A MOTHER and baby group run by Sure Start in the centre of Southampton has given its backing to the Daily Echo Keep Them Safe campaign aimed at warning parents of the dangers of sleeping with their babies. Teresa Stitt is pictured putting up the campaign
Witness Support, based at Southampton Crown Court, contact co-ordinator Nicola Tutt, 023 8033 0928. For the Lyndhurst magistrates court witness support service contact 023 8028 4729.
IF A visitor to Lymington from Edwardian times were to be transported to the town's high street today they would be in no doubt as to where they were. Although there have, of course, been changes over the years, much has remained unchanged. Indeed,
Forget Johnny Depp's antics in Pirates Of The Caribbean. Andy Bissell has delved into the archives and discovered that real-life mayhem in the Solent was stranger than fiction. It's not known what pirate John Foxton looked like. But it's a fair
IT WAS a red-letter day for two Hampshire schools that have now gained specialist status. Pupils, staff and parents were celebrating at Test Valley School in Stockbridge and Noadswood School in Dibden Purlieu, after the schools finally won the right
WINCHESTER loves a good parade by the Army the razor-sharp precision of the marching, the blaring bugles and the brass band thumping out a medley of tunes from Russian folk songs to West End musicals. Hundreds of people turned out on Saturday to see
HANDS off our green! That was the rallying cry from Eastleigh residents who have launched a campaign to block plans for a £1.5m makeover of the town's popular Grantham Green. For generations of local people it has been a green area where they can simply
THEY were in the frontline after a bolt of lightning struck a Hampshire hotel. More than 100 firefighters were called in when the timber roof of the Holiday Inn in Titchfield burst into flames after being hit by a violent electrical storm. Thirty guests
A MOTORCYCLIST and his wife suffered serious injuries when they were thrown from their bike after skidding on a patch of oil. Police investigations following the accident at Micheldever near Winchester found that the spillage was the result of a previous
PETER Symonds College in Winchester will this week receive Beacon Status from the government. The Quality Improvement Agency and the Learning and Skills Council have awarded the prestigious status to the sixth-form college. Principal Neil Hopkins will
TOPS were down and windows were wide open as dealers from across Hampshire displayed the best of their freshly waxed vehicles at the Southern Daily Echo's Wheels Motor Show. From convertible sports cars to eight-seater people carriers, via the latest
BAT Sports have narrowed Bashley-Rydal's lead at the top of ECB Southern Electric Premier League to a mere six points. But they almost came a cropper before stealing a one-run win off the bottom side Liphook & Ripsley at Ripsley Park. Liphook, yet to
THE Southern Daily Echo took its place among the cream of UK journalism talent at a glittering industry awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The paper was nominated for one of the most fiercely competitive categories at the prestigious
SHE has taken the crown for the city and now you can help Miss Southampton do the same for her country. Blonde beauty Joanne Jones is heading to the Miss England finals in Leicester this week where she will represent Southampton in the national beauty
SOUTHAMPTON'S container port could soon be up for sale again under plans to refloat parent company P&O on the London stockmarket. The move, which analysts say could be worth up to £6bn, comes just months after the giant shipping and port company was
Business exhibition set for repeat triumph IT WAS the biggest business-to-business exhibition of its kind ever held in the region. Now Business South 2006, which saw scores of regional firms cash in on contacts, is already attracting bookings for its
Mark Gervasoni, far left, the general manager of the De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel in Southampton, toasts a new chapter for the five-star hotel, pictured, with sales development colleague Jacqueline McShane and Jimmy Chestnutt, who heads up the city's chamber
Today's principal Southampton arrivals APL Hong Kong, 1115, 205; Sun Vita, cargo, 1530, 206E; Grande Detroit, roro, 1830, 105 Today's principal Southampton sailings Fjord Pearl, cargo, 1400, 107; Hoegh Trader, roro, 1500, 46; Trinity Cargo, 1700
OLYMPICS, World and Commonwealth medallist Peter Waterfield has been forced to pull out of this month's Diving World Cup in China after tearing a thumb ligament in training. The Southampton diver (25) injured his thumb when he hit the water during
Jermaine Wright has signed a two-year deal at Saints. The combative midfielder this morning tied up the formalities of a contract that will keep him at St Mary's until 2008. Wright joined Saints on loan from Leeds for the last few months of last
