LIFE in Winchester can seem rather mundane - especially when you have just spent a year in Sri Lanka teaching English in a Buddhist orphanage. That's the problem faced by Louise Payne, 19, from Twyford who now finds the pace of life in the city, overwhelming
A TODDLER born with a hole in his heart has celebrated his first birthday - an event his parents feared he would never see. Sam Cooper has marked a double celebration after winning his battle against the heart defect. Tucking into birthday cake at his
HAMPSHIRE County Council has hastily pulled down seven unsafe temporary classrooms which were being used for lessons only three months ago. Workmen flattened the 25-year-old huts at Bay House School, in Gomer Lane, Alverstoke, last week after a survey
AMATEUR ceramic painters from Southampton came up trumps at a regional competition with their hand-painted ornaments. Each of the 28 entries from Bear Ceramics shop and studio in Bitterne won a prize at the London Hobby of Ceramics show in Basingstoke
A BATTERY hen farm near Winchester is closing with the loss of 12 jobs, the Daily Echo can reveal. Humphrey Holdings says it is mothballing its Northfields Farm at Twyford and blames the crisis in agriculture. The news was today greeted with joy by campaigners
THE Daily Echo's campaign to increase the number of merchant ships flying the Red Ensign is to receive a huge boost from deputy prime minister John Prescott. Mr Prescott will visit the city tomorrow to raise the Red Duster on P&O's massive container
IF ONE high-speed craft on display at Southampton Boat Show ever runs out of water then the crew can always take to the two mountain bikes that come as standard on board. This is no ordinary rigid inflatable boat (RIB) but one that has been custom designed
PLANS to scrap car parking charges in the New Forest have been approved - despite an avalanche of objections. New Forest Council's planning and transport committee has flown in the face of protesters and passed a recommendation to ditch the fees on September
HAMPSHIRE could be sweeping the decks clear in a bid to bring Alan Mullally to The County Ground. And with Hampshire's interest in Shane Warne still cooking, they are still on course to fulfil skipper Robin Smith's pledge to bring two major names to The
Kevin Davies has joined the Saints casualty list for tonight's Worthington League Cup tie at Manchester City. The bustling striker (pictured above) is doubtful for the first leg at Maine Road after picking up an ankle injury in training yesterday. However
Tomy Toys of Totton give away a product from their wide range in a random seat draw at each home game. The latest winner is Paul Abrahams who is pictured receiving his prize from Shayne Bradley (left) and Scott Bevan aided by Super Saint and his new puppy
Echo shares 3i 805 -9 AB Ports 313 +3 Abbey National 1007 -2 AIM 237 Alldays 59 -2 Allders 161 +3 Alliance & Leics 812 -3 Allied Zurich 734 -12 AMEC 241 -15 Avon Rubber 567 -10 BAA 644 +15 Bass 798 -18 British American 523 -4 Blue Circle 400 -10 Beale
In port Today's principal arrivals: English Star, refrigerated, 0730, 102; Hyundai Baron, container, 0800, 205; Hual Carmencita, ro-ro, 0830, 41; Romeo, general cargo, 0900, 36; Dora Baltea, car carrier, 1100, 201; Montlhery, car carrier, 1300, 105; Varangerfjord
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EASTLEIGH borough's Art Klub - the highly-popular after-school activity - is currently celebrating its 4th birthday. Running in Eastleigh, Hedge End and Hamble the club has become a well-established activity for children aged seven to 12. Run by artist
Policemans lot was a happy one FROM East End bobby to Hampshires top cop, Sir John Hoddinott has seen it all and as the former Eastleigh schoolboy prepares to retire Sara Cole looks at John Hoddinott's 38 year career, see pages 20/21. ALSO Readers Offer
Felix Mantilla, who had been trying for a hat-trick of titles at Bournemouth, saw his ambition shattered yesterday in the first round of the Samsung Open. The top 20 Spaniard was beaten 6-2 6-3 by Kenneth Carlsen, a left-handed Dane not known as a clay
