England's Euro 2008 dreams - and quite possibly Steve McClaren's job - were washed away in the Wembley rain despite a thrilling David Beckham-inspired comeback. Two goals down to Croatia at the break, needing a point to reach next summer's finals and
GOOD neighbours are important to us all but for Marian Whatley they are essential for without the people next door she would have to give up her home. She has nominated Tony and Christine Smith for the Daily Echo Carer of the Year Award which is supported
HE may be young but one Hampshire chip shop boss is showing that he really is the Codfather of fish frying. John Henry Lee has proved to be a chip off the old block by reaching the finals of a national competition to find Britain's best young fryer.
THE water around Hampshire's beaches is some of the cleanest in Europe with every one of the county's shorelines having passed stringent testing for the third year in a row. Not only have the beaches, such as those at Calshot, Lepe, and Lee-on-the-Solent
HAMPSHIRE'S Hawk Conservancy Trust is to pick up three commendations at this year's annual British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) celebrations. The event is being held today at Marwell Zoological Park. It recognises wildlife conservation
IT could be the New Year before aviation enthusiasts know if they still have a future at a Hampshire airfield. The row over police plans to ban flights at the Daedalus airfield at Lee-on-the-Solent could land in the High Court. The Lee Flying Association
OWNERS of diesel powered Rover 75 and MG ZT models can now boost their engine's performance by more than ten per cent with the relaunch of XPart's XPower diesel upgrade. The enhancement, which is available through XPart's 240-strong AutoService centre
AUDI and Apple have worked closely together to ensure that the eagerly awaited iPhone just launched is fully compatible with, and functional in, the majority of the latest Audi models. These would be those equipped with optional GSM phone preparation
THE Goodwood Rev-ival, the world's most authentic historic motor race event, is set to encompass an exciting new dimension to its race programme for 2008. A fresh grid of motorcycles and legendary top riders are set to star in a new look' Barry Sheene
A YOUNG woman who broke a bottle over the head of a hairdresser in a nightclub attack had her four-year jail sentence halved by the Court of Appeal today. Mother-of-three Samantha Attrill, of Southampton, whose 21-year-old victim was left with permanent
MEMBERS of the Hampshire based Royal Navy Royal Marines Motor Cycle Club have once again turned up trumps with an epic ride for Children In Need. Chairman Lt Mark Rowbotham, who did most of the organising, was delighted with the result, with just over
DETECTIVES are investigating a serious sexual assault on a 35-year-old woman in Southampton. The incident is alleged to have taken place on Empress Road in Bevois Valley shortly after midnight today. A 19-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested
THE water around Hampshire's beaches is some of the cleanest in Europe with every one of the county's shorelines having passed stringent testing for the third year in a row. Not only have the beaches, such as those at Calshot, Lepe, and Lee-on-the-Solent
WORKS of art collecting dust in vaults below Southampton's civic centre face being sold under plans outlined by the city council today. As revealed in the Daily Echo earlier this month, council leisure bosses say it is time to sell off works from Southampton
THE youngest of four brothers all diagnosed with a rare genetic condition is preparing to undergo a second bone-marrow transplant. Seven-year-old Luke Hartley will undergo the vital operation at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital today. Luke, from
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Mogami Reefer, refrigerated, 0600, 104; Artemis, passenger, 0600, 106; Kroonborg, cargo, 1230, 107; Ottawa Express, container, 1300, 204; Maersk Sofia, container, 1330, 205; Opal Leader, vehicle, 1830, 43
COMICS, toys and books chain Forbidden Planet is to open a "megastore" in Southampton, only its third in the country. The chain, which says Doctor Who, The Simpsons and Star Wars are all big sellers, is to move from East Street to Hanover Buildings in
TESCO boss Terry Leahy has backed Southampton MP John Denham's call for businesses to support apprenticeships. Speaking at a London event the pair told retail leaders that business involvement in apprenticeships is key to raising a skilled workforce
HALF of the disabled bus passengers who travel for free in Southampton could loss their passes under Tory cuts. Opposition politicians will today challenge proposed stricter rules which will mean up to 1,500 disabled people will have to start paying
