TWO men repeated punched and kicked another man in his face and ribs in an unprovoked attack. The 20-year-old victim needed hospital treatment for his injuries after being set upon by two men as he was walking home along Gosport Road, in Stubbington
PROTESTERS took to the streets of Southampton today to make a stand against government cuts. A group of 30 people held up banners and spoke to shoppers through a loud speaker encouraging them to sign a petition and chanting. They oppose the
Arsene Wenger has refused to give any hints as to whether ex-Saint Theo Walcott will be given the chance to do his former club a massive favour in this weekend’s FA Cup final. Walcott is one of three St Mary’s academy products hoping to figure
In-demand striker Danny Ings insists his future remains "up in the air" as the race intensifies for the England Under-21 international. The Burnley forward's contract expires at Turf Moor on June 30 and he has already made it clear he will be moving
Gerald Dodson is the last man standing in the art business in Stockbridge. His Wyekham Gallery is celebrating its 30th year and during the last six months he has seen two rivals, Courcoux & Courcoux and Dogs in Art, shut up shop. “We are
A SERIES of free guided bike rides will be a chance to explore Southampton and get fit over the summer.The Sky Ride Local rides will begin on June 7 and will take place over the next two months as part of a national cycling and fitness campaign.They will
SYDENHAMS Premier newcomers Salisbury have pulled off a pre-season friendly coup. Eddie Howe will be taking Premier League new boys AFC Bournemouth to the Raymond McEnhill Stadium on Tuesday, July 21. “This is a real coup. It’s fantastic for
FIREFIGHTERS tackled vicious flames at a Hampshire home for more than three hours last night after a cooker exploded. The blaze ripped through the kitchen of a home in Locks Heath and a crew of eight from Hightown Fire Station were called at 11.15pm
HAMPSHIRE historians are marshalling their forces to mark the bicentenary of one Europe’s most famous and decisive battles.Along with Hastings in 1066, 1815 the year of the Battle of Waterloo is popularly considered as one of the two most significant
Premier League newcomers Bournemouth have signed their second goalkeeper in two days by acquiring ex-Reading stopper Adam Federici. The Cherries brought in last season's loanee Artur Boruc on a permanent deal on Tuesday, after he was released by
A MISSING pet dog has been found in Hampshire three days after she was apparently stolen from the back of a car. Emma Davies, 21, was devastated when her beloved one-year-old saluki-cross lurcher called Nala disappeared from her Land Rover while
POLICE are investigating after three luxury cars were stolen in a late-night raid in Hampshire. A black Jaguar XF worth £16,000 was taken from Romsey Car Centre, along with a blue Audi A4 worth £18,000 and a Mercedes C Class worth £13,000.
HAMPSHIRE skipper Ian Walker’s dreams of victory in the Volvo Ocean Race were dealt another blow after they finished fifth in the latest leg. Walker’s Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing crew still lead the overall standings with two legs to go but they had
It was a stroke of genius. See Puppy Room in Pictures>> Cute puppies were sent for in a bid to calm stressed students feeling the pressure of the exam season. Solent University Students Union's first ever Puppy Room event
A TEENAGER critically injured when a £1m speedboat crashed in the Solent is expected to make a full recovery. Simon Dredge, 17, was hurt when the Vector powerboat he was riding in struck a buoy and crashed on a scheduled test run near Hamble Point
The jury in the trial of an alleged extremist accused of plotting a cyanide attack ''for the Aryan people'' has been discharged after it failed to reach a verdict. Mark Colborne, from Southampton, was on trial at the Old Bailey accused of preparing
Arsene Wenger has told his Arsenal side to ''finish the job'' and win Saturday's FA Cup final against Aston Villa. The Gunners ended a nine-year trophy drought by beating Hull in last season's final and victory over Villa would make Wenger the
DEAN Stoneman drove a supremely intelligent race to secure second in his first-ever race in Monaco - the third round of the Renault World Series 3.5.Racing at the famous street circuit in Monte Carlo, the Bishops Waltham-based Stoneman produced a flawless
IN RESPONSE to Terry Parsons (‘In My View’, May 16), I stand by my assertion of the hypocrisy of UKIP MEPs: it is hypocritical and profoundly dishonest of UKIPers to have ever stood for election to the European Parliament in the first place, where
FAST ferry building is set to return to the South, bringing dozens of jobs with it. The British built Red Jet Six - in pictures >> Ferry firm Red Funnel has announced that a new high-speed Red Jet Six service will be built that
TOBY Alderweireld has told fellow countryman Christian Benteke that he will no longer be able to support him in the FA Cup final. The Belgium striker is set to lead the line for Aston Villa in Saturday's showdown with Arsenal, at Wembley Stadium
WHAT is wrong with the Labour Party, they are now backing the ‘in/out’ referendum! This was one issue that use to distance them from the Tories. They too have put Britain into a complete muddle. Not simply as to whether we will remain members
I totally agree with Colin Smith’s letter ‘Time to pull the plug on the HS2 public sector vanity scheme’ but like other projects, how often are the public listened to? The estimated cost of £80 billion could be used where it is needed. Plus
SOUTHAMPTON pop star Foxes kicked off her world record attempt to play seven gigs in seven cities in just 12 hours in style. The Grammy-winning singer whose real name is Louisa Rose Allen played an intimate set at Southampton University Students
Next month will see the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta, so as the UKIP candidate for the Swaythling ward last time around I would like to thank all those that got off their backsides and voted, not just those that voted for me, but
The Conservatives have a national majority of 12 after the General Election. However, this is not strictly true. The Sinn Fein MPs from Northern Ireland don’t take their seats in the House of Commons, resulting in a more comfortable advantage
