HUNDREDS of people flocked to a Southampton park to celebrate the centenary of Poland's independence. Waving dozens of flags, residents gathered at Palmerston Park to sing the national anthem and mark the 100th anniversary of Poland's independence
AFC TOTTON hope to make it third time lucky in knockout competition on Tuesday night. The Stags will head for Sholing (7.45pm) in the Russell Cotes Cup still licking their wounds after yesterday's 3-1 FA Trophy exit at higher-league Dorchester
RUDY Plummer got Blackfield & Langley back to winning ways in the Evo-Stik Division One South yesterday. The nomadic frontman struck twice as the Watersiders triumphed 2-0 at Larkhall Athletic to return to second spot – just a point behind
A HAMPSHIRE school has created a permanent memorial to soldiers killed during the First World War. Noadswood School in North Road, Dibden Purlieu, decided to honour 30 people from the Hythe area who made the ultimate sacrifice during the 1914-18
THOUSANDS gathered to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in two world wars and in conflicts since across Hampshire. It was the 100th anniversary of the ending of First World War and ceremonies across Southampton, Romsey and Winchester
POLICE have launched an arson probe after a lorry was set on fire, causing £50,000 worth of damage to the vehicle. As previously reported, firefighters were called to a late-night blaze in Hythe. Crews from Totton, Beaulieu, Hardley and Hythe
HAMPSHIRE Festival of Remembrance is taking place tonight. The Royal British Legion is welcoming people to a special performance to commemorate those who have lost their lives in conflicts. Performed by a 300 strong cast of choirs, military
CHARLIE Austin has gone viral after his post-match interview was given the Blur treatment. Last night the Saints star laid into match officials when they disallowed his goal for offside. Talking on Match of the Day, the striker called for
A NEW era has begun at one of Hampshire’s most famous gardens, as a new director takes the helm. Clare Goddard joins Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, near Romsey, replacing Wolfgang Bopp, who was director for 14 years, after he left for New Zealand to
A SOUTHAMPTON MP has called on the local council to scrap proposals to shut the last two authority-run care homes in the city, following union backlash. Itchen member for parliament Royston Smith claims Southampton City Council wants to close Glen
THIS Sunday, millions of people all over the UK will stop to remember the fallen soldiers and pay their respects to those who gave up their lives for their country. All corners of Hampshire will pause during a two minute silence marking the centenary
WINCHESTER Talking Newspaper (WTN) is still seeking a new home before its need to move from its current studio next month. It has been providing weekly recordings of excerpts from the Echo’s sister paper the Hampshire Chronicle for 100 blind and
When it comes to property, there those which offer a view or two – and then, if you’re lucky enough, there are those which bathe you in far reaching countryside vistas while you relax in the comfort of one’s own luxury indoor swimming pool complex.
EASTLEIGH residents can now commemorate the names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Up until this week the war memorial in Leigh Road Recreation Ground has not carried the names of those residents who lost their lives during the First and
IT HAD been hailed as one of the best pubs in Hampshire. Now the Wonston Arms has been recognised as among the best four in the UK by the Campaign for Real Ale. The national pub of the year will be announced in February. The pub in Wonston
Mark Hughes played down talk of pressure over his position after Saints were held to a 1-1 draw by Watford. The result means that by the time Saints next play at St Mary’s it will be just one home league win in a calendar year. Saints were
CAN you give these pets a forever home? These animals are currently residents at the Blue Cross Rehoming Shelter near West End, Southampton. Alba and Domino are a mother-son duo looking for a new home together. Alba is starting to come out of her
AT TWENTY-two-years-old, could Bumble be the oldest cat in Hampshire? Tabby cat Bumble is just shy of her 23rd birthday which is coming up in December. Bumble’s age may not seem that impressive to long-living humans, but the cat's advanced years
A NATIONAL charity has launched an appeal for donations after one of its Southampton shops was ransacked by burglars. The Sue Ryder shop in Bitterne Road is asking for help after the shop was targeted in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
