Archive Wednesday 16 April 2025
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Police called after anti-social behaviour at shop on its last day before closing
THE last day of a Romsey convenience store was marred by anti-social behaviour, including threatening behaviour. Police were called to Morrisons in The Cornmarket this afternoon after widespread bad behaviour including stealing, according to posts
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Surman 'loving' Saints U18s role as they gun for Premier League South title
UNDER-18s lead coach Andrew Surman is "loving" the challenge of imparting his knowledge to Southampton's youngsters as they challenge for the league title. Surman has called on his side to control what they can as they gun to win the Under-18 Premier
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Hampshire's Barker allowed to return to cricket from July after 12-month doping ban
HAMPSHIRE Cricket's Keith Barker will return to competitive cricket from July 4, 2025, following the completion of a 12-month doping ban. Barker was provisionally suspended by the Cricket Regulator in July 2024 after an anti-doping violation, which
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Couple ‘heartbroken’ after home of 64 years faces being demolished
A couple have said they’re heartbroken after a family home of more than six decades faces being demolished by new owners. Hiawatha on Chapel Road in Swanmore dates back to the 1400s and is well-known throughout the village. Eric Abbott, 94,
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Former Portsmouth man second in latest odds for next Saints manager
FORMER Portsmouth player Gary O'Neil currently ranks second in the odds to become the next Saints boss. O'Neil, who made over 150 appearances for Pompey, is currently priced at 5/2 to take the job at Southampton. The 41 year old former Cherries
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Police still looking for Romsey knife attacker 24 hours after stabbing
Police are still looking for a knife attacker who stabbed a man on a quiet residential road in Romsey. A day after the incident, which happened on Oatlands at 12.52pm on April 15, the assailant remains at large. Police and an air ambulance
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Swastikas daubed on trees in city park condemned by MP
Swastika symbols spray-painted on trees in a popular park have sparked outrage. The Nazi-related symbol was daubed on trees in Southampton Common, and in surrounding tunnels on The Avenue. Satvir Kaur, Labour MP for Southampton Test, has condemned
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Tasty treats at Upton House food & music festival!
The best food, drink and live music festival in the south, Upton House Food & Music Festival is ready to cook up a storm of good vibes to get the summer going with a bang. The three-day weekend from 20th to 22nd June is a tasty treat for the whole
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Primark rolls out new service at Southampton store
A new service has been rolled out at Primark stores across the UK – including Southampton. The clothing and homeware giant now offers Click & Collect for customers in Hampshire. This comes as part of the company’s roll out of the highly anticipated
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Craig David has important message as he returns to Southampton
Music superstar Craig David has returned to his Southampton council estate to call for better access to social housing. The icon, famous for hits including 7 Days, has called on the government to invest more in social housing after revisiting his
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Saints midfielder Charles nominated for Championship Young Player of Season award
SAINTS midfielder Shea Charles has been nominated for the Championship Young Player of the Season award. Charles, 21, has enjoyed a productive season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday and should return to Southampton as a starter next season.
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Police find knife and drugs after 'suspicious' men stopped in park at night
Officers have seized drugs and weapons after arresting two men in Southampton. Police officers on a patrol in Houndwell Park on Tuesday night stopped and searched two 'suspicious men' in dark clothing. The search resulted in a 20-year-old from
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Shock as Westquay store suddenly closes without warning
A gift and stationery retailer in Westquay shopping centre has suddenly closed its doors. Variety shop Typo is known for its selection of homeware products, stationery, gifting and tech accessories. But the Australian brand's store on the third
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New 25,000 square-foot delivery depot opens in Hampshire
A new 25,000 square-foot delivery depot has opened in Hampshire. The “highly secure” site in Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, will replace the former depot in Totton. Delivery company DX said the opening will “significantly increase” the group’s
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Meet Southampton's very first postwoman
Against the backdrop of the Second World War, with the skies over Southampton frequently pierced by the terrifying wail of air raid sirens, a young woman of notably small stature embarked on a significant role. Standing at just four feet ten inches
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Southampton’s roads ‘getting worse’ with city named one of ‘UK’s pothole capitals’