THE true picture of the unequal distribution of wealth in Hampshire can be revealed today by the Daily Echo. One child in every four in Southampton is living in poverty while in parts of Winchester none are regarded as falling into this category. In
It's not often you hear the words "World Premiere" and "Southampton" in the same sentence. So there was a definite buzz in the air as the audience settled down to watch last night's opening performance of The Snow Queen. The English National Ballet
ONE Southampton street is living up to its name by battling to become the greenest road in Britain. Green Lane in Butlocks Heath near Netley, is one of eight UK streets chosen to take part in a national energy saving competition in the fight to tackle
MIKE Golding (GBR) and Bruno Dubois (Bel-Can) crossed the finish line of the 2007 Transat Jacques Vabre at 02:09:33hrs local time (05:09:33hrs GMT) this morning in the new ECOVER 3. It gave them a hard earned fifth place in what has been the longest
I HAVE received a letter from my Conservative ward councillor about his party's policy for 2008/09. He also says and I quote, "In May Southampton city residents elected, this city's first Conservative council in 23 years" end of quote and WRONG. The
WHAT is wrong with New Forest Council? Young Joshua Edwards, pictured, has to spend his life in a wheelchair he didn't ask for it. What he has asked for is that the New Forest Council allow his parents to build an extension to house a toilet and shower
ONE Hampshire street is planning to live up to its name by battling to become the greenest road in Britain. Green Lane in Butlocks Heath near Netley, is one of eight UK streets chosen to take part in a national energy saving competition in the fight
YOUR piece attacking Conservative proposals to give pensioners a 10 per cent rebate off their council tax (Echo report November 15) was very unbalanced. To accuse a political party of conning pensioners for votes' is strong meat indeed- especially as
THOSE of us geriatrics who have not yet lost our marbles were well aware those on benefits would not gain from the Council's initiative to allow a 10 per cent discount on council tax for pensioners. Among those who do gain are the men and women who
AT THE end of the pier why not erect a scale model of the QE2 ie approx 50 foot long by 25 foot high or a three sided placard of similar size with a painting of the liner on each side. Also on the pier, a half sized model of the Spitfire 60 foot in the
I WELCOMED the hope that Southampton City Council and all other councils consider and plan the future of our Royal Pier. We are gradually being sandwiched between large blocks of flats, containers, and untidy, shabby, unsightly pieces of land along OUR
A HAMPSHIRE school is counting the costs after rain caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage to books and classrooms. More than 1,000 books from the library at Romsey Primary School have been ruined by water coming in its windows. It is thought that
IT'S time to fix your fluffy white beard, jump into a giant red suit and strap on your running shoes. Visitors to Southampton Common are guaranteed a hilarious sight next month as more than 1,000 joggers are expected to join in a festive fun run dressed
MINISTERS have come under a stinging attack from Hampshire Police Authority members for pulling the plug on the 101 non emergency police number. The number is to be axed less than two years after it was set up with about £5m of taxpayers money. The
Hampshire's young sports stars have had their outstanding achievements recognised at a special ceremony at Thornden School, Chandler's Ford, organised by Hampshire County Council. Young people from schools and colleges across the county were presented
The Daily Echo today has this message for the Saints: Stop making excuses! With a clutch of important Championship clashes coming up, the players have to focus on their own jobs and forget the boardroom wrangles and outside pressures. The buck stops
EX-SAINT Tommy Widdrington's future at Salisbury City is believed to be in the balance. Whites' player-coach did not travel with the team for their 3-1 Blue Square Premier victory at York City on Saturday. It's understood he's been suspended for
A HAMPSHIRE chip shop boss is showing that he really is the Codfather of fish frying. John Henry Lee has proved to be a chip off the old block by reaching the finals of a national competition to find Britain's best young fryer. The 24-year-old, who
WINCHESTER MP Mark Oaten is selling his home in the constituency. Mr Oaten has put his four-bedroom detached home in Bramdean, near Alresford, on the market with an asking price of £650,000. He said he and his wife Belinda took the decision to sell
ONE of Hampshire's most historic buildings - the former home of the country's first professional female artist - faces an uncertain future following a Government ruling. The decision by English Heritage and the Department of Culture, Media and Sport
