AFC Totton are in the hunt for a new manager after John Robson was yesterday confirmed as the man to succeed Barry Blankley at Bashley. Robson's name was immediately linked with the post when Blankley quit three weeks ago, but his gut reaction was that
A MAN accused of murdering a Southampton great-grandmother has been found hanged in his prison cell. Robert Green, 38, was discovered by another inmate at Winchester Prison where he was on remand facing a charge that he killed Stephanie Wearn. Now Mrs
A RESPECTED jazz musician murdered outside his Hampshire home had waged a one-man crusade against nuisance youths, the Daily Echo can reveal. Tim Colwell had compiled dossiers of information about young vandals and sent them to police and councillors.
A TWENTY-FIVE year old woman and her son were left shaken after they were attacked at a Southampton park. The woman had taken her five-year-old son to the park at Midanbury Lane and Cobden Avenue on Wednesday afternoon and was about to leave when they
ROUND-the-world yachtswoman Emma Richards kept her feet firmly on dry land when she launched a new mathematics and English block at a Southampton school. Emma, who became the first British woman to complete the Around Alone race, was guest of honour at
A GROUP of residents took to the streets to protest about dangerous roads they claim will take a child's life if no action is taken. Members of the Hound community in Old Netley waved a placard demanding road crossings, roundabouts and wider pavements
THE WIFE of former Southampton MP Bob Mitchell has led the tributes to her husband, whose death was announced yesterday. Regarded as one of the city's most popular MPs, Mr Mitchell's political career spanned almost 40 years, during which time he represented
LEADING gymnasts are turning cartwheels having secured a future for one of the leading clubs in the south. Members of the Dynamo School of Gymnastics feared their club would be forced to close when the lease ran out at their current base in the Hedge
MARWELL ZOO is offering photographers an opportunity to broaden their horizons. Photo Experience Day Tours grant photography enthusiasts special one-day access to allow them a closer look at the wildlife. Workshop participants will be given the chance
Today's Principal Arrivals: Royal Princess, cruise liner, 0430, 105; Aurora, cruise liner, 0530, 106; Grande Scandinavia, ro/ro, 1045, 201; Skantic, cargo, 1600, Southampton Container Terminal; P&O Nedlloyd Genoa, carrier, 2300, 204. Today's Principal
ONE of the most popular children's characters of all time makes his stage debut in a brand new show at the Nuffield Theatre next week. Based on the original picture books and animations by David McKee, The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn has been
MISS Southampton Kylie Perry has made a heartfelt plea to the city she represents. The beauty queen wants everyone to vote for her when she takes part in the Miss England finals in London on October 9. Kylie, 19, got into modelling by accident when her
WHEN young Hekuran Lulaj arrived in Britain he had practically nothing but the clothes he stood up in. A bewildered and anxious 14-year-old, he arrived here alone and could not even speak a word of English. It had been a terrifying journey in a lorry,
IF YOU could ask Southampton star Craig David one question, what would it be? Have you ever wondered exactly what "bo selecta" means or longed to ask him just how many beanie hats he owns? Well, now you can. The Daily Echo has an exclusive face-to-face
