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  • Firework safety at cutting edge

    FIREWORK shows are set to become even safer after the full-scale adoption of a new pioneering initiative by a leading pyrotechnics display company the South. Pains Fireworks of Whiteparish, the oldest and largest fireworks display business in the UK,

  • GP's family say a big thanks to staff

    THE WIDOW of popular Winchester GP David Shedden said a big thank-you to hospital staff who cared for her husband. Katherine Shedden handed over a cheque for £3000 to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital. The money was raised in memory of the GP at a memorial

  • Stripping foraction to help breast cancer campaign

    A HAIRDRESSER from Southampton is busting to strip off to her undies in a bid to raise money for charity. Sharon Gannaway, from Aldermoor, is taking part in a massive sponsored event to help women suffering from breast cancer. The 30-year-old, who also

  • Flood of water rebate demands

    ANGRY people across Hampshire are flooding Southern Water with requests for an £18 rebate after the Daily Echo revealed the company was overcharging. On April 21, we reported that about 500,000 homes in the region might not have to pay the charge for

  • Sailors mucking in for street kids

    HMS Southampton crew members yesterday gave up the chance to lie on the beach to work for a Rio children's charity. More than 20 officers and ratings carried out crucial maintenance work to the Casa Jimmy home for street children, named after legendary

  • Pupils say goodbye to Jean

    CHILDREN at a Southampton school needed no second bidding to wish a happy retirement to their administration officer. Jean Andrews left St John's Infant and Nursery School in Castle Way before Easter after 28 years. Pupils gave her a surprise presentation

  • Nadine floats to royal carnival title

    TEENAGER Nadine Harder has fixed her sights on a university place studying criminology. . . but first she is set to become an arresting sight at Eastleigh carnival. The 17-year-old has just been crowned as this year's carnival queen and says she is still

  • Kenny wins four blooming prizes

    EXBURY gardener Kenny Cox dazzled judges at the Royal Horticultural Society's main camellia show in London. He walked away with four prizes, including one for a clutch of the garden's beautiful semi-double camellias, which are now in full flower. Eleven

  • Emotional swansong for Solent trio

    BY rights there shouldn't be a dry eye in the house when Solent Stars legends Alan Cunningham and Colin Irish bring the curtain down on their illustrious playing careers at the Wembley Arena on Saturday. Tears, though, will be strictly forbidden because

  • It's a right Royal day out for Mr Eastleigh

    If anyone deserves his seat in the royal box at Wembley on Saturday then it has to be Eastleigh stalwart Derik Brooks. With a staggering 54 years loyal service to the Ten Acres club, Derik is Mr Eastleigh Football Club and the twin towers trip will be

  • Pressure takes its toll on head

    ONE of the South's most successful headteachers has quit, blaming stress and increasing work pressures as factors. Brian Pain's shock resignation comes three years after he launched as fightback from a damning government report which brought Millbrook

  • Museum on track for art deco cafe

    A NEW chapter has un-folded at Eastleigh Museum where from Tuesday first-time history lovers will be able to relax and enjoy a cuppa. The finishing touches were made to a small cafe area in a bid to make the entrance area of the town's museum more welcoming

  • Grieving father's surgery protest

    A DISTRAUGHT father who is still seeking action over the death of his youngest daughter almost a year ago staged a lone protest outside a Southampton doctor's surgery. Six-year-old Megan Watts died as a result of a ruptured appendix after spending two

  • Travel Pound

    Travel Pound Australia 2.55 dollars Austria 22.90 schillings Belgium 67.08 francs Canada 2.24 dollars Cyprus 0.94 pounds Denmark 12.39 kroner France 10.93 francs Germany 3.24 marks Greece 558.85 drachmas Holland 3.66 guilders Ireland 1.30 punts Italy

  • In Port

    In Port Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Goodwood, vehicle carrier, 0530, 105; Portlink Caravel, container, 2000, 205E; Stepan Razin, bulk, 2030, 47; Rosethorn, general, PM, 107E. Today's principal Southampton sailings: Goodwood, vehicle carrier

  • £60,000 boost gets plan back on track

    A DELAYED redevelopment scheme set to transform a former Hampshire allotment site into a community park is back on track thanks to a major cash boost. Gosport's Leesland Park is well on course to becoming a popular hub of local leisure, conservation and

  • KELLY DEATH CRASH: MUM IS CHARGED

    A HAMPSHIRE woman has been charged with causing a horrific head-on crash that killed her ten-year-old daughter. Jane Boyd is accused of causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drugs or drink Boyd, 37, of Millbrook Road East, Southampton

  • Inquiry to settle hospital site plan

    YEARS of debate on whether to allow housing on the same site as Lymington's new hospital will be settled by a public inquiry next month. A government planning inspector will decide on the development scheme for the Ampress site in Southampton Road after

  • Burnett adds name to Echo Hampshire Open field

    Another former Embassy World champion has thrown his darts into the ring to try and win the Daily Echo Hampshire Open top prize of £1,000. Welshman Richie Burnett, who won the title in 1995, will be at Fleming Park Leisure Centre on Saturday, May 13 along

  • Warne's revenge gets Somerset off to a shaky start

    SHANE WARNE took his first PPP Healthcare County Championship wicket this morning as Hampshire looked to present Somerset with as much of a batting nightmare as they experienced themselves yesterday. Warne left Somerset struggling on 23-3 when he had

  • RIPLEY OUT OF ANFIELD CLASH

    Saints have hit double trouble ahead of Sunday's televised trip to Liverpool with Stuart Ripley and Jason Dodd both struggling with injuries. Ripley (pictured) is definitely out of the game at Anfield and may also miss the final fixture at home to Wimbledon

  • Delco switched on second time round

    AC DELCO made the most of their second chance in the Southampton Senior Cup Final and carried off the trophy with an extra-time victory over red-hot favourites Blackfield & Langley at The Dell. Remember Blackfield were just 15 minutes from claiming

  • Jobs go as Calor turns off the gas

    CALOR GAS is to close operations at its plant in Millbrook with the loss of 35 jobs. The company says staff have been briefed on the implications and it is exploring options available, retaining a company to help them. Consultations should be complete

  • Looking back at the South...

    KEITH HAMILTON looks through past editions of the Echo and reviews the issues which made the headlines. 50 Years Ago Mayoress Mrs Blanchard placed the first stitch in a 9ft by 4ft embroidered picture commemorating Southampton's role in D-Day. Southampton

  • Life is blooming grand for young Thomas

    GREEN-FINGERED youngsters inspected all manner of flora and fauna at a recent Locks Heath plant sale. The sale, organised by St Mary's Church, Locks Heath, was held at the Locks Heath Centre and money raised went to an orthopaedic clinic. Toddler Thomas