HEALTH chiefs in Southampton have thrown their weight behind a national campaign to tackle lung cancer.

THEY are taking to the dance floor in their senior years to stay young at heart and active in body.

We asked florist Corinne Jullian from Atelier Floral Art for her top tips on wedding flowers.

TWO visually impaired young Saints fans have been able to see their football heroes clearly for the first time.

FORMER Saints manager Ronald Koeman took to Twitter to thank everyone for their support after undergoing a heart procedure last Sunday.

THESE firefighters will be doing what they do best this Sunday - saving lives. But they will not be fighting any fires. Instead they are running 5km to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

GENEROUS music lovers have secured the immediate future of an iconic Southampton music venue after a desperate plea for help over coronavirus cancellations.

A CULTURAL trust is inviting Hampshire residents to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

NEW proposals are being put together for the first new railway station in Hampshire for 25 years, the Daily Echo can reveal.

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

SOUTHAMPTON will be home to a new cycling hub this weekend.

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.

Like Frankenstein, the guys at Activision have breathed new life in to something that was otherwise dead.

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

British Touring Car Championship drivers have been meeting fans and signing autographs at Westquay shopping centre, Southampton, ahead of this weekend's races at Thruxton.

MOTORCYCLE racing starlet Brody Crockford has already made his mark within the British SuperBike paddock with impressive performances in the Dickies British Junior Supersport championship.

It's been a long time coming, but Heavy Spectrum has finally announced the release date for Shadow of the Beast.

Tonight will see a livestream showcasing gameplay from upcoming Persona 5.

THE Liberal Democrats came close today to snatching Winchester and Chandler's Ford in what would have been a stunning victory.

Kia adds another option to the Ceed range with this trendy XCeed SUV. Jonathan Crouch checks it out.

Mazda MX-30

ENVIRONMENT Secretary, George Eustice, says fast-food restaurants like KFC, McDonald's and Burger King can re-open for deliveries and take-aways, but stressed the need for safety and social distancing.

IT was the biggest naval battle of the First World War and claimed the lives of no fewer than 8,000 men.

IT was a moving Hampshire tribute to remember those who died in the Battle of the Somme.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “passionate and loving” Southampton mum of five children who has died of cancer aged 33.

HUNDREDS of Southampton cancer patients will still be able to receive treatment thanks to a new agreement between two hospitals during the coronavirus crisis.

SHOPPERS can get free advice and information about healthier lifestyles at a special event at Southampton’s WestQuay Shopping Centre today.

PLANS for 182 new homes in Whiteley have been approved.

THIS imposing eight bedroom family home of over 6,000 sq ft with a tennis court, guest lodge, annexe and grounds of more than five acres could be yours for just £2.65 million.

ONE of the largest independent food wholesalers in the south has rapidly turned itself into a home delivery service along the same lines as the supermarkets.

SOUTHAMPTON has become the centre of a volunteer effort to provide medical and care staff with 3D-printed face protectors.

A HAMPSHIRE ferry operator hit by the lockdown has launched a Crowdfunding campaign in a bid to keep the service afloat.

ANYONE looking to get into the Christmas mood in style this year need look no further than Tylney Hall.

MAKING sure babies have the best life during pregnancy is the most important thing for mums-to-be.

In this podcast, Humberto Avila takes us through Frotz, a repository and engine for playing interactive text based fiction games on iOS.

Get Frotz for free in the App Store.

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to find the estimated value of your device with Apple GiveBack.

In this short podcast, Graham Langford shares three quick tips on where you can use a 1-finger double-tap and hold (also known as a “long-press”) to be more efficient and productive on iOS.

1. Quickly access draft emails in the iOS Mail app with a “long-press” on the Compose button.
2. Quickly archive an email message with a “long-press” on the Delete button.
3. “Long-press” on the Delete key on the iOS keyboard to delete text faster - in some instances, the speed will increase incrementally with the amount of time you are holding the key.

Please post a comment to share your own tips on where “hidden” iOS features such as these make you more efficient and productive.

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to send and recieve SMS text messages for iPad in iOS.

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to send and receive phone calls with your iPad.

Did you know that you can use Siri on iOS to invoke various internet radio stations? Tune in to this podcast as Thomas Domville shows us how to use LIVE Radio with Siri on iOS.

