A HORSE was struck by a van on a New Forest road this morning. Police were called to the scene at 6.11am, to Sway Road, Brockenhurst after a collision between a Mercedes Sprinter van and a horse. The incident, which occurred near Brockenhurst
A CHRISTMAS card sent by a soldier stationed in Hampshire during the First World War has been found by researchers. Sapper Lionel Hyde was serving at Hurst Castle in 1915 when he sent the festive greeting to Dorothy Underwood, whose father ran The
A £22,000 cash grant is up for grabs for an "ambitious" new piece of public art. The successful artist would see their work permanently installed on an historic Southampton street as part of a development of 500 student flats. The plans for
A HAMPSHIRE peer has warned the battle to halt climate change will involve the whole planet - with people everywhere having to make "significant changes". Lord Montagu has spoken out after a "mini-hurricane" ripped through part of the 7,000-acre
Almost three decades of steady progress came to fruition when Tottonians RFC were crowned kings of rugby union in Hampshire. Totts capped years of hard work by beating a formidable Havant side on their own patch to secure the prestigious Hampshire
THE Countess of Wessex visited a Hampshire park today to mark the reopening of a renovated chapel. The Countess visited the newly renovated Chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park on Monday (November 12), to mark its formal opening. She unveiled
THE family of a 21-year-old soldier who has been missing for over a week fear for his safety after his car was found abandoned with his possessions nearby. Daniel Allen was last seen leaving Plymouth at 8pm on Sunday November 4. According to
MICHAEL Obafemi won't be forced to play for the Republic of Ireland according to manager Martin O'Neill. The striker made O’Neill’s final squad for the upcoming games against Northern Ireland and Denmark after fellow Saints teammate Shane Long
POLICE and paramedics are at the scene of a three car crash on the M27. Two lanes of the eastbound carriageway near Rownhams Services were closed this afternoon, around 2.20pm. Police say a Volkswagen Tiguan, Fiat 500, and Citroen DS4 were
Ex-Saint Jamie Redknapp has defended Charlie Austin after his comments about the referee following the draw with Watford. Austin had a goal disallowed in the second half because Maya Yoshida was in an offside position, but replays show the defender
A TEENAGER who took two "double-strength" ecstasy tablets at a music festival died after fitting for 50 minutes, an inquest has heard. Georgia Jones, 18, was one of two young people both from Havant, Hampshire, who died after taking drugs at the
A SENIOR coroner has criticised the treatment of a Southampton woman by a mental health trust following her death. Eleanor Brabant, a patient at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust's Antelope House facility in Southampton, was found hanging in
RESIDENTS of a rural lane beside a nature reserve have reacted with fury after learning a developer could build almost 150 homes nearby, claiming the identified site is contaminated with 'hazardous waste and human remains'. Bosses at Gladman Developments
Ryan Bertrand will miss Saints' crucial match against Fulham through suspension. The defender picked up a yellow card during the Watford game on Saturday which was his fifth of the season. Saints captain Bertrand has played every minute of
IF YOU are a fan of avocados then this might be one of your favourite news stories of the year. Supermarket chain Asda has supersized the mushy green superfood. The "giant" avocado will be stocked in 52 Asda stores across the country - giving
A MISSING teenage girl from Bournemouth has been found safe and well. Licia Jeffs, who is 14 years old, was last seen in Bournemouth on the evening of Thursday November 8. The plan was for her to sleep over at a friend’s home, however that
THE next phase of work to improve access for cyclists at Southampton port as part of ongoing clear air initiatives was due to start today. The scheme will improve access for cyclists in to and out of Dock Gate 20 at the port. The works will widen
HAMPSHIRE diabetics are set to get a fresh approach in new cookery classes. The West Hampshire Community Diabetes team is launching FreshClub on November 14, which is also national diabetes day. The team, run by Southern Health Foundation Trust
SOUTH Western Railway passengers face Christmas travel delays as the firm announced some stations will be closed as part of upgrade works. Some services will be halved and stations closed with Network Rail set to carry out work as part of a nationwide
