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  • J-Rod injury delay

    Jay Rodriguez will not be fit enough to return to the Saints team until at least February. Saints boss Ronald Koeman has refused to set a date on when last season’s top scorer might make it back into contention for a slot in the first team squad

  • Pet cats rescued from burning home by firefighters

    TWO cats were dramatically rescued from a burning home by firefighters. The animals became stranded when a blaze ripped through the front room of a terraced house in Eastleigh. The fire broke out in the ground floor of a property in Bellevue

  • We're feeling good for Christmas!

    CHRISTMAS came early for one Hampshire school after government inspectors rated it “good” for the first time in its history. After a rigorous inspection at the end of last month the team from Ofsted raised Romsey Primary out of the “requires improvement

  • Review: Cinderella

    What I like about recent pantomimes is that every company delivers their unique 'take' on the story. Audience-participation is a pre-requisite, so having half of the seats given over to 'Scout Night' gave director Jan Hylands' cast an opportunity

  • REVIEW: The Snow Queen

    Rebecca Ash was excellent as the heroine, Gerda, who sets out to save her love, Kai (charmingly portrayed by Josh Peters) from the evil Snow Queen. Helen Gard appeared every inch the frosty villain in her own scripted, pantomime and, along with

  • REVIEW: Sleeping Beauty

    THEY took the audience through the ages from ballrooms to enchanted woods and spooky dungeons. But Sleeping Beauty, pictured, was a timeless panto treat last night in this historic year for Winchester’s Theatre Royal. The story was chosen as

  • VIDEO: Panto star switches on Southampton's Christmas Tree

    AS performances go it was a cracker - and once again Buttons was the star of the show. Panto star Brian Conley helped light up Southampton tonight with an impromptu stage show in the heart of the city centre. He swept off stage following the

  • Secret of northern lights revealed

    A SOUTHAMPTON researcher has helped solve a long-standing space mystery - the origin of one of the colourful displays seen in the night sky. Experts understand where many auroras, such as the Northern and Sothern Lights, come from, but the origin

  • A frozen fairytale to take to stage

    ICE dancing phenomenon The Russian Ice Stars will transform Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre into a magical frozen wonderland in January as the UK Tour of Snow White on Ice visits on January 22 to January 25. And the show stars popular TV personality

  • ‘Wake up call’ led to Christmas single

    SHE is no stranger to the spotlight, and now a Hampshire woman is hoping her Christmas single will hit the number one chart spot. Juliet Howland’s single encourages people to think of those less fortunate than themselves at this time of year.

  • Michael’s Happy and Glorious return to south

    MICHAEL McIntyre returns with his hotly anticipated brand new stand-up show Happy & Glorious in the new year and dates have been announced in Bournemouth. Joined by special guest Paul Tonkinson, he will play the BIC for three nights from Thursday

  • Carberry given all-clear for Big Bash

    MICHAEL Carberry is expected to make his Big Bash debut for the Perth Scorchers on Monday – despite an injury scare. The Hampshire batsman is back in Australia a year after England’s disastrous last Ashes tour, a chastening experience that has

  • Strike by police staff called off

    A planned strike by civilian police staff in England and Wales in a dispute over pay has been suspended. Members of Unison were due to walk out on Monday, followed by a month long ban on overtime in the new year in protest at a 1% wage offer.

  • Hampshire torturers have sentences doubled to 10 years

    TWO Hampshire men who viciously tortured a victim have had their sentences doubled to 10 years. James Champion and Dane Perkins were originally sentenced to five years at Winchester Crown Court for subjecting their victim to a terrifying and agonizing

  • Choristers enjoy ice rink at Winchester Cathedral

    Choristers of Winchester Cathedral, took to the ice at the Cathedral's Christmas ice rink this morning. The youngsters took to the ice in what has become an annual tradition at the cathedral. See all the photos of choristers on the ice

  • Fatal motorway crash victim named

    POLICE have named the passenger who died in a fatal crash on one of Hampshire's busiest motorways as 26-year-old Miriama Bartova from Southampton. This comes as officers investigating the crash launch a fresh appeal for witnesses to the incident

  • Walcott close to Arsenal return

    Arsenal forward Theo Walcott could make a long-awaited return to action at Liverpool on Sunday. Manager Arsene Wenger revealed the former Saints striker, who has made just two appearances this season following recovery from a long-term knee injury

  • Everton boss content with squad ahead of Saints clash

    Everton manager Roberto Martinez does not view the approaching transfer window as a priority as he believes he has assembled a squad good enough to cope without further additions in the second half of the campaign. The Spaniard admits the coming

  • Koeman laughs off Sneijder link

    Saints will not be signing Wesley Sneijder in January. The Dutch midfielder has been linked heavily with a move to Saints over the past week, partly because he shares an agent with Ronald Koeman. However, that link also means that Koeman knows

  • Koeman facing selection crisis

    Ronald Koeman is facing a fresh selection crisis ahead of Saturday’s game against Everton. The Saints boss already has Florin Gardos, Morgan Schneiderlin and Victor Wanyama suspended and long term absentees Jack Cork, Jay Rodriguez and Sam Gallagher

