The Hampshire Cricket Southampton Supporters Association is holding a race night at The Rose Bowl next Friday. Hampshire supporters and club cricketers from across the county are invited to attend in support of Nic Pothas's benefit year.
The cry went up: “Bear! To the left!” Sure enough, sitting on its haunches and watching us go by, looking for all the world like one of those animatronic creatures you see in a Disney park, sat a large brown bear. Its attitude was almost
Even on a slightly chilly summer’s evening the drive to Rhinefield House is enough to put you in a marvellous mood. Rhinefield Ornamental Drive is probably the most dramatic avenue leading to a dining destination in the south: towering trees
JUST when you think the council have come to their senses regarding the cutbacks and the need to save money, the Daily Echo announces that they are giving some lowlife family £2,500 to help them find a home after being thrown out twice before.
LUXURY car owners are being urged to tighten security after vehicles worth tens of thousands of pounds were stolen from outside homes in Southampton. Car thieves targeted owners of high performance Mercedes cars, stealing two within the space
WE would like to say a big thank you to everyone who was involved in our 90th carnival celebrations in Hedge End and especially those people who took part in the procession, including the many people who lined the streets, making all the efforts
RE the letter, on July 14, concerning council staff in Marlands House – other items come to mind. The staff are predominantly women yet there is no rest room with facilities to lie down if unwell. If you are ill and need to lie down you can use the
NOTWITHSTANDING Ken Thornber’s (leader of the Tory group at Hampshire County Council) rampage through the services and jobs before the start of the current financial year, such that he now has at Hampshire County Council some £48m in balances
IF anyone still believed that the Tory cuts were essential to restore the nation’s financial health, the latest round of cuts announced by Hampshire County Council should dispel the myth once and for all. Far from being strapped for cash, HCC has
AS performances go, it was a revelation. Maraschino cherry lip-gloss, silver-green eyeshadow, mussed blonde hair, an unblinking, defiant stare and a former love cursorily dismissed as a ‘pain in the ass’. Heavens above, the woman wasn’t even wearing
YET another hugely talented yet tortured soul to add to the long list of rock stars who have died at the age of 27. The tragic early death of Amy Winehouse could have surprised few, but has affected millions of her fans left with a frustratingly
SOUTHAMPTON is the worst place in the country when it comes to secondary school children being suspended, new figures have revealed. During the last school year 2,407 youngsters were temporarily excluded – that’s a figure equivalent to almost
Shahid Afridi will return to play for Hampshire Royals in their T20 quarter-final. The Pakistani all-rounder missed the team’s final group game after returning home to be with his father who has since passed away. The Royals were optimistic
IT’S one giant leap for doctors at Southampton General Hospital. A revolutionary brain pressure test developed by scientists in the city is to play a vital role in ensuring the health of NASA astronauts. The groundbreaking technique, which offers
AROUND 150 jobs will be lost in youth services after Hampshire County Council approved controversial cuts this morning. Cllr Roy Perry, executive member for children's services, approved the £4m cuts to youth services as part of the council's efforts
A PERSON has been killed and another in hospital following a van crash. The vehicle, described as a Transit-style van by rescue crews, left the A272, north of Winchester at around 5.30pm yesterday. It tipped over and collided with a tree on the section
MPs today called for a major overhaul of the way English football is run to ensure the game's long-term future in the face of rising levels of debt and financial instability. In a hard-hitting report, the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Game Name: From Dust Platform: Xbox 360 Publisher: Ubisoft Rating: 18 (PEGI) Genre: Real-Time Strategy Play God, build mountains, create plains, split oceans and give birth to civilisations. Shape the world as you want it, make it a safe
A TEENAGER has been charged with criminal damage at a school that was in mourning after the death of a pupil. The 17-year-old from Eastleigh was charged after £2,500 of damage was caused to Crestwood College, Eastleigh on July 16. Just
If your skin is feeling dry and neglected from too much sun and outdoor exposure, it might just be time to invest in some beautifully nourishing skincare with only the finest ingredients from Lush. Moisturise your body with natural goodness from
SPEED limits are being slashed on New Forest roads – including a busy dual carriageway that has been dubbed a “grand prix circuit” by bikers. A temporary 50mph restriction on the A336 at Cadnam is being made permanent as part of the county
Joanna Yeates's landlord Chris Jefferies today accepted ''substantial'' undisclosed libel damages from eight newspapers over allegations made against him over her death. The retired schoolmaster was not at London's High Court for the settlement of his
THEY have arrived – now the party begins. Ten sleek yachts slipped into Southampton last night heralding the start of one of the biggest free festivals in the city in years. The yachts with crews from 41 nationalities tied up in Ocean Village,
To celebrate the new Disney Cars 2 film, two lucky Echo readers can each win this awesome Cars 2 Feature Combo, Flip Out Sofa and Go Glow® Light, all from Worlds Apart. Cars fans will love racing around the world with the exciting new Cars 2 Feature
“I DIDN’T want to hurt my granddad at all, I love him”. Those were the words of a teenage girl accused of plotting with her family to kill the pensioner so they could get their hands on his money. The 16-year-old was giving evidence at Winchester
MORE than 400 Southampton hospital workers have been told their jobs are at risk in a shock meeting with bosses, the Daily Echo can reveal. One in four of the posts will be axed by December this year and others could be made to reapply for
YEOVIL midfielder Paul Wotton is relishing a reunion with Saints tomorrow, as Nigel Adkins’ men finish their preparations for the new Championship season. Wotton will come face-to-face with his old side when they visit Huish Park for their final pre-season
Eastleigh MP Chris Huhne says complaints about his election campaign, yesterday proven false, were ‘politically motivated’. The Energy Secretary was yesterday cleared of any wrongdoing by the Electoral Commission, after allegations were
POLICE and fire officials are treating a car blaze at Stockbridge as suspected arson. Stockbridge-based firefighters were unable to save the vehicle which was parked along Broughton Road in Chattis Hill. Anyone with information about
A MAN was punched to the ground and repeatedly kicked during a vicious street robbery in Southampton. The 31-year-old was walking over the railway bridge in St Mary Street when he was approached by two men who were arguing. One punched him, before
