"He's been stabbed" - they are the words of a desperate mother as she battled in vain to help the save the life of her son who had been stabbed by his twin brother. The 999 call made by Denise Cerqua was played to the court, during the murder
UP TO 1,000 members of staff at the University of Southampton could go on strike as part of a row over pensions. The action by academics and senior staff could lead to major disruption as it could include a marking boycott and refusal to set exams
A TEENAGER is believed to be behind a mystery clown scaring children in Hampshire which has caused a storm on Twitter. Images have gone viral showing a clown standing in one the pavement and lurking in high street shops while wearing a suit and
COMMUTERS are facing delays on a Hampshire motorway after a vehicle fire forced a lane to be closed this afternoon. Fire fighters were sent to the eastbound carriage of the M27 between junctions seven and eight after a white Transit van was “severely
THE future of a disused garden nursery has been discussed with residents for the first time. Holmes Nursery officially closedafter the business was sold to Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres. The site spans almost seven acres on the edge
A FORMER Hampshire television star has joined the tributes being paid to actress Lynda Bellingham, who died yesterday. Actress Amanda Holden joined the mounting tributes to the 66-year-old who lost her fight against cancer at the weekend. The
A 90-YEAR-OLD woman became stranded in her car in a ditch overnight before being rescued by firefighters in Hampshire. The woman was discovered submerged in mud and water by a passing dog walker near Oakley Lane, Mottisfont, at around 11am on Sunday
A MAN accused of killing his identical twin has been found guilty of his murder. Robert Cerqua was today found guilty of murdering brother Christopher following a fight in Langdown Road, Hythe, on New Year's Eve last year. Audio - Listen
A pilates instructor has been jailed for life to serve a minimum of 12 years for the murder of his elderly mother who he strangled after a row over a telephone bill then took his dog for a walk. Geoffrey Hobbis pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing
THE jury in the murder trial of a man accused of stabbing his identical town has spent the morning deliberating for a third day. The jury went out to consider their verdict in the trial of Robert Cerqua on Wednesday. They informed the judge
IT was an epic explosion of glorious technicolour. Thousands of multicoloured runners flashed across the finishing line in one of the most vivid mass running events Southampton has ever seen. Now organisers of the city’s Run or Dye race are
A woman rammed her car over a police bike because she thought she was about to be robbed. Police entered a residential car park in St Mary’s, Southampton, and saw Katie Wellman receive cash from another man in her Renault Clio. Believing that
GENEROUS young Muslims united in Southampton for a charity challenge to help the less fortunate. Children and teenagers from mosques across the south gathered at the city’s Civic Centre before setting off on a fundraising treasure hunt. The
A RETIRED local government officer died after falling and fracturing his skull in Winchester’s Tower Street car park, an inquest heard. David Ellis had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease two months previously, but felt well enough to visit
THE FUNERAL of a Southampton couple who brought joy to thousands of youngsters in Southampton has been re-arranged for Friday. Days after Betty Salter died her husband Don, who set up Southampton’s Children’s Pleasure Park in Bassett passed away
Thousands of fundraisers took part in the Run or Dye event at Southampton Sports Centre, our photographer Chris Moorhouse was there to capture the colourful action. Click below for his picture gallery.
A HAMPSHIRE organisation has donated £1,450 to a charity that supports families with disabled children. The Blue Lamp Trust, which was established to promote and enhance community safety in Hampshire, made the donation to Fawley-based Parentlink
FAMILIES in need of a break will be able to access a support scheme in Hampshire. A social care service is teaming up with the county council to provide short respite services. The service will be provided by carers at Community Wessex, who
EMPLOYEES of Lockheed Martin UK's Hampshire offices are offering their expertise to charities. Lockheed Martin UK, which has a base in Whiteley, is offering community groups or charities the chance to recruit their employees as volunteers.
