A MAN has been charged following a burglary and assault during the early hours of the morning. Clive Franks, of Milton Road, in Portsmouth, has been charged with actual bodily harm, trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence, sexual assault
RUSH hour traffic in a Hampshire town has been disrupted – by an injured Swan. Police have this evening been called out to Undershore Road in Lymington amid reports of an injured bird. According to Lymington Police a team from a swan rescue
A BLUEPRINT to transform a Hampshire city over the next decade will be unveiled tomorrow. Ambitious plans to create new jobs, shake up healthcare and curb crime in Southampton will be on show in the city’s art gallery. It forms part of a scheme
A YOUNG Hampshire woman has said how becoming a mother has given her a new lease of life - after a failed suicide attempt cost her her legs. Seven years ago, at the age of 18, Helen Galsworthy lay down on railway tracks in Eastleigh in a bid to
WINCHESTER’S two main football clubs, City and Castle, go head-to-head tonight in the North Hampshire Cup in what promises to be a tasty derby at the Denplan City Ground. The game, being dubbed ‘El Winchico’ – a play on ‘El Clasico’, the name for
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reflected on his headed goal for England and admitted it was his first since scoring for Saints at Carlisle. The St Mary’s academy product netted a deft header in the win over Scotland, his first international goal since
Aston Villa could be forced to play a 22-year-old who has not started a Premier League match for more than a year as a central defensive injury crisis mounts ahead of their clash with Saints. Jores Okore, Villa’s fifth choice centre half, could
LEADERS of Southampton and Portsmouth City Councils are 'supportive' of an idea to combine the powers of the two authorities. In a statement released today, Simon Letts, leader of Southampton City Council and his Portsmouth equivealent, Donna Jones
GEORGE Osborne has pledged to explore a bridge or tunnel to the Isle of Wight – but only if the Islanders want one. Quizzed by the Southern Daily Echo, the Chancellor intervened in the growing debate about building a “fixed link” by expressing
Who said there’s no such thing as bad publicity? The recent story about a hotel in Blackpool which fined a guest £100 for writing a bad review on TripAdvisor suggests otherwise. It’s hard to imagine this particular business turning the coverage to
FIVE people including a teenager have been arrested as Hampshire police take the war on drugs across the country. Hampshire's specialist drugs team Fortress has raided four addresses in the north of the country as they continue to cut off the supply
AFC Totton manager Steve Riley has today snapped-up defender Stuart Mott from Southern League South & West One rivals Sholing. The centre half arrived at the Silverlake Arena in the summer but has now been signed by the Stags who had been
SHOLING are through to the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy after beating Dereham Town 2- 0 at Aldiss Park last night. The original tie had to be abandoned with 20 minutes left on Saturday because of thick fog at the Magpies’ ground.
A Hampshire man has been locked up for assaulting police officers in what a judge described as a “horrendous” attack. Kyle Butler pleaded guilty to charges of affray and assaulting a police officer. At Winchester Crown Court Judge Keith Cutler
A MAJOR Hampshire road is closed to westbound traffic following a car fire. The A31 is shut to westbound traffic a mile before Picket Post. Traffic is at a standstill on the approach to Poulner Hill while the fire services attend the scene,
Saints’ FA Youth Cup third round tie against West Ham will take place on Tuesday, December 9, at St Mary’s, kick-off 7pm. The club say they will confirm ticket prices shortly.
HISTORIC scenes were witnessed, the Daily Echo reported 100 years ago today, as Field Marshal Lord Roberts was buried in St Paul’s Cathedral, London. The death of Lord Roberts the previous week had plunged the whole Empire into a state of mourning
VOLUNTEERS are needed to ring their bell and celebrate 50 years of Southampton’s city status. Holyrood Estate Residents and Tenants Association is calling on people from all backgrounds to take part in the project to get people from a range of
HE was literally a walking jazz encyclopaedia. Former Southern Daily Echo music critic John Edgar Mann reviewed concerts by jazz greats such as Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie. Souvenir concert programmes of the American jazz
Can you help solve the mystery of the fate of these six brothers serving their king and country? “WHAT an example for the laggards,” exclaimed the pages of the Southampton Pictorial, published by the Daily Echo, 100 years ago as it celebrated another
THRILLING scenes were witnessed 63 years ago this week when fierce flames roared and a huge black mushroom cloud of smoke rose above the silver towers of Fawley oil refinery. Despite the alarming appearance, no one was unduly alarmed and fortunately
Residents say they are being driven to breaking point by students having sex in public on their Hampshire housing estate. They say they have had enough of partying youngsters drinking, vomiting, urinating and even having sex near their homes.
