DRIVERS are facing delays as a key Hampshire road closes for works.

MARKS and Spencer stores across Hampshire could get the chop, according to figures from a leading retail analyst.

Dream Records' We Are Leo collaborate with Elizabeth Grace on single

PLANNERS last night backed three major waterfront developments that are set to change the face of Southampton’s waterfront.

A record number of bidders have confirmed that they will battle it out for the right to open a super casino in Southampton.

Vistas from Sydney to South Africa and Copenhagen to Canada could inspire Southampton’s own £450million Royal Pier development.

PLANS for a new £15m ferry terminal in Southampton's flagship Royal Pier development are set to go on display.

THIS is the vision for what a new ferry terminal in Southampton could look like.

RESIDENTS have had their first chance to have their say on major plans for a new ferry terminal on Southampton’s waterfront.

National Park chiefs will be forced to hand back £1.5m after Government ministers rejected part of a plan to make the New Forest more cycle-friendly.

ONLY a small number of mass cycling events would be affected by the proposed cap on cyclists in New Forest events.

A “TOOTHLESS” attempt to curb the number of people taking part in mass cycling events in the New Forest looks set to be ignored.

PEOPLE from Southampton have been professing their love for cycling by providing quotes for a mural in the city centre.

The Wiggle New Forest Spring Sportive is set to take place this weekend. But how much do you know about the event? here's our round-up of ten things you should know.

A CYCLIST has completed an epic journey of more than 11,000 miles from Hampshire to Hong Kong.

HAMPSHIRE and the Isle of Wight are set to benefit from a £700,000 fund that aims to encourage more people to take up cycling.

IT’S been three months since we were treated to the rip-roaring hilarity-fest which was the opening episode of Tales from the Borderlands. It’s been a long wait.

Without spoiling the plot, Florence is about how our relationships entwine with our lives.

HAMPSHIRE round the world star Dee Caffari will put five young sailors through their paces next week as part of an innovative project to support Britain's most promising solo yachting talent.

A yacht race that takes in sights around the world will this year miss out Southampton.

A VICTORY in the America’s Cup by Sir Ben Ainslie could generate as much as £140 million for the Hampshire economy.

Alex Thomson will be aiming to continue his excellent year when he takes part in his second Rolex Fastnet Race on Sunday.

STUDENTS at a Hampshire university were celebrating after winning a forty year old competition.

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A Southampton sailing charity has launched an emergency campaign to raise £1m by this Friday or face a bleak future.

SOUTHAMPTON residents can now access a host of local services to cope with the coronavirus crisis.

VENUES showing the upcoming Rugby World Cup Semi Final between England and New Zealand taking place on Saturday October 26 at 9am.

IF you are looking for high quality, organic local meat, Hyden Farm Organic Meat and Poultry is a very good place to start.

HAMPSHIRE pork took on a Spanish flavour at a recent chorizo training session, held to help Hampshire pig farmers and pork producers to diversify into charcuterie products. The workshop was the first in a series of training events as part of the Prince’s Countryside Funded project, ‘Preserving the Hampshire Hog’ being run by Hampshire Fare The project aims to help local farmers add value to their meat at a time when market fluctuations can often mean a loss for every kg sold.

EVER fancied a banana split sausage or what about venison and chocolate?

The Berry Recruitment Group is a highly respected organisation based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, and continues to expand, operating successfully from 34 locations nationally.

If you do not want to spend every day doing the same thing, we have just the job for you!

We are delighted to announce the first round of exhibitors for the 2017 Daily Echo Jobs Fair.

Job fair - Tuesday 19th September 10am - 3pm, O2 Guildhall Southampton

WITH just under a fortnight to go more companies are signing up to take part in the Echo Jobs fair.

WITH just a few days to go more companies are signing up to take part in the Daily Echo Jobs Fair.

Employment rates may be close to at an all time high but there has been steady stream of visitors to today's Echo Jobs Fair at Southampton's O2 Guildhall.

EVEN from a young age he wanted to conquer the world of sailing.

Sir Ben Ainslie has taken a major step towards winning the America's Cup.

ALTHOUGH it is not possible to go to the berth Titanic sailed from, ABP do allow members of the public to visit the Titanic memorial.

Admiralty House was converted into flats in the early 21st century, but it's origins are rather different.

The Alliance Hotel is now known as The White Star Tavern, a bar and restaurant.

Sailors' Home is now a hostel run by the Salvation Army, however in 1912 it was home to many seafarers, some of whom had been raised from childhood with the intention of going to sea.

Generous Harvey White knew exactly how to tame the wild beasts that have charged into Southampton this summer - with an ice lolly.

THEY have wowed us throughout the summer, but now the rhinos have trotted off.

THEY may have charged out of the city, but now is your chance to keep the rhino legacy alive.

SHE was one of the most eye-catching of the iconic beasts that captured the imagination of animallovers and tourists alike in Southampton this summer.

A NEVER-seen-before SOS telegram sent from the Titanic as it sank has come to light proving the doomed liner’s owners knew of the disaster unfolding - something they denied at the time.