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A TANKER driver suffered 'potentially life-changing' leg injuries in a serious crash on Friday. As reported in the Daily Echo, five vehicles were involved in a collision in Matchams Lane between Raceway and Snowtrax at 2.20pm. The vehicles

THIS year's European elections were not meant to happen in the UK. But in less the 24 hours residents will find out the names of the new 73 MEPs who will represent the country in Europe. Counting is now under way, with the results expected to

THOUSANDS of runners took place in this years’ Cancer Research UK race for life. This year’s Winchester Race for Life made history over the bank holiday weekend by allowing men to run the course as well as women and children. Runners of all ages

THEATRE etiquette went out of the window as hundreds of screaming youngsters and their smiling families were introduced to a succession of their favourite characters. Milkshake, the banner which encompasses all children's shows on before it's really

A MAN went on a mini-spending spree with a stolen bank card he found while walking his dog, a court heard. Kenneth Chance purchased cigarettes, tobacco and dog food from three stores after finding the contactless card on the ground. Police investigating

EVERYBODY'S Talking About Jamie, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed feel good West End musical, is coming to Mayflower Theatre in a year's time as part of its UK tour. Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn

THOUSANDS of Take That fans turned out at St Mary's Stadium last night as the smash hit boyband got ready to perform their first of two shows in Southampton. Music-lovers were delighted to pose for the cameras on their way to the  stadium for the

THE surprise sacking of Chris Hughton reminded me how much football management has changed at the top level. One comment in particular resonated with me. The writer sympathised with Hughton as he had a limited say on transfers. He quoted as an

IT was a 30,000 strong celebration of 30 years as the world's biggest boyband. Take That started their two night stint in Southampton with a storming set that included some of the greatest hits in three decades of pop. They delighted fans with

EASTLEIGH man Kurtis Levi Bradley will be under curfew after admitting attacking a woman. Bradley, 28, of Southampton Road, pleaded guilty to the offence and threatening behaviour committed on March 23. Basingstoke Magistrates Court imposed a

A SOUTHAMPTON youngster who showed a "complete disregard" to law and court orders has been jailed. Wycliffe Junior Gayle, 20, committed several offences, including criminal damage and assault, during an incident in Southampton on May 17 this year

A WOMAN has died after being hit by a train in Southampton. British Transport Police officers were called to Bone Mill Level Crossing just off Test Lane, Southampton at 21.52pm on Friday following a report of a person having been struck by a train