IT could become part of the country’s future green energy mix and the tallest structure in Southampton. Rising up to 100m from the city’s western docks it would generate enough electricity to power 200,000 homes – more than twice the size of
A PARAMEDIC told jurors that a man accused of inflicting serious injuries on a baby never tried to comfort the child’s mother at the hospital. Sandra Stephens, who works for the South Central Ambulance Service, told Southampton Crown Court how
A WEBSITE has been launched in support of the Hampshire teenager jailed for 32 months after being convicted of violent disorder during student protests in London last year. Edward Woollard, 18, from Dibden Purlieu, confessed to throwing a fire extinguisher
Hopefully the wonderful film will be well enough remembered for readers to recall Benjamin (Mike Parker), who’s worried about his future, and the way his parents’ neighbour Mrs Robinson offers to help him out. Smoothly directed by John-Paul McCrohon
IF they are not in school, they’re not learning. Civic chiefs are hoping to send that clear message to parents and carers in a bid to get fewer Southampton children missing lessons. As unofficial figures for last term suggest attendance is improving
A MAN who nearly died during an operation to donate a kidney to his father has won £6.74 million High Court damages. The 39-year-old - who can only be identified as XYZ - had paid ''a very great price'' for his generous act, Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel QC
A HAMPSHIRE school is celebrating a glowing Ofsted report that is the culmination of three years of hard work. Stanmore Primary in Winchester has been graded as “good” which is an improvement on the “satisfactory” that the inspectors gave
FAMILIES struggling to cope with the devastating effects of muscular dystrophy are angry that they are still waiting for vital support they have been promised. Despite a vow from health chiefs that a much needed care advisor would be hired
A Hampshire children’s charity has shown fundraisers around its new project. The Rose Road Association, which helps disabled youngsters in the region, has just started converting offices at The Bradbury Centre into three new facilities – a sensory
Style it! The varsity jacket is this years cover up,sling over floral dresses for a cute retro look. For a limited time there is £10 off baseball jackets at New Look - bag a bargain today!
First day nerves, making a good impression and trying not to get lost. These are all things that will be running through the mind of Hannah Mills this morning, as she starts her apprenticeship in Southampton. The 16-year-old begins
IT was a spectacular celebration of Southampton Football Club’s rich 125-year history. Thousands of supporters came together with their heroes over the weekend in a grand tribute to Saints. There were some emotional scenes during the
A MAN has been safely rescued after spending more than 10 hours on the ledge of Southampton's Itchen Bridge. Police reopened the bridge shortly after 11.15am, after the man was successfully talked down. It was closed off shortly after
Are you 13 years old or under? Then enter the500 Word competition today! As part of the BBC Year of Books, the Chris Evans Breakfast Show wants to get the children of the UK firing up their imaginations and putting pen to paper, chisel
COUNCIL bosses were forced to drop plans for a levy on ship passengers after the head of a major cruise firm threatened to pull out of Southampton if it was brought in, the Daily Echo can reveal. David Dingle, chief executive officer of Carnival
Jack Johnson reviews ‘Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys’ by My Chemical Romance. Album name? ‘Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys’. Who are My Chemical Romance? My Chemical Romance are
Hit the floor. Make your move. Turn The Beat Around. Released on DVD on 21 February 2011. Get ready to kick in the New Year with some new and improved inspiring disco dancing, as the MTV original movie TURN THE BEAT AROUND spins
Despite the tough competition, nobody melted our hearts more than penniless Tom Curran. The out-of-work classic car restorer impressed the Love Panel with his endlessly thoughtful gestures on a budget. From presenting partner Judi with home-grown roses
Ever the romantic, Mike Whitewood stepped the charm up a gear when his wife Jill turned 50 last year. He marked the milestone birthday by presenting her with the soft top sports car she’d always dreamed of. When Jill opened the garage to find the flash
IT was love at first line dance for Dot and Trevor Healy. The couple met 14 years ago on a night out with mutual friends in Andover. He was so impressed by her moves on the dancefloor, he proposed just 16 days later! During their blissful 13-year marriage
A NEW course is being launched that will give teenagers the opportunity to train with Saints coaches while working towards a career or university place. City College Southampton has teamed up with the Saints Foundation to offer the BTEC National
DESPITE hundreds of games for Saints, they had never played on a pitch like it. A team of ex-Southampton FC stars pulled on the famous red and white stripes again to take part in a human table football contest to help celebrate the club’
To celebrate the March 21st release of Joe Bonamassa’s highly anticipated new album 'Dust Bowl', his official website is making the title track available as a free MP3 download.To download the song go to - http://jbonamassa.com/dustbowl/.
Meet the most romantic men in the south! WINNER: Tomm Curran FINALIST No 1: Trevor Healy FINALIST No 2: Mike Whitewood From surprise proposals and extravagant gifts to touching stories of enduring
A Southampton cruise ship is to under go a mult-million pound refit. Princess Cruises, one of Southampton’s major shipping lines, is about to begin the most significant re-shaping and re-structuring ever to have been undertaken on any vessel
THE first new look Greggs bakery on the south coast has opened in Winchester. Greggs claims the High Street shop, which has undergone a major refit based on a “contemporary interior style concept” offers a “new-style shopping experience”. Retail director
A VETERANS’ campaigner says a junkie who stole a Poppy Appeal collection tin should be sent to Afghanistan to teach him a lesson. Norman Brown believes a spell on the front line would make Spencer Webber think again about stealing from our
AN armed gang of burglars threatened a terrified schoolgirl while she was home alone. Three masked men burst in through the front door and held the 15-year-old hostage while they searched the house. One stood behind Adele Farmer with
EX-SAINT Luke Byles believes Eastleigh will have to play much better than they did at Basingstoke Town on Saturday to maintain their push for the Blue Square Bet South play-offs. Although the Spitfires got back to winning ways with a 2-1 revenge attack
Nigel Adkins admitted he was unhappy with the way his Saints side played despite taking three points against Carlisle. A bumper crowd of over 25,000 turned out at St Mary’s to see Saints take on the Cumbrians courtesy of the ticket sales being linked
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: Hoegh Trotter, roro, 0430, 31; Curitiba, roro, 0530, 46; Maersk Wind, roro, 0730, 34/35; Elektra, roro, 1230, 43; Hav Dolphin, cargo, 1800, 36S; CMA CGM Otello, container, 206. Today’s principal Southampton
A MAN was being treated for smoke inhalation last night after a fire broke out at his Hampshire home. The man in his 50s discovered the blaze in a first floor bedroom in his home in Miller Drive in Fareham at about 11pm. He then took his elderly mother
TWO people escaped serious injury after the car they were travelling in veered off the road, crashing into a ditch. The Mitsubishi L200 was seen going out of control on the eastbound A31 through the New Forest at 8.45am yesterday. It flipped on to
COUNCIL tax will go down for people living in Eastleigh. The council's part of bills will drop by 77p from £134.74 to £133.96 for the average band D property. With increased money charged by the parishes for these services the average
THE HOMELESS moggy feared too ugly to be rehomed has found a purr-fect new home family. Dubbed Voldemog because of its uncanny resemblance to the evil Lord Voldemort from the Harry Potter films, Charlie was struggling to find a new home.
SCHOOLS chiefs are sending a clear message to parents and carers in a bid to get fewer Southampton children missing lessons. Posters are now springing up on billboards and in schools around Southampton, reminding parents of their responsibilities
FAMILIES struggling to cope with the devastating effects of muscular dystrophy are angry that they are still waiting for vital support they have been promised. Despite a vow from health chiefs that a much needed care advisor would be hired for Hampshire
