AN AT-risk city walk in centre appears to have been given a late reprieve after health bosses bowed to public pressure not to close it. Plans were in place to shut Bitterne Walk-In-Centre for six months and use its resources in GP practices and
Ronald Koeman believes there are few teams better than Saints in the Premier League this season. The Saints boss was in bullish mood when talking about the success of side so far in a campaign that sees them sit second in the Premier League and
THE Government's Flood Minister visited Romsey today to see how the town has recovered since it was hit by flooding earlier this year. Dan Rogerson was joined by the town's MP, Caroline Nokes, and county council leader Roy Perry as he inspected
A BIKER has been injured in a collision on a busy Southampton road this evening. Shirley Road was closed in both directions causing traffic chaos after a motorbike and a Renault Clio car collided outside Shirley Police Station at about 5.25pm.
RAIL COMMUTERS are facing more travel headaches with delays on rail services in Hampshire tonight. Passengers on trains between Southampton Central and Brockenhurst have been warned to expect “delays, alterations and cancellations” after signal
THERE are long delays on a major Hampshire road this evening due to a broken down vehicle. One lane of the A31 westbound was blocked between Stoney Cross and Picket Post, although the vehicle was removed by 6.20pm. According to ROMANSE, there
Saints manager Ronald Koeman believes the club have a good chance of reaching the Capital One Cup semi-finals – but he expects a difficult night at Sheffield United if they are to get there. Koeman’s side advanced to the last eight with a dramatic
Sadio Mane is Saints’ only injury doubt ahead of Saturday’s trip to Hull. The winger missed last night’s 3-2 win at Stoke in the Capital One Cup with an ankle problem, but could return for this weekend’s Premier League fixture at the KC Stadium
A GANG faces more than ten years behind bars for setting up an illegal tobacco factory in Southampton. Tian Yang, Shu Lan Lin, Hua Wang and Yun Wang were sentenced this afternoon for their part in the operation, which was uncovered by HMRC investigators
HAMPSHIRE Fire and Rescue is urging residents not to panic ahead of a major training exercise tonight. Around 30-40 firefighters from Southampton stations will take part in a simulated chemical incident in Hythe at around 6pm. The service's
POLICE have charged a man after a spate of burglaries in Hampshire. Detectives investigating the break-ins have today charged Christopher Doughty with two offences of aggravated burglary. The 53-year-old, from Holly Gardens in West End, will
FORMER Hampshire all-rounder Glenn Maxwell’s wait for a third Test cap is over. The Australian has been included in his country’s side for the second Test against Pakistan – his first appearance at that level since March 2013. But Maxwell,
As Halloween creeps round the corner, ODEON fans were given the chance to vote for their favourite scary film of all time, to be screened at select* ODEON cinemas this Halloween. The Evil Dead slashed the competition to come out on top as the UK’s
THREE men have been arrested after a van was stolen in Southampton. Police were called at 4.15pm yesterday to reports a transit van had been stolen in Rownhams Road. Within half an hour officers had recovered the van, which had stolen property
Fraser Forster hailed Saints; fighting spirit in beating Stoke to reach the Capital One Cup quarter-finals - but is not yet thinking about silverware. After defeating the same opponents at the weekend to climb to second place in the Premier League
SOUTHAMPTON scientists are working on a new way to stop the spread of Ebola. University of Southampton researchers believe a special form of copper surface can kill the virus based on previous testing on other viruses. Antimicrobial copper
ALTHOUGH it wasn't aired last night, you can see all the goals from last night's superb Saints win at Stoke City. Southampton FC uploaded all the goals to their YouTube channel, where they post a number of videos about life at the club.
A HAMPSHIRE firm is seeing the UK economy gather strength after it reported handling an increase in the number of flights it deals with. The National Air Traffic Service (NATS), based in Swanwick, handled an extra 205,396 flights during September
BUSINESS bosses are invited to meet Hampshire’s chiefs at a breakfast meeting. The Blue Lamp Trust will host the event at the Grand Cafe in Southampton, offering company leaders to meet the chief constable of Hampshire police, Andy Marsh, and chief
WASTE management specialist TJ Group has rolled out a new commercial recycling facility in Hampshire. The firm, which runs a branded fleet of nearly 100 vehicles, has opened the new site at the Blashford sand and gravel quarry near Ringwood.
