THE former Hampshire Football Association chief accused of sexually assaulting children has claimed he helped to make sure that paedophiles were cut out of the game. Ray Barnes, told Bournemouth Crown Court how he had acted following the Dunblane
SOUTHAMPTON hospitals are on high alert tonight as the snow and ice continued to cause chaos. Injuries from slips and trips saw more and more people flood through the doors of Southampton General Hospital's emergency department, forcing health bosses
A FORMER soldier has launched a legal action against police in Hampshire claiming he was wrongly arrested and imprisoned. Ex-Welsh Guardsman Terence Benn says officers breached his human rights when they held him in a cell. The 74-year-old claims
SUNDAY parking charges will come into force in Winchester for the first time, council chiefs have ruled. The £2 flat fee was rubberstamped by the city council’s traffic and parking committee yesterday. It was the final obstacle to introducing
Arctic conditions have caused chaos across Hampshire today. The region is due to face a second day of disruption as snow and ice caused major problems. Up to 15 centimetres of snow fell on overnight night, bringing travel misery and
JANE Cooke directs her twist on the Robin Hood story, which has lots of charm and provides an excuse for excellent work on settings by Paul Warne and his team and really lovely costumes, put together by Lorna Evans. Though a little more might have been
FIFTEEN years on and they are still capturing the imagination of their fans. Faithless played an energetic gig and left the crowd suitably sweat drenched and dancing for more. The sold-out audience were hypnotised by ‘the god of rave’ Maxi Jazz as
You MUST use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres (328 feet). You may also use front or rear fog lights but you MUST switch them off when visibility improves. Wet weather. In wet weather
PULL on your bed socks and unfold your warmest pyjamas – it’s set to get even colder! Temperatures in Hampshire could plummet to a record-breaking -12C (10F) or lower tonight as the big chill continues to tighten its grip on the county. Forecasters
SOUTHAMPTON'S emergency doctors are urging people to stay indoors to avoid injury. Southampton General Hospital is operating as normal despite the freezing temperatures but staff are preparing themselves for the expected influx of patients with snow-related
Click to read Ofsted Report IT’S a “good” school that’s getting better all the time. That was the positive feedback from Ofsted after its inspector visited Testwood Sports College, in Test Lane, Totton. And head Ian Appleton says
HEALTH bosses have been accused of “sheer arrogance” for insisting that they will press ahead with plans to fluoridate Hampshire’s water supplies – despite powers being handed to local politicians. The Government has confirmed that elected
ENGLAND has lost its bid to host the 2018 World Cup, after FIFA today awarded the tournament to Russia. Football's governing body voted for Russia, in favour of proposals from England, Spain & Portugal and Holland & Belgium. Although the
CRUNCH TALKS to avert strike action by hospital cleaners in Southampton had to be cancelled today due to the heavy snow. Unison union officials and management from Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust were due to meet today, with ACAS, in a last
HAMPSHIRE sailing star Ben Ainslie is on the hunt for another world championship to add to his name as his Team Origin bow out of racing. Ainslie has been skipper of the British America’s Cup challengers since the team was formed in 2007 –
THE countdown has begun for Hampshire solo yachtswoman Dee Caffari, pictured, as she prepares for her next major challenge. On NewYear’s Eve, the record-breaking sailor from Titchfield will set sail from Barcelona with co-skipper Anna Corbella
I trudged and slithered down the hill into Winchester centre today to open the shop. But,as they say, it's an ill wind that blows no good. We were amazed to see a queue of people when we arrived. It turned out they were waiting for our neighbouring
JIMMY Adams is preparing to make his debut for the Auckland Aces in New Zealand’s domestic Twenty20 competition. Hampshire’s player of the year will make his debut in the HRV Cup tomorrow after leaving Australia midway through the
ONE of Hampshire’s top politicians is demanding to know if the Government will allow commercial docks to be built at a huge army base. New Forest East MP Dr Julian Lewis has written to Defence Secretary Liam Fox over the future of Marchwood Military
A HAMPSHIRE man arrested over a savage murder 30 years ago has been taken to another county for further questioning. The 58-year-old was arrested in Fareham earlier this week in connection with the killing of Sally McGrath and seven other linked
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: Ice Runner, container, 0330, 204; Pleiades Spirit, ro/ro, 0530, 40; Hoegh Detroit, vehicle, 0730, 43; Huelin Dispatch, cargo, am, 45; CMA CGM Pegasus, container, 1945, 205; Santiago, cargo, 2030, 102; Elusive,
SOUTHAMPTON container port has been shut by the snow and ice. The terminal, one of the busiest in the UK, was shut this morning because of health and safety fears and staffing problems. It will remain shut for the reminder of the day. Port director
The snow has shut Southampton Airport. Airport bosses have told passengers not to turn up this morning, with the terminal shut until 4pm. Initially it was due to reopen at2pm, but this has now be revised back by another two hours. Gatwick
A BABY found with brain injuries bore similarities to separate cases where the “stressed” carer has shaken the child, a court heard. Southampton Crown Court heard paediatric brain consultant Peter Richards say it was “extremely rare” that the kind
England captain Andrew Strauss has played down the axing of Mitchell Johnson from Australia's Ashes squad. Ricky Ponting confirmed at a press conference this morning that Johnson was being released from Australia's 13-man squad - leaving Ryan Harris
WOLVES are the latest in a long line of clubs to be linked with a move for Saints midfielder Adam Lallana. A national newspaper today reports that the Premier League club is 'ready to bid £1.5m' for the 22-year-old. Lallana has been
READERS have been sending in their pictures of the snow, to us here at the Daily Echo. Launch the photo gallery You can email your pictures to picdesk@dailyecho.co.uk, or text them to 80360, starting your message with SDE.