At the ripe old age of 92 I, like a lot of people, find that reading books takes up most of my days. At times, TV is okay but reading a good book takes a lot of beating. One of the greatest of authors in this country was Nevil Shute, without
YET another disaster is about to happen with the disappearance of health facilities at Moorgreen Hospital. It will join the queue of projects overseen by Eastleigh Lib Dems with very little public consultation and approved at taxpayers’ expense
Yet another letter from Mr. Grant written whilst wearing his Clegg tinted glasses. Why is Mr. Clegg one of the country’s most experienced politicians? What has he ever done apart from childishly stamp his foot as a matter of course whenever
GOLFERS are getting set to tee-off in support of Hampshire's heart patients.Wessex Heartbeat's annual golfing extravaganza is back and this year is set to be bigger and better than before.Dozens of golfers will compete on one of the UK's top courses before
Like correspondent L.A. O’Bee (letter, May 20), I was surprised (and impressed) to learn that the authentic Liberal Party shares UKIP’s policy of leaving the European Union, an idea usually derided as “right wing” by its knee-jerk opponents. Meanwhile
Why does it seem to be so difficult for a worrying number of Southampton motorists to drive safely? I see countless people using their phones at the wheel, speeding, parking and even DRIVING on pavements, jumping red lights, parking on cycle paths
IF, as is expected, today’s Queen’s Speech to open the new Parliament includes a pledge by the Government to outlaw so-called legal highs then this paper will be amongst the first to welcome the announcement. In some small yet significant way we
A TRAUMATISED dad who felt he failed to stop an attack on his daughter hanged himself in Hampshire woodland, an inquest heard. Gareth Reeve, 47, was a "happy-go-lucky" truck driver who changed completely after witnessing a burglary and assault
STAFF at a Southampton building society branch swapped banking for birthday celebrations to mark a customer's 100th birthday.Centenarian Violet Fibbens was treated to the surprise birthday bash at the Yorkshire Building Society branch in Above Bar Street.Colleagues
THE SHOW must go on for one circus family who will be performing in Southampton today. With all the excitement of a circus coming to the city the ring master's son couldn't wait to be born. Now four-day-old Sebastian is the smallest addition to the big
A HAMPSHIRE Rotary Club helped to empower young people by organising an hour-long school talent show.The youngsters at Wykeham House School arranged and help auditions with assistance from Pamela Bryant and John Landaw, both members of the Rotary Club
A HAMPSHIRE grandma reeling from a shock cancer diagnosis is flying the flag for research as her daughters prepare for a fundraising run.Kerry Herd, from Winchester, was diagnosed with breast cancer during routine screening and recently began a five-month
A TEAM of Hampshire engineers have won a prestigious award following their work refurbishing the offices for Eastleigh Borough Council. The team at WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff won the Refurbished/Recycled Workplace Award at the Annual British Council
THE south's top construction bosses will come together to discuss the future of house building.Grant Thornton is hosting a property and construction business leaders' forum in the new Hilton Hotel at the Ageas Bowl.The event aims to provide an opportunity
EASTLEIGH has been given a new mayoral chain to reflect the town’s past.Jewellery designers have made and donated their own version of the mayoral chain which will be used mainly on school visits and can be tried on by the children.The item is meant to
LOCAL employers can get their questions answered at a special event. Financial advisers Ramptons are running the Auto Enrolment Seminar at the Holiday Inn in Titchfield on July 9, from 3pm to 5pm. The session is designed to explain and simplify
HAMPSHIRE Chamber of Commerce has strengthened its Romanian links to help companies here sell into the expanding Balkan economy.Timed to coincide with Export Week, the chamber hosted a delegation of politicians and business leaders from Romania.The visit
HUNDREDS of children across Southampton can stay safer at night after 950 high visibility vest were donated to school and scout groups.Specsavers stores in Bitterne, Shirley, Totton and Southampton gave vests to the children at five schools and four scouts
CARS, motorbikes and military vehicles of all shapes and sizes will be on display at a vehicle society show in Hampshire.Memorabilia and other items are also part of a huge auto jumble for petrol heads and classic car lovers.The South Hants Vehicle Preservation
Daily Echo winners enjoyed a tour and sumptuous meal on board luxury cruise ship MSC Splendida.The Italian cruise ship was making a one day visit to Southampton but next year will carry out several cruises from the Hampshire port.The winners visited the
FORMER Eastleigh skipper Dean Beckwith has followed the well-trodden path to Sutton United. The 31-year-old defender joins a plethora of ex-Spitfires to have linked up with one-time Eastleigh boss Paul Doswell at Gander Green Lane. It was following
A HAMPSHIRE teenager has been named has one of the semi-finalists for this year’s Miss Teen Great Britain competition. Alice Cutler has won a place in the semi-final after beating competition from across the country. The contest, which has categories
A TOP Test Valley tourist attraction has launched two new film installations by its artist-in-residence. Lizzie Sykes is the firth artist to take part in the National Trust's artists' residency programme - A Place for Art - at Mottisfont Abbey
YOUNG people in a Hampshire town will feel the benefit of a charity's financial boost. Y Services for Young People, a charity that provides youth work such as clubs and projects, has been awarded £24,740 by Barclays. This will go towards renovating
A WINCHESTER alumnus is returning to the university with a nostalgic exhibition in tribute to his college days. Brian Neish (BEd (Hons) Art and Education, 1981-85) presents a journey through his influences and inspirations with 30 Years On.