  • Vokes on course for Christmas comeback

    Burnley striker Sam Vokes is inching ever closer to a first-team Christmas comeback, boss Sean Dyche has said. The 25-year-old Wales international from Lymington was pivotal in last season's promotion, scoring 21 goals, but has been sidelined since

  • Peters & May sign up to BMF trade body

    A LEADING Hampshire shipping firm boosted its business by joining an international trade body. Peters & May based in Eastleigh specialises in transporting superyachts, race vessels and other marine craft to locations around the globe. Now

  • Motor museum wins approval to continue host events

    BEAULIEU Motor Museum in the New Forest will be able to continue hosting events after being granted approval by the national park authority. A certificate of lawful use was given to Hides Field and Events Field at the museum, allowing the use of

  • Renamed dental centre celebrates new era with open day

    DENTAL centre staff are looking forward to a bright future thanks to a new look and a new name. Oasis Dental Care, formerly known as Apex Dental, has thrown open its doors to dental patients, offering a range of new and improved services. It

  • Offices plan is rejected

    PROPOSALS to turn offices in Southampton into flats have been refused. City council planners turned down proposals to turn the offices in Denzil Avenue into five two-bed flats.

  • Sally to help build Elliots joinery base

    A HAMPSHIRE builders merchant has boosted its team in a bid to boost business by millions and ensure its customers have access to the very best products. Elliotts, one of the oldest family businesses in Southampton, has made a new appointment as

  • My Best Year For Theatre

    The best two theatre shows I saw in 2014 are both transferring to the West End. When I saw them, one at the Young Vic in London, one at Chichester Festival Theatre, they both reminded me why I fell in love with theatre all those years ago. There

  • Win a Get Up and Go Travelodge stay

    AFTER the presents have all been opened and the decorations have come down a holiday may be in order to recover from the Christmas mayhem. Now one lucky reader will be in for a post-Christmas treat thanks to the Daily Echo’s Win Christmas competition

  • Hyprocrisy over transport systems

    IT’S a bit rich of Councillor Satvir Kaur to use the media to criticise South West Trains for delays she has encountered en route to her highly paid job in London. Those of us she leaves behind every day, but purports to represent, have to endure

  • Some players need a longer rest

    I see Saints manager Ronald Koeman says we must learn from our recent defeats. Well, I hope he has learnt not to play players who seem to need a rest. I know the squad is very short on real talent, but it is very clear that some players need

  • Big corporations always get their way with planning

    Regarding the KFC development at the Rushington roundabout in Totton, I would completely endorse the points made by the head teacher of Hounsdown School and more. I cannot believe that the views of the majority of people living near the development

  • Pietersen upstaged in Big Bash opener

    HAMPSHIRE’S Jackson Bird could not prevent Kevin Pietersen from being upstaged on the opening night of the Big Bash. Pietersen made his highest score since his penultimate Test appearance – but still finished on the losing side. The former

  • More democracy needed within the House council

    Even though we are into pantomime season it is not for me to provide a review on the evolving events within Eastleigh Borough Council. But following your reports on council leader Keith House, and having been involved over the years with a number

  • Day service closures

    When will the chiefs of mental health services in Southampton realise that the closure of many day services for those with mental health issues living in the community has left us to paddle our own canoes? Why are people being forced to wander

  • Bus service woes

    MY granddaughter travels to Barton Peveril College on a daily basis. She arrives late, sometimes by as much as 30 minutes, two or three times a week due to the bus service with Xelabus. This can result in missing a third of a lecture or tutorial

  • Immigration to blame for housebuilding

    IT would appear that A. W. Hanlon (Letters, December 10) doesn’t have the answer to the disappearance of our countryside but will insist on arguing the subject. If, as he suggests, the whole world is waiting for the answer to the housing and population

  • Are bus funding cuts local or national?

    This was publicly announced by Mr Chris Chester, business manager for First Bus, at the Weston Community Forum on November 27, following complaints regarding the Number 11 service. In order to remove all possible doubt, will Councillor Simon Letts

  • Delays on busy route following crash

    DRIVERS are being warned of delays following an accident on one of the south’s busiest roads. Traffic is building up on the A31 westbound following an accident on the Woolsbridge roundabout on the approach heading to St Leonards. The emergency

  • Southampton Airport's £1bn sale finalised

    SOUTHAMPTON Airport bosses have said it will be business as usual after it was taken over by a new firm. As previously reported by the Daily Echo Heathrow Airport Holdings (HAH) agreed to sell the airport to a consortium led by infrastructure giant

  • Peters & May sign up to BMF trade body

    A LEADING Hampshire shipping firm boosted its business by joining an international trade body. Peters & May based in Eastleigh specialises in transporting superyachts, race vessels and other marine craft to locations around the globe. Now

  • Romsey Primary rated 'good' by Ofsted

    CHRISTMAS came early for one Hampshire school after government inspectors rated it “good” for the first time in its history. After a rigorous inspection at the end of last month the team from Ofsted raised Romsey Primary out of the “requires improvement

  • Bus workers back charity

    WORKERS at a Hampshire bus firm have thrown their backing behind a new charity. Thousands of workers at FirstGroup voted on the company’s new UK Charity of Choice, which will be Prostate Cancer UK. FirstGroup, which includes First Hampshire

  • Students warned over email frauds

    STUDENTS have been warned to be careful after a spate of frauds aiming to steal their loans and grants. The Student Loans Company reports that there is a surge in fraudsters sending out phishing emails over the festive period, trying to trick students

  • College 'not financially viable' and could be merged

    A HAMPSHIRE college could be merged by the next academic year owing to a cash crisis that threatens its future. Totton College will not be financially viable past next year if it does not take drastic action, a government report has warned.

