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Gran killed after being thrown from horse

7:22am Monday 28th May 2012

A SOUTHAMPTON grandmother was killed after she was thrown from the horse she was riding when it reared up in pain from an injury she never knew it had, an inquest was told.

Sex attack in city park

6:01am Monday 28th May 2012

A YOUNG woman was sexually assaulted in a Southampton park as she walked home with a man.

Man in court charged with woman's murder

6:00am Monday 28th May 2012

A MAN will appear in court today after being charged with the murder of a 51-year-old grandmother.

Hot rocks could heat Hampshire homes

12:22pm Sunday 27th May 2012

Hot rocks under Hampshire could hold enough energy to heat thousands of homes, according toa new study.

South hits Olympics jackpot

6:00am Sunday 27th May 2012

Businesses across the south have hit a multi-million pound jackpot thanks fo the London Olympics, the Daily Echo can reveal.

Earl of Wessex kicks off royal celebrations

5:10pm Sunday 27th May 2012

HAMPSHIRE enjoyed a royal presence at the Diamond Jubilee service of thanksgiving at Winchester Cathedral yesterday. (SUN) The Earl of Wessex attended the packed service with around 1,000 invited guests that marked the start of the county’s celebrations of the royal milestone.

Labour councillors gagged after Echo reveals Cabinet split

2:00pm Saturday 26th May 2012

LABOUR councillors in Southampton are gagged by regional party bosses in a row over the resignation of a senior colleague.

Olympic dreams of our New Forest stars

4:24pm Saturday 26th May 2012

Ahead of the London Olympics, the New Forest's most talented athletes have posed for a series of stunning images inspired by thjeir local roots.

Swarm of 20,000 bees invade Hampshire town

12:00pm Saturday 26th May 2012

Police put on alert as massive swarm of 20,000 honeybees invades Romsey.

MP calls for inquiry into Art Asia 'lost' £750k grant

10:54am Saturday 26th May 2012

MINISTERS agree to meet Art Asia over the loss of a £750k grant after it was frozen out of Southampton's new arts complex.

Lucky cat survives being shot

8:36am Saturday 26th May 2012

HE MUST be the luckiest cat in Hampshire.

Key witness sought in rape investigation

6:00am Saturday 26th May 2012

HE could be the vital witness who can help solve a horrifying sex attack on a man in Southampton.