Archive
-
Date
No referendum on EU without UKIP’s Farage
I COMPLETELY disagree with Sam Snook of Eastleigh (Letters, July 3). I think UKIP leader Nigel Farage gives excellent value for money, exposing the lies, corruption and anti-democratic chicanery of the European Union. Were it not for Mr Farage
-
Date
Surprise service
WHAT surprises me most about tennis is that the server is allowed two chances to get the ball over the net. I don’t know of any other sport where a couple of tries are awarded – except, of course, when the England rugby team play in the Six Nations
-
Date
Who decides?
FOR the 2015 general election in Southampton Itchen, will the Labour candidate be chosen by Labour Central Office, or by Unison or Unite, or by the local party members? And are there any new mystery members? I do not live in the constituency
-
Date
Stop wasting our taxpayers’ cash
SOUTHAMPTON City Council, you don’t care about the dead, the living, the pensioners, the disabled, the youths and the kids in Southampton. You waste thousands of pounds of our council tax money on insignificant projects in our city. Do with
-
Date
Shocking disrespect for beautiful village
I’M sure the Hedge End Carnival was fantastic fun and a boost to local businesses. However, I returned home from work on Saturday, long after the event had finished, to be greeted by an enormous amount of litter both on the roads and pavements
-
Date
Questions over why police left scene of rooftop drama
A REVIEW is underway into how a man managed to disappear from the top of a roof after police left the scene following hours of negotiations in a failed bid to talk him down. Police were called to the address in Gainsford Road, Southampton, at around
-
Date
Tributes from family to motorcyclist killed in crash
THE motorcyclist who died in a collision in Hampshire has been named by police. James Ratsey-Woodroffe, 42, of Phillips Close, Rownhams, died when he came off Triumph Daytona he was riding along Balmoral Way on Sunday. The incident happened
-
Date
Hants deny supermarket streak
Hampshire Cricket has revealed that last week's supermarket streaker was not one of their players. The club has examined CCTV footage of the streaker attempting to buy a bottle of vodka from the store in Ashford, Kent at 4.20am. It had been
-
Date
Cyclist killed in crash on major city road - live updates
4:46pm Northbound traffic is being diverted off Thomas Lewis Way at the link with Portswood Road alongside the Talking Heads pub and rejoins the A335 at Stoneham Way at the northern end of Swaythling.
-
Date
Cyclist dies in crash
A CYCLIST has died after a collision on a busy Southampton road. Live updates on this incident >> Police are at the scene of the fatal collision on Thomas Lewis Way, Southampton involving the cyclist and a black Audi A3 car.
-
Date
TV talks continue
The Premier League are continuing discussions with all the relevant authorities ahead of the announcement of the first wave of live television fixtures for the 2013/14 season. The opening set of matches were expected to be revealed today, but negotiations
-
Date
Internacional turn down bid for Saints target
Internacional have turned down a bid from Napoli for striker Leandro Damião, who has been attracting interest from Saints this summer. The Brazilian club’s director of football, Luís César Souto de Moura, said they had received a £15.5m offer for
-
Date
Lorry crashes with bridge
A LORRY driver had a lucky escape when his truck hit a Romsey railway bridge this morning. The 38-year-old Netley Abbey man was badly shaken but otherwise unhurt in the incident at Greatbridge. His Daf lorry was travelling south along the A3057
-
Date
Man arrested after rooftop stand-off
THE MAN who went missing after a rooftop sit-in in Southampton has been found. Police arrested the man this afternoon, although they have not disclosed where. As previously reported by the Daily Echo, he spent over 14 hours on the roof of a
-
Date
Hants battle to avoid Glamorgan defeat
Hampshire’s LV County Championship woes continued against Glamorgan at Cardiff. By the close of the penultimate day, Jimmy Adams’ side had reached 174-9 - an overall lead of 215 - after Glamorgan declared their first innings 41 behind. Gareth
-
Date
Firefighters tackle fire at bungalow
MORE than a dozen fire fighters have today tackled a blaze at a Hampshire bungalow. Teams from Eastleigh, Botley and St Mary's were called to Windsor Court in Bishopstoke amid reports a microwave had caught fire. They were alerted to the incident
-
Date
Drink-driver banned
