HAMPSHIRE has its very own housemate in the Big Brother House. Southampton-born artist Chris Wright was one of six new housemates to enter the futuristic-style house tonight - joining the ten that were already in there. The 33-year-old, who
DOZENS of people took part in Southampton's eight annual Naked Bike Ride today. Around 50 cyclists took part in the nude event, organised within just six weeks, to protest environmental issues and cycling safety. The six-mile route took them
IT’S the Second World War, and US Army Air Forces squad Aron is based in the Mediterranean, from where its men fly dangerous bombing missions in an attempt to turn the tide of the conflict. Sick of seeing his comrades dying and his superiors constantly
MOTORISTS are facing rush hour delays on a Hampshire motorway after a three-vehicle crash. The smash happened on the M27 junction five eastbound at 5.06pm. A red Vauxhall Astra, a red Citroen C1 and one minibus were involved in the incident
A father who took cocaine and cannabis murdered his four-month-old baby by ''vigorously shaking'' her with such violence that she suffered ''terrible injuries'' leading to her death, a court has heard. Ross Conlin, of Sandy Lane, Farnborough, is
REPRESENTATIVES from Hampshire communities came together to thrash out growing concerns over fracking. Friends of the Earth told a conference yesterday that fracking is an unnecessary gamble, while Frack Free Solent warned of pollution. The
AS a lifetime and proud citizen of Southampton it is a constant disappointment that the city so often lags behind Portsmouth by way of publicity and visitor attractions, particularly evident at the time of commemoration of the 70th anniversary of D-Day
I AM delighted to see that the European Commission wants the UK to increase taxes, impose new levies on expensive homes and to have more free childcare. May I please exhort this bunch (the vast majority of whom were not elected by the people of
NO doubt residents of Millbrook and Freemantle will be reassured to receive a letter from 20th Century Fox (Daily Echo June 3) explaining why once again they may have to suffer a broken night’s sleep caused by noise from the docks. Residents have
THE correspondent complaining about the amount of tax they pay (Letters May 24) while congratulating Gary Barlow on avoiding his responsibilities in that endeavour, has surely completely lost the plot. According to HMRC tax avoidance by the likes
RECENT letters to the Echo and some fans forum views suggest that ‘things would have been different’ had Mr Cortese stayed. I beg to differ. Whilst I would be the first to acknowledge Mr Cortese’s one stroke of genius in bringing Pocchetino to
SOUTHAMPTON-born star Alex Danson's women's World Cup dream is over. She was part of a demoralised England side that slumped to a third successive defeat this afternoon, crashing 4-1 to South Africa to effectively end any hopes of making the semi-finals
BESTIVAL head honcho Rob da Bank and crew turn Orange Rooms into a Desert Island Disco dance hall at a pre-festival party tonight. Giving a brief glimpse of the multiform musical madness that makes up the da Bank brain, the line-up spans the gamut
EXPECT the hits including Harvest For The World, Words, Hooverville, Forgotten Town and Ideal World when The Christians arrive at The Brook tomorrow night. Mersey stars The Christians were prime movers in the soul scene that emerged out of England’
KAYHAN KALHOR A VIRTUOSO of the Persian-spiked fiddle called the kamancheh, Kayhan Kalhor is a three-time Grammy nominee widely considered to be the greatest living ambassador of Iranian music. Born into an Iranian Kurdish family, he’s performed
HEROES and villains will be taking to the streets as carnival fever hits a Hampshire town this weekend. The Bishop’s Waltham Carnival and Show tomorrow will see a parade of classic and vintage cars through the streets of Bishop’s Waltham. This
FAST becoming one of the south coast’s leading fashion events, The Enliven Project is back – and it promises to be a fashionista’s paradise. Now in its fourth year, the Enliven Fashion Project helps develop talent while revitalising the high street
Saints midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has received a late call-up to France's World Cup squad. The 24-year-old is one of two players promoted from the reserve list, after injury ruled out Franck Ribery and Clément Grenier. Schneiderlin, who
Who would have thought the British weather could be so interesting? Well, to be honest, just about anyone who has ever lived in these Isles for more than a few days. We natives know the elements can be unpredictable, which, as David Haig’s character
A HAMPSHIRE charity which provides a lifeline to poverty stricken families is staging its first ever music festival. Thousands are expected to converge on Fair Oak’s Knowle Park tomorrow for Hope Fest 2014. It will be a spectacular fundraiser
France could be without both Franck Ribery and Clement Grenier for the World Cup, according to reports in France, with Saints midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin one possible replacement. Bayern Munich winger Ribery, Les Bleus' star man and a player
EXPECT a whole new stack of comedy anecdotes, misunderstandings and audience banter all served up with the inimitable charm and intelligent wit of stand-up, Jason Manford. The comedian returns to Theatre Royal Winchester for two nights on Monday
ADINA is THE star in Hollywood – and Nemorino adores her. When an ambitious army officer makes a very public proposal to Adina, Nemorino is in despair, until Dulcamara, the smooth-talking stylist, comes to his rescue with a remedy which he promises
