LORELEI REDDIN gives audiences a sneak preview of Swan Lake on Ice. I HAVE no doubt audiences will be completely dazzled when a new ice dance spectacular hits Southampton. I went to see the UK premiere of Swan Lake on Ice in Manchester and it was utterly
Scriptwriter Steve Moulster created a witty script, which this exceptionally talented bunch of players, drawn from societies locally, turned into a panto with a difference - Cinderella, as I've never seen it before. It featured psychedelia, hippies and
On a richly-hued and subtly-lit set, the tragedy of King Lear, his family and his court was played out to a packed and supportive opening-night audience. In the title role, John Souter commanded the play from the outset, changing from imperious monarch
POLICE have arrested a 16-year-old youth following the stabbing of a teenager outside a Southampton shopping centre. The arrest comes after another 16-year-old boy sustained minor puncture wounds to his chest and lower body during a fight outside the
hat's the best thing about being in a band? "Playing music I guess - being able to do it not so much as a hobby but as a full-time thing: being able to devote your time to it. I've always liked playing music. I started when I was 13 or 14. "I started
BEFORE the release of Rehab, the debut single from her platinum-selling new album, Amy Winehouse had been out of the public eye for so long that she'd almost been forgotten. But the storming, quirky song, together with her strong personality and left-of-centre
SIX college bands are going centre stage at a gig organised by students. The Fareham College Showcase has been set up by youngsters on the college's national diploma in music practice. They have organised everything from booking the venue, ticket sales
BEN Mills might not have made it to the final of last year's X Factor but he was still definitely one of the show's big stars. He won himself a firm fanbase of the television talent show thanks to his powerful voice, helped along by a few flicks of his
THE new comedy from the creators of Shaun Of The Dead is a hugely enjoyable romp in the country that handcuffs the loopy plotting of Midsomer Murders to the hysterically overblown action of Lethal Weapon. While Hot Fuzz certainly isn't as satisfying
The entrails spill forth in Peter Webber's film - so too do yawns and unintentional laughs as author Thomas Harris adapts his own hugely disappointing novel for the big screen. Hannibal Rising is certainly well made, with beautiful production design
Michel Gondry's surreal romantic comedy, about a man who prefers to escape reality by retreating into his private dreamworld of childhood memories, is certainly unlike any other film you will have ever seen. Fans of Gondry's Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless
Diane Keaton stars in this misfiring romantic comedy as a meddling mother who tries to find romance for her unlucky-in-love youngest daughter. This vapid tale splutters from one lacklustre misadventure to the next, never finding its comic timing.
ON A richly hued and subtly lit set, the tragedy of King Lear, his family and his court was played out to a packed and supportive opening night audience. In the title role, John Souter commanded the play from the outset, changing from imperious monarch
COMEDIAN Lenny Henry makes three stops on the south coast next month with a brand new UK tour, Where You From?. The stand-up show sees Lenny go back to his roots, performing routines about life in noughties Britain, with the welcome return of some much-loved
IF they get the grades they need, all these students will be off to Cambridge or Oxford universities. A total of 47 sixth formers from Peter Symonds College in Winchester have received conditional offers to study at the country's two top universities
COUNCILLORS in Fareham last night voted to award themselves a 20 per cent pay rise. The hike will cost the borough's taxpayers around £38,000, but was recommended by an independent panel because of the growing burden of work falling on elected officials
TWO students from a college near Fareham were taught the importance of keeping sport in their life after as ex-England rugby international showed up as part of a nationwide drive. Pupils Anna Murrell and Teresa Carrington, from Brookfield Community School
A CHURCH with a rapidly growing congregation has won the right to build an activity area for children. New Forest councillors went against planning advice and approved an application submitted by the New Hope Centre at Hardley Green, Hardley. They
THE Southampton and Winchester branch of an ex-servicemen's association is to hold a celebratory anniversary lunch next month. The branch of the British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association will mark reaching its 60th anniversary in December with lunch
IF you are looking for something to do at half-term why not visit West End's Itchen Valley Country Park for a day out with the family? There will be a trail called Food Glorious Food which will test children's knowledge of what animals eat, with a prize
LITTLE feathered friends will soon join residents at care homes across Hampshire, thanks to a new initiative. All 26 of Hampshire County Council's care homes are to have bird boxes installed and bird feeders in their gardens as part of a joint initiative
A 61-year-old ferry officer has appeared in court today charged with the manslaughter due to gross negligence of three sailors found dead after their yacht disappeared in the Channel. Michael Hubble faced a preliminary hearing at Winchester Crown
IT was a an huge explosion that could have been avoided for the sake of a few pounds but one that was to cost a young man his life. Krisztian Takacs, pictured, was working on board a boat belonging to Philip Wyman, 61, when a fire started below decks
