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MOTORISTS were caught up in huge tailbacks on a Hampshire motorway this afternoon after a van crashed through the central reservation. The white Transit was believed to have been travelling westbound along the M27 when it smashed through the crash barrier

A CHILD was airlifted to hospital this afternoon after he was involved in an accident with a bus. The youngster was in collision with the bus at the entrance to Hamble school at Satchell Lane in Hamble just after 3pm today. Police officers closed Satchell

THE Foreign Office has confirmed that two of the three woman killed in an apartment block blaze in Paris were from the Southampton area. Officials were unable to confirm where the third victim was from but did say it was not from the same area. The

HAMPSHIRE fundraisers dug deep to present a cheque for £1,000 to an 11-year-old boy from Hythe struck down with a terrible illness. Saints-mad Joshua Edwards was diagnosed with an inner birthmark' last December causing him to be paralysed from the armpits

FUNDRAISING by students and staff at Eastleigh College has given a £1,689 boost to Cancer Research UK. Health & Social Care students presented the cheque to John Munro of Cancer Research UK. The students are all on a Health & Social Care 1st Diploma

Fair Oak school pupils have been helping the environment in Hampshire and Africa by planting trees donated by an aluminium recycling scheme. More than 100 oak saplings were planted at a conservation site in Knowle Park after saplings were donated by

MANY of ewe have been on top form sending in your name suggestions for the four lambs born at Manor Farm Country Park last week. We have received many different names ranging from the obvious, to the un-ewe-sual, to the down right baaa-d. But after

A CRUNCH decision on controversial proposals to site a mobile phone mast in a Bishopstoke beauty spot is likely to be put on hold. The application by Hutchison 3G (UK) Limited to install a radio base station in Stoke Park Woods was due to come before

MOTORISTS who park on yellow lines at Fareham will soon find themselves brought to book by parking attendants armed with new powers to issue tickets. The council's 15-strong parking enforcement team will swing into action on April 2 and for the first

MORE than 1,400 people who signed a petition protesting about "over-development" in Lymington have been warned that the only alternative is building on open fields. New Forest planning chiefs were commenting on a campaign launched by the Lymington Society

DETECTIVES were called to a Hampshire hotel after a man and a woman were found in a state of distress. The couple were rushed to intensive care at the weekend after the 23-year-old woman was found collapsed in her room. A 51-year-old man was discovered

THE COMPANY behind pension misery for hundreds of Hampshire workers is to shut down it has emerged. The gates at Chandler's Ford manufacturer APW Electronics are soon to close permanently, once the last remaining work is completed. More than 200 staff

THE company behind pension misery for hundreds of Hampshire workers is to shut down, it has emerged. The gates at Chandler's Ford manufacturer APW Electronics are soon to close permanently, once the last remaining work is completed. More than 200 staff

DETECTIVES will have to wait a week for the results of tests on suspected contaminated Ecstasy tablets which put two people in hospital. A 23-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man were rushed into intensive care after they were found collapsed at a Southampton

Three women from Hampshire are understood to have been killed in a fire at an apartment block in Paris. The mum and her two daughters are said to have died when the blaze ripped through the block of flats in the French capital. Almost 200 firefighters

THREE Hampshire firms have been named in the top ten companies to work for in the South East. Winchester-based health insurer Denplan, Southampton recruitment consultants Hill McGlynn & Associates, and estate agents King Sturge were the regional cream

Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Grande Portogallo, roro, 2200, 105; Hoegh Trotter, roro, 2230, 40; Kebbi, roro, 2359, 201; Nordsee, cargo, pm, 205w. Today's principal Southampton sailings: Tokyo Express, container, am, 204; Aleksandrov,

IT is an interesting paradox to be told by the police how we must all protect ourselves from identity theft, and how a criminal can assume our identity by simply rifling through our rubbish to find a utility bill. Strangely the authorities do not seem

JOHN Prescott's legacy will be the policies which will have enormous impact on the quality of the environment in this part of Hampshire. The examination in public into the south-east plan is continuing on its merry way in Guildford, threatening a wholsesale

Prior to going out on the town, I wish people would programme in the phone number of the taxi firm they are intending to use for their ourney home. I think it was classified as a form of torture, that is sleep deprivation, which is something my wife

I WAS one of a small band of council tax protesters who reportedly caused a commotion when Hampshire county councillors arrived in Winchester to vote on an already pre-determined 4.9% increase. On arrival, at least a dozen members indicated that the

SOUTHAMPTON will still be a better place to shop than south coast rival Portsmouth despite fresh competition from a £350m development, experts say. Latest national league tables show Southampton in ninth position as a shopping destination, one spot behind

