Archive - Saturday, 23 March 2019

Jake Hesketh stars for MK Dons again
Jake Hesketh produced another impressive display for MK Dons as his loan club beat Yeovil 2-0.
Meat-lovers restaurant in Southampton closes its doors
A SOUTHAMPTON restaurant aimed at meat-lovers with a passion for art has closed.
Man, 21, suffers 'puncture wound' in city centre park incident
POLICE have launched an appeal after a man suffered what is being described as a "puncture wound" in a suspected assault in a city centre park.
Police cordon off city centre park in Southampton
POLICE have taped off an area of a Southampton city centre park.
PHOTOS: When Lady Diana met the people of Hampshire
LADY Diana Spencer met the public in Romsey on one of her first major walkabouts.
Fire crews rush to battery incident in Shedfield
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to an industrial site today after four batteries started smoking.
Drunk man stole courgettes worth £2
A MAN has pleaded guilty to stealing courgettes while drunk.
11 AMAZING aerial pictures of Southampton in the 1920s
The Daily Echo shares a stunning set of aerial pictures from the 1920s.
Busker punished over refusal to move from spot outside Southampton supermarket
A SOUTHAMPTON busker refused police demands to move outside a city supermarket.
'Go-slow' Brexit protest planned for M3 on Monday
MOTORISTS are being warned of a planned Brexit protest on a Hampshire motorway on Monday.
Time running out to sign up to Southampton marathon
TIME is running out for Hampshire runners to register for this years’ ABP Southampton Marathon.
READER LETTER: Our government isn't to blame for climate change
ISN’T it odd that all the climate change protesters seem to target the UK government as the villains who are causing the “climate emergency” and yet UK CO2 emissions have fallen consistently in each of the past six years as a result of government…
Happy Hotdog Man taken to court in Southampton AGAIN
A WELL-KNOWN Southampton hot dog vendor has been hauled before the courts once again – just weeks after his last appearance.
Brothers found guilty of murdering man in frenzied attack
TWO brothers have been found guilty of murdering a man in a 'frenzied attack' last summer.
Police crackdown after youngsters untie boats and jump into River Hamble
AN ANTISOCIAL behaviour order has been proposed for Hamble following increasing criminal behaviour around the pontoon.
Road closures to take place outside schools
ROADS outside Southampton schools will be closed on Monday.
Campaign launched to recruit more foster carers in Southampton
A NEW campaign has been launched to recruit an additional 20 foster carers in Southampton.
Tutu Man runs to make wishes come true
A SOUTHAMPTON community manager is lacing up his trainers to take part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon tomorrow.
PHOTOS: The £3.35 million home with direct New Forest access for sale for only the second time in its 95 year history
If your idea of property heaven is an impressive Arts and Crafts home with direct access onto the New Forest, then it’s time to beat a path to the door of Malwood Walk House, which is on the market for only the second time in its 95 year history.
Vandals damage Cats Protection vehicle in 'targeted' attack
AN ANIMAL charity based in Southampton has had its van vandalised.
'It's a fiasco': Daily Echo readers tell us what they think of Brexit
After EU leaders agreed to delay the Article 50 process, postponing Brexit beyond March 29, we asked people what they thought...
PHOTOS: 35 years of Eastleigh 10k road race
WITH the 35th Eastleigh 10k taking place tomorrow, the Daily Echo takes a look back at pictures from the race 20 years ago.
READER LETTER: Either dispose of cigarette ends properly or don't smoke at all
A LOCAL litter collector said he had picked up 400 “dog-ends” or cigarette filter tips on one trip.
Teenage golfer gets thumbs up from Theresa May
A HAMPSHIRE teenager has been recognised by Theresa May for his outstanding contribution to the community.
Inquest opens into death of handcuffed man found in river
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a Southampton man found in a river still handcuffed after fleeing police more than two months ago.
Yoshida says Saints must prepare for "crucial" return
MAYA Yoshida has urged Saints to be “physically, mentally and tactically” prepared for what he believes is a crucial game against Brighton next Saturday.
LAWRIE: Laughter and tears for former players
KING of the jungle Harry Redknapp is rarely off the TV screens since his success in Australia.
Sue WOOTON
WOOTON Sue Passed away. A true friend and a very kind lady. Will be sadly missed. God bless, love Audrey and Oz xxx
Eileen HAISMAN
HAISMAN Eileen May Passed away on the 14th March in Hospital aged 93 years A loving mum and nan to Allan, Val, Kerry and Dan Nanna to Josh , Brendon and Kayla She will be sadly missed by all Funeral service to take place at Test Valley Crematorium on…
Carole FREEMANTLE
FREEMANTLE Carole (Nee Pengelly) Passed away peacefully in Queen Alexandra Hospital on 11th March 2019, age 75. Beloved wife of Brian. Wonderful Mum and Nan. Funeral Service to be held in the South Chapel at Portchester Crematorium on Friday 29th March…
Peter OSBORNE
OSBORNE Peter Donald BIG OZ Died on 13th March 2019, following a short illness, aged 78 years. Husband, Father, Grandfather, In-law and Friend. Remembered by many and loved by all. The funeral service will be held on Monday 1st April at Wessex Vale…
VIOLET YATES
YATES Violet In loving memory of our dear mum on her birthday, March 24th. Also, our dear dad who passed away 33 years ago March 26th. Your memory is our greatest treasure, to have, to keep and to love forever. You meant the world to us.. Always in our…
Don & Nancy HARPER
Don & Nancy Harper Congratulations on your 60th Wedding Anniversary love from Anthony, Anne-Marie, Owen, Lorraine, Andrew and Lewis xxx
GERALD LAWRENCE
LAWRENCE Gerald Arthur Passed away peacefully on 6th March, aged 90, at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital after a short illness. Darling husband of Hilary; beloved father and father-in-law of Christopher and Valerie, Kevin and Liz, Diane and Steve;…
JOYCE PARRISH
PARRISH Joyce All are welcome to a time of celebration and reflection to honour the life of Joyce Lucy Ann Parrish (formerly Swartz), nee Stanton. A loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and firm friend to many. Joyce will always be…
Anne Mary Le Flohic
LE FLOHIC Anne Mary Passed away peacefully 12 March aged 88. Funeral mass 10am 27 March St Edmund's Church; committal 11.30am Test Valley Crematorium, Romsey, followed by reception at Mortimer Arms. Donations to RNIB rather than flowers please. A…
Janice Ruth Parker
PARKER Janice Ruth (Née Smith) Peacefully passed away on the 10th March 2019 aged 78. Loving Wife of Rob for 58 years. Jan was a Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Auntie, who will be dearly missed by all of her Family and Friends. -------- The Funeral…
Police in hunt for suspected hit-and-driver after crash in Hythe
THE hunt is on for a driver who struck a pedestrian in a suspected hit-and-run incident.

22nd March 2019