I CAN understand why the residents in Swaythling are against a travellers' site. My husband and I lived on the Flower Estate for 28 years, raising our three children with no problems. In September 2006 the council rented the house next door to us to
SO Sam Paskins was disappointed the judge did not award him compensation (Daily Echo, February 9). On the night in question, Mr Paskins, a self-confessed habitual car thief, was drunk and had viciously assaulted a man and his girlfriend. Why then, when
TO BUILD casinos as a desperate means to make money shows how low our governing bodies will stoop. Southampton used to have an ice rink which families enjoyed. There used to be a dance hall on the lovely setting of the pier, giving happy memories to
SOUTHAMPTON'S wow factor? The travellers' site at Monks Brook. What a welcome to Southampton, when you leave the M27 at Swaythling. This site will cost in the region of £2m. The government may fund up to £1m, the remainder will have to come from our council
STAFF from south coast accounting firm Tenon are continuing their climb to success following a promotion. Jessica Perdue, Sarah Edmunds and Richard Wragg have all been made managers, while Zaenia Rogers has been promoted to supervisor. Clare Naser has
A Hampshire consortium has announced a multi-million-pound redevelopment scheme for a Romsey hotel. Brothers Jonathan and Philip Nuthall, Raymond Court-Hampton and Nigel Adams are behind the project to reopen the White Horse Hotel. They have formed
AS doctors' receptionists we feel that we have to comment on deputy editor's Dave King's Passing Shot column (January 20). We feel that this is an irresponsible headline to print, and that Mr King is sending out the wrong message to patients. He felt
THE local elections are fast approaching and the residents of Southampton will be going to the polls to elect a third of our council. The choices available to the electorate are parties lead by Cllr Alex Samuels, Cllr June Bridle or Cllr Adrian Vinson
TONY BLAIR, we are told, is caught up in a political plot against him concerning the cash for honours saga. The police are being accused of trying to humiliate Mr Blair just for doing their job. I would be more than annoyed if they hadn't. Mr Blair
HERE was I, about to accuse the Daily Echo of going politically correct on me when lo and behold there is the Rev Ian Johnson's (February 9) From the Heart column to corroborate my fears. He thanks God for political correctness but this has nothing to
WHAT'S wrong with our judges today? Our police are there to protect the community. PC Turner should have been highly praised for dealing with this yob on his own (Daily Echo, February 9). I think it's disgusting how he was treated. The young couple Sam
Today's arrivals: Houston Express, container, 0015, 207; Golden Fan, ro/ro, 0430, 43; Autostar, ro/ro, 0530, 201; Anna Schulte, container, 1300, 204; Mignon, vehicle, 1400, 34/35; Egbert Wagenborg, cargo, 1930, 107; Sovereign Maersk, container, 1930,
A TRUCKER'S bloodymindedness in refusing to let a motorcyclist overtake on a Hampshire road led to a crash, with the rider going over the handlebars of his machine, a court heard. William Payne, 31, was said to have moved out and performed a handbrake
JURORS in the murder trial of a man accused of killing his girlfriend in a jealous rage have heard evidence of an alleged confrontation between them at a staff Christmas party a week before her death. Winchester Crown Court heard how Nokukhanya Mkhonta
COUNCILLORS in Fareham last night voted to award themselves a 20 per cent pay rise. The hike will cost the borough's taxpayers around £38,000, but was recommended by an independent panel because of the growing burden of work falling on elected officials
Michael Svensson's three year battle with injury looks like ending in heartbreak. The Swedish centre half has been beset by ongoing knee problems which has limited him to just seven first team games in almost three years. Several operations and
Marek Saganowski feels he's due a goal if he gets the nod to face Barnsley tomorrow. The Polish striker started his first game against Derby and also impressed as a substitute at West Brom last week. That gives manager George Burley a tough choice
Saints fan I Griffiths has sent the Daily Echo a letter regarding George Burley's decision to loan out David Prutton to Nottingham Forest. IN the January transfer market all the hype may have been over Garath Bale and will he or won't he leave?' and
Saints fan Ted Hart has sent the Daily Echo a letter bemoaning Saints' luck with referees recently. Who have Southampton FC upset at the FA? Every week we are given a referee whose motto is Incompentence is a virtue' and appears to be sponsored
CHERRIES boss Kevin Bond has registered his interest in bringing Saints striker David McGoldrick to Dean Court. The 19-year-old, below, has been made available for loan by Saints boss George Burley - as reported in Tuesday's Echo - after dropping
Birmingham owner David Sullivan has criticised the Football League for selling the television rights to live matches to Sky "too cheaply". Sullivan insists the £60,000 Blues received from Sky to show last weekend's game with Stoke, which kicked off
DIALLING the non-urgent police line 101 is of no use if the crime is taking place as the call is being made. Marchwood's beat bobby PC Elliot Campbell has given the warning following a spate of petty crime by youths in the village. PC Campbell urged
COUNCIL chiefs are fighting plans to build a permanent waste transfer station on the edge of the New Forest National Park. Veolia Environmental Services has applied for planning permission to bulldoze the old incinerator at Bury Road, Marchwood, and
DAILY Echo readers have gone to the dogs! Our hunt to find the south's prettiest and ugliest canine has sparked a huge response. Proud owners have been sending us pictures of their favourite pets in their dozens. They have been inspired to share pictures
