South coast automotive giant Hendy Ford has upgraded its service department, with the promotion of Ian Gillson as service manager at its Marchwood branch. Ian, of Fawley has worked for the Hendy Group for 20 years. Formerly assistant service manager
Leepeckgreenfield, has started the New Year with six new appointments, as part of its ongoing expansion plans. Ruth Charlton and Jennie Saul have joined the company, strengthening the growing PR team. Georgina Broom, Christina Parks and Liz Bell are
CAMPAIGNERS staged a demonstration today as part of their battle to save the only historic building in their neighbourhood. About 70 people gathered outside the former Blackfield Infant School to protest at plans to demolish a relic of the golf course
A BOAT owner has been convicted of manslaughter after the death of his employee in an explosion at a Southampton boatyard. Jurors at Winchester Crown Court found Philip Wyman, 61, guilty of the charge today after nearly two days of deliberation. They
HAMPSHIRE yachtswoman Dee Caffari sails into Gosport today for a reception with the mayor and local schoolchildren. The Mayor of Gosport, Councillor Jane Cully, and pupils from Alverstoke Junior School will meet Dee at the Mayor's Parlour. The event
HAMPSHIRE MPs have today called for motor giant Ford to break its silence over the cancer controversy at its Southampton plant. And they have vowed to take on the case of any family who fears the death of their loved one may have been linked to working
George Burley is keeping his fingers crossed his centre halves can walk a tightrope and avoid a costly suspension. Both Claus Lundekvam and Chris Baird are currently on four bookings for the season. And if either were to pick up a yellow card, it would
Paul Terry believes that Ravi Bopara can be a star of next month's World Cup. The Hampshire manager has coached the Essex batsman at his acad emy in Perth and believes he has the talent tomake a big impact in the Caribbean. Bopara, 21, was included
A Hampshire recycling centre has a hot offer for tradesmen during the wet, windy and cold days of winter. Waste management firm Hippowaste is helping ease the burden of the stormy conditions by offering free hot refreshments to every tradesman who tips
THOUSANDS of families will be jetting off from Southampton International Airport for a welcome half-term break. The great getaway, which is the first big break of the year, is not necessarily to sunnier climes, though. Flybe says figures have revealed
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Montlhery, roro, 0130, 203; Acacia Ace, vehicle, 0800, 201; CEC Caledonia, cargo, 1030, 102; Berlin Express, container, 1200, 206; NYK Sirius, container, 1430, 205; Philipp, container, 1800, 203; Umiavut, cargo
DESPITE widespread condemnation and opposition, Southampton City Council has persisted in its determination to squander taxpayers' hard-earned money on a trial of the proposed laser lights from the Civic Centre clock tower. If the council truly wishes
THE Rev Ian Johnson is campaigning to prevent the Iranian family from being deported. All they have to do to stay in Southampton is to make sure they get into a church and seek the protection of the vicar who, if like Rev Johnson, will somehow get them
NOW that David Cameron has apologised to the Scots for implementing the Poll Tax one year earlier in Scotland than in England, can we English now expect an apology from the Scots Tony Blair and Gordon Blair for the following anti- English legislation?
All now becomes clear. It really is a no wonder that Councillor Liz Mizon and the Lib Dem leader do not allow Coxford councillors to put pen to paper when it comes to replying to any Daily Echo letters concerning Coxford Ward. The latest Coxford Focus
I COULD not agree more with the comments on Radio Solent. I switched on when it first started all those years ago but it has gone downhill. Now we have the Julian Clegg and Jon Cuthill Show They have so many people trying to run the show in the morning
COULD I thank the kind person who handed my lost wallet at the Bargate branch of Barclays Bank on Saturday, February 3. J VAUGHAN, Southampton.
