A MAN died when he was hit by a train as he lay on the rails at a Hampshire station, an inquest heard. Matthew Viggers, 25, was killed instantly when the Southampton to Littlehampton service struck him as it travelled at 50mph through Bursledon station
AT THE John Hunt of Everest Community School last Friday, I was, once again, immensely impressed by the enthusiasm and commitment of headteacher Lesley Phillipson and her staff. Selfishly, I regret that I shall have retired as MP before the school moves
Today's Principal Arrivals: Suijin, ro-ro, 0315, 38/9; Takasago, vehicle, 0430, 34/35; Kathrin, cargo, 0530, 36; CFF Seine, roro, 0530, 30; Cervantes, roro, 0800, 105; Cougar Ace, vehicle, 0830, 202; Hurst Point, roro, 1100, rlc3; Luminous Ace, vehicle
HEADED by a sparkling performance from their away rinks, Hampshire sailed into the Liberty Trophy quarter-finals with a 122-100 victory against Oxfordshire. Hampshire took five of the six rinks, including a clean sweep at Oxford where the quartet of Russell
THE Isle of Wight carp record has been smashed out of sight by Nick Ring with the mighty Black Spot at an incredible 46lb 3oz from the Monks Pool. Tim Oately and Lee Pettitt formed the Monks Pool Syndicate just over six years ago with an original stocking
ROAD safety campaigners in the New Forest have lost their battle to halt the expansion of a huge NHS site on their doorstep. Hampshire County Council has approved a controversial plan to build an 80-bed nursing home as part of a multi-million-pound scheme
ABOUT 200 people attended a private meeting to discuss the future of a New Forest football club after members complained they were being kept in the dark. Rumours that bosses at Brockenhurst FC wanted to sell their ground for housing had reached a fever
WHEN it comes to putting novels on stage this is about as good as it gets. Martin Sherman's adroit adaptation manages to capture subtle plot intricacies as well as being a superbly presented piece of memorable theatre. The story is an exploration of the
A virtually sold-out run will delight those who attend, if the charity first night in aid of Naomi House is anything to go by. After an uncertain opening to the overture, the orchestra soon got the balance right to allow the tuneful singing of the lead
A SOUTHAMPTON mum has sparked a major security alert at Whitehall after sneaking unchallenged into the heart of government offices. Giulia Gigliotti has today told how she spent 24 hours in police custody after breaching tight security at the Cabinet
A SOUTHAMPTON mum has sparked a major security alert at Whitehall after sneaking unchallenged into the heart of govern-ment offices. Giulia Gigliotti has today told how she spent 24 hours in police custody after breaching tight security at the Cabinet
POLICE Community Sup-port Officers (PCSOs) could be patrolling the streets of Hampshire by April after a bid for government cash to fund the project has been approved. The county police force put in a bid for government cash for 50 officers - but yesterday
A DISABLED victim of the APW pensions scandal today spoke of his deep sense of bitterness towards the company he gave nearly 30 years to. George Dunford, calling for action by politicians, implored: "Give us back a bit of respect." He is among more than
Richard Newsome has pledged that Winchester City will continue to flourish despite the sudden departure of club benefactor, vice chairman and director of football, David Malone. The City chairman paid tribute this week to the work done by Malone during
Upham claimed all three points against Vernham Dean with an emphatic second half performance. The first half started scrappily, with both teams struggling to keep their feet on the slippery surface. Stuart Creese gave Upham the lead on 20 minutes, and
It's the first and only official football skills programme starring David Beckham - and you can win a DVD or VHS copy of it in time for Christmas! Really Bend It like Beckham, released by Fremantle Home Entertainment, shows the world's most famous footballer
It's the first and only official football skills programme starring David Beckham - and you can win a DVD or VHS copy of it in time for Christmas! Really Bend It like Beckham, released by Fremantle Home Entertainment, shows the world's most famous footballer
PLANS for a supertram linking Fareham, Gosport and Portsmouth are back on track. A revised bid for the South Hampshire Rapid Transit has been submitted to government after initial plans were thrown out earlier in the year. Hampshire County Council and
FORMER Saints boss Dave Merrington has issued a huge rallying call to the city, telling them: 'Now is the time to show the Spirit of Southampton.' The man who guided Saints to survival on a shoestring during the 1995/6 season is urging fans to get squarely
RECLAIMED materials were used to age a cottage which, in fact, is a modern building. The Lanterns is larger than it looks, too. It has four bedrooms, an en suite shower room and family bathroom on the first floor. Downstairs there is a central hallway
IT is like no footballing double act since Clough and Taylor but it remains to be seen where Harry and Jim end up next. Tears flowed at Fratton Park yesterday at the end of one of the greatest eras in Pompey's history. The scenes were not unlike those
HARRY REDKNAPP revealed that Pompey's recent defeat against Saints helped persuade him to leave Fratton Park. Redknapp, 57, walked out on Pompey 11 days after the 2-1 defeat at St Mary's - the second of three successive Premiership losses - and admitted
EASTLEIGH rose to the heady heights of second in the Ryman Premier Division after a goal feast against rock-bottom Kingstonian at the Sparshatts Stadium last night. Having zoomed into a 4-0 lead inside the opening 19 minutes, Eastleigh allowed themselves
RAMPANT Romsey Town were in giant-killing mood last night as they beat Division 1 side Bournemouth Poppies 2-1 in the third round of the Wessex League Cup at the By-Pass Ground. The Division 2 promotion pushers struck through Simon De'Ath on 20 minutes