WINCHESTER Folk Club has celebrated the end of its second season by launching a CD. House Guests contains a wide selection of songs from 13 local acts that have all performed at the club – held on the first Wednesday of every month – the proceeds
PORTSWOOD is to come alive next month as a legend is reborn. On Friday, December 19, The Brook hosts a live production of hits such as Peggy Sue, That’ll be the Day and Oh Boy as a Buddy Holly imperson-ator comes to the stage. To mark the 55th
Following their sold-out UK tour of 2014, reggae stars UB40 have announced an 18-date UK tour for May 2015. The Brummie legends are currently in the middle of the second leg of their Getting Over The Storm UK Tour, which has seen the UK’s most
Council chiefs have announced some festive cheer for motorists in a Hampshire town. They are giving drivers an extra hour’s free parking in all council-owned car parks in Romsey every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the run-up to Christmas.
TWO rebel Hampshire MPs struck a blow against “rip-off” rents and beer prices by helping to defeat the Government over the power of the big pub owners. An alliance of Liberal Democrat and Conservative backbenchers, with Labour support, stunned
THERE is a charm with PG Wodehouse that brings a smile to my face whenever I read any of his books. Anyone who has ever read his works will know that pleasure of completing one in an afternoon. More than 100 years after the celebrated author
A SOUTHAMPTON college student proves his talent as he takes one step closer to being featured on the Brit awards album. 17-year-old Jordan Sheath is just one of ten musicians to make it through to The Big Music Project Competition regional final
A SOUTHAMPTON man died following a long career of being exposed to asbestos, an inquest heard. Ernest Chandler, of Lawford Way in Totton, developed malignant mesothelioma after working as a general labourer and a "chippy” throughout Hampshire.
SUPERMARKET staff are inviting pensioners in for mince pies and hot drinks. The Morrisons store in Walpole Road, Gosport, will throw open its doors from 2.30pm until 5.30pm on Tuesday, December 2, for older customers to enjoy free refreshments.
TIMETABLE changes mean that ferry passengers between Southampton and the Isle of Wight will have a little longer to have festive fun this winter. Red Funnel will push back its 9.45pm and 10.45pm services from Southampton to Cowes to 10pm and 11pm
Downton Abbey will come to Romsey Abbey when one of its stars and its creator take part in a Christmas concert. Actor and singer Julian Ovenden, who played Charles Blake in the fourth series of Downton, will be singing at the event in aid of the
A WEST End man has been ordered to attend a sex offenders' programme after he admitted exposing himself to women walking alone with their dogs in woodland. The three women reported the incidents to police after they were targeted on separate occasions
A powerful and poignant drama based on a real-life story opens at The King’s Theatre in Portsmouth tomorrow. On the eve of the First World War the young men of Accrington hear Kitchener’s call for a new army and become the smallest town in England
England will play glamour friendlies against world champions Germany and France in the build-up to Euro 2016. The Football Association announced on Wednesday that the Three Lions will host France on November 17 next year, and also confirmed England
SOME 25 years after Captain Tempest and his crew first journeyed into hyperspace – and 14 years after the last UK tour, Olivier Award-winning rock spectacular Return to the Forbidden Planet is back. This exciting 25th anniversary production will
A HOSTEL in Southampton which helps vulnerable people living on the edge of society is calling for donations of beauty products for its female tenants. The YMCA in The Avenue would like products to start up a hair and beauty evening at George Williams
STUDENTS are joining forces with a Southampton casino to support charity. Grosvenor Casino and Solent Creatives from Southampton Solent University will be putting on a fashion show. The show, A Winter Illusion, will be on Friday. All the money
CHILDREN everywhere have begun the countdown to Christmas. Lights are being switched on in towns across the south and sparkling adverts are showing off the latest must-have toys. But thousands of youngsters in Hampshire will wake up on the
A FAMILIAR face was among the hundreds of cap and gown wearing students receiving their degrees in Southampton yesterday. Ian Murray, editor-in-chief of the Daily Echo, received an honorary degree of Doctor of Media from Southampton Solent University
A SERIES of events will help Hampshire better understand dementia. The Dementia Friends talks will teach people about the condition and show them the small, everyday things people can do to help friends and family members living with dementia.
