Firefighters have dealt with a blaze at a Hampshire nursery this evening. Crews from Fareham and Hightown fire engines were called to Fontley Road in Titchfield after reports of an incident involving plastic polytunnels used for growing plants.
MOTORISTS are facing half-hour delays after a crash on a major Hampshire road. The incident happened on the A31 westbound at Ringwood approaching the junction with the A338. Traffic is building in the area and is already well into the New Forest
A BROKEN down freight train is causing significant disruption for railway users. The incident happened between Eastleigh and Southampton Airport Parkway and the Weymouth-bound section of the line is blocked now. Delays are expected until 8.30pm
MOTORISTS are facing miles of delays after a vehicle broke down on a busy commuter route. The incident happened on Redbridge Causeway at about 4pm and there is heavy traffic in the area. Delays are being reported as far east as Millbrook Flyover
FORMER Saints defender Garry Monk has resigned from his position as manager of Championship side Leeds United. Monk, who played for Saints between 1998 and 2003, has left Elland Road after missing out on the play offs in the second tier. His
HAMPSHIRE police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist died in a crash. Emergency services rushed to the scene of the one-vehicle collision at about 7.30pm last night, where the 21-year-old man from Thatcham was pronounced dead. The
Fair Oak Junior School's football team are celebrating after becoming the second best in the country at their level.The finished runners-up in the English leg of the world's biggest youth tournament - the ESFA Danone Nations Cup finals - at the
EASTLEIGH have confirmed Danny Hollands as their second summer signing. The experienced former Portsmouth and AFC Bournemouth midfielder will be linking up with the National League club once his contract with Crewe Alexandra expires. Hollands
SAINTS are very well represented in England's latest squads, with seven St Mary's stars selected for the Three Lions. Ryan Bertrand and Fraser Forster have been selected for Gareth Southgate's senior side who will face Scotland in a World Cup qualifier
A third man is under investigation as police further their probe into an alleged attempted murder and kidnapping. One man remains in hospital after suffering life-changing injuries following a crash that saw a Vauxhall Astra smash into a stationary
MANAGER Dave Diaper does not expect classy right-back TJ Cuthbertson to be wearing a Sholing shirt next term. Cuthbertson rejoined the Sydenhams Premier club in January on a deal until the end of the season after parting company with National League
REVIEW: Clare Teal and her Hollywood Orchestra, The Concorde, Eastleigh. SHE has never forgotten how The Concorde helped to put her on the flight path to jazz stardom.And Clare Teal returned to Eastleigh to give a glitzy big band swing to the club’s 60
DEFENDER Cuco Martina has held talks with Everton over a move to Goodison Park on a free transfer, according to national newspapers. Martina is out of contract at Saints this month after arriving two years ago while current Toffees boss Ronald Koeman
Hampshire builders merchants will say farewell to one of its longest-serving employees tomorrow. Elliotts’ commercial director, Tony Adams is to retire after more than 40 years with the company. Tony joined Elliotts in 1973 as a heavyside manager
HYUNDAI i30 (2015-2017)By Jonathan CrouchModels Covered5dr hatchback/ Tourer estate (1.4, 1.6, 1.6 turbo petrol / 1.6 CRDi diesel 110PS/136PS)IntroductionIf, in choosing a used Focus-sized Family Hatchback, you merely want to buy a very good one and pay
Jaguar XFThe Jaguar XF has evolved and improved, now offering a class-leading package that includes the brand's Ingenium diesel engines and AWD. Jonathan Crouch takes a look at the latest version.Ten Second ReviewIf you think the big three prestigious
A minute's silence will be observed at 11am today in remembrance of all those who lost their lives in the Manchester concert bombing. The silence will also mark the nation's solidarity with those who were injured in the blast as well as others affected
REVIEW: THRUSH GREENRedlynch PlayersManor Farm Meadow, HamptworthADAPTED from the popular Miss Read series of books, Thrush Green saw its first outing onto the stage. It is a sympathetic and true to character adaptation by Ron Perry, keeping the gentle
Audi A5 SportbackA5 SPORTBACK SETS THE PACEAudi's second generation A5 Sportback may be hard to pigeonhole but it's a tempting proposition. Jonathan Crouch reportsTen Second ReviewWhen it comes to prestigiously-badged compact executive German
A BROKEN down vehicle is causing delays on a Hampshire motorway. The vehicle ws stuck on lane three of the M27 eastbound between junction 7 and junction 8 and delays are building back towards Hedge End. The vehicle has been removed but there is
POLICE are investigating after reports of sex offences against teenage girls in Hampshire. Three men have been arrested following an incident in Leigh Park and officers are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time. The incident
Broadlands Lakes are reporting 46 carp have been caught in a week.Of those, 24 were over 20 lb - with Tyson, weighing in at 28lb, one of the biggest.He was caught by Steve Grant from peg 35 using different gravy. He also managed another four mirrors,
A COMPANY which specialises in employing ex-service people has launched a new venture to provide cruise holidays to members of the armed forces community.TriCrusing is the latest brand in the stable of the concierge and VIP servicing group TriExForces.It