AS budding entrepreneurs clad in their finery gathered to collect their prizes, proud family members and colleagues looked on. Thirteen graduates of the Hampshire School for Social Entrepreneurs hailed the end of their year-long course and the
PLANS to turn part of a popular park into a school playing field could be finalised by the end of next month. School and council bosses are to meet within weeks to decide the future of the playing field in Riverside Park in Southampton. It
THE ONLY working windmill in Hampshire has been given a new lease of life. Bursledon Windmill has been out of action for the last two months as volunteers worked to restore it to working condition. Now the 200-year-old mill has a new wooden
A TEENAGER has been stabbed in the face with a screwdriver this afternoon just yards from his Hampshire home. The 15-year-old was walking along Wimpson Lane, in Millbrook, when he suddenly found himself surrounded by a gang of three youths.
Six intrepid adventurers will take on one of the world’s most inhospitable deserts for a Hampshire hospital’s charity. The team will head to the Sahara Desert next month to take part in a gruelling trek to raise money for the Southampton Hospital
Winchester police station could be axed as pressure on staff increases, a meeting heard. The city’s beat areas are set to be merged to save money and North Walls station could close, meaning some local police could soon be working from a base at
FORMER council offices in the centre of Southampton are set to be converted into student flats. As previously revealed by the Daily Echo, Marland House in Civic Centre Road was sold by the city council to a developer for more than £10 million.
A WINCHESTER University academic has been banned from the road after admitting drink-driving. Phil Marter, 42, of Bridgetts Lane, Martyr Worthy, was stopped in a Nissan Primastar on Worthy Lane on September 29. Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court
A Southampton defendant went on the run for four months after being told he was facing jail. Benjamin Woodford, 25, “panicked and ran away”, his defence barrister Justin Hugheston-Roberts explained at Southampton Crown Court. Woodford, who
HEALTH Secretary Jeremy Hunt could overturn controversial plans to close a walk-in centre in Southampton. The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel – a body made up of city councillors – has the power to refer the potential closure of the Bitterne
A SHORT strip of road in Whiteley called a “bus gate” could be opened permanently in a bid to curb congestion. In 2008 bollards were introduced at the junction of Yew Tree Drive and Botley Road in Whiteley, barring cars but allowing buses and emergency
A new survey shows the Hampshire village of Milford-on-Sea has more residents aged 65 or over than almost any other coastal community in the UK. According to data collected by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 44 per cent of Milford residents
THIEVES stole a pensioner’s car while she sold poppies in Stockbridge. The 71-year-old woman was selling pins for the Royal British Legion when the thieves struck. They stole her Black Proton Savvy on Sunday from Old London Road. Brian
THIS is the vision for a long-awaited multi-million-pound pool and leisure complex in Hampshire. The £7m complex at Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, will feature a swimming pool and a gymwith 100 pieces of equipment and is being designed by Balfour
She's here. The world’s latest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, emerged from the autumnal mist in the Solent to arrive in Southampton looking like a space ship arriving from another dimension. The effect was made complete by the Royal Caribbean
COUNCIL bosses’ decision to raise charges to generate extra cash has been condemned as “outrageous”. Eastleigh Borough Council is to ask residents to pay four per cent more in fees and charges for its services – above the rate of inflation.
Virgin boss Richard Branson has launched a search for a new class of long-haul pilots – and the meteoric rise to a dream career will start at a Hampshire training centre. The 18-month programme will allow cadets to become the first in Europe to
A UNIVERSITY student has been jailed after twice setting fire to halls of residence, causing almost £150,000 in one incident and forcing about 60 people to be evacuated. Southampton Crown Court heard how Shao Teng Wang had been allowed to stay
A MAN has been released on bail after a woman was viciously assaulted and left unconscious during a daylight attack in a Southampton city street. The 62-year-old suffered a catalogue of appalling injuries including fractured shoulders and two broken
Car parking fees generate a fifth of Winchester City Council’s revenue, new figures reveal. Cash from parking fines and fees are its single biggest earner after council tax, which generates 22 per cent of income. Cllr Stephen Godfrey, portfolio
A HAMPSHIRE community centre could be transformed by a £200,000 refurbishment. Fareham Borough Council will decide on Monday whether to allocate the funding to Abshot Community Centre, near Fareham. A survey of the building in 2008 found that it
A NEWLY-formed residents group in Alresford wants to make their street a ‘no cold calling zone’. The Nursery Road Residents Group (NRRG) is following in the footsteps of neighbouring street Ash Walk, which has joined the county council scheme.
