EASTLEIGH-based private medical insurance business operated by OHRA is to transfer to Norwich Union Healthcare, subject to financial and regulatory approval. The transfer of business follows the merger in June of Norwich Union with CGU, parent company
Today's arrivals and sailings Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Sierra Leyre, refrigerat, 0700, 101W; Millennium, general, 1200, 109; Natali I, general, 1200, 107; NOL Amazonite, container, 1500, 205; Oualidia, container, 1930, 206; Marc Trader,
WHEN more than 7,200 youngsters poured into Southampton and the surrounding areas for the biggest-ever youth games event in Europe, it was hardly surprising that with even the best-laid plans, organisers needed a little helping-hand. And in the tradition
A shake-up of mental health and learning disabilities services across Hampshire will not increase red tape or harm frontline services, health bosses have said. The plan, which will create a new NHS trust for the services would join together three health
A TEENAGER was horrifically injured when gang warfare on a Southampton housing estate spiralled out of control. An attempted murder inquiry was launched after 19-year-old Michael Chap-man was flung 10ft into the air when a car (pictured above) ploughed
A SKIPPER of a speedboat which capsized with five people on board has angrily denied claims that a child had been at the helm. The party, including a 68-year-old grandmother, two children and two dogs, were seen screaming and floundering in water off
SWINE fever could have spread to the Isle of Wight, it is feared. A pig on an unnamed farm is being tested for the virulent virus, which experts say is harmless to humans. The Isle of Wight Council has received formal notification from the Ministry of
THESE boots were made for walking and Pete and Trish Phillips are certainly planning to put their footwear through a workout. The retired couple are setting off on a walk from John o'Groats to Land's End, with no special equipment or support team, just
EASTLEIGH'S grand millennium carnival parade turned out to be a showstopper at the weekend with thousands turning out to watch as the 113th show hit the road. Organisers were saying that the number of contestants equalled last year's record-breaker as
A GENERATION of boffins is springing up in school science labs across Hampshire. Countywide figures released today show both boys and girls have chalked up improved performances in science at crucial stages in their school days. In total, 89.4 per cent
THE NEW Forest echoed to the strains of fine music this weekend with a brace of top class concerts. Legendary jazz entertainers George Melly and Kenny Ball played on Saturday night, while Angela Rippon took the stage to introduce classical favourites
Tourists going abroad can expect the following rates for sterling: Australia 2.44 dollars Austria 21.85 schillings Belgium 64.31 francs Canada 2.21 dollars Cyprus 0.909 pounds Denmark 11.96 kroner Euro 1.6611 euro Finland 9.41 marks France 10.46 francs
KEITH HAMILTON looks through past editions of the Echo and reviews the issues which made the headlines 50 Years Ago Three children with infantile paralysis were admitted to the isolation hospital as the disease continued to increase in Southampton. Heavy
TRAFFIC chiefs have pledged to put the brakes on Southampton's spiralling transport problems - but say more money is needed to cure the crisis. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott told the Daily Echo he would be looking at the city council's bid to sort
Half-centuries from Robin Smith and Derek Kenway paved the way for Hampshire's convincing six-wicket victory over Essex at Colchester in the National League. The visitors, replying to a total of 184 for eight, made light work of their target against an
Hassan Kachloul wants to be a permanent fixture in Glenn Hoddle's Dell revolution. The Saints midfielder reckons he has learned more from the former England coach than from all his previous managers put together. The Moroccan crowned an outstanding individual
Hampshire's magnificent seven struck gold on the final day of the BAA Millennium Youth Games at the Southampton Sports Centre yesterday. Their super septet of Sophia Hazell, Rachel Crowther, Matthew Day, Matt Marlow, Vicky Anderson, Chris Knowles and
IWAN Thomas is still searching for the elusive Olympic qualifying time after a disappointing run in Germany yesterday. Southampton's European and Commonwealth 400 metres champion is still way behind in his training schedule after hamstring trouble - and
DAIRY farmers in the South have pledged just under £10 million to underpin United Milk's dairy processing and manufacturing plans in Wiltshire. Applications for shares in United have topped £9.75 million. This is the minimum level of investment from dairy
MAKE believe became reality for a group of children when Bob the Builder turned up in their Hedge End street. The much-loved cartoon character was guest of honour at a special party to mark the official opening of a new housing complex in Wildern Lane
Grim by name, grim by nature. But don't blame the penniless Mariners for such a dire welcome to the new Fratton Park season. Pompey were booed off at half time and got the same treatment at the end of a match devoid of incident or quality. The biggest
FOR HAMPSHIRE student Yvette James A-level results day was doubly nerve-racking. For not only was her educational future in the balance but she was also due to undergo a kidney operation. At 9am she was waiting at the doors of Itchen College to be told