  • Man denies murdering mum-of-five in field

    A MAN today denied murdering Pennie Davis who was stabbed to death in the New Forest. Mrs Davis, 47, a shop worker from Blackfield, suffered multiple stab wounds in a paddock near Beaulieu on September 2. Justin Robertson, 36, of no fixed abode

  • Inquest verdict on mum's death

    A MOTHER-of-one died at her home in Southampton after her body struggled to break down prescription drugs, an inquest heard. Mary Bourner was found by a support worker on January 5 at her home in Archers Road. The Winchester inquest heard that

  • Car dealer denies wife assault charge

    A CAR dealer has appeared in court accused of assaulting his wife. Richard Burbage appeared in court briefly yesterday charged with assaulting Lorraine Burbage. The 41-year-old spoke during the hearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court only

  • Midfield pair doubtful for Everton

    Everton midfielders James McCarthy and Darron Gibson could both join Kevin Mirallas on the sidelines this Saturday, having been rated as “50-50” for the game with Saints. Belgian international winger Mirallas is definitely out of the match, after

  • Prayers for victims of Pakistan school shooting

    PRAYERS will be held at mosques in Southampton today to commemorate the deaths of 141 people who were killed in a terrorist attack in Pakistan. Members of the Pakistani and Islamic communities are heading to the Abu Bakr and Medina Mosques after

  • Winter wonderland coming to Southampton this afternoon

    A HAMPSHIRE neighbourhood is being transformed into a winter wonderland this afternoon. Hundreds of people are expected to descend on the streets of Harefield for a very special festive parade, with Father Christmas and his elves. Youngsters

  • Fareham thirds revive hopes of avoiding drop

    Fareham’s third team have thrown themselves the proverbial lifeline in their battle to survive an immediate return to the Hampshire League. Punching above their weight in the far more demanding Hampshire/Surrey Regional Division 2 arena, they had

  • £10m funding reduction hammer blow for police

    HAMPSHIRE police has been hit by bigger than expected cuts – just one day after an adviser warned that the force was “at very significant risk” if crippling cuts continue. The Home Office announced that the country’s overall policing budget will

  • Brothers facing life in prison for murder

    THEY committed the most brutal of crimes together and are today facing life in prison together. Brothers Samuel and Jonathan McKinley stood unmoved in the dock as they were convicted of murdering Eastleigh newsagent Choudhry Zishan. Brothers

  • Motorway delays in morning rush hour

    MOTORISTS are facing delays this morning after a number of incidents on a Hampshire motorway. A crash on the M27 at junction 7, Hedge End, has sparked 30 minute delays on the westbound carriageway. The accident has now cleared and moved to

  • Watson: Don't blame Koeman for Saints' miserable performance

    Gordon Watson has absolved Ronald Koeman of blame after witnessing Saints’ dismal League Cup exit at Sheffield United. The former Dell striker was at Bramall Lane on Tuesday and was left shocked by Saints’ miserable performance. After winning

  • Saints captain Fonte frustrated by long-ball game

    JOSE Fonte insists Saints must return to their slick passing style as they bid to put League Cup shame behind them. The captain was frustrated at how the team started firing long balls towards lone striker Shane Long after Sheffield United had

  • Eight-goal blitz for Trojans

    It was party time as South African international Ignacius Malgraff scored four times as Trojans sank South League Premier 2 strugglers Barnes with an eight-goal second half blitz at Stoneham Lane. The Eastern Province hit-man took his personal

  • Saints' disciplinary woes could get even worse

    SAINTS’ disciplinary problems could deepen ever further over the festive period. They were without top scorer Graziano Pelle for Tuesday’s humiliating League Cup loss at third tier Sheffield United, and Morgan Schneiderlin and Victor Wanyama both

  • Meet the turkey actually looking forward to Christmas

    CHRISTMAS is not normally the best time of year for turkeys. But this festive bird is looking forward to the big day when she will be spoilt with her favourite treats. Christmas the turkey was rescued from the dinner table and now lives with

  • Pool reopening could be sunk by phone problems

    IT’S the community pool that’s set to reopen, more than two years after it was saved from the brink of closure. But just days before it reopens following a million- pound makeover, people wanting to book sessions at Oaklands Community Pool in Cromarty

  • Young woman fights off attacker

    A BRAVE teenager fought off a man who attacked her while walking at night in a Hampshire town. The 19-year-old victim was set upon in a neighbourhood in Fareham. Now police appealing for witnesses into the incident are warning people to take