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell looks set to make his Championship debut for Hampshire this weekend. The big-hitting one-day specialist has been named in the 13-man squad which travels to face fellow Second Division high-fliers Worcestershire
A HAMPSHIRE man accused of murdering his twin brother made a brief appearance at crown court. Robert Cerqua, 31, plasterer, is alleged to have murdered Chris, carpenter, at their home in Langdown Road, Hythe, on December 31 2013. He has denied
WE should not really be surprised at the outpouring of emotion and sheer determination of veterans taking part in today’s D-Day 70th anniversary commemoration events. A decade ago when veterans of the largest seaborne invasion in history gathered
SOUTHAMPTON has missed out on a chance to become England's first City of Football. The city failed to reach the shortlist - missing out to south coast rivals Portsmouth. As reported, Southampton put itself forward to be in with a chance of
ROBIN Ince is (In and) Out of his Mind at Winchester Discovery Centre tonight. The Sony Gold awardwinning comedian and science enthusiast (Radio 4s Infinite Monkey Cage with Prof Brian Cox) – presents another in his line of unhinged stand up comic
Oh Clarence! The Cheriton Players FOLLOWING December’s classic mystery drama, An Inspector Calls, Cheriton Players have chosen to revert to humour for their spring/summer production and audiences will be introduced to the quaint and quirky characters
LIVE from the Royal Albert Hall comes a live cinema broadcast of the sell-out D-Day 70th anniversary concert presented by BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night is Music Night tonight. Hosts, Jeremy Vine, Dermot O’Leary, pictured right, and Louise Minchin
A FEW weeks ago, my Saints related World Cup excitement had reached fever pitch. It’s abated somewhat as the number of players we have lining up in Brazil has diminished, but come next Thursday when the feast of football, gets under way, I’ll be
SOUTHAMPTON mum says a neighbour from hell forced her and her young son out of their home. Marie-Claire Prettyman said she had to move for her eight-year-old son’s safety after her neighbour’s late-night parties and endless noise made her life
PAINT the town red, as well as blue, yellow and green, as the festival of colour, Holi One, hits Southampton this weekend as part of a new 17-date tour. Thousands of revellers, all dressed in white, will descend on Mayflower Park tomorrow and cover
A SOLAR farm the size of 80 football pitches could be built on land belonging to a historic Hampshire estate. Energy company Solarcentury wants to create the 80-acre facility, which could power more than 4,000 homes, at the Broadlands Estate in
MOTORISTS in Southampton are being driven mad by some of the slowest traffic queues in the country. Roadworks, red lights and thousands of passengers disembarking from cruise ships combine to create daily misery for people behind the wheel.
FRESH from stage school, she’s got her big break playing Baby in Dirty Dancing, but Roseanna Frascona has never seen the iconic film. “It’s crazy,” she laughs. “No one can believe I’ve not seen it and I have been told that I’m uncannily like
The majority of managers in Europe are in favour of more technology, a mid-season break, sporting directors and scrapping the January transfer window, according to a survey carried out by the League Managers Association. The LMA's Castrol European
It’s one of the best signings you’ll see this summer – Saints legend Francis Benali will be autographing copies of All the Saints next week. The book, which hit the shelves late last year and is written by three of the club’s official historians
A MAN died when his drink driving cousin crashed their car and ploughed into a tree on a Hampshire country road, an inquest heard. Joe Keet, 38, suffered multiple injuries when he was thrown through the windscreen during the collision on Heath
Lewis McManus and Chris Wood have been called up to bolster an otherwise all teenage Hampshire Academy side against ECB Southern Electric Premier League table toppers Havant on the Ageas Bowl Nursery Ground tomorrow (11.30am). The game is one of
SAINTS star Dejan Lovren has one last chance tomorrow to impress ahead of an ultra tough World Cup opener. The centre half, linked with a move to Liverpool, will be hoping for a start in Croatia’s final warm-up friendly against Australia. He
THE RED arrows will stage a spectacular display over Hampshire tomorrow as the county continues to mark the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings. The 21-minute routine will form part of a major D-Day commemoration at Newtown Park, Boldre,
SEVENTY years ago they fought for our freedom. Now members of the New Forest Normandy Veterans Association have returned to France alongside comrades from across the country to pay tribute to fallen heroes. They have enjoyed a warm welcome
WE are not amused. That's the view of residents of a Hampshire town after a plaque of the Queen was unveiled - which they say looks nothing like her at all. The stone plaque, to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee, was met with dismay -
Saints legend Matthew Le Tissier will play in this Sunday’s Soccer Aid charity football match. The game, which will take place at Old Trafford, will see money raised for the children’s aid organisation UNICEF. Le Tiss, pictured, who scored
PARENTS and children in a Hampshire community are being reminded about stranger danger after a schoolgirl was approached by a man near her home. The 12-year-old girl was playing near her home in Horton Heath when a man drove up in his black car
