Marks and Spencer report improved results and good prospects. How are they doing this in a time of economic crisis? It seems they have concentrated on mature women. I’m hoping this is a good sign. That’s exactly the market Your Life Your Style
A HAMPSHIRE community centre will be rebuilt without the loss of a popular car park. After months of uncertainty over the future of Portchester Community Centre, Fareham Borough Council has revealed this evening that it will be replaced
THE Queen has officially named the latest luxury cruise liner to be based in Southampton. Cunard's Queen Elizabeth was christened by the monarch in a ceremony at Southampton docks. The Italian-built, 92,000-tonne vessel will now leave
FIRE crews called to reports of a chemical spill at a Hampshire block of flats have described the incident as a false alarm. A spokeswoman for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said there had been a small leakage of fuel oil at St James House in Orchard
A MOTORCYCLIST killed on a Hampshire road as been identified by police today. Philip Adnitt was riding his Yamaha R6 eastbound along the A272 with a friend on another motorcycle. Shortly before 10.30am on Saturday, October 9, Mr Adnitt, from Bracknell
A HAMPSHIRE teenager used an improvised explosive device (IED) to blow up a car in a neighbour dispute over a fallen fence panel, a court heard today. Robert White created the homemade bomb using a scaffold pipe welded shut with powder believed
A YOUTH is being sought by police after twice following a teenage girl on her way home from school. When the 15-year-old victim was walking through Mayfield Park in Woolston, her ankle was grabbed as she approached some woods. She fell
AFTER the city came alive with the sound of music, organisers hope to bring music to the streets of Southampton every year. The first ever Daily Echo-backed Music in the City proved such a hit with music makers and fans that bosses are hoping to
First published in The Pink on Saturday, October 9, 2010IF EVER a week has highlighted the impact vast amounts of cash has on football, it was this one. Saints have been classified as the fifth richest club in England, according to FourFourTwo magazine
THIEVES have stolen 16 computers during a break-in at a Hampshire school. The Apple Macs, worth around £12,500, were taken from Wildern School in Hedge End, overnight between last Thursday and Friday. Police say the thieves are likely
FIRE crews have been called to an apparent chemical spill at a Hampshire block of flats. There are reports of a spillage of an as yet "undefined liquid" at St James House in Orchard Lane, Southampton. Fire teams from St Mary's
MORE children than ever before in Southampton and Hampshire are progressing well in English and maths at primary school. Government figures reveal that Southampton’s 11-year-olds have almost halved the gap on the national average for development
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL OFSTED REPORT IT HAS been the perfect start to the academic year for one Hampshire school. The back to school blues were blown away at Wyvern Technology College as they discovered inspectors had classed the
A CARE worker won her appeal against a fine and costs totalling £115 for not paying for a £1.70 train ticket between Southampton Parkway and Eastleigh. Recorder Ben Compton – who sat with two magistrates – told Rachel Hawkins she had been “the author
The Return of The Pop! Release Date: 1st November. Label: UMTV Kids. This has been the biggest year for pop, and what better way to celebrate then to have one album that includes 23 chart- topping, speaker busting hits 2010 has
SHE was certainly served a large measure of luck. Landlady Lynne Ryan was inches from serious injury when a 40ft oak tree crashed next to the bedroom of her Southampton pub – named The Woodman. But it didn’t stop her keeping the pub
A Hampshire man suffered serious injuries when he fell from a third-storey window. The 29-year-old sustained head and spinal injuries after falling from the window in Fordingbridge. A police investigation has now been launched into the incident.