THE SNOW has forced a city walk-in centre to close for today. Due to staff being unable to make it into work, the Bitterne NHS Walk-In Centre will remain closed for the rest of today. However, to ensure residents have access to healthcare in Southampton
SUPERMARKETS are good for market towns, research by the University of Southampton has found. A three-year study, paid for by Tesco, has found that where stores are built on town centre or edge-of-town sites they encourage fewer residents to leave to
HAMPSHIRE firms championing our rural economy are vying for the chance of national acclaim. The Countryside Alliance Awards, now in their sixth year, celebrates the characters, skills, traditions and enterprise of the countryside. And six of the South
Here is a list of schools, colleges and universities that have been closed in Southampton on Thursday, December 2, 2010 due to the snow. A list of Hampshire schools affected can be found here. Infant schools: • Banister Infant
SAINTS' trip to Hartlepool in League One this Saturday has been called off, due to the continuing bad weather. The decision was taken early, with the blessing of the Football League, before Saints and their supporters started making the treacherous
READERS are being asked to send in their pictures and video of the snow where they live. • See the latest snow pictures Whether it is children sledging or commuters trying to dig their way out of the drive, we want them all. You
A number of schools in Hampshire have been shut today. Here is a list of schools and colleges that have been closed in Hampshire on Thursday, December 2, 2010 due to the snow. A list of schools in Southampton can be found here.
DOGS with thin or sparse coats may benefit from a coat when exercised outdoors. Two or three shorter walks will avoid your dog being out in the cold for a long period of time. Cats should not be shut out of the house for long periods of time
DRIVING tips from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service: ■ Drivers should pull away from standstill smoothly using the minimum of engine revs and change up early into as high a gear as possible to reduce the chance of wheel spin. Always make smooth
SAINTS’ trip to Hartlepool this weekend is hanging in the balance – but it may be no bad thing for Nigel Adkins if it is called off. The North East has been battered by snow and freezing temperatures, with little improvement expected before Saturday
DETECTIVES today renewed their appeal for help to find a missing man – six weeks after he disappeared. Nobody has seen or heard from Jason Verge since October 20 when he vanished without a trace. He has not withdrawn any money, made contact with
LAWRIE McMenemy believes England has an excellent chance of today winning its bid to host the 2018 World Cup. And the Saints legend thinks the ‘David Beckham factor’ could help swing the crucial FIFA vote in the country’s favour. England
RECORD-breaking disabled yachtsman Geoff Holt has been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in sailing. The 44-year-old, pictured, from Southampton has been named as a contender for the Yachting Journalists’ Association’s Yachtsman
Hampshire’s adverse weather office was in operation throughout the night and continues to co-ordinate a multi agency response to the snow and ice. Worst affected areas overnight included the A3, which police appealed to HGVs not to use and
A MAN from Hangersley in the New Forest has been ordered to pay nearly £2,000 after assaulting one man and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards another. Paul Mills-Owens, 67, of St Aubyns Lane, assaulted John Packham
A HOMELESS man who used threatening words and behaviour in Ringwood has been ordered to carry out 50 hours of unpaid work in the community. John Graham Langmead, 20, was given 12 months by Lyndhurst magistrates to carry out the work.
