POLICE have today released an image of the robbers who threatened a New Forest jeweller with a handgun. Detectives hope the image, which shows the men in disguise as they struck at the jewellers in Lymington, could lead to them being identified
HE IS one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers. Now Brian Conley will walk the boards to help raise thousands for a Southampton charity. He will perform at the Daily Echo-backed Wessex Heartbeat High 5 appeal’s post-Christmas party while in
SOUTHAMPTON singing superstar Craig David spoke of his pride after a plaque was unveiled in his honour in Southampton today. The 32-year-old, who grew up on the Holyrood estate, was in town to witness the unveiling by Southampton Itchen MP John
I AM mystified by the letter (Echo, October 8) by Colin Hawken: “Bedroom tax? No such thing”. From what I know or have read about bedroom tax, it is a tax on bedrooms over and above those needed by the tenant depending on the size of their family
THE 100 per cent increase in the National Lottery ticket is a pound too far. I spent £10 a week, which is now £20 for the same remote chances. The EU lottery has larger prizes and more winning prizes, so far most weeks I have won between £6 and
I AGREE with the thoughts of Mr J C Martin of Hedge End (‘Plan delays smack of council arrogance’, Letters, October 4). I recently wrote to my ward councillor regarding the now defunct local plan asking what was the cost of producing this plan
A WOMAN was knocked to the ground by a thief who stole her handbag. The thief struck as the 56-year-old woman was walking though Southampton at 6.10pm yesterday. She was walking through the subway from Northam Road to Brinton's Road when he
I AM writing in response to the letter published in the Daily Echo (Letters October 11) from A Caws which was titled “Will Benefit Claimants Be Given Other People’s Jobs To Do?” The point I wish to make is this: people employed to pick up litter
WITH respect to fellow former mod Pete House who had a letter published on October 10 suggesting it is down to the EU that Royal Mail are selling off its parcel delivery service, the sell-off has nothing to do with our membership of the EU, it is a
THE Labour Party plan to freeze energy bills for consumers for 20 months should it win the 2015 General Election. However, surely the utility companies would get around this by increasing prices by an exorbitant amount in the period leading up
INCREDIBLY, Labour, without even blinking, is trying to take full credit for Oaklands pool reopening (Daily Echo, October 10). Once again recognition has shamefully and dishonourably been denied by this Labour administration – the same group of
IT IS deplorable that Southampton’s councillors cannot think more creatively to solved their economic problems. Royston Smith’s comment likening an artwork to a mass-produced car shows complete lack of understanding of the situation. These artworks
PRIME Minister David Cameron is like one of those polite people you pass in the street who asks “How are you?”, but quickly passes by before you’ve time to reply. One morning soon, as he hurries along past rough sleepers waking up in shop doorways
IN response to Mrs Sparshott’s letter regarding the shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists on the Itchen Bridge. I agree, it would be too dangerous for both cyclists and pedestrians to use the same track. The irony of this is that pedestrians
Manchester United manager David Moyes has praised the form of Wayne Rooney ahead of tomorrow’s visit of Saints. Rooney found the net in England's World Cup wins over Montenegro and Poland over the past week to guide Roy Hodgson's men into the World
CONTROVERSIAL plans which will see council tax payers subsidise parking for hundreds of council staff is at the centre of a new row. While the subsidies for workers will be phased out councillors will still be able to park for free – a scheme that
FIRE crews tackled a burning caravan in a Hampshire lay-by in the early hours of today. Applicances from Totton and Lyndhurst were sent to the blaze in Southampton Road, Bartley, at 12.40am. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus had put
THIS is your moment. People in Southampton have been urged to come up with 50 pledges that will help shape the city for the future. Whether it is making the streets safer at night, giving children better educational prospects or planting more
A ROAD in a Southampton neighbourhood will be closed for seven days. Road improvement works will be carried out on a section of Hinkler Road in Thornhill. The closure, between October 28 and November 4, will affect the section of the road between
A planned strike by firefighters in England and Wales tomorrow has been called off after progress in a dispute over pensions. The Fire Brigades Union said it had been presented with a similar deal to one made by the Scotland Government, covering
DETECTIVES hunting a rapist who attacked a 22-year-old man in Southampton have today released images of three potential witnesses. The CCTV footage shows three people walking along The Avenue, away from the city centre and on a route which would
Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino looks ahead to his side's visit to Old Trafford to face David Moyes' Manchester United side.
