HAMPSHIRE-based Alphameric Retail has signed a major contract to bring words and pictures to the nation's petrol forecourts. It has won a contract from Forecourt TV (FTV), a media company that plans to operate a network of TV receivers on the forecourts
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AN INQUIRY into a tragic eight-year-old Hampshire boy who bled to death during a kidney operation has revealed a catalogue of errors during his treatment. A confidential report criticised the world-renowned Great Ormond Street children's hospital in London
SIX sailors were plucked from the Solent, three yachts sank and 12 other boats were dismasted as strong winds blew through the racing fleet at Skandia Life Cowes Week yesterday. Winds blowing up to force six hit the crews just as the competitions were
A BOMB disposal expert has recalled the moment of drama when he detonated a high-explosive shell. The shell, a legacy from Southampton's suffering in the Blitz 60 years ago, could have caused a potentially fatal explosion after being discovered by two
A MULTI-million pound housing development in Hampshire could be held up - by an endangered species of newt. Conservation group English Nature has found a colony of great crested newts at Abbotswood, near Romsey, where 1,100 homes are earmarked to be built
IT WAS fifth time lucky for Biffa the giraffe, who has just given birth. After four unsuccessful pregnancies, Biffa has produced Philip, who was born on Tuesday evening and is reported to be thriving. Keepers will now be keeping a close watch on mother
THE TWO Hampshire and Isle of Wight tennis teams at County Week ended up disappointed for different reasons - but optimistic for the same one. The men's team failed in their bid for a fourth consecutive Group 1 title after they won four matches and lost
SHANE WARNE faces an anxious wait to see if he will be stripped of the Australian vice-captaincy, a move which would dash his dreams of captaining his country at Test level. The Australian Cricket Board are due to make a decision on Friday morning - tonight
Neil Moss saved a penalty on his return to the Priestfield Stadium as Saints once again struggled to convert a string of chances into goals. Moss, who played 12 games on loan for Gillingham three years ago, was harshly judged to have brought down Andy
Matthew Marchant was the star of the show at the English Bowling Association National Championships - having qualified for three finals. Marchant (right) and his fellow Civil Service Portsmouth colleague, Dorian Bishop, have certainly equalled the Hampshire
TWO DETECTIVES have been praised for cracking one of Hampshire's biggest child abuse rings. Four men, whose depravity shocked hardened police officers, are behind bars or serving community service orders. Another is due to be sentenced in three weeks'
IT IS one of the most momentous events in the history of the New Forest. King William II, nicknamed Rufus, was hunting deer in 1100 when he was killed by an arrow reputed to have been shot by Sir Walter Tyrrell. But the event is shrouded in mystery. Was
ROMSEY'S space saving experts Spaceway South has carried out a quick change at the Quiksilver Boardrider Club store in Portsmouth's Cascades shopping centre. Quiksilver - the world's leading surf and snow brand - has opened its 43rd store in Portsmouth
Today's arrivals and sailings Today's principal Southampton arrivals: P&O Nedlloyd Genoa, container, 0600, 204; Titus, vehicle, 0630, 34/5; Briarthorn, cargo, 1530, 107; Bunga Pelanig, contianer, 1600, 207; Panorama, yacht, 2200, 38. Today's principal
POKEMON fever has hit Woolworths stores across Hampshire in the biggest-ever organised card trading week. Youngsters descended on stores throughout Southampton to swap their cards with other fans of the cult children's craze in the hope of completing
KEITH HAMILTON looks through past editions of the Echo and reviews the issues which made the headlines 50 Years Ago Heavy squalls and rough seas hit racing yachts taking part in the annual Cowes Week regatta on the Isle of Wight. Sails were torn to ribbons
A NEW motorway traffic light system which was due to be switched on today will have limited effect on reducing congestion, the AA has warned. Junction 3 of the M27 will be the first to have traffic lights in operation as part of a trial to see if they
A DOCTOR working at Winchester Prison has resigned after writing an unauthorised letter to an inmate. Dr Sonia Dobbie has left the jail where she worked part-time as a medical officer. It is the second time in recent weeks that the jail has been rocked
DETAILS emerged today of how £15 million of regeneration cash would benefit thousands of people in Southampton. But as residents in Millbrook, Shirley Warren and Redbridge celebrated the lion's share of the government handout, joy turned to despair for
SOUTHAMPTON'S Shaun Woodhouse swept to victory in the national under-19s individual cycle speedway championship. He dropped just one point in the final at the Astley & Tyldesley track in Manchester. Unbeaten in his first four rides, he went into his
AFTER four days of perfect sailing weather, gale force gusts struck in the Solent yesterday creating havoc for competitors in Skandia Life Cowes Week. Winds gusting up to 42 knots churned up the seas and made conditions extremely challenging for yachtsmen
JAMES Bond meets Star Wars at a massive dance extravaganza in Southampton later this month. Rehearsals for the show, featuring spectacular routines to the sounds of movie themes and modern music, are underway with dozens of youngsters taking part. Choreographer
