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Man falls from Marella Discovery 2 airlifted to hospital

A MAN who fell from a cruise ship and gouged his leg open on a propeller has been airlifted to hospital.




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Five minutes with Hampshire wedding florist

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




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Hampshire couple celebrate 70 years of marriage

AN Alresford couple are celebrating a milestone, 70 years of marriage this month.




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Young Saints fans see their heroes clearly for the first time after being given the gift of sight

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




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Upper Shirley High School - Rock Challenge

Upper Shirley High School prepares for this year's Rock Challenge.




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Three-year-old girl joins family for Race for Life

AT just three years old, little Ellie Maddox is one of the youngest participants in this Sunday's Race for Life.




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Major opera and ballet shows cancelled over coronavirus fears

MAJOR opera and ballet shows due to take place at Mayflower Theatre this month have been cancelled.




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Singin' in the Rain on major UK and Ireland tour in 2020/21

THE Olivier Award-nominated production of Singin’ in the Rain will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour in 2021, making a splash in Southampton next spring.




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Guide and Scout show becomes online hit with first cancellation in 63 years

A CELEBRATED Guide and Scout show which was cancelled for the first time in 63 years was turned into an uplifting online video instead.




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Playwriting festival launched in Hampshire

THE Road Not Taken has been selected as the theme for a national playwriting festival to be launched in Hampshire this week.




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Pop punk star Frank Turner cancels UK tour over Coronavirus fears

FRANK Turner's Hampshire homecoming gig this week has been cancelled due to the threat of Coronavirus.




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Crowd funding boosts iconic live music venue amid coronavirus cancellations

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




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City orchestra attracts music lovers from around the world as it goes virtual

A SOUTHAMPTON orchestra is going virtual - and global.




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Woman attacked by 'mountain-type dogs' in Hampshire countryside

A WOMAN was injured after she was attacked by two dogs while out on a run in the Stockbridge countryside.




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Reader's letter: Why we've gone virtual for Christian Aid Week in Chandler's Ford

CHRISTIAN AID Week, known for its red envelopes, collections and Big Brekkies, faced a big challenge this year, with all its traditional fund-raising events out of reach.




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Passing police officer and two off-duty firefighters save cyclist's life in Botley drama

A POLICE officer and two off-duty firefighters saved a cyclist's life after he was taken ill and fell from his bike.




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REVIEW: Mercury Prize nominee Michael Kiwanuka confirms he's living in Southampton at Guildhall date

So now it’s officially confirmed by the man himself! After various celebrity sightings in the New Forest, Mayflower Park and Overdraft Craft Ale Bar Shirley, soul man of the moment Michael Kiwanuka dedicated a heartfelt rendition of Home Again to a sold out audience at the O2 Guildhall last night.




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AFC Totton break their penalty jinx

AFC TOTTON missed the chance to knock unbeaten league leaders Yate Town off their lofty perch yesterday.




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Ex-pros set to analyse charity football game between two Hampshire community teams

TWO HAMPSHIRE based, community football teams will soon be facing off in a charity game analysed by top ex-professionals.




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Coronavirus Hampshire: Wessex Football League suspended pre-match handshakes

A FOOTBALL league in Hampshire has suspended pre-match handshakes due to the threat of coronavirus.




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Car parking fees to be reinforced across Southampton following suspension due to coronavirus

CAR parking charges are to be reinforced across Southampton as of next week following their suspension during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Sisters Amber and Ruby Moss-Birch win National titles

Golden Ring ABC wrote another chapter in their storied history as they had two sisters competing in the Nationals Finals for the first time – and came away with two famous victories.




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Southampton's Amber Moss-Birch wins European Championship in Georgia

Southampton boxing star Amber Moss-Birch was crowned European Champion in Georgia.




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Hampshire Cultural Trust marks VE Day 75th anniversary

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




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Coronavirus: Calls for tuition fees of student nurses in hospitals to be scrapped

TODAY the Daily Echo launches a campaign to persuade the government to scrap university tuition fees for student nurses risking their lives on coronavirus wards.




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Coronavirus: Hampshire death toll rises to 509

A FURTHER four people who have tested positive for coronavirus have died in Hampshire in the last 24 hours.




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Avoid country parks and narrow footpaths across Hampshire

SAFETY will come first in all plans for recovery in Hampshire, it has been revealed.




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No new coronavirus deaths in Hampshire hospitals in past 24 hours

NO further deaths from coronavirus have been reported in Hampshire hospitals in the past 24 hours.




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Hampshire-based Pegasus Life plans to knock down 60-bed Lyndhurst Park Hotel and replace with flats

DEVELOPERS are planning to bulldoze a landmark hotel and replace it with up to 65 flats for the elderly, the Daily Echo can reveal.




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New village development near Fareham in line to receive Hampshire's first new rail station in 25 years

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




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Glamorous waterfronts could inspire Southampton's £450m Royal Pier development

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




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Cyclist Robert Miller's 11,000 mile journey for charity from Hampshire to Hong Kong

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




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£700,000 grant to encourage more people to cycle in Hampshire

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.




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Sir Ben Ainslie finds a new Asset to help him

SIR Ben Ainslie's America's Cup team has announced a new partnership with Cowes Week sponsors Aberdeen Asset Management.




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Sir Ben Ainslie gets Land Rover BAR back on track with win over Artemis Racing

Sir Ben Ainslie steered Land Rover BAR back to winning ways in the America's Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday by comfortably beating Sweden's Artemis Racing in Bermuda.




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America's Cup win by Sir Ben Ainslie could see £140m boost for Hampshire

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




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Alex Thomson is one of many Hampshire sailors racing the Rolex Fastnet

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




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Royal Yachting Association offers free sailing at Hampshire clubs

HAVE you always fancied giving sailing a go but not sure where to start? Want to get your kids for a session out on the water? Or just want to try something completely different? Push the Boat Out 2018 is a great scheme run by the Royal Yachting Association at hundreds of clubs around the country - including several in Hampshire.




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Solent University students show off their yachts - in a forty year old competition

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




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ME - Hampshire Friends with ME

Hampshire Friends with ME- a friendly county-wide support group for people with ME/CFS. Contact Di on 01794 501705




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Southampton Voluntary Services lead coronavirus support efforts

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




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Hampshire Chorizo Debut

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.




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Health benefits of Hampshire watercress

AHEAD of the annual Watercress Festival in Alresford later this month, new research has found that antioxidant-rich watercress, often labelled a super-food, can alleviate the natural stress put on our body by a workout.




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Thriving Hampshire brewery ready to celebrate 18th birthday

It all started as a bit of banter over a few pints of not very good ale.




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Lainston House's head chef Philip Yeoman reveals his inspiration

He has worked at some of the country’s top restaurants and is now impressing guests at Lainston House with his culinary talents. Head chef Phil Yeomans talks to Ed Stilliard




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Hampshire Fare's great Sausage and Pie contest sees 29 butchers compete for title

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




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First names signed up for the Daily Echo Jobs Fair

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




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The Daily Echo Jobs Fair is returning - details for your diary

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




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More firms sign up to Echo jobs fair at Southampton Guildhall

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




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Port companies are latest to sign up for Daily Echo Jobs Fair

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