PASSENGERS heading at Southampton airport will get the chance to see the world's largest moustache as they fly in and out of the region. More than 130,000 people are expected to see the moustache painted in white lines in a field by the runway
A Flybe pilot has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. The pilot had been due to fly from Newquay Airport in Cornwall to London Gatwick yesterday morning when he was held. The flight was then cancelled and
DAVE Diaper has reclaimed the managerial reins at Southern One South & West outfit Sholing. After leading the club to a sparkling FA Vase/Sydenhams Premier double last term, Diaper - already club chairman - stepped upstairs as director of
GOVERNMENT ministers are expected to today unveil proposals for a blanket ban on all brain-altering drugs in a bid to tackle an epidemic of so-called legal highs. The Government is to look at legislation introduced in Ireland four years ago that
Saints' trainees in 1986 were, from left, Rod Wallace, Jamie Webb, Phil Underhill, Neil Maddison, Alan Shearer, Ray Wallace and Barrie Wilson.
A Hampshire non league club has been chosen to have their FA Cup first round tie screened live – earning almost £70,000 in the process. Havant & Waterlooville’s home clash with League 1 high fliers Preston at Westleigh Park will be shown liv
A MAN who was crushed to death by a tree branch was in the “wrong place at the wrong time”, an inquest heard. Pensioner Clive Denton was walking in Southampton Common when a 10m long oak tree branch fell from around 9m above him, leaving him with
Mauricio Pochettino didn't take the League Cup seriously at Saints last season – but he is now targeting glory in the competition with Tottenham. Pochettino’s Spurs booked a quarter final home tie with Newcastle after beating Brighton 2-0 at White
FORMER Saints trio Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Dejan Lovren are set to return to the south coast in December. Last night’s Capital One Cup quarter final draw gave Liverpool a trip to in-form Championship high fliers AFC Bournemouth. Lallana
STOKE boss Mark Hughes insisted Peter Crouch was unlucky to pick up the first of his two yellow cards in the Potters’ League Cup exit to Saints. The former St Mary’s striker was sent off by referee Lee Mason for two cautions not long after coming
A Hampshire man recklessly dazzled a police helicopter with a laser pen, it has been revealed. Angus Beezer Martin pleaded guilty to the offence. Magistrates in Southampton fined him £140 for the offence , which happened on August 4 near his
Former Saints keeper Peter Shilton just gets enough on the ball to deny Saints striker Alan Sheaer in the clash between the sides at the Baseball Ground in 1989. Saints would go on to win the game 1-0 thanks to Rod Wallace's strike.
HEALTH Secretary Jeremy Hunt could overturn controversial plans to close a walk-in centre in Southampton. The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel – a body made up of city councillors – has the power to refer the potential closure of the Bitterne
THE Hampshire mistress of a judge killed in a mystery blaze has been convicted of class A drugs possession and criminal damage. Kerry Sparrow, 45, was the lover of Judge Andrew Chubb, who was found dead in his garden shed less than an hour after
IT IS a proud community in one of Hampshire’s safest cities. But residents say they fear Winchester’s Stanmore estate could soon face “all-out war” because of students’ late-night partying and antisocial behaviour, a campaigner warned. Fed-up
Colin Clarke celebrates his 52nd birthday today. He made a spectacular start to life at The Dell, scoring a hat-trick on his debut on the opening day of the 1986/87 season. Signed from Bournemouth, the Northern Ireland international struck
Saints made plenty of fine acquisitions in the summer, but it is hard to believe any were more important than their first three. Further evidence was provided for that last night as Ronald Koeman, Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pelle helped power the
Shane Long says Saints will not be over-confident heading into their Capital One Cup quarter-final against Sheffield United, but that they are optimistic of reaching the last four. Ronald Koeman’s side last night advanced past the fourth round
“APPALLING” tooth decay problems among youngsters in Southampton could be tackled by a series of new initiatives which could be rolled out in the city. Civic chiefs say they are looking at a number of ways to tackle poor dental health among city
The story in pictures of Saints thrilling 3-2 Capital One Cup victory at Stoke City's Britannia Stadium. Click below for the image gallery. Stoke City 2-3 Southampton: In pictures