A Hampshire woman died after falling and hitting her head when she tripped over her walking stick, an inquest heard. Rosemary Brewer fell from her bed at her home at Gratton Close, Sutton Scotney on September 9, banging her head on a chest of drawers
IT’S a town centre pub loved by both the young and young at heart. The Keys has been a home from home for people across Totton for more than 500 years. Simon Hartle and Wendy Russell took on the pub in February 2012 and currently lead a team
A bar and restaurant has closed its doors within weeks of its official launch. The Bar in the Square in Winchester threw its launch party on October 18 – four months after opening - but owners have now pulled the plug. The newly decked-out
A HAMPSHIRE bus operator was forced to pull out of a major Southampton route last night after four buses were attacked in an hour by vandals. Bluestar says that three of its buses were targeted on Hinkler Road in Thornhill, and the number 3 service
Southampton Olympic sailor Ian Walker, skipper of Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) contender Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, has been appointed as an ambassador to one of the world’s leading foundations working to support young people. Ian, at present resting Cape
RAIL passengers from Hampshire travelling towards London could be facing trouble this morning after a major station was closed due to overcrowding. Clapham Junction has been closed temporarily due to the sher volume of passengers, following the
Trojans Ladies twice took early leads before Australian Kewley McCaskill scored a third on the hour-mark to secure a 3-3 draw against Investec Women’s Western Conference rivals Bristol Firebrands. Laura Aukolls gave Trojans the perfect start with
Two goals up inside nine minutes at Sophia Gardens, Fareham were dreaming of causing one of the upsets of the NOW: Pensions Western Conference season against title chasing Cardiff & Met. But a succession of yellow cards after the break proved
THE Port of Southampton is the country’s best cruise departure port – for the sixth year running. Operated by Associated British Ports, it has won the coveted title in the 2014 Cruise Critic UK Editors’ Picks Awards. Southampton is not only
Mark Maunsell notched a hat-trick and Chris Jackson and Tristan Marshall each scored twice as table topping Winchester gave their Hampshire/Surrey Regional League Division 1 goal boost a healthy boost with a 9-1 mauling of Yateley at Kings’. The
PLANS to cut the energy bills of hundreds of Southampton residents by building a new power plant are finally set to go ahead. Civic chiefs are today set to approve to the plans for a gas and biomass plant on the site of a former city school.
Trojans got an insight into what levels they need to aspire to when unbeaten South League Premier Division 2 leaders Henley beat them 5-0 at Stoneham Lane. New boys in SL2 this season, Trojans have won four of their seven matches. But, as Henley
Only Way is Essex star Gemma Collins has quit the I'm A Celebrity... jungle. Collins has been struggling to cope with life on the reality show in Australia saying at one point: ''People who murder get treated better than this. ''That's the
HE has welcomed some of the world’s greatest cricketers to Hampshire, but tomorrow night it will be Rod Bransgrove’s turn to take centre stage. Having just completed the Ageas Bowl’s bid for 2017-19 major matches, including an Ashes Test five years
COMMUTERS faced traffic chaos after a crash involving a motorbike and a car in Hampshire. Ambulance services and police rushed to the scene of the collision, which happened at about 8.15am on Mansbridge Road, near the junction of Monks Road, in
A 12-year-old boy who struggles with dyslexia has come one step closer to his dream of becoming a games designer by winning a competition to create a new app. Alex, from Hampshire, whose surname was not released, impressed judges in the CBBC contest
MOTORISTS are again facing delays on one of Hampshire's busiest commuter routes after a two-vehicle crash. Police were called to the scene of the crash on the westbound carriageway of the A31 at Poulner Hill, near Ringwood, at 7.51am. A Hampshire
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital following a collision with a car in a Hampshire city centre. Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash near the police station on North Walls, Winchester, at 6.47am. The cyclist had been involved
A HAMPSHIRE naturalist scooped a top environmental award for a campaign against illegal hunting. Chris Packham was today presented with the Green Ribbon Award for the best environmental campaign by the media at the House of Commons, along with
Football shirts, shorts and footballs owned by former England goalkeeper David James were among a host of items sold in an online auction after the star went bankrupt. An England shirt that James wore as a substitute in the Three Lions' 1-0 World
A MAN who signed up to appear in a controversial documentary being filmed in Southampton is the latest contributor to pull out of the show. Chris Bocker will no longer be taking part in Channel 4’s show Immigration Street after he initially decided
Saints striker Iain Dowie wrestles with Leicester keeper Gavin Ward in theri side's tense clash at Filbert Street. Saints were 3-0 down when Dowie scored his first in the 78th minute. Leicester made it 4-1, before a Matt Le Tissier strike gave
A MAJOR legal battle over the future of Winchester city centre will be fought in the High Court after a judge reversed a decision to block a challenge against civic chiefs. Winchester City Council will now face a judicial review after allowing
PLANS to axe up to £31million of services in Southampton and hundreds of jobs at the city council is set to go out to consultation. Labour council bosses are asking the public for their say on how they plan to meet the £31million budget gap for
THE family of a Hampshire dad who went missing during a stag do in Prague will today make a TV appeal for to help find him. His wife and young son are said to bein “anguish” after he vanished more than three days ago. Karl Law was last seen
A TEENAGER has been told he faces an immediate prison sentence after grabbing the bottoms of two young women on their way to a nightclub in Southampton. Judge Gary Burrell QC delivered the warning to Adam Jankowski, who pleaded guilty at the city
A man accused of being involved in a violent confrontation with another family in a Southampton street denied they had been the troublemakers. “We were not the aggressors, they were,” claimed Raja Roath, who with three members of his family is
SOUTHAMPTON residents are celebrating victory in their battle against the fishy stench which has been plaguing their community. As previously reported, people in Braeside Road, Peartree, had been beset for several years by the smell and noise coming
IT’S the morning after the explosion that flattened a family’s home. All their possessions are mostly destroyed - worse still they are homeless. But today a community is rallying to help them back on their feet so they can start rebuilding
