PLANS for a new McDonald’s in Hampshire have been given the go ahead – and the scheme will create even more jobs than the 65 originally forecast. National Park chiefs have finally approved an application to convert a former Little Chef complex
THE man who died on board a luxury Southampton-based cruise ship is believed to have been a 23-year-old deckhand from the Philippines. The Daily Echo understands that the man, who has not been named, died of natural causes on board the Cunard ship
Mauricio Pochettino hailed his team’s bravery as they collected a memorable 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Adam Lallana scored a late equaliser to hold David Moyes’ side and further underline that Saints’ place in the
AN investigation is underway today after fire destroyed an industrial unit in a Hampshire village. More than 40 fire fighters from eight different stations were called to the scene on Allington Lane in Fair Oak. An acetylene cylinder exploded
Saints scored a dramatic late equaliser to bag a 1-1 draw at the home of Premier League champions Manchester United. The Red Devils had taken a first half lead through Robin Van Persie and twice struck the woodwork as they looked to be heading
PEOPLE living in a Southampton community have told of their shock after two teenage girls were brutally attacked in a skate park. As reported, the girls - aged 15 and 16 - suffered face and head injuries in a serious assault in Hinkler Park, Thornhill
A violin played to calm passengers as the Titanic sank in 1912 has today been auctioned for a world record sum of £900,000. The instrument was played by bandleader Wallace Hartley, who died along with 1,517 others as the ship went down during its
MORE than 30 firefighters from across Hampshire tackled a chimney fire. Around 32 firefighters and three senior officers from Ringwood, Burley, New Milton, and Redbridge fire stations, were called to a blaze at a property in Rod Lane, Kingston,
PROTESTERS have sent a stark message to Hampshire civic chiefs: "Leave our care homes alone". That was the message from protesters to Hampshire’s adult social care chiefs planning to close four county-run care homes. Petitions made up of more
THE National Trust say they have been plagued by increased vandalism and thefts in parts of the New Forest. Rangers say they have seen an increase in the removal of signs while a noticeboard for the community has recently been cut down by vandals
FIRE crews tackled a burning caravan in a Hampshire lay-by in the early hours of yesterday. Applicances from Totton and Lyndhurst were sent to the blaze in Southampton Road, Bartley, at 12.40am. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus had
FIVE people appeared in court, following a major dawn swoop by drugs squad officers on houses in Southampton last month. The men, who appeared separately at the city crown court, were charged with offences following the launch of Operation Anise
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A MAN has been arrested after two girls were brutally attacked in a Southampton park. Detectives this morning launched a manhunt after the girls - aged 15 and 16 - suffered facial and head injuries in an attack in Hinkler Park, Thornhill, last
THEY are renowned for their work in film, television and theatre. Now Miriam Margolyes and Celia Imrie have received honorary doctorates from the University of Winchester. The duo were presented with the prestigious awards at ceremonies at
REPAIR work could be carried out on a clock tower in a Southampton park. The city council has applied for listed building consent to carry out essential repair work at the tower in Mayfield Park. Timber in the structure has become badly decayed
SHOLING boss Dave Diaper would gladly trade in three league points for victory at Winchester today in the FA Vase first round proper. But though the Boatmen’s chief would dearly love a headline-hitting run in lower non-League’s premier cup, he
HYTHE & Dibden – away to Alresford Town in the FA Vase first round proper today – have a new ground on the hori zon for next season. The Sydenhams Division One club can start preparing to leave their Jones Lane base now that planning permission
ROADWORKS are to begin on the M3 later this month on junctions affecting traffic in and out of Winchester. Sections of the southbound carriageway will be resurfaced later this week with parts of junction 8 and 9 being worked on. Guy Watts,
TWO teenage girls have been seriously assaulted at a Southampton skate park. Detectives are appealing for witnesses after the girls - aged 15 and 16 - suffered facial and head injuries in an attack in Hinkler Park, Thornhill, last night (Friday
Follow @EchoPics Checkout the pictures from the Twilight Walk for Cancer Research UK which took place on Southampton Common. These images are available to purchase as prints, mugs, t-shirts, digital downloads, and more.
FRESH plans have been unveiled to transform Southampton's Royal Pier in to one of the country's top waterfront locations. The designs show how the derelict site would look after a major £330m redevelopment creating thousands of jobs. But the
A COUNTY council cabinet member has resigned from her post after admitting an “oversight” when declaring conflicts of interest. Cllr Anna McNair Scott, executive member for adult social care at Hampshire County Council, stood down from her post
THE violin reputedly played by the Titanic's bandmaster as the ill-fated vessel sank will today be sold at auction. Among the belongings on sale in Devizes, Wiltshire today, Henry Aldridge and Son auctioneers will also offer a photograph showing
Hamble cycling sensation Dani King has won yet another gold medal, after producing a world record performance in the European Track Championships. Olympic champion King powered to victory alongside her London 2012 colleague Laura Trott, Kate Archibald
It is now so long since Saints last won a league match at Old Trafford that even the man who scored their winning goals on that occasion can’t remember them. Colin Clarke was the hero for the club when they travelled to Manchester United in January
COWBOY hats, fairy wings and wigs were donned as about 800 people took part in the charity 5k Twilight Walk. The event on Southampton Common last night was organised as part of the Cancer Research Campaign. Many of the people taking
SHE looks like any other customer waiting to be served in a busy building society in Southampton. But moments later Leanne Chalmers, pictured, thrust a note demanding money over the counter, telling a shocked cashier: “This is a robbery. I have
Mauricio Pochettino says Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney is a rare player who understands every single facet of the game. Rooney’s performances over the past week helped England book a place at next summer’s World Cup finals, in Brazil,
A SEX attacker hanged himself at Winchester Prison after being moved to a single cell, an inquest heard. Jean Duda, 44, had recently begun a 15-year prison sentence when he was found dead in his cell on September 26, 2011. A coroner’s court
FEARS have been raised that a setback in the building of a taxpayer-funded luxury hotel could add a further £10m to the bill. Work on a four-star 175-bed Hilton hotel at the Ageas Bowl, the home of Hampshire cricket, came to a dramatic halt two