A marketing communications agency has announced a new appointment. Rhiannon Thompson joins Remarkable Group as head of new business for its content-driven division Remarkable Content. She spent two and a half years as account director at Remarkable
FAREHAM-based Amiri Construction is set to expand its team further as turnover is anticipated to reach £25m - £5m above the original forecast. The expansion includes the promotion of two key people. Quantity surveyor Dave Moore, who has been
HAMPSHIRE-based Upham Pub Group has purchased the historic Peat Spade pub near Stockbridge as part of its plans to open up to 30 pubs by the end of 2015. Upham Pub Group chief executive Chris Phillips said: “I would often drop into The Peat Spade
A course is on offer in Hampshire for people with hearing problems. Run by charity Hearing Link, the course is for anyone with hearing loss. The course is split into three one-day sessions during November, January and February and the first
AEROBICS exercise fans from Hampshire are urged to step forward to take part in a marathon fitness event in aid of a children’s diabetes charity. Mums Kirsty Edwards and Wesley Ranger have teamed up to stage a body combat aerobic class in aid of
A JUDGE spoke of his shock that only one man was appearing in the dock over a Tarmac con that led to customers paying out thousands of pounds for work, some of which was shoddily done. Judge Gary Burrell QC heard how Noah Smith had been involved
WORKS to develop a nursery for 32 children in Hampshire have now started following months of planning. The new centre in Stanmore, Winchester, will be made up of a newly-built section, consisting of a new office and staff toilets, and a refurbishment
A SOUTHAMPTON firm has won a major grant to develop groundbreaking technology to reduce carbon emissions. Bowman Power’s new turbogenerator will be able to turn engine exhaust gases into electricity, both producing power and cutting emissions at
A HAMPSHIRE college has a new principal and chief executive. Eastleigh College has appointed Dr Jan Edrich to take over the dual roles, replacing Tony Lau-Walker, who retired after 17 years in charge. Dr Edrich, pictured right, has worked at
TWO Hampshire police officers have missed out on a top bravery award after saving an elderly woman from an arson attack. Sergeant Alyson West and PC Adrian Starr had been nominated for the Police Bravery Awards in London after rescuing Elizabeth
ONE of Britain’s richest men has vowed to fight on to ensure his “grand design” home will be built at a Hampshire beauty spot. D-Day looms for billionaire businessman Jim Ratcliffe, whose vision of building an “environmentally and architecturally
DIVORCE lawyer to the stars Ayesha Vardag is to quit Winchester. Legal whizz Ayesha Vardag, who has rented a Queen Anne home in Cathedral Close for the past four years, now intends to split her time between Dubai, Italy and London. The lawyer
PLANS to restore a Hampshire monument built to honour one of Britain’s greatest naval heroes have received a cash boost. Grants totalling £6,000 have been awarded to a group of enthusiasts who have vowed to transform an Egyptian-style obelisk erected
BUILDING of a hotel at the home of Hampshire cricket remains on target. Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council Keith House said the Hilton hotel at the Ageas Bowl was still on target to open in the spring next year – a year later than originally scheduled
THE Palestine Solidarity Southampton group is hosting a public talk. Israeli professor Smada Lavie will give a talk called Wrapped in the Flag: Israeli Fascism, the Mizrahi Predicament, and the Divinities of State and Chance, at the Nuffield Theatre
A HAMPSHIRE couple are taking on a gruelling running challenge in memory of their grandmothers. Stacey Olsen and Jon Page will take part in the Bupa Great South Run on October 26 in aid of Alzheimer’s Research. Reception supervisor Stacey,
CHILDREN who visit Portswood Library will have the chance to make a Hallowe’en bookmark and decorate a pumpkin on October 29. The session runs from 10.30am until noon.
LOCAL artists with learning disabilities will be showing off their work. Haskins Garden Centre, in West End, is hosting the art exhibition on Thursday, between 10am and 11.15am, and 12.30pm and 5pm. Artists involved met for one day per week
HEAR more about plans for a new £25m bypass in Hampshire. The new Crofton Community Action Team (CAT) meeting at Holy Rood Church, in Gosport Road, Stubbington, on November 11 will hear feedback on Hampshire County Council’s consultation on the
ITCHEN Valley Country Park is offering youngsters plenty of frights this Hallowe’en. The park will hold a special trail from October 25 to November 2, anytime between 10.30am and 3.30pm. A trail pack costs £1.75 and if children manage to answer
PEOPLE in Southampton are being encouraged to wear dots and raise lots for a charity helping blind and partially sighted people. The campaign RNIB Read has been launched to support the charity’s work making more books accessible for those who cannot
DON’T look down.... A daredevil audaciously dangles nearly 250ft from a white cliff face with only a rope to save him from certain death on the beach below. Armed with a pick axe and crampons he hauls himself up the treacherous chalky sheer
A CANCER sufferer who was at the centre of an international search after being taken from a Southampton hospital is showing “incredible” signs of recovery, doctors say. Five-year-old Hampshire boy Ashya King ate out at a restaurant for the first
THE life of one of world’s most talented artists will be explored by Hampshire arts enthusiasts. Members of Southampton Decorative and Fine Arts Society will cast light on the works of Vincent van Gogh. The Emotion in Paint lecture takes place
AMATEUR beekeepers can learn more about the tricks of the trade. Southampton and District Beekeepers Association hosts its next meeting on Thursday, November 20, in Eastleigh. It takes place from 7.30pm in the Golf Range, Chestnut Avenue, and
A CANCER charity is encouraging people to make or update their wills. Wessex Cancer Trust is holding its first Make a Will Fortnight, from October 27 to November 7. Some solicitors will be writing services for donations to the charity.
TRENDSETTERS can look forward to a charity fashion show at a Hampshire venue on Thursday, November 6. Liam White will be appearing as a Michael Buble tribute act at the Concorde Club in Eastleigh, where the latest fashions from Bishop’s Waltham
DROP-in counselling sessions are available in Southampton for people suffering from depression, anxiety and stress. The one-to-one sessions take place at the Ropewalk Centre at 53 Derby Road every Tuesday from 12.30pm until 4pm.