HAMPSHIRE batsman Kevin Pietersen was today waiting to find out whether his debut competitive England international series would be over before its begun. Pietersen, pictured above, and the rest of Michael Vaughan's tour party are caught in the middle
NO to more development! That was the cry from Hamble villagers over plans to build 600 homes in their backyard. Residents fear that Hamble Lane - the only route in and out of the yachting mecca - which is already under siege from traffic, will become
HAMPSHIRE-BASED pharmaceutical company Solvay Healthcare has vowed to donate £60,000 to the war against cystic fibrosis. The company, which employs 40 people at its Hedge End headquarters, has been making drugs for more than 100 years to help sufferers
A GROUP of pupils from Weston Park School in Southampton had an in-depth look at the construction industry when they paid a visit to Whiteley-based builders Rok on the site of a £3.2m project at Calmore. The taster day was arranged with Solent Skillquest
EASTLEIGH rose to the heady heights of second in the Ryman Premier Division after a goal feast against rock-bottom Kingstonian at the Sparshatts Stadium last night. Having zoomed into a 4-0 lead inside the opening 19 minutes, Eastleigh allowed themselves
WINCHESTER residents could be hit with a massive rise in parking charges under plans announced by civic leaders in the city. The costs of residents' permits could spiral by more than 80 per cent, while businesses could see their permits rise in price
WINCHESTER residents have had the first opportunity to question developers on the £100m scheme that will transform the city centre. About 100 people crammed into the St Lawrence Hall to hear developer Michael Cappoci speak about the Broadway-Friarsgate
FOUR Seasons Hotel Hampshire has announced a final recruitment drive in preparation for the opening of the hotel in January 2005. The new hotel, in Dogmersfield Park, near Hook, is the group's first UK property outside London. Four Seasons is seeking
BUS bosses have declared a Hampshire estate a no-go area after vehicles were attacked by stone-throwing yobs - some thought to be just six years old. Children have hurled objects at Solent Blue Line buses, smashing several windows in a spate of incidents
Bus company bosses have a declared a Hampshire estate a no-go zone after 3.30pm after stones were thrown at vehicles... BUS company bosses have become well versed in dealing with complaints from passengers about late-running services or last-minute cancellations
BUS bosses have declared a Hampshire estate a no-go area after vehicles were attacked by stone-throwing yobs - some thought to be just six years old. Children have hurled objects at Solent Blue Line buses, smashing several windows in a spate of incidents
A SOUTHAMPTON woman died when her car careered across a busy road, narrowly missing a bus. Passers-by battled to rescue the middle-aged woman from the wreckage of her small, green car, which came to rest on its side after spinning 180 degrees and striking
IT hasn't been a great week for Saints striker James Beattie. Having suffered a defeat at the hands of fellow Premiership strugglers Norwich, then kicked out of a bar the following day, the Saints star's £117,000 top-of-the-range Lamborghini has been
A YOUNG man was today fighting for his life after being struck by a bus in Southampton. Police have issued an urgent appeal for the public's help in identifying the mystery young man, believed to be aged between 18 and 20. The victim was hit in a bus
AFTER 22 years at the helm of a Southampton secondary school, head teacher Dr Peter Hollis is celebrating one of the school's proudest moments after it was described as "very good" by Ofsted inspectors. During their three-day inspection at Oaklands Community
A HAMPSHIRE animal sanctuary facing the axe has been saved thanks to generous Daily Echo readers. The Silver Lake Animal Sanctuary faced closure after its owner Win Skiff forked out £700 for emergency treatment on 33-year-old horse, Beauty, who was stabbed
ALVIN Stardust is a man of many disguises. He started off life as Bernard Jewry when he was born in London 62 years ago. But he has spent most of his life hearing adoring fans shout his showbiz name, Alvin, when he walks down the street. Back in the 1960s
Natasha Small won the overall Southern Region junior title at the recent championships held at Mayfield School, Portsmouth. The competition attracted many British squad members from clubs in Wales, Bath, Brighton, London and Canterbury, who competed alongside
SAVE Haslar Hospital campaigners say results of a public consultation into NHS services in Fareham and Gosport should be dumped and the process restarted. Members of Fareham and Gosport's Primary Care Trust came under fire from about 25 members of the
HOMES of the famous and sites of historical interest across Eastleigh could soon bear a blue plaque if one councillor gets his way. Steve Broomfield wants Eastleigh to follow in the footsteps of London and Southampton when it comes to boosting tourism
LEAFY Chandler's Ford can be a pain when it comes to poorly-maintained stretches of pavements, civic chiefs have heard. For uneven sections are being hidden by falling leaves and putting pedestrians at risk it is claimed. Speaking at a meeting of Eastleigh
SAINTS head coach Steve Wigley has been up for sale on Internet auction site eBay. The unnamed seller, a 23-year-old season-ticket holder from Winchester, claims he was forced into the joke move because of Wigley's poor record of just one win in 12 Premier
SIX-PIECE jazz/funk band SlipStream, who perform around north Hampshire, are holding a fundraising live music event in Central Studio to raise money for St Michael's Hospice. SlipStream and Friends takes place on Saturday, December 4, at 8pm, and the
