A MAJOR road near the New Forest is partially blocked in both directions following a crash. The A35 near Hinton Admiral is blocked in both directions between Hinton Wood Avenue and A337 Highcliffe Road due to a crash. There are delays in both
DRIVERS face rush hour chaos on the M27 this evening after two crashes. Lanes two and three of the M27 eastbound are blocked between junction 9 for Park Gate and junction 10 for Fareham. There are delays of around 30 minutes on approach.
A SOUTHAMPTON couple are calling on councils to stop putting up new barbed wire fences after their dog suffered serious injuries. Maria and Paul Woods are calling for a ban on the erection of new barbed wire fences after their four-year-old Labrador
A Southampton man has pledged to run the ABP Southampton Half Marathon dressed as a man sat on the loo to raise awareness of Crohn’s and Colitis. His mission comes as Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week takes place this week. Mike Sharpe, who
FORMER Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino will be 'so happy' to see Kelvin Davis in the opposite dugout at Wembley tomorrow. When the current Tottenham manager took charge at St Mary’s in 2013, one of his first decisions was to install Davis as his
A TEENAGER accused of murdering his six-week-old son told a jury how he took illegal drugs at a party just hours before the baby's death. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted drinking and taking MDMA at a gathering at
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has backed Saints’ choice of Ralph Hasenhuttl. Hasenhuttl is set to be announced as Mark Hughes’ replacement in the next 24 hours after agreeing to take over at St Mary’s. The former Red Bull Leipzig manager has
IT WAS a day like any other for Johnny Blaxland as he skied the slopes but it was one that would change his life. The 19-year-old had been on a weekend skiing trip in February this year when a back flip at a snow park left him with a severe brain
Saints are set to confirm the appointment of Ralph Hasenhuttl in the next 24 hours. The 51-year-old Austrian has agreed to take over at St Mary’s following the sacking of Mark Hughes on Monday morning. Saints have been locked in talks with
EMERGENCY services rushed to the scene of a Hampshire home. Police and paramedics attended the property in Lake Farm Close, Hedge End. Hampshire Constabulary have since revealed the incident was a concern for welfare. The call was
A SKIP lorry smashed into a low bridge in Romsey - turning on to its side and causing travel choas. The lorry collided with the bridge on Greatbridge Road this afternoon. The collision blocked the road in both directions and caused major disruption
WHY, as Alan Blandford (Letters, November 27) indicates, should anyone other than him or a dying breed feel anything like disappointment for PM Theresa May? A PM currently under fire over that “B” word – again! All this duplicitous woman is doing
FATHER Christmas took time out of his busy schedule for Ringwood's annual festive spectacular at the weekend. During the day, there was a Christmas market, funfair and street entertainment with Santa meeting young visitors in his Grotto. GALLERY
A COUNTY council’s catering service will look to reduce its plastic footprint, civic chiefs have said. HC3S will “work with its key suppliers to find alternatives”, cabinet member Councillor Mel Kendal has promised. It comes after Baddesley
A SOUTHAMPTON man is on a journey of kindness this Christmas. Adam Carley will spend this Christmas travelling 3,500 miles across America, relying solely on the kindness of strangers to help him on his journey. He is aiming to raise the profile
Saints are still locked in advanced talks with Ralph Hasenhuttl despite reports suggesting he has already signed a three-year deal. Here are 11 things you may not know about the Austrian: 1. Hasenhuttl is dubbed the ‘Austrian Klopp’
A PATIENT who went missing from Southampton General Hospital has been found. Police had issued an appeal for help in trying to find Darren Warner. The 47-year-old went missing from Southampton General Hospital last night (Monday 3 Dec).
