COUNCIL care workers in Southampton will stage a three-day walkout in a dispute over new contracts. About 220 mostly women care workers are striking after they were told they would be sacked if they did not accept "savage wage cuts". About 160 Unison
It is now nearing the end of January and sadly all traces of Christmas seem to have disappeared. Now I have been called Queen of Christmas. I love it. No moaning about it from this neck of the woods and if any high street store feels the need to start
It is now nearing the end of January and sadly all traces of Christmas seem to have disappeared. Now I have been called Queen of Christmas. I love it. No moaning about it from this neck of the woods and if any high street store feels the need to start
SPURS have replaced Arsenal as the favourites to capture Saints starlet Gareth Bale, according to bookmakers Ladbrokes. The White Hart Lane side are 11/10 with Arsenal, who were backed in to 6/4 from an opening price of 20/1, now second favourites
Hampshire have confirmed their intention to take first-class cricket back to Basingstoke in 2008 - subject to ground improvements. As exclusively revealed in yesterday's Daily Echo, the county want to return to May's Bounty for the first time since 2000
Sooner or later, Lymington & New Milton's luck just has to change. That's the belief of Linnets' assistant manager Richie Phippard, who had nothing but sympathy for the players after a desperately unlucky 1-0 home defeat by Mangotsfield United in the
HAMPSHIRE surged into the Liberty Trophy semi-finals with a decisive 124-97 victory against Cornwall that rewarded not only their skill but their tenacity as well. When Derek Collins's side went 39-22 ahead after five ends on the Taunton Deane carpet
A fine team performance carried Atherley into the last 16 of the Yetton Trophy with an 88-61 win over Bridport. The Southampton club shone on their own carpet and won the two away rinks on aggregate to set up a date with Adur from Sussex a week today
DEREK COLLINS praised the team spirit after Hampshire disposed of Cornwall to earn a Liberty Trophy semi-final date with Somerset. Hampshire thought they would face the old enemy Kent in the last four but Somerset, who had already beaten Devon, triumphed
GREENRIDGE Farms massive golden peg money is ensuring big turnouts and some strange faces at the venue in recent weeks and this week's match saw two top Swindon anglers have a crack at the £768 jackpot without success. Greenridge Farm's Mark Brown continued
THE face of Marwell Zoo is set to change for ever. The park is investing some £450,000 on the first phase of a major makeover. It will include the arrival of new species. Phase one includes an overhaul of the "Encounter Village", where visitors get
IT IS a world leader in interactive education, and now a Hampshire infant school has been asked to show European schools how it is done. Ranvilles Infant School is the only infant school in the world to have their children and staff learning in virtual
HOSPITAL chiefs have announced the latest ward closure in an attempt to cut costs and balance the books. Under its financial recovery plan, Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare Trust, which runs the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and Andover War Memorial
VISITORS to a Hampshire gallery will have the unique opportunity to see a new piece of art taking shape before their eyes. Textile artist Alice Kettle (pictured) will be working in Winchester Guildhall Gallery for the next six months until her 16m
A COMPLETE ban on any casino ever setting up in Fareham has moved a step closer after civic leaders voted overwhelmingly not to allow one in their town. The decision, which must be ratified by the full Fareham Borough Council, would mean a blanket ban
Plans for a new sensory garden that will help improve the lives of disabled people across Fareham will be unveiled to the public this week. The Rainbow Centre will open its doors for a community consultation day, where draft plans for its new garden
STUDENTS are staging a spectacular fashion show at Eastleigh College on Tuesday to raise funds for Hampshire children's hospice Naomi House. Street wear, vintage, retro and masked ball themes have been interpreted in fashion designs by full-time art
RAIL bosses have today apologised for leaving seven Hampshire commuters stranded in the middle of the night, more than 60 miles from home. South West Train chiefs said they were "embarrassed" after a replacement bus service also broke down and their
DIY took on a whole new meaning as top bosses from B&Q decided to do it themselves. A total of 50 staff from the firm's head office in Chandler's Ford left their suits at home and donned the famous black and orange uniform to go back on the shop floor
A MEETING to discuss antisocial behaviour problems on a Southampton estate descended into farce when only one resident turned up. Up to 18 people including Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), city patrol officers and neighbourhood wardens planned
You've tried a Big Mac ... now Saints fans may get the chance to sample the Lawrie Mac! As part of Coca-Cola's Buy a Player promotion, Saints director and club legend Lawrie McMenemy has pledged to serve food from a refreshment stand outside St Mary's
Here are two of the letters we have received from Saints fans regarding the Gareth Bale situation. Dear Sir I know it may not make business sense but Michael Wilde ought to tell Sir Alex Ferguson he must pay double what any other club offers if
A TEENAGER is recovering from multiple injuries after being set upon by a gang near a Hampshire shopping centre. The 17-year-old needed hospital treatment for his injuries which included a broken jaw. Police have arrested seven teenagers in connection
FORMER Saints goalkeeper Alan Blayney has had his contract cancelled at Doncaster by mutual consent. The Northern Ireland international left St Mary's for the Yorkshire club a year ago for £50,000. The 25-year-old hit the headlines towards the end
AON January 25 I'm reminded of the time when my father (deceased some 30 years) went to Edinburgh with his sister Aggie from Dundee to check through the archives regarding a Burns connection their father said existed. After spending a week there and
IT has been one of Southampton's most controversial planning proposals, sparking protests from hundreds of worried residents. Although Southampton City Council's plan to create a travellers' transit site at Monks Brook in Swaythling have been welcomed
EVERY young footballer's dream came true at one Southampton school as they came face-to-face with the FA Cup. Youngsters at Mount Pleasant Junior school in St Mary's were treated to the spectacular sight of the gleaming trophy. FA Cup representatives
The Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre has organised a series of walks in Southampton. A lunchtime stroll through Southampton's city centre parks will take place next Tuesday. Anyone interested in taking part should meet by the art gallery fountain at
TOP Hampshire chef Alex Aitken has unveiled ambitious plans to open a three star Michelin restaurant in the heart of the New Forest. His famous Le Poussin restaurant at Whitely Ridge Hotel near Brockenhurst has retained its prestigious star from food
I HAD a fall in my living room and could not get up, so I phoned for an ambulance using the pendant around my neck. The ambulance soon came and the men were wonderful and so kind, they soon got me to Southampton General Hospital where I received the
THE PUBLIC relations guru who unexpectedly quit his job with a Southampton agency has launched a rival business. The former head of the Remarkable agency's seven strong PR department, Grant Woodall has re-emerged at Southampton property planning consultancy
Thank you Mr Webb (Letters, Janaury 13) for informing me how the Lib Dems vote. In my opinion the proposed development at Velmore will exacerbate flooding in the low lying areas of Magpie Lane and Nightingale Avenue. On January 12 I spoke with the
Having read Mr Cook's and Mr Kyrle's letters (January 5), I can appreciate that their need for proof of the existence of God has turned them away from belief for which I as a committed Christian, offer my sympathy. Perhaps, however, they should reflect
What an inspiration it was to read the letter from Kenneth MaClean (January 2). It is a clear indication that the British people are now waking up from the slumber of 35 years, when we thought we were joining the Common Market. They are beginning to
As a charity dedicated to improving the opportunities and lives of disabled people, we would like to respond to the news story regarding Ashley X, who is severely disabled. Enham believes that disabled people should be accepted by society and that this
I HAVE just spent nine days in Southampton General Hospital. Not having been in a hospital since the 1960s, what a shock! The staff on the wards are absolutely wonderful, it's just the lack of them! These people serve this community so well and are not
RICHARD Grant (Letters, January 19) does not go far enough with his questions concerning Scottish independence. The Scottish nation is grown up now and able to stand on their own 10m feet. More importantly, can the present state of affairs (where three
IT was interesting to read Shaun Connolly's letter on a Benny Hill statue (January 9). A recent programme about Eric Morecambe showed a large statue of him on the seafront in the town of Morecambe and there is a plaque on his old house. Quite right too
I read with interest the article in the Daily Echo (January 5) entitled Medal Honour From Twin Town. While I am sure Gordon Cox deserves the honour bestowed on him by Dr Rommelfanger Oberburgermeister of Kornwestheim I would like to add my comment.
I object to the proposed Southampton Laser Gateway as, among other things, it is an irresponsible misuse of funds and an undesirable, unnecessary light pollution of the skies of Southampton and surrounding areas. The lasers are to be funded at a cost
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Maersk Gateshead, container, 0015, 205; Grande Italia, roro, 1130, 105; Toronto Express, container, pm, 207 Today's principal Southampton sailings: Maersk Gateshead, container, 0900, 205; Margareta B, container
DJ LEGEND Tony Blackburn proved he was a top-notch Internet surfer when he launched a new service for Southampton residents. In a Hawaiian shirt and with a surfboard tucked under one arm, the famous BBC Radio One disc jockey dropped into Thornhill's
BOOKIES Ladbrokes have confessed they have "dropped a ricket" - and face losing a five-figure sum if Gareth Bale links up with great mate Theo Walcott at Arsenal. The betting giants were quickly forced to cut the price on Gareth Bale starting next
SAINTS fans have expressed their disappointment that George Burley has yet to add any new faces to his promotion-chasing squad this month. Only Saints and Leicester have yet to bring in any new players during the current transfer window. Southampton
Leading community figures connected to the Polish community in Southampton have welcomed the news that Saints are considering laying on a treat for them. The club's board revealed in Tuesday's Daily Echo that they "are already examining possibilities
Teenager Jamie White scored a sensational solo to give Saints reserves victory against south-coast rivals Brighton last night. The Harefield striker netted the winner on the hour after cutting in from the right and evading three challenges before finding
Saints reserve team coach Stewart Henderson believes that Nathan Dyer needs a full 90 minutes before he is ready for a first-team return. Dyer made his comeback from an ankle injury during the 2-1 defeat of Brighton at a bitterly cold Staplewood last
FORMER Celebrity Big Brother housemate Ken Russell has labelled Jade Goody and some of her allies on the show, Danielle Lloyd and Jo O'Meara, as "guttersnipes". The New Forest film director was addressing a meeting of Asian film directors at the Welsh
RICKY Ponting hopes to celebrate Australia Day with a ninth win over England on home soil this winter. Australia captain Ponting copped flak for missing the corresponding one-day match a year ago - a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka - but says there
MORE than 100 people had to be evacuated from a block of flats after a fire broke out. Emergency services were called to the block of 60 flats in Southampton after reports of a blaze in an electrical room just after 10pm last night. As a result all
MORE than 300 passengers and crew aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 were struck by a highly contagious form of stomach flu during a worldwide cruise. An estimated two hundred and seventy six passengers and 28 crew members had come down with the infection
HOSPITAL chiefs have announced the latest ward closure in an attempt to cut costs and balance the books. Under its financial recovery plan, Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare Trust, which runs the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and Andover War Memorial
A HAMPSHIRE woman who successfully battled breast cancer is helping to organise a charity concert next month to say thank-you to those who helped her through her illness. Jan Freeman, pictured, was diagnosed with the deadly disease in July last year,
A CHAMPION Hampshire dog breeder has consulted her solicitor and experts to appeal to the High Court to save her dogs' home. She has vowed to risk everything to protect the welfare of her beloved huskies after a Southampton Crown Court judge last week