Dive in with Thomas Domville as he listens to the LIVE actions as they happen with Scanner Radio for iOS. A free app that you don't want to miss out that brings a wide range of scanner feeds to follow and listen such as Police, Fire, EMS, Railways, Aviation, Marine and others that may interest you.

Scanner Radio: Police & Fire on the App Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045

In this podcast, Gabriel Oria gives us a walkthrough of the LiveATC Air Radio iOS app.

LiveATC Air Radio provides a quick and easy way to listen in on live conversations between pilots and air traffic controllers near many airports around the world. LiveATC Air Radio lets you easily browse by U.S. state, Canadian province, or by country to find an airport of interest. Once you find an interesting channel you just add it to your Favorites list for quick and easy access! You can also use the Nearby function to find airports near you.

LiveATC Air Radio on the App Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liveatc-air-radio/id317809458

IF you like to contact Gabriel Oria for questions you can email him here
gabrieljoseph.oria@gmail.com

In this podcast, Tyler Stephen demonstrates what to do if an app on your Mac becomes unresponsive.

From the North Carolina Extension Service, Rutherford County Chapter, Director Jeff Bradley and Horticulture Agent Hannah Bundy took part in the Friday Feature from March 13, 2020. For those unaware, this conversation enables listeners to find out what an extension service does on a weekly basis for agriculture to horticulture, etc. Hear about livestock workshops and future events as well. Posted by Host and Producer of The Friday Feature Interview of the Week- Paul Foster, WNCW Senior Producer, News Director, and Morning Edition Regional Host

In this Friday Feature Interview of the Week we put the spotlight on PAL: Partners for Active Living, a group working with its partners in an attempt to remind citizens about the importance of their health, and to let people know about the many ways they can take advantage of outdoor adventures in Spartanburg, South Carolina. PAL Executive Director Laura Ringo shared the latest on the non-profit group, and also talked about COVID-19 and its effect on PAL. The interview originally aired May 1, 2020. Posted by Host and Producer of The Friday Feature- Paul Foster, WNCW Senior Producer, News Director, and Morning Edition Regional Host

Award-winning composer Peter McConnell is no stranger to the world of Plants vs. Zombies . Battle for Neighborville is his third soundtrack for the series. He's also no stranger to the banjo! He's been playing since he was 13, but when he spied a gorgeous 1928 Gibson five-string in a music store he regularly haunts, he knew it would be perfect for the Cheese Mines levels in the game. Peter gave the whole soundtrack a real roots feel, also using a slide guitar. He even wrote his own, in his words, "earnest" folk song, Where Have All the Plants Gone , inspired by legendary folksinger Joan Baez, who's actually a neighbor. Because Plants vs. Zombies Battle for Neighborville is a science fiction game at heart, Peter also added plenty of classic synths. He says the developers at Pop Cap also suggested the sound of the score for The Time Machine, based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Peter says getting the right emotion in his music for a game keeps the writing interesting, whether it's the

Hailed as “The new master of the slide guitar” by the Montreux Jazz Festival and “The real thang” by the legendary Bootsy Collins, Lincolnshire, England folk/blues musician Jack Broadbent has spent the the past few years wowing international audiences with his unique blend of virtuosic acoustic and slide guitar and songs. You've likely heard us play songs from his new album Moonshine Blue lately. He plays Isis in West Asheville Saturday night.

Dana and Sue used to call Marshall, NC home, and many in WNC will remember this sweet couple contributing to the local old-time and folk music scene. They moved back to Vermont a few years back, and are back in the area in support of The Town That Music Saved: A Collection of Vermont-Inspired Songs. They play Isis in West Asheville Thursday night.

This Asheville alt-country trio consists of singer/songwriter, guitarist Kevin Fuller, bassist Ryan Kijanka and drummer Ryan Sargent. The band meshes crunchy guitar noise with folk, country and Americana stories. They play the Mothlight in West Asheville on Sunday the 23rd.

Adopted from Texas and raised in Mississippi, Krista Shows was a kid who grew up singing in church. She spent time in Los Angeles, Hawaii, and Western North Carolina before returning to Mississippi in her early 20s. She's now back in Asheville, and has a sweet blend of folk, R&B, and country influences. She performs (with a full band!) at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall in Asheville on Saturday the 22nd.