AN elderly couple are appealing for the return of their stolen bicycle, which they say is a lifeline. Lawrence and Marion James rely heavily on their bicycle for shopping, pension, pharmacy, GP surgery and other essential trips. The bike was stolen from
IT TAKES just 60 seconds to transform an abandoned family saloon into a compact cube of twisted metal. And that is exactly what could happen to your car if you do not have a valid tax disc displayed on your windscreen. Southampton City Council, the DVLA
THE humble plankton had better watch out. Its lifestyle and relationships are about to be scrutinised as never before by the world's first underwater hologram camera being trialled today in Southampton Water. The 3D camera Holomar unveiled at Southampton
TRAFFIC congestion on Hampshire roads is costing the local economy £150 million a year in lost working time and productivity, it is claimed. Business leaders, gathering at a major conference in Winchester, also warned that the figure could soar even higher
KEITH HAMILTON looks through past editions of the Echo and reviews the issues which made the headlines 50 years ago There were reports to the meteorological service from all across Hampshire that the moon was a strange blue colour in the night sky. Experts
Saints' place in the third round of the Worthington League Cup has come at a price with three players picking up injuries in last night's 3-1 win at Mansfield. Centre-backs Dean Richards and Tahar El Khalej are both doubtful for Saturday's home game against
Saints may have fallen victims to a hold-up in Sherwood Forest but there was no way they were going to be robbed of a place in the third round of the Worthington League Cup. A bad accident closed the road and caused a major traffic jam to seriously delay
IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer, is coming to Southampton, the Daily Echo can exclusively reveal. Secret negotiations between Ikea and the city council are under way to secure a site in Millbrook for a new furnishing superstore that will
IT'S been 13 years in the making but Southampton's shopping revolution finally arrives tomorrow. The eagerly-awaited opening of the £295 million WestQuay centre will have a monumental effect on the region's economy, according to its promoters. Two million
A VISIT to Hampshire's new multi-million-pound shopping centre really will be a day out to remember for all the family. When WestQuay opens in Southampton tomorrow, mums and dads will find it hard to tear their children away from the unique Abacus in-centre
AT LEAST 62 people were feared dead after a ferry carrying more than 500 passengers and crew sank in the Aegean Sea. Emergency services said at least 40 people had been killed but the search continued today for another 22 who were on board and are still
NEVER had so much been owed by so many to so few. But the unsung heroes who built the famous plane that did more than any other to win the Battle of Britain have often been overlooked. Yesterday was one day to remember the workers who built the Spitfire
ESTHER Rantzen has made her first public appearance since the death of her husband Desmond Wilcox. Organisers of Wessex Heart-beat's Opera from the Heart held at Southampton's May-flower Theatre decided to dedicate the night to their late patron after
BUBBLING Bashley are riding high in fourth in the Dr Martens League Eastern Division after stretching their unbeaten start to seven games at Erith & Belvedere last night. Their 1-0 triumph was settled on 11 minutes when Paul Masters' strong run was
