Next year is certainly going to be a busy one, as Island Echo continues its rapid expansion and market dominance.
You will still find plenty of new articles being published over the festive period, including more interesting Isle of Wight heritage pieces from Warren Whitmore. We will of course bring you all the latest major breaking news as it happens, albeit perhaps slightly slower than usual. However, for the third year, we have decided not to publish breaking news on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
By the end of the month, we will have published over almost 6,000 stories in just 12 months. Since 2012, Island Echo has published a total of over 52,000 articles – and they all remain online for viewing free of charge.
Commenting on the Island Echo website has now been switched off for the festive period and will return in the New Year.
Don’t forget you can follow our Light up the Wight Christmas Lights tour map and vote for your favourite display until 31st December at www.islandecho.co.uk/xmas.
Merry Christmas to you all at Island Echo
Have a Happy Healthy Prosperous New Year
Best wishes
Cheers from Helsinki, and many thanks for all of the many interesting reports from my home Island!
Now having a break with the family in
NYC
Merry Christmas, look forward to returning to
the island in 2025