A SOUTHAMPTON man has been fined for criminal damage to a woman's property.Christopher David Miller, 33, admitted damaging a wall and a phone belonging to Kirsty-Ann Miller on April 17, Basingstoke Magistrates Court heard.He denied assaulting Ms Miller
HAMPSHIRE County Council will begin road improvements on parts of the B3354 between Botley and Colden Common on May 30. The work will be undertaken in the following phases: • Tuesday, May 30 between 9.30am and 4pm from the A334 High Street, Botley to
YOU have ‘goat’ to be kidding! Goats and yoga are not two things you would necessarily put together but goat yoga – AKA ‘goga’ has arrived in Southampton. It is all thanks to two enterprising school friends from the city who have latched onto
POLICE are launching a campaign to tackle the number of motorcyclists killed on Hampshire roads.It comes days after one county road was named the seventh most hazardous for bikers in the south – the A27 through Fareham.The ranking comes after an investigation
ONE of the UK’s most famous sailors will lead hundreds of ships down the River Itchen on Saturday.Thousands are expected to flood to the city for a glimpse of Southampton Sailing Week’s parade of sail.The first man to circumnavigate the globe single-handed
UBER has been cooking up something new – a food delivery app which launches in Southampton today. From 11am, UberEATS will be providing super-fast food delivery to hungry customers in the city at the touch of a button. The app will allow Southampton
The home of Southampton FC is used to seeing professional competitors battling it out in the Premier League and Europe. Now, the St Mary’s pitch will be graced by a host of celebrities, pop stars and sporting heroes, with former legends lacing
A DISUSED village pub is set to have a new lease of life. The Fox and Hounds in Crawley has been closed for 18 months, but is now set to open once more after it was sold for around £650,000. The buyer is Lenny Carr-Roberts who resurrected The
COFFEE could reduce the risk of developing liver cancer, Hampshire researchers have found. Experts from the University of Southampton have revealed that drinking more coffee could reduce the risk of developing the most common form of primary liver cancer
A POPULAR beauty spot is to be grazed by white cattle as part of a drive to increase biodiversity.Winchester City Council officers say that they have made “significant” progress on securing the future of Whiteshute Ridge, with new fencing and a handrail
WINCHESTER planners look poised to approve a scheme for dozens of new homes in Alresford.Huxley UK has applied for 45 homes on its former factory site in The Dean.The planning committee is today being urged by its officers to back the proposal, despite
POLICE are to crack down on anti-social behaviour in a Hampshire community.Officers are to conduct regular patrols in Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath, after residents voiced concerns about anti-social behaviour in parks. This comes after the result
GOVERNORS of a Hampshire school have been shortlisted for a national award.Members of the Hiltingbury Infant School governing body have made it through to the finals of the National Governors’ Association Awards for Outstanding Governance, which recognises
TODAY our of profiles of the Echo-backed South Coast Business Awards comes to a new category with a new sponsor.The Sustainable Business Award is sponsored by Nursling-based logistics firm Meachers.Judges will look for evidence of how a sustainable approach
HAD she been murdered? Certainly the preliminary circumstances suggested that might be the case.The passenger had been discovered slumped in a first class lavatory on the Oceanic as the White Star liner neared Southampton, her face discoloured.But who
AN ARSON investigation has been launched after a blaze destroyed a vehicle in a Southampton car park. Firefighters were called to the multi-storey car park in Eastgate Street, Southampton, at 3.48am yesterday. Crews from St Mary’s and
POLICE are stepping up their investigating after a car allegedly drove at two cyclists and left one of them in hospital. As reported by the Daily Echo, the 30-year-old man was riding through Southampton with a 32-year-old friend when they were
A school sports day has been cancelled after travellers invaded a Southampton park. The travellers moved on from Riverside Park this morning after pitching up over the weekend. This morning Bitterne Park councillor David Fuller said: “I’ve
A police officer has been warned he faces a prison sentence after he was found guilty of two counts of misconduct in public office in connection with "inappropriate" behaviour towards two teenage girls while working in Southampton. PC Keith Burgess
Video courtesy of Tom Thomas. A CAR burst into flames in a Hampshire car park. Firefighters were called to a multi-storey car park in East Gate Street in Southampton at 3.48am this morning. No-one was injured and only one vehicle was
FORMER Saints player Nile Ranger has been jailed for eight months after admitting to online banking fraud. The controversial striker, who also played for Newcastle United and Blackpool, is currently at Southend United. Ranger's career at Southampton
ARMED police could be deployed across Hampshire and the county's venues are set to beef up their security following the Manchester terror attack. Venues across the south coast will be working alongside law enforcement officers to ensure the safety