ONE OF Europe's biggest airlines is pulling out of Southampton Airport - just two years after launching a new daily service. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, which flies to about 140 destinations across the globe, is axing its summer service between Southampton
POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing teenager. Hampshire Police are looking to find 15-year-old Anisa, who was last seen in Portsmouth, at 12.45pm on Sunday, 2 December. She is described as white, 5ft 2ins, straight black shoulder
A NEW LUNCH club to help those experiencing loneliness has launched in Southampton. The new Communicare lunch club in Harefield in Southampton officially held their first introductory meeting on November 29 at Meon Court sheltered housing off Cheriton
The team from local home care company, Home Instead Senior Care, has launched a gift giving scheme for Southampton Women’s Aid running from November through to December. Home Instead has asked its caregivers to donate presents for the women and
NOT that many years ago, Greg and I were often mocked for our Tigger-like enthusiasm to start Christmas as soon as possible. Our love for the season knows no bounds; Bay’s middle name is Noelle after our obsession. This year, we are lagging behind
MORE schools in Hampshire and Southampton are being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted than they were last year, a report released today has revealed. Secondary schools saw the biggest rise with 75 per cent in Southampton rated the top two marks
The Honeypot Children’s Charity has announced that a local independent travel company has signed up to lend its support. Honeypot offers respite breaks and on-going outreach support to young carers and vulnerable children aged between five and 12
RAPLH Hasenhuttl is understood to be in advanced talks to replace Mark Hughes. Reports this morning suggest he has signed a three-year deal at Saints and newspapers in his home country believe he will be unveiled later today. However, the Daily
For many families, Christmas is one of the few times of the year when all loved ones are gathered around the table. But while it's great to get everyone together of course, those hosting a big Christmas gathering may be a little worried about the cost
A COMPANY which runs troubled Southern Railway will face profit sanctions for the remainder of its franchise following a botched timetable overhaul. Go-Ahead's GTR network will make no profit this year and will make a reduced profit for the remainder
DRIVERS face a 30 minute delays on the M27 this morning after a crash. One westbound lane was blocked at junction 7 for Hedge End due to the collision - but has since been cleared. Drivers are being warned of 30 minute delays heading back towards
NEIGHBOURS have spoken out after a murder investigation was launched in a Hampshire home. Yesterday, police launched a murder investigation after the body of a 73-year-old man was found at home in Bursledon. Last night officers could be seen
A CITY councillor has said that implementing CCTV is "worth looking into and investigating" after a teenage girl was raped in a Southampton park. The news comes after an 18-year old woman was approached and then raped by a man at Riverside Park
A HUNT has been launched after a patient went missing from Southampton General Hospital. Police have issued an appeal for help in trying to find Darren Warner. The 47-year-old went missing from Southampton General Hospital last night (Monday
LISE Marron had some time to spare before a meeting at the University of Southampton in connection to her PhD so she popped to a local shop. Suffering from depression, her eyes were on the ground; she tried to make her slight frame smaller as she
A PARTNERSHIP looking to boost the natural environment by putting it at the heart of decisions about the environment, economy and communities has marked its first anniversary. One of the first of its kind in the UK, the Green Halo Partnership brings
ENERGY companies are holding more than £46 million belonging to businesses int he south - seriously impacting vital cashflow. That’s according to an independent study commissioned by challenger brand, Utilita Energy based in Chandler's Ford.
A WELL-KNOWN pub on the River Avon is the latest in a string of bars and restaurants to close its doors. The New Queen Inn, between Sopley and Ringwood on the B334, has now been put up for sale. A notice on the pub’s website says: “Sadly The
SOUTHAMPTON is truly the cruise capital of the UK according to a new report which shows it had 85 per cent of the embarkations in 2017 A report conducted by the Business Research & Economic Advisors (BREA) on behalf of Cruise Lines International
A HAMPSHIRE school which was forced to close after dozens of pupils fell ill in a suspected Norovirus outbreak is set to reopen today. It comes after a deep clean was carried out at Marchwood Junior School, following the outbreak of what health
ST MARY’S Stadium has been chosen to host matches for a major women’s football tournament. After playing a major part in England’s successful bid to entertain the tournament, St Mary’s Stadium is set to stage games during UEFA Women’s EURO 2021
MAYA Yoshida admitted his Saints teammates must shoulder some of the blame for Mark Hughes losing his job. Although Yoshida wasn’t surprised by the club’s actions, he feels responsible for how the Welshman’s reign at St Mary’s came to an end.
Kelvin Davis says he will try and inject some of his own personality into the Saints squad to try and bring about an unlikely win at Tottenham tomorrow night. The legendary goalkeeper has been placed in caretaker charge for the game at Wembley
MORE than 4,300 residents have backed plans for a chargeable clean air zone in Southampton, which could bill commercial vehicles up to £100 a day. But, almost 5,000 argue that this would have a negative impact on the port or the city. It comes
CARS have been banned from the front of a school during peak times, in a bid to improve air quality and cut traffic. In the first of its kind in the city, parents – as well as commuters, can no longer travel down a section of French Street in front
THE Daily Echo takes another trip back through time with the help of local photographer’s pictures - this time to December 1968. One of the most memorable events included the arrival of American movie star Ginger Rogers. The actress, who famously
THERE has been an influx of new businesses at Marchwood Industrial Park, owned by ABP. Three new occupiers have arrived in recent months and and agents Lambert Smith Hampton are expecting high levels of interest in a number of units that have recently
THE situation goes from bad to worse for long-suffering rail users with confirmation that fares will again increase faster than most people’s wages. This should be seen in the context of declining performance levels and the unravelling of First
Kelvin Davis is not expecting to have a full squad to pick from in his first game as Saints caretaker manager. Mario Lemina is suspended for tomorrow night’s trip to Tottenham after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. Saints were