SOUTHAMPTON man Mariusz Popek has been banned after being caught drink-driving on the M3. Popek, 41, of Cambridge Road, Bevois Mount, was stopped by police while driving a Y-reg Renault Espace on June 3. His alcohol reading was 61 micrograms
-
Date
‘Safer Places’ scheme launch
SAFER Places in Alresford will be officially launched on Friday, July 19, at the town community centre. The Safer Places scheme aims to help vulnerable people, providing them, particularly those with a learning disability, with a safe place
-
Date
Attacker escapes prison sentence
A WINCHESTER man has been spared jail after he admitted attacking a man who owed him money. David Layton, 62, of Grange Road, St Cross, admitted assaulting Darren Osborne, Winchester Crown Court heard. Prosecutors dropped two other charges, of conspiracy
-
Date
£3m breakwater boost to Island tourism
MORE than £3m will be spent on installing a stone breakwater near the entrance of Cowes harbour on the Isle of Wight in a bid to boost tourism. The Homes and Communities Agency will invest £3.16m on the 400-metre stone structure to give boats extra
-
Date
Drugs supplier facing jail term
A JUDGE rejected a plea for a 28-year-old man involved in drugs to have a likely prison sentence suspended. Recorder Nicholas Atkinson QC told defence barrister Anthony Bailey there was an “inevitability” his client would receive an immediate jail term
-
Date
City to introduce kerbside glass collection
SOUTHAMPTON’S first-ever glass collection service is set to be introduced this autumn. The introduction of kerbside collections across the city is expected to be approved on July 16. If the council’s director for environment and economy rubberstamps
-
Date
Recycling is all the fashion
DISPLAYING a rubbish sense of style is not normally something to boast about. But young fashionistas in Hampshire proudly took to the catwalk to show off their well-worn creations. Models wore a vibrant range of recycled and upcycled clothes
-
Date
Ex-Saint Davies seals Preston switch
Preston have signed former England international and ex-Saints striker Kevin Davies on a two-year deal. The 36-year-old left Bolton earlier this summer after 10 seasons at the Reebok and has dropped down into League One to join up with Simon Grayson's
-
Date
Totton house extension plan rejected
Plans to extend a property at Falstaff Way in Totton have gone to appeal after being rejected by New Forest District Council. A Government-appointed planning inspector will decide if the council’s decision should be overturned.
-
Date
Southampton teenager facing wounding charge bailed
A teenage made a brief appearance at Southampton Crown Court, charged with violence. Billy Robinson, 18, of Olive Road, Southampton, was accused of wounding Aaston England. He was bailed until his next hearing on September 3.
-
Date
Man in court over perverting the course of justice charge
A Southampton man appeared in court over allegations involving his former girlfriend. Rakhm Shad, 41, was accused of perverting the course of justice by creating a false e-mail address in the name of his sister and sending Gillian Fieldhouse an
-
Date
REVIEW: Home and Beauty, Chesil Theatre, Winchester
FRIVOLOUS socialite Victoria finds herself the wife of two men and subject of a third’s affections; with Victoria manipulative, dominating and capricious, who will prove to be the winning couple? Eleanor Marsden (Victoria) was superb, engaging
-
Date
Ageas Bowl prodigy handed Ashes debut
The Ageas Bowl International Cricket Academy has its first Ashes graduate after Ashton Agar was handed his Test debut against England today. Slow left-armer Agar has been playing for Henley in the Home Counties Premier League while training at
-
Date
Youngsters take to stage in Bugsy Malone
Teenagers at Hounsdown Secondary School in Totton stepped into limelight for their school production of Bugsy Malone. Students performed last night and will tread the boards again tonight. More than 40 pupils have put in some serious rehearsal
-
Date
Open day to view special school’s rebuild plans
PARENTS and the wider community are today invited to take a look at proposals for multi-million-pound plans that would transform a Southampton school for disabled children. Cedar School in Redbridge will beholding a public consultation on the proposals
-
Date
Pensioner charged in CS spray case
A WINCHESTER pensioner has appeared in court on charges of assault and possessing CS spray. John Wood, 78, of Romsey Road, is alleged to have assaulted George Kirsopp and Marjorie Kirsopp and been in possession of CS spray, all on April 1.
