A FLEETING visit to Hampshire was very much a family affair for one style guru who transformed three women with radical new wardrobes. Presenter of Channel 4's How to Look Good Naked, Gok Wan, dropped in on West Quay's New Look to spread his
THE controversial decision to allow homes to be built alongside one of Hampshire's most treasured buildings has been branded spectacularly insensitive' by Eastleigh's MP. Chris Huhne criticised the planning inspector's report that gives developers
A DRUG abusing father of three was branded a danger to the public when he was locked up for 30 months for repeatedly beating his partner. Following one horrific assault in which he pinned her defenceless to the bed and punched her, Carl Jennings
NIGEL Pearson has urged his Saints side to prove that the 5-0 hammering at Hull was a one-off. Saints face a crucial relegation six-pointer against Coventry at St Mary's tomorrow, their first opportunity to bounce back following last week's
A TEENAGER was today taken to hospital with hypothermia after falling overboard from his yacht in the Solent during a major sailing event. The youngster fell into the water after strong winds caused his vessel, called Rebel 45, to turn sharply near to
DEAN and Dyball (D&D), one of Hampshire's largest remaining independent builders has been sold to national giant Balfour Beatty in a £45m deal. One of two developers behind Southampton's massive Woolston Riverside scheme, D&D is a major regional
A RETIRED schoolteacher from the New Forest has remembered five charities in her will. Margaret Katherine Locke, of Blackfield, left more than £120,000 to Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust cancer charitable fund for the provision of diagnostic
MULTI-MILLION-pound plans for a smart new headquarters for a New Forest business have been thrown out because they are too big. Lyndhurst-based Ineos Capital wanted to replace its decrepit headquarters with new offices, a huge underground car park
A LONG-awaited £1m community pavilion in the centre of Southampton has finally opened its doors. Hampshire athlete Iwan Thomas cut the ribbon at the official opening of the Mansel Park Pavilion in Millbrook ). The state-of-the-art pavilion,
CHRIS Coleman is hoping Coventry's luck in front of goal turns for what he describes as tomorrow's "monster" game at St Mary's. Since Coleman took charge at the Ricoh Arena, he has done a decent job of the shoring up the defence, the Sky Blues having
An investigation was launched into an incident involving the Southampton-based luxury liner QE2 and a cross Channel ferry. The ferry was forced to reduce its speed to avoid a collision in the Dover Strait, said marine investigators. The liner should
A 16-year-old boy has become one of the youngest trainee lifeboatmen in the country. Joe Butchers, a carpenter apprentice, has volunteered for the Freshwater Lifeboat on the Isle of Wight. The 6ft teenager has already begun his training for the independent
IT IS more than three years since Saints fans began raising money for a fitting tribute to Mr Southampton but their patience will finally be rewarded at St Mary's tomorrow. Ted Bates served Southampton FC for 66 years as player, coach, manager
SUPPORT is growing to help save a popular rail link bus service between Romsey and Winchester. South West Trains (SWT) bosses axed the service but, following a public outcry, agreed to fund extra journeys on the existing 66 and X66 Stagecoach bus
Distraction burglars targeted pensioners six times in just three hours in Hampshire last night. Now officers have issued a warning for householders to be more alert over the Eater weekend. In each case two or three men called at an address and claimed
THE Charity Commission is investigating complaints about a Hampshire animal shelter. It comes after stormy scenes at St Francis Animal Welfare's annual meeting when police and bouncers helped keep more than 50 apparently paid-up members from attending
IT HAS quenched the thirsts of MPs for years but now Hampshire mineral water could be banned from the corridors of power amid fears it is not eco-friendly. Hildon mineral water, based near Romsey, has been supplying the Houses of Parliament for
A FIRE gutted two Hampshire flats in the early hours of this morning. Fire crews from Fareham, Portchester and Gosport were called to the blaze at Menin House in Privett Road, Fareham, at around 2.15am. The block of more than 20 flats was evacuated
The former leader of Hampshire County Council has been arrested over an allegation of child abuse. Fred Emery-Wallis, 80, was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of the indecent assault of a girl. He handed himself in at Fareham police station, where
At my age I may not remember where I put my car keys five minutes ago; but I have a long memory when it comes to politics. Many years ago a Labour dominated Southampton City Council made things difficult and expensive for the motorist. Eventually