FORMER Saints star Wayne Bridge has become a dad for the second time. The popstar fiancée of the Southampton-born footballer, Frankie Sanford, announced the safe arrival of their baby boy, who they have named Parker. The Saturdays star, 24,
AN AMBULANCE has been involved in a crash on a Hampshire road, just yards from the scene of a fatal ambulance crash earlier this year. A woman in her 40s had to be transferred from his ambulance to another following the smash at the junction of
Steven Davis does not expect Saints to be taken lightly by Manchester United tomorrow. The club’s impressive start to the season means they will arrive at Old Trafford five places and four points ahead of the Premier League’s defending champions
POLICE are investigating a two-car smash that left two people needing hospital treatment. A 21-year-old male driver of a Renault Clio and his 18- year-old passenger were taken to Southampton General Hospital following the crash at Redbridge Lane
Saints legend Matt Le Tissier believes it would represent a success if England reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Roy Hodgson's team earlier this week booked their place at next summer's tournament, in Brazil, after qualifying wins against
DRINKERS in Hampshire are being urged to opt for a takeaway tomorrow evening - in a bid to slash call outs when the fire service goes on strike. Speaking ahead of industrial action between 6.30pm and 11.30pm, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service's
PLANS to increase the range of services at a Hampshire supermarket have been approved – despite more than 200 objections to the scheme. Tesco’s application to build a Timpson “pod” outside the entrance to its store in Sizer Way, Dibden, has sparked
Matt Le Tissier has said he will be in dream world if Saints beat Manchester United and go top of the Premier League. Mauricio Pochettino’s men head to Old Trafford tomorrow hoping to win a league match there for the first time in 25 years.
CRIME in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight fell 12 per cent in the last year, according to new figures. Recorded crime figures published by the Office for National Statistics show that between July 2012 and June 2013 there were 103,977 offences reported
A variety of cup matches dominate the rugby union scene tomorrow as league action takes a breather with a handful of games played. London 2 South-West clubs Winchester, Tottonians and Trojans face stiff opposition from leading sides in 2SE as they
A RISING Southampton music star is doing his bit for a worthwhile cause. Singer songwriter Sean McGowan, who grew up in Southampton, will perform in front of an intimate crowd for an in-store benefit gig at Oxfam Music Southampton on Saturday.
A SOUTHAMPTON head teacher has called for an all-out general strike as she addressed a rally supporting the industrial action by teachers yesterday. Bassett Green Primary School's Liz Filer urged those gathered at the rally in Hoglands Park to
Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino believes England can win the World Cup - and would like to see Hodgson's men take on his native Argentina in the final. The man who played for Argentina against England in the 2002 World Cup finals, giving away the
RICKIE Lambert's main rival for a place in the England squad for next summer's World Cup in Brazil has fresh motivation to impress. West Ham striker Andy Carroll is out for an indefinite period of time because of a heel injury, with the Hammers keen
A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed for life for stabbing a prostitute to death after tricking his way into her flat by posing as a client. Philippe Burger admitted the brutal killing during which he stabbed his victim four times, telling police:
WHILE manager Steve Riley and his assistant Chris Ferrett were out watching future opponents last Saturday, AFC Totton fielded a familiar face in their reserves. Ex-Saint and Norway international Jo Tessem turned out for the Stags’ second string
The final round of The Dandys Ford Tens League went to guest Mark Blake. He landed 26lb 1oz of crucians, roach and small carp on the pole and maggot from peg 7. Others: John Foot, 24lb 15oz; R.Wallis 19lb 7oz., M.Shallow 18lb 2oz, M.Flack 17lb
Mauricio Pochettino has refused to be drawn into a war of words over Gaston Ramirez. The £12m Uruguayan has struggled to feature prominently in Pochettino’s plans this season and has been linked with a move to Napoli in the January transfer window
'COMMENT' If Saints win at Old Trafford tomorrow it will do more than just maintain their position in the top four of the Premier League. It will also make much of the country sit up and take greater notice of the club. Saints’ start to
Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that Artur Boruc will be fit to play for Saints against Manchester United tomorrow despite confusion over whether or not he has suffered a hamstring injury. The Polish international was left out of the side to face
A PLAN for a city centre block of flats has got the go-ahead. Developers won planning permission to build a five storey building at the back of East Street in Southampton. It will contain 12 two-bedroom flats and four one-bedroom ones and have
ENGLAND skipper Steven Gerrard’s post-match interview on Tuesday resonated with Eastleigh boss Richard Hill. Hill was among the Wembley crowd as Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions booked their ticket to Brazil with a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Poland
A TERRIFIED woman woke to find two hooded burglars ransacking her home in the middle of the night. Southampton Crown Court heard one of the intruders, Pawel Kurowski, had been living just two doors away. The 55-year-old living alone had locked
A CREW member has died during a luxury Mediterranean cruise on a Southampton-based liner, the Daily Echo can reveal. Hundreds of passengers were enjoying a 24-day voyage aboard the Cunard ship Queen Victoria when they learned of the tragedy.