-
Date
No payouts for ferry passengers who were left stranded
BOSSES have come under fire for refusing to reimburse passengers left stranded after the Hythe ferry broke down two days running. Commuters were forced to use buses and other forms of transport after the vessel Great Expectations was hit by the
-
Date
The Rumour Mill - Wednesday July 10
The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of the transfer rumours making headlines in today's newspapers... Liverpool’s wantaway striker Luis Suárez says he appreciates Arsenal’s interest in him (Various). Aston Villa have told Tottenham they will
-
Date
Man missing after 13 hour rooftop stand off
THE man at the centre of a rooftop drama who refused to come down despite a 13-hour standoff with police has now gone missing the Daily Echo can reveal. Officers across Southampton are currently searching for the 39-year-old who is considered a
-
Date
A Very Berry Autumn - Berry Theatre Season Announcement
A PACKED programme to suit all the family is in store at the Berry Theatre, Hedge End, this autumn. From top comedians to high-quality children’s shows, from comedy to gothic theatre and Shakespeare – there’s something for everyone at the Hedge
-
Date
Former Saint shortlisted for Best Player in Europe award
FORMER Saints starlet Gareth Bale is on the 10-man shortlist for the 2012/13 UEFA Best Player in Europe award. The Tottenham star, who scored 26 goals in all competitions last season, is up against players such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronadlo.
-
Date
Firefighters tackle fire at city home
TWO people were treated for smoke inhalation after fire broke out in a Southampton flat last night. Around 15 fire fighters were called to three-floor block of flats on Radstock Road in Woolston and tackled a blaze which started in a basket of
-
Date
Fuel explosion as fire rips through homes
OIL tanks containing thousands of litres of fuel exploded as fire ripped through two Hampshire homes last night. More than 35 fire fighters were called after a blaze broke out in adjacent garages before spreading to two detached homes. Two
-
Date
Scientists make significant step in cancer research
SOUTHAMPTON scientists have taken a significant step towards revolutionising cancer treatment for patients. The team at the University of Southampton have discovered a ground-breaking way of starving and killing cancer cells which could potentially
-
Date
Working shifts affects women's fertility, reveal Southampton experts
WORKING night shifts can increase a women's risk of suffering miscarriages, Southampton fertility experts have revealed. Dr Linden Stocker and Dr Ying Cheong from the Princess Anne Hospital have also discovered that those who work alternate and
-
Date
Burglars strike at home
BURGLARS stole a laptop, jewellery and alcohol when they broke into a home in Southampton. The intruders entered a house in Cedar Road, Portswood, around noon on Sunday. They stole an HP laptop worth £200 and a charm bracelet and a silver bracelet
-
Date
Celebrations fit for a King
SHE is now one of the best known faces in Team GB cycling, but Dani King still remembers where it all began for her less than a decade ago. The 22-year-old took a break from her busy training schedule to help Calshot Activities Centre celebrate
-
Date
Phipps voted Great Britain's 'murderball' MVP
Totton’s Aaron Phipps has been voted the Most Valuable Player in the Great Britain Coloplast Wheelchair Rugby Super Series. Aaron, who has played wheelchair rugby since 2009, has represented the UK on numerous occasions including the 2012 London
-
Date
Saints set to complete best signing for years
SAINTS are set to complete a signing that will be the club’s best statement of intent for years. Already this summer Croatia defender Dejan Lovren has arrived for over £8m, and other expensive foreign international recruits are planned. But
-
Date
Bangers and crash! SEPL star ruled out by freak injury
South Wilts left-hand all-rounder Eddie Abel could miss the remainder of the cricket season – after breaking bones in both his arms! Barely seven days after scoring a Premier League best 138 not out against Ventnor and then breaking the little
-
Date
Cup finalists in pyjama dash
Rick Ankers is facing a race against time to get Burridge suited and booted in time for their Southern Electric t20 Cup final date against South Wilts in two weeks’ time. Having never progressed beyond the second round before, Burridge have never
-
Date
Paedophile given jail term - and released immediately
A PAEDOPHILE was handed one year jail term for sexually abusing a teenage boy – but was released on the spot after serving half that time on remand. Southampton pensioner John Jones first met his 13-year-old victim after offering him work cutting
-
Date
Wanyama deal a step closer
Victor Wanyama did not feature for Celtic in their latest pre-season tour match last night, as he inched closer to completing his move to Saints. A fee of about £12m was agreed for the midfielder some time ago, but after talks initially broke down
