POLICE could hardly believe their eyes when they saw a man travelling over the Itchen Bridge with a heavy rig of tyres trailing behind him. They had rushed to the bridge in Southampton after concerned members of the public reported a man they
A GROUP of pupils staged a protest at a Hampshire school today over plans to introduce mixed age tutor groups. The Daily Echo understands the youngsters at Henry Cort Community School in Fareham held a demonstration and refused to attend
DON’T forget your passport! Ferry passengers travelling to the Isle of Wight could soon have to show identity papers under a new anti-terrorist crackdown. The Government’s latest plan would also see passengers’ personal data, including
IT IS the ultimate gift – and he is only too happy to give it. Bob Potter is today preparing to donate his kidney to his 11-yearold daughter, giving her the best possible chance of life and, more importantly for Emily, the chance to eat chips
A CORONER has recorded verdicts of accidental death on four people killed in a plane crash on the Isle of Wight. Ryan Birch and his father Tony Birch, 52, from Wolverhampton, were flying to France in the Piper Cherokee light aircraft when they
MOTORISTS travelling northbound on the M271 are being warned to expect lengthy delays during this evening’s rush hour following an accident. Ambulance crews and police were called to the scene of the crash that happened between junction one
A distraught mum has told of the moment her teenage son died in front of her eyes after suffering a catastrophic asthma attack. Daniel Jolly smashed his bedroom window as he battled for air, but not even an emergency nebulizer was able to help
HEALTH watchdogs have upheld a complaint lodged by the parents of a woman who killed herself two years after a previous attempt failed. The Healthcare Commission says a GPs’ surgery has failed to adequately address two of the issues raised by
A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital after coming off her bike in Romsey Road, near to the Ower roundabout, this afternoon. The accident happened at 3.17pm this afternoon. It is believed the woman motorcyclist only suffered minor
SUPPORT us and we will survive. That is the message from Bishopstoke’s king sausage maker. Over the last 25 years Les Smith has witnessed the slow death of the local shop, watching helplessly as bakery after greengrocer’s has disappeared
ORGANISERS of one of the county’s most well-known country shows have announced it will go ahead this year after they managed to raise £50,000 to stage the event. The Alresford Show was almost scrapped after last year’s event was abandoned due to
IT WAS fun with a serious message. As their contribution to National Whoop Off Day, 50 Southampton children giggled as they simultaneously let off whoopee cushions outside a city bookshop. The volunteers were helping to promote April
RECESSION-FUELLED crime against Southampton businesses has soared by 112 per cent, according to figures released today. The statistics from insurance giant AXA show it is small family-run businesses that are suffering most from the credit crunch
WHILE other little boys enjoy climbing trees and watching cartoons, five-year- old Aidan George is never happier than when he is poring over bus and train timetables. Drawing on his near encyclopaedic knowledge, the pint-sized enthusiast from
PLANS for a world-class tourist attraction about Southampton’s part in the Titanic story were set to take a major step forward today – with a £500,000 cash windfall. Sea City Museum, which will be built in the west wing of Southampton’s
A SOUTHAMPTON MP has attacked a proposed hike in taxes for ships docking at the port as a threat to the city’s economic prosperity. Port bosses are warning that major shipping lines could switch to cheaper foreign rivals under government proposal
SOUTHAMPTON star Craig David needs your vote! The R’n’B musician’s first album Born To Do It, inspired by his childhood in the city, has been shortlisted as one of MTV’s Greatest Albums Ever. Despite their recent Grammy success, none
A HAMPSHIRE grandmother has branded the Prime Minister’s response to her plea to the Government to step in and help Ford as “disgraceful.” More than 1,000 people put their name to Paola Slominski’s appeal for the Government to provide the £100m
Saints have been dealt a major blow to their survival chances with Simon Gillett ruled out for the rest of the season. The midfielder has been on top form of late and looked set to play a vital role in the final seven games of the Championship
Never mind the play-offs, Eastleigh must now be considered as genuine contenders for the Blue Square South title after completing a magnificent season’s double over leaders AFC Wimbledon in front of a record Silverlake Stadium crowd of 2,283. But irrespective
AN arsonist made a brief break for freedom after a court appearance in Winchester. Victoria Tunnicliffe was leaving the Law Courts with four nurses and was walking towards the Man on the Horse statue on the High Street. The Daily Echo
STRONG community spirit and a desire to pull together through good times and bad are the qualities being sought in the hunt for Hampshire’s best village. Entries are being accepted into the 2009 Calor Hampshire Village of the Year competition
The life of theologian and writer John Keble will be celebrated in his home village of Hursley later this month. The choir of Keble College Oxford will put on a concert in the village hall later this month. Keble was a famous theologian