GUESTS at a Daily Echo-backed ball on Friday were delighted to play hook-a-duck and throw coconuts as they donated money to charity. The Southampton Property Association (SPA) event also featured auctions for items including a wine tasting
IF YOU’RE looking to invest in bricks and mortar over the next few years then Southampton is one of the country’s hot spots, according to figures released today. House price growth in the south-east is set to surge faster than in London in the
MOVIES will be returning to the silver screen at a Hampshire theatre venue. The Point in Eastleigh is celebrating after getting a state-of-the-art digital projector. It comes after changes to traditional 35mm films meant that it was difficult
A DNA discovery has overturned an ancient mystery and proved that the world’s most famous sea dog was in fact male. Hatch, the unfortunate hound who went down with the Mary Rose 500 years ago, was originally thought to be the only female on board
A SILENT courthouse has been transformed into an explosion of sound and colour after being given a new lease of life. SoCo Music Project and partners hosted an open day at Eastleigh Magistrates’ Court complete with live music, storytelling, performance
ALRESFORD residents fear their roads could become rat runs after draft traffic plans were circulated around the town. A developer Seaward Properties is drawing up plans for nearly 400 homes off Sun Lane. Their sketch shows ideas for a new A31
POLICE have dreamt up a new use for the licence disc holders that every car carries on its windscreen - one which could save lives. The switch from paper tax discs for cars to the new electronic version has meant that the familiar transparent plastic
MORE hospital staff are striking today in Southampton. Members of the Society of Radiographers are staging a four hour walk out at Southampton General Hospital between 9am and 1pm, their first strike in 30 years. It is a continuation of national
The annual Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Weekend takes place this weekend. Walks available range range from toddles to challenging and the serious to the quirky. Organised by the Isle of Wight Council and sponsored by major GPS firm Garmin,
POPPY appeal organisers in Ringwood are hoping supporters will dig deep for the Royal British Legion this year. The Legion’s Ringwood & Bransgore District launched its annual appeal outside the Ringwood Gateway building on Saturday. Ringwood
ACTRESS and presenter Lynda Bellingham died yesterday in her husband Michael's arms, her agent has said. The 66-year-old star, best known for her long-running role as a mother in the Oxo TV adverts, had been battling colon cancer, which later spread
SAINTS became the ninth team to hit eight or more goals in a Premier League game when they hammered Sunderland at St Mary’s. Here are the other eight occasions. March 4 1995: Manchester United 9 Ipswich Town 0. Andrew Cole became the first
GRAZIANO Pelle has been installed as third favourite to win the Premier League’s Golden Boot this season. The Italian international’s double in Saints' weekend humiliation of Sunderland took his tally to six in eight top flight matches. As
1973 Saints 3 (Stokes 2, Paine) Stoke 0. Saints were 2-0 up inside eight minutes, Terry Paine’s corner being fumbled over the line by the Stoke keeper and Bobby Stokes adding a second. Stokes scored again two minutes before half-time. 1979
Goalkeeper Gerry Gurr celebrates his 68th birthday today. Gurr let in four goals at home to Leicester on his First Division debut in January 1967, but a Ron Davies hat-trick past World Cup winner Gordon Banks helped Saints to a 4-4 draw. Despite
A police investigation has been launched after a body has been found in Southampton today. The body of the man was was discovered shortly after 1am in Cranbury Avenue. Emergency services were called after reports that the man had died in a
TWO players set to face Saints twice in the next week and a half are today in the Premier League spotlight. Stoke pair Victor Moses and Ryan Shawcross were at the centre of two penalty decisions during their 2-1 win over Swansea at the Britannia
TWO people were rushed to hospital as firefighters battled thick smoke to evacuate residents from a flat fire, last night. Two people were taken to hospital after 12 firefighters rushed to the scene of the blaze at Hepworth Close, Sholing, after
A SOUTHAMPTON car park is at the centre of an arson probe after a blaze in the early hours. An investigation has been launched after two burning vehicles were found well alight close to Bitterne Station. Today officers are appealing for witnesses
STUNNED neighbours have spoken of their shock after a young woman was stabbed in the early hours on a Southampton estate. Detectives are investigating after the 23-year-old was attacked in the Millbrook area at 4.30am yesterday in what police are
CURBS on competitive cyclists in the New Forest are badly needed to prevent “clashes and accidents”, an MP told ministers. Julian Lewis urged the Government to intervene in the growing controversy over the Sportive contests, which bring thousands
A THREAT to a centuries old Hampshire ferry link has been lifted after county bosses stepped back from axing a vital subsidy. But under public transport cost cutting plans, Sunday and evening bus services could vanish in many places and pensioners’
Saints manager Ronald Koeman hailed Dusan Tadic’s stunning display after the playmaker led the record-breaking 8-0 demolition of Sunderland. Tadic set up four goals, scored one and had a significant hand in two others, as he continued his superb
Work on a major road scheme on one of Hampshire’s busiest motorway junctions is due to start today – signalling months of traffic headaches for drivers. Junction three of the M27 will receive extra carriageways and traffic lights as the second
GRAZIANO Pelle admitted his two-goal salvo in Saints’ record 8-0 win completed the best week of his career – but he still wants the hat-trick. Having scored the only goal on his international debut for Italy in Malta on Monday, Pelle netted twice