IAN Baird could be up against fellow ex-Saint Graham Baker in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round. Baird’s Eastleigh – 5-0 winners at Clevedon Town on Saturday – have been drawn away to either Baker’s Woking or Brentwood Town on October 23. Ten-man
AN investigation is underway this morning after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a tractor on a Hampshire road. The 37-year-old man was travelling along Bubb Lane in West End on a Yamaha when he collided with a John Deere tractor
Hampshire Cricket are in discussions with the Rajasthan Royals after Shane Warne's franchise was ejected from the Indian Premier League. Rajasthan welcomed Hampshire into the new Royals franchise in February and Michael Lumb and Dimi Mascarenhas have
VULNERABLE residents in Hampshire are set to lose a vital service after a desperate hunt for a new home failed. The British Red Cross has been forced to close its medical equipment loan depot in Warsash after the site was sold for redevelopment. Since
IT’S not every day you see Cartman and Kenny jog through Southampton! But the South Park cartoon duo, joined hundreds of others who donned their trainers and fancy dress to make the city’s first Big Fun Run a huge hit. Runners of all ages and abilities
STUNNED council bosses across Hampshire are reeling from news that the county council has quit a key economic group. County council Cabinet chiefs were only expected to review funding for the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) but instead
DAZZLING displays, colourful fancy dress and, fittingly, a sparkling performance from a Queen tribute band. As the giant new Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth settled into her new home in Southampton over the weekend, hundreds descended on the city
THE world’s largest oil spill firm has taken delivery of two of the “top hats” that helped contain the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Southampton’s Oil Spill Response Ltd (OSRL) sent a team of up to 25 specialists to lead the clean-up operation following
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: Grande Mediterraneo, vehicle, 0030, 102; Torrens, vehicle, 0530, 38/9; Undine, roro, 0730, 34/35; Paganini, cargo, 1630, No 7 Dry Dock East; Gerd Sibum, pm, St Helens Anchorage. Today’s principal Southampton
A MAN was held at knifepoint and punched in the face during a daylight mugging. The 29-year-old victim was walking through an alleyway between Swanage Close and Drummond Court in Southampton at 2.20pm on Thursday when the two robbers cycled up to
IT was balmier than the Balearics as Hampshire topped the nation’s temperature tables over the weekend. While October is normally associated with leaves dropping from trees, sunseekers were to be found soaking up the rays on Hampshire beaches as the
England’s women’s hockey team missed out on the chance to play for Commonwealth Games gold after Australia inflicted a 1-0 defeat at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi today. England, who had former Trojans player Alex Danson in the team,
Beginning, Middle and End Southampton Film Week, in conjunction with the arts organisation a space, is pleased to offer you the opportunity to see work by established and emerging artists working with moving image at the Bargate Monument Gallery. The
CO-MANAGER Paul Cotton reckons that if higher league clubs aren’t already looking at Hamble ASSC’s 19-year-old goalkeeper Jon Webb, they soon will be. The former Eastleigh youngster showed unbelievable resistance under heavy fire from Farnborough
THEY did it. As the sun rose over the city, Southampton firefighters were furiously pedalling the final miles of their round-the-clock cycling marathon in memory of their fallen colleagues. Crowds packed St Mary’s fire station to welcome home Red
A HOMELESS man was beaten with his own crutch during a gang attack while he slept rough. The 35-year-old man woke as ten thugs rained down blows. He was left bleeding for hours in Watts Park, Southampton, with a suspected broken leg, until he was found
A hunt has been launched today after a young woman was attacked in Southampton. The 21-year-old threatened with what police have described as a sharp weapon before being injured in the stomach. The victim, who was talking on her mobile
NIGEL Adkins defended his decision to include Lee Barnard on the bench for the victory over Tranmere. After attracting so many headlines over the late night incident that led to his arrest and subsequent bail, and with a strapping on his right hand
GULY do Prado is getting “better and better” according to Nigel Adkins. The Brazilian put in a starring performance on his first League One start for the club, playing up front alongside Rickie Lambert in the 2-0 win over Tranmere. Though
The Queen will officially name Cunard's new Queen Elizabeth liner today in a ceremony at the vessel's home port of Southampton. The Italian-built, 92,000-tonne vessel will then leave tomorrow for its maiden voyage - a sailing that was fully
THE National Housing Federation has warned the Government’s decision on regional house building targets has resulted in councils abandoning planned homes across the south-east. A survey has revealed the decision has already resulted, directly or indirectly
THE world's largest oil spill firm has taken delivery of two of the “top hats” that helped contain the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Southampton’s Oil Spill Response Ltd (OSRL) sent a team of up to 25 specialists to lead the clean-up operation following