WE are still waiting for an ice rink to be built, after 20 years. We were told when the old one closed that we would have one built. That was by Alan Whitehead, he did not keep his promise. I have still got the cuttings from the Echo about it. There
At last the city of Southampton has the opportunity for the elusive wow factor! I refer to the old Vosper site in Woolston. I suggested some months ago that it would be a tremendous opportunity for the people of Southampton and in particular the residents
When the location of a warship lost in battle is found, it is designated a war grave. Could not Titanic be treated the same? It seems to hold a morbid fascination, also providing sources of income to many. It was a maritime tragedy, so should we now
Sam Snook should have been aware a few years ago that Eastleigh was a no-no area for outlying districts to shop. Whoever designed the centre obviously wanted to make it difficult to enter. Twice I tried to shop in the Swan Centre and when later trying
After returning home to Hythe I was dismayed to realise that my purse had been lost somewhere in Southampton. Imagine my delight when I opened my front door to find a young man standing with my purse intact -money and cards untouched! He announced that
MP John Denham is quoted as trying to save the now closed Oaktree Road post office. He may like to explain to the residents why he is not fighting to save the post offices that Labour have closed in Sholing? High Firs is the latest in a line of closures
To sign our online petition or to download a petition for yourself, click here. OUTRAGED Southampton residents are today demanding answers on controversial moves to charge them to park outside their own homes. The plans have been branded "disgraceful
IT is a musical that has taken years to bring to the stage and a role so physically demanding that one reckless lunge of a sword could injure the lead actor. This I learned while squaring up to legendary swordsman Zorro at The Mayflower theatre
A HAMPSHIRE man banned from seeing his wife after he threatened to shoot her has painted his own house with hate messages. John Parker covered the front of his house he used to share with his ex-wife Linda with messages in huge red writing.
Nigel Pearson is refusing to set a cast-iron points survival target for Saints - but believes around 52-54 points will see them safe on current form. It is impossible for the Saints boss, or anybody else, to confidently predict what will be enough to
THE inside lane of a Hampshire motorway was closed today after a car overturned. The drama happened at about 7am on the west bound section M27 on the Hamble River Bridge. Initial reports suggest no one has been badly injured and no other vehicle was
FORMER Dell favourite Micky Adams believes strikers Stern John and Michael Mifsud hold the key to tomorrow's crucial clash between Saints and Coventry. Adams, who interviewed for the Saints job following George Burley's departure for Scotland, managed
MIKE Osman helped create a Dell spirit when Coventry last visited St Mary's. As Saints prepare for another, more crucial home game against the Sky Blues, the well-known local comedian is feeling the pain. The pain of recovering from a badly broken leg
A MOTOR cyclist is fighting for his life in hospital in Southampton after he was involved in an accident last night. The 37-year-old rider of a blue Suzuki Bandit collided with a Citroen Berlingo at the junction of Highfield Lane and Orchards Way shortly
SOUTHAMPTON Liberal Democrats have suffered their first casualty since they joined forces with Labour to oust the Tories from power. Popular local party chairman Ken Darke quit his post and dealt his party's local election hopes a blow by withdrawing
A CAMPAIGN to prune back "excessive" Government spending on potted plants has been launched by a Hampshire MP. Mark Hoban, Tory MP for Fareham, decided to act after he discovered central government departments were forking out tens of thousands of pounds
THE Meon Valley Liberal Democrat parliamentary hopeful is concerned about emergency response to future flooding. Liz Leffman, pictured, has reiterated her fears in vulnerable areas of the constituency following the publication of Sir Ken Knight's report
Click HERE to read the full licensing report. HAMPSHIRE constabulary has urged council bosses not to allow the Isle of Wight festival to go ahead over fears of lack of policing. No agreement has yet been reached between festival organisers and the
HOT shot soldiers of Southampton's Territorial Army regiment have picked up seven top prizes in a national artillery competition. Soldiers from the 106 Regiment Royal Artillery won seven out of eight live firing trophies and also picked up the coveted
A HAMPSHIRE charity is appealing for green fingers to dig deep and help sow the seeds of success that will help disabled youngsters blossom. The Rainbow Centre is hosting a garden open day to plant 300 camomile plants in its special sensory garden to