AN art exhibition company in Southampton is hoping to dazzle people across Europe with a new touring initiative. For the next four years Little Van Gogh will be working with up-and-coming UK artists to show their work in galleries across the continent
AN exhibition voicing primary school children's concerns about pollution is being displayed in Southampton. Drawings, paintings and poetry is available to view in Southampton Civic Centre foyer from Monday, June 1 until Friday, June 12. Freemantle
A CRIME writer from Hampshire has opened a new chapter in her life after launching her first novel. Tracy Gorman has released her debut crime thriller book A Chilling Fate focusing murder, gangs and mystery on a council estate. Now the mum-of-four
SOUTHAMPTON singer Foxes will make a Guinness World Records Title attempt today as she takes on the challenge to perform seven gigs in seven venues in just 12 hours, in a Citroën C1. The challenge begins at 10am at Southampton University in the
THEY are one of the world’s biggest boybands - and they are performing at Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl this summer.Boyzone, known for hits including Love Me For A Reason, Words, No Matter What and When The Going Gets Tough, have notched up more than 20 years
JACK Daniels is partnering with Britain’s most exciting rock ‘n’ roll club night, This Feeling, to host and curate a stage at one of the world’s most famous festivals – the Isle of Wight Festival 2015. The two are joining forces to create the Jack
A SECURITY and counter-terrorism expert will discuss why he believes torture doesn’t work at a free lecture in Hampshire on May 28. Mark Fallon will talk about his involvement in significant counter-terrorism investigations at the lecture at Portsmouth
A NEW motorbike was found engulfed by flames and ditched at the side of a major Hampshire motorway last night. A crew of eight firefighters from Redbridge station was called to a woodland area near junction 3 of the M271 at around 6pm last night
A MAN had to be rescued by firefighters after getting stuck trying to climb over railings in Southampton. He had been walking through Castle Square after a night out when he attempted to climb over a spiked fence as shortcut to get home. A
Eddie Howe has been named Manager of the Year by the League Managers Association after guiding Bournemouth to the top flight. Jose Mourinho was named Premier League manager of the year at the same event last night Howe, who was also named Championship
Six Fifa officials - believed to include vice-president Jeffrey Webb - have been arrested in Switzerland this morning as part of an international investigation into bribes worth 100 million dollars (£65 million) spanning three decades. Swiss officials
ALMOST 1,000 council flats in Southampton will get new windows as part of a major £9m project. City council chiefs have rubberstamped spending just over £9m over the next five years to improve hundreds of council properties across the city.
A CASH strapped council has been forced to give up on a further £50,000 from those that have not paid back their debts. Members of Eastleigh Borough Council's cabinet have approved writing off the money it was owed that despite the council's efforts
SAINTS winger Eljero Elia is confident that Arsenal will win the FA Cup and send Ronald Koeman's side into the Europa League. There is a nervous wait at St Mary's this week, with the club's ticket to Europe dependent on the outcome of Saturday's
ANGRY residents and business owners are calling for 'money wasting' bus stop work to be stopped. As part of a £297,000 crossroads regeneration the county council is moving a bus stop in Alresford's West Street, but local people think it is dangerous
AN EVIL killer who was hired by his drug dealing friend to execute mum-of-five Pennie Davis is trying to appeal his conviction. Justin Robertson was handed a life sentence along with co-conspirator Ben Carr for their part in the contract killing
CONSERVATIVES on a Hampshire council have ousted their leader as they look to take advantage of their newly strengthened Guildhall majority. Winchester City Council boss Frank Pearson has been replaced by his deputy, Stephen Godfrey, after a leadership
IT’S a victory in the war on substance abuse. Parliament is today expected to announce plans for a blanket ban on all so-called synthetic drug ‘legal highs’ that have been blamed for scores of deaths across the country, including teenagers and
POLICE have confirmed the name of a man found dead in Southampton. Barrie Thompson was discovered dead at an address in Woodmill Lane on Sunday, May 24, 10 days after being reported missing. The 51-year-old’s car was found at Woodmill on Saturday
TEN people have been arrested after gunshots were fired at a Hampshire beauty spot. Police are continuing to investigate following a serious public order incident at Portsdown Hill on Sunday, May 24 at around 5.20pm. Armed officers were deployed
