Archive Monday 24 March 2025
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Man City and Bayern Munich named in latest Dibling transfer rumour update
MANCHESTER City are the latest club linked with Tyler Dibling ahead of an expected bidding war for the Saints starlet this summer. Dibling, 19, is reportedly drawing strong interest from several English clubs, with the Premier League champions
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Northam Bridge roadworks to last three more days as leak repair continues
Roadworks on Northam Bridge are set to last another three days as Southern Water repair a water leak on one of the main routes in and out of Southampton city centre. The water company was quick to assure customers that there would be no impact
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Man stabbed in gang attack after being hit by car
A man has been stabbed after being hit by a car in Southampton. The man in his 30s was attacked at around 12.45am on March 17 on Inkerman Road at the junction with Oak Road in Woolston. Police said he was hit by a car and then attacked by four
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Man charged with rape of 18-year-old woman
A man has been charged with the rape of an 18-year-old woman in Gosport. Multiple people spotted a heavy police presence around Rowner Road throughout the day on Sunday, and police have since told the Echo that they were called at 10.15pm on Saturday
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'Man with two knives' near school sparks lockdown
A man, allegedly seen carrying two knives near a school in Southampton, has been arrested. Police say that they received reports that a man was walking on Malmesbury Road carrying the knives. A 44-year-old man has been arrested and is in police
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School in lockdown due to police incident
Parents and pupils at St Mark’s C of E School are being kept inside in a lockdown. It's understood a speaker is repeating "lockdown" with the gates shut at the school in Stafford Road, Shirley, Southampton. The lockdown has since been lifted
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'Lockdown' at school pick up over 'incident' - live updates
4:40pm Police statement: Police say that they received reports that a man was walking on Malmesbury Road, which is
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Full list of Morrisons cafés and convenience stores set to close in the UK
Morrisons has revealed it plans on closing 52 in-store cafés along with some of its convenience stores, florists, meat and fish counters and pharmacies. These closures are part of a major overhaul of store operations as Morrisons continues to carry
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Wanted criminals named and shamed as police threaten 'all tactics'
Hampshire police have threatened to use “all tactics available” to find the most wanted people in the region. The Crimestoppers Most Wanted campaign, which launched