CAN anyone tell me if it is legal for a bank to go into your personal account and transfer funds to your business account that is overdrawn without getting your permission? I think it is wrong but my bank quite happily do it. Not only did they transfer

EVANGELIST Billy Graham's daughter was asked in an interview how God could allow terrible things such as the terrorist attack on the twin towers to happen. This is a precis of her reply: I believe God is saddened by this just as we are, but for years

Did I hear correctly? On my local radio station they announced that Vince Cable, treasury spokesman for the Liberal Democrats would scrap inheritance tax by adding a higher rate of income tax on the most wealthy and even do away with stamp duty. I have

I MUST respond to fellow Totton councillor Mike Reid (Letters, March 5). Yes, our farmers should get a reasonable return for the food they produce. However, this does not mean we shouldn't support Fair Trade on the basis that charity begins at home.

REDd Nose Day is taking place on March 16 and that we need everyone's help to raise bucket loads of cash for the poor and disadvantaged people supported by Comic Relief. This year's Red Nose Day is the big one and as always, BT is providing a massive

HUNDREDS of motorists caught by a speed camera on a major Southampton road have begun taking steps to claim back their fines. As the Daily Echo reported, many could have their court convictions overturned because of a legal blunder. The move comes after

James died when his Peugeot 206 crashed on Lepe Road, Blackfield last Friday Please leave your tribute on this website.

THE best friends of a football-loving 24-year-old killed when his car crashed into a telegraph pole have paid tribute to their "unforgettable" mate. James Davison, pictured, was just a short distance from home when his Peugeot 206 left the road. The

A STAGEHAND is recovering in hospital after falling 20ft from scenery at The Mayflower theatre in Southampton. The 30-year-old crew member was working at the theatre and was taken down the set from the Welsh National Opera's production of Carmen when

CHILDREN at a Southampton school clearly "nose" what they are doing after banning themselves from wearing red noses as part of this year's Comic Relief. Pupils on the school's council at Mason Moor Primary School in Southampton voted for the third year

THE Sydenhams Wessex League Premier title chase took yet another twist as Gosport carved out a 2-0 victory at boss Alex Pike's former club Wimborne. Boro's win takes them to within three points of leaders AFC Totton - with two games in hand - after

For a side with the worst scoring record in the Conference South, netting three goals in 32 minutes was completely out of character for Easteigh on Saturday. Yet midfielder David Hughes was not in the least surprised by the 3-1 win over Farnborough

George Burley has two fresh injury doubts for tomorrow's crunch game with Cardiff. Saints were forced into a late reshuffle after Djamel Belmadi, who was named in the starting line-up at Stoke on Saturday, pulled a calf muscle during the warm-up.

Marek Saganowski is encouraging his Saints teammates not to let negative thoughts enter their minds ahead of two crucial matches. The Polish striker scored his third goal in four games to put Saints ahead at Stoke at the weekend. But they couldn't

George Burley is calling for one big push from his Saints players this week to pick up six points and keep their play-off hopes alive. Defeat at Stoke at the weekend made it two losses away from home in six nightmare days for Burley's faltering side

OFFICERS investigating the sudden death of a man in Hampshire will have to wait for the results of blood tests to discover how he died. A post mortem carried out yesterday to determine the cause of death proved inconclusive. Detectives have bailed three

A SECOND World War serviceman from Hampshire has been decorated with two medals - 61 years late. Alexander Given spent nearly five years as an RAF serviceman, guarding Britain's airbases against enemy attack. He was presented with the Defence medal

ONE OF Hampshire's leading developers has unveiled plans to bulldoze a former school and replace it with almost 30 new homes. The award-winning Linden Homes has submitted an application to redevelop the old Langdown Infant School, which has closed because

TONIGHT the Global Rock Challenge starts at Southampton Guildhall where more than 3,000 youngsters will compete to wow audiences with their dazzling performances. A multitude of performers will be trying to knock the socks off audiences this week with

A THOUSAND childless couples across the south could become parents thanks to an appeal in the Daily Echo. Last September, there were just four men making sperm donations to help couples from across the region which covers Hampshire, Dorset, Sussex and

MOTORISTS who park on yellow lines at Fareham will soon find themselves brought to book by parking attendants armed with new powers to issue tickets. The council's 15-strong parking enforcement team will swing into action on April 2 and for the first

ANGRY pensioners will be making their voices heard when they march through the city centre today. Up to 80 campiagners will demand higher state pensions, free public transport and more money for home help during the city centre rally. The pensioners