A study has named Southampton as one of the “UK’s pothole capitals” with the number of reported potholes in the city on the rise. The findings come after motoring experts Blackcircles submitted Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to local authorities
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Student wins national cooking competition in Italy
A student from a college in Eastleigh has won a national competition after travelling to Italy to compete in the final. Hettie Anderson, 17, from Eastleigh College, battled over 3000 students to win the 2025 CombiGuru Challenge in Venice. Hettie
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St Denys Carnival to return to Southampton after three decades away
The St Denys Carnival is set to return to Southampton having been away for nearly 30 years. A group of residents, known as the St Denys Crew, have come together to organise the event, that was last held in 1999, on Bank Holiday Monday, May 26,
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Parents who failed to send children to school appear in court
Four parents have been fined hundreds of pounds for failing to send their children to school regularly. The parents – who cannot be named for legal reasons to protect the identity of their children – appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court earlier
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Southampton firm gets national training role in government-backed initiative
A Southampton children's activity specialist has been named as the official training partner for a national scheme. Kidztivity, founded by Chris Sharman, will lead the training for the Grandparents Welcome National Framework. This is a government-backed
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Fareham-based aircraft interiors firm sold to US company
A Fareham-based aircraft interiors firm has been sold to a US company. Percival Aviation, established in the 1970s, has been sold to Jet Parts Engineering, an aerospace parts company located in Seattle. The company is currently undergoing a
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Ringwood author shortlisted for international literature prize
An author from Hampshire has been shortlisted for an international literature prize. Damhnait Monaghan, from Ringwood, has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2025. Her story, 'Nualu Nu', has been selected as one of 25 stories
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Man banned from town centre among latest people to appear in court
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: MARC MACLELLAN, 43, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to breaching criminal behaviour order at West Street, Fareham, on March 20 2025 by entering town centre. Remanded in custody
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Inquest opens after woman died after getting treatment for flesh-eating bacteria
An inquest has opened into the death of a Southampton woman who died in hospital following treatment. Chantelle Sparshott, 36, of Howard Road, Southampton, died at Southampton General Hospital on Thursday, April 3, a court heard. The inquest
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Great escape from relegation for Saints against West Ham
As Saints prepared to take on West Ham around this time 31 years ago, their hopes to escape relegation were still very much alive - something Southampton fans don’t have the luxury of when the two teams meet this weekend. As Southampton prepared
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Unlikely venue was chosen for creative fashion show
The city's creative pulse was beating strong in 2005, and nowhere was this more apparent than in the most unlikely, yet utterly inspired, of venues - the Solent Sky aviation museum. Twenty years ago, the silent, stoic forms of historic aircraft
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Gosport Borough Council approves grant applications for VE Day street parties
VE Day street parties will be taking place all over Gosport. Gosport Borough Council invited residents and local groups to apply for £100 towards the cost of parties. At the Grants Subs Board, councillors approved 33 bids, handing out £3,300
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Hotbed of crime is ‘much better’ after years of work, says police chief
A hotbed of crime in Southampton is on a downward trajectory after years of work, says a police chief. Petty crime and youth violence have often plagued those living in Thornhill. But crime is gradually reducing in the area – and it is all
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Mad Hatter's tea party and egg hunt provides Easter fun for families
A Mad Hatter's tea party brought smiles to children's faces while raising money to help others. In the run up to Easter, Bewley Homes held the special event, as well as supplying 200 mini chocolate eggs for an Easter egg hunt held in the gardens
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Students win award with short film as local universities clash
A short film created by students about a man trapped inside his mobile phone has won a prestigious award. Those studying film production courses at the Universities of Winchester, Portsmouth and Southampton Solent had their films screened at the
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Cast announced as Fawlty Towers stage show to come to Mayflower in 2026
A stage adaptation of John Cleese's sitcom Fawlty Towers will be performed in Southampton in 2026. "Fawlty Towers - The Play" is set to tour the UK next year and will be performed at Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday, March 3 to Saturday, March 7.