SHANE Long has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad which has resulted in Michael Obafemi making the final cut. The striker picked up an injury during Saints’ training session on Friday and was ruled out of Saints' 1-1 draw with Watford
THE TRIAL of Southampton man accused of causing or allowing the death of a three-week-old boy is set to continue today. Samuel Davies, of Mayfield Road, Southampton, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of causing or allowing the death
See how Saints' players were rated in thier 1-1 draw with Watford at St Mary's on Saturday. Alex McCarthy 7 Kept Watford at bay during a busy first half. C Soares WIll be disappointed with Watford's equaliser. M Yoshida 7 Performed
SOUTHAMPTON'S Craig David was among the stars who surprised project workers funded by BBC Children In Need for the chance to duet with them. Also taking part in the charity appeal's Project Sing were Olly Murs, Little Mix, Sheridan Smith and Alfie
A MAJOR Southampton road was partially blocked this morning following a three vehicle crash. Two lanes of the city-bound Redbridge Road, between Redbridge and Millbrook Roundabouts, were blocked following the crash this morning. Redbridge
A SPECIALIST card shop in Bishop’s Waltham and a New Forest farm shop are on the shortlist of retailers to be named Britain’s Best Small Shop of 2018. Best Wishes stocks a variety of greeting cards, gifts, balloons and party items while Hockey’s
IT was once also the home to the Balloon and Flower Festival, a tradition which dated back over decades - delivered in various forms in the years previous. It was known as Southampton Show beforehand, the Victory Garden Show and Fete during the
WINCHESTER civic chiefs say they are doing what they can to help businesses relocate from a farm earmarked for redevelopment. Bury Farm Industrial Estate near Curbridge will be part of the 3,500-home North Whiteley development. Cllr Roger Huxstep
SAILORS from HMS Collingwood commemorate Albert Mckenzie VC. A team from the Close Range Training Section, Maritime Warfare School, HMS Collingwood recently attended a commemorative event at the Albert McKenzie VC Memorial, south London. Albert
Fareham-based Walcon Marin has supplied specially-made pontoons to a flood management project in the Netherlands. Via its Benelux distributor W2 Support, Walcon has been part of the ‘Room for the River IJsseldelta’ project – a major undertaking
AN ARSON probe is under way after a fire in a Hampshire town. Officers are investigating after an industrial building in Shore Road, Hythe and a lorry that was parked nearby were severely damaged by the flames. The blaze broke out shortly after
GRAB a pair of skates as a popular ice rink in Southampton has now opened. Dozens of residents flocked to the city centre yesterday to have a go at ice skating as the ice rink outside Westquay opened. As previously reported, the ice-cool attraction
A THIEF has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting stealing instruments belonging to a much loved band. Adam Welch pleaded guilty to stealing equipment from Old Romsey Cadets in August, a theft which sparked a huge community fundraising
SOLENT NHS Trust nurses celebrate winning prestigious awards. Two of Solent's nurses picked up awards at the Nursing Times Awards in London on October 31. Debbie Fudge, tuberculosis liaison nurse, won the Infection Prevention Award, and Sharon
WE’RE lucky to live in Hampshire, surrounded by such natural beauty. And Daily Echo Camera Club members have been out and about capturing the most stunning views in the county. Whether it’s a sunset over the sea, colourful autumn leaves on
Ben Cross, 18, of The Acorns, Bursledon. Pleaded guilty, jointly with Billy Cross, to stealing a bicycle valued at £100. Told to pay £55 compensation and £45 costs. Billy Cross, 27, of Acacia Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty, jointly with Ben
Some while ago I noticed in Shirley High Street a small poster urging drivers to switch off engines whilst stationary. This particularly applies to drivers of diesel vehicles, in my experience. I have not seen another like it since. If it
A VIGILANTE who knocked a motorcyclist off his bike with his car before battering him repeatedly with a baton has been jailed for nearly seven years. Motorbike mad Steven Walden reached speeds of 70mph down residential roads as he tried to hunt
The most unpredictable of weeks ended in the most predictable of fashions. Saints failing to win a game they should of at home, pegged back by a late goal. It didn’t come as that much of a surprise given the way the match against Watford went.
IT'S that time of year again! The Daily Echo has been out visiting schools across Hampshire to document pupils' magical first years at school. We've got photos of hundreds of beaming faces, which you can see by scrolling through the gallery