More pictures in July Photograph Gallery IT was the perfect way to spend a summer's evening. Enjoying a picnic with friends in the beautiful surroundings of Southampton Common, followed by several hours of great musical entertainment. Except the weather
More pictures in July Photograph Gallery A HOST of Disney characters paraded through a Hampshire community as Swanmore Carnival started the annual summer fete. Children as young as three were involved in the ceremony which saw floats made up of popular
More pictures in July Photograph Gallery A CARNIVAL vibe was in the air in Southampton as the St Mary's Community Festival was staged in the city. The fun began at the Bargate with a procession of costume-clad residents snaking its way through the
More pictures in July Photograph Gallery A HUGE 120ft Chinese dragon was among the attractions when a Hampshire village staged its first fete for eight years. Hundreds of people flocked to the Lloyd Recreation Ground in Main Road, Marchwood, to enjoy
More pictures in July Photograph Gallery CINEMA stars vied for rosettes rather than Oscars at the Sway Carnival when favourite films was the theme for the fancy dress in Friday's procession through the village. As black clouds parted right on cue for
A TEENAGER was today fighting for his life after the trial bike he was riding crashed in Southampton. The 15-year-old suffered multiple injuries after losing control of the trail bike that was also carrying a 16-year-old friend. This morning the 15-
A WHITELEY teenager will be joining young people from around the globe to celebrate a milestone in Scouting history. Katie-Rose Smith, who is a Young Leader with the 1st Park Gate Beavers and Cubs, has been picked to take part in the 21st World Scout
A HAMPSHIRE road was sealed off this morning after the body of a man was found lying on the carriageway. Traffic going towards Portsmouth was diverted off the A3(M) after motorists reported seeing the body at junction five to Bedhampton just before 5am
THE number of criminals cloning car registration plates more than doubled last year. More than 500 motorists had their car's identity stolen or cloned last year as more and more criminals turn to the crime to avoid being caught. The figure is up from
BROADSTONE'S Gary Emerson shot a disastrous 10-over-par 82 in the final round of the Smurfit Kappa European Open at the K Club in County Kildare, Ireland, yesterday. After making the cut with two below-par scores of 70 and 71, Emerson, from Salisbury
Bashley (Rydal) will be thinking about slapping a Government health warning on their ECB Southern Electric Premier League matches if they continue to feature in many more close finishes. "We're certainly not the team to come and watch if you happen
WINCHESTER City have bucked the trend by being blessed with home ties in FA competitions this season. The newly-promoted Wessex League champions are usually preparing to pack their bags at this time of year but, remarkably, they have got home games
WHEN Craig Davis signed for Salisbury City from Bashley in October 2003, his price tag of £15,000 made him a record signing for the Wiltshire club. But nearly three years down the line, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder has returned to Bashley for
France coach Raymond Domenech has revealed his sadness at the way Zinedine Zidane's glorious career came to an ugly end. Zidane, 34, left the World Cup final in tears after he was sent-off for his already infamous head-butt on Marco Materazzi. Italy
THE Saints Trust believe George Burley's help can speed up the historic sight of a fans' representative sitting on the club's football board. Michael Wilde has told the Trust that one of their members can sit on the board which Wilde chairs and which
SIX teenagers had to be rescued after falling into a disused quarry and getting stuck in the muddy clay below. Two girls had to be winched to safety after slipping down the 20ft bank and getting stuck in the boggy mud. They had been unable to free themselves
A HAMPSHIRE MP was expected to return home today after being rushed to hospital suffering from a suspected heart attack during a charity lunch. Conservative MP Peter Viggers, who represents Gosport, had been having Sunday lunch in support of the Winchester
A MAN had his leg sliced off by a boat's propellers in a gruesome accident on Southampton Water. The 40-year-old's other leg was also severely damaged as the lower half of his body was dragged under the boat as he tried to climb aboard. The drama happened
Protesters took to the streets to show their anger at plans to axe three Hampshire birthing centres. About 100 mothers, mums-to-be and other campaigners staged a march in a show of support for the threatened maternity units at Lymington, Hythe and Romsey