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Reform UK Hampshire respond to devolution plans
Reform UK Hampshire have voiced their disapproval of the proposed Hampshire and Solent devolution plans. In an open letter to the Department of Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities the party stated it was concerned about a “lack of a proper democratic
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New initiative to upskill and educate south businesses
A new initiative aims to improve skills and education in the south. The Upskill Network, an alliance of training providers and firms, has been formed to tackle skills shortages and increase access to quality training in Hampshire. The founding
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Southampton firm announces new appointments and promotions
A Southampton-based marine and logistics services provider has announced a series of new appointments and promotions. Williams Shipping said the appointments and promotions, including a new group finance director, will help reinforce the company
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Update on bid to save historic cruise ship after last gasp petition
The owner of the SS United States has said the ship is to be sunk as planned despite a last ditch effort to save it. As previously reported in the Echo, the New York Coalition to Save the SS United States wants to stop the sinking and turn it into
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Man pleads guilty over illegal extension at home
A man who failed to knock down his illegal extension has appeared before court. Mubashar Khan was granted permission to build a rear first-floor extension in Hartington Road by Southampton City Council in 2021. But the 38-year-old did not abide
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Bronze Age axe head saved from fire at King John's House
A FRAGMENT of history from more than 3,000 years ago has been saved from oblivion, thanks to volunteers rescuing a Romsey landmark. At fire-gutted King John's House, volunteers are helping staff and experts salvage what they can from the damaged
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Insurer advises Hampshire care providers to safeguard against growing risks
A leading insurer has warned Hampshire care providers to protect their services against key risks. Ansvar Insurance said the local care industry is facing increasing challenges, with rising demand and evolving risks putting pressure on providers
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Ferry firm Red Funnel records huge loss for 2023
Southampton ferry firm Red Funnel recorded a loss of nearly £200 million in 2023, the company's latest accounts show. According to Companies House, the cross-Solent operator saw a total comprehensive loss for the year of £195.92 million. Year
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Smallbone thinks ex-boss Juric is better manager than his Saints record suggests
MIDFIELDER Will Smallbone believes former boss Ivan Juric is a better manager than his poor Saints record shows. Juric, 49, departed Southampton following confirmation of their relegation, having won just one of 14 Premier League games in charge
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Thousands attend farm's sold-out lambing event
Westlands Farm Shop in Meon Valley welcomed thousands of people to its sold-out four-day lambing event at the weekend. Visitors flocked to the farm to enjoy the sunshine and kick off the school Easter holidays. The event provided a unique opportunity
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Charity reflects on successful beer festival ahead of village fete
A charity has reflected on a successful beer festival and donation collection as it looks forward to an upcoming village fete. Meon Valley Lions Club backed the Wickham Beer Festival with a food stall to raise funds for the charity. A spokesperson
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Student shop to open at community arts centre
A student shop is set to open at a community arts centre in Southampton. Southampton Solent University’s Re:So – a retail initiative which champions designer makers and independent sellers among students and graduates – is popping up at community
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Councillor reprimanded for calling authority's chief executive a 'buffoon'
A councillor has been reprimanded after calling the council's interim chief executive a "buffoon" on social media. Cllr Rob Harwood's post on LinkedIn breached the Southampton City Council's code of conduct, a report has found. Cllr Harwood
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Opening date for new kitchenware brand at Westquay confirmed
The opening date of a new kitchenware shop in Westquay has been confirmed. ProCook will open its doors on the ground floor of the shopping centre on April 25, offering a range of premium cookware, tableware, and kitchen accessories. The shop
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Exclusive Saints at Sea event to take place aboard P&O cruise ship
An exclusive event aboard a P&O cruise ship is set to take place in Southampton. On Friday, May 9, the Saints Foundation, in partnership with P&O Cruises, will hold the 'Saints at Sea' event. This will give ticket holders the chance
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Sweet-toothed thief admits stealing £300 worth of chocolate
A sweet-toothed criminal who stole more than £300 worth of chocolate appeared in court. Tommy Griffiths, 34, faced two charges of theft concerning incidents in August and October of last year. Appearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on
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Man stole woman's car with young daughter inside - and walks free from court
A Southampton man banned from the roads stole a car with a young girl in the backseat. Joshua Phillips silently wept in the dock as he was sentenced for his crimes. Phillips, 31, was on Barry Island when he forcibly took a black Ford Ka from
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World Poetry Slam Champion to perform in Southampton
World Poetry Slam Champion, Harry Baker, is set to perform in Southampton this month. The 31-year-old, who is also a mathematician, stand-up comedian and writer, will perform two shows at The Attic on Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23.
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Academy success is rare 'feel-good factor' at Saints in relegation season
INTERIM boss Simon Rusk believes the success of Southampton's academy this season is contributing to a "feel good factor" despite the senior team suffering relegation. Tyler Dibling, 19, has successfully stepped up to the Premier League this campaign