MRS GIBSON'S letter (February 5) about the Iranian family is right. They came on a six month visa and that is what it should have been. They knew what they were doing. How many more will try doing it? They think we are a soft touch - as we are. If we
THE reason that the blind couple face persecution in Iran is not just that they are Christians, they are converts from Islam and this is regarded by some fanatical Muslims as a terrible crime. They are therefore in danger. What is more they have been
THIS year 2,500 post offices are scheduled to close. Why? Due to European Union rules the British government no longer has the right to provide the traditional £150m social network payment which has kept small local post offices in business. Under article
I AM pleased the Daily Echo continues to publicise the dislike felt among many long- standing listeners of Radio Solent regarding the ageism issue and the unwelcome change of programme type and presenters, supposedly to appeal to the younger age group
RECENTLY many readers of the Daily Echo have voiced their disgust over the changes at Radio Solent. What a sad state of affairs to dump Peter White's perfectly good programme which was enjoyed by many listeners. In compensation the BBC has inflicted
Portsmouth Destroyers - you're 'aving a laugh! Southampton's American football team, the Stags, showed all the destructive power when they met their rivals from along the coast. Reigning national champions Stags are undefeated run and look to head into
Wightlink Islanders are gearing up for an exciting new season at Smallbrook Stadium. The new Islanders side featuring winter signings in Australian teenager Cory Gathercole and New Zealander Andrew Bargh, open their home campaign with a Premier Trophy
IT STRETCHES 796 metres across the River Itchen but when it was built 30 years ago it only had one purpose in mind - to be practical. Now there are calls to bring the grey, concrete bridge to life by giving it a touch of colour and a new lease. Adding
AFTER being abandoned as a pup, life was looking down for Weasel the terrier. He behaved like other puppies but didn't look like others - because due to a bizarre genetic defect he was born with no visible ears. Experts said they had never seen a case
ASHES star Stuart Clark wants to team up again with Shane Warne - at Hampshire. The 31-year-old was the leading wicket-taker in the recent Ashes whitewash, his 26 victims at 17.03 being three more than Warne managed. Two months ago, Hampshire chairman
ANN Littlewood and Atherley are having the time of their lives in the Golden Charter English Women's indoor bowls championships this winter. After years of trying to reach the national stages without success, Littlewood is through in both the Champion
TROJANS coach Pete Surtees is refusing to rule out a shock win - despite being drawn against possibly the best team left in the EDF Energy Junior Vase. Trojans have been given home advantage in the last eight on Saturday, March 3, against either Gloucestershire-based
TOTTONIANS captain James Angove is ultra-determined to get back to Twickenham this season - and this time end on the winning side. Angove is the only member of the Totts side that have reached the quarter-finals of the EDF Energy Senior Vase to have
FORMER Saints star Gordon Watson is leading the way in a bid to stamp out abuse of referees at grass-roots level. The ex-Dell favourite is getting tough on the Townhill Emperors under-11 side he manages in the Tyro Youth League. Watson is substituting
THESE are three key games coming up for us now against Barnsley, Coventry and Ipswich, says George Burley in his weekly Daily Echo column today. We feel a wee bit disappointed and aggrieved to get only one point from the games against Derby and West
A TEENAGER suffered stab wounds after a fight outside a Southampton shopping centre. The 16-year-old was left with puncture wounds to the chest following the fracas outside Mall Marlands last night. The youngster was treated at Southampton General Hospital
Solicitors in Southampton were today taking part in the first day of a two-day protest against proposed legal aid reforms. They say the changes will drive many of their colleagues out of business. The lawyers will be picketing the city magistrates'
A SOUTHAMPTON man is due to appear before magistrates this morning to face a series of sex offence charges including sexual assault and attempted rape. Detectives have charged Paul Julian Bedard, 61, from Lodge Road in Portswood has with a total of five
THE traditional Daisy Chain Run, when thousands of bikers made their way across the New Forest for the Wessex Cancer Trust, is being revived. The last run took place three years ago. Then, 7,000 bikers took part in the Totton to Gang Warily ride. But
PETER REED would not be here today if it wasn't for the quick-thinking actions of two Southampton women who helped save his life 25,000 feet in the air. Now he and his partner Jane James, 52, are hoping the Daily Echo will help them find the "guardian
LONG-term plans have been drawn up to secure a future for a Hampshire hospital that 40,000 campaigners fought to save. The Fenwick Hospital in Lyndhurst is to be rebranded Fenwick 2 and become a permanent home to a chronic condition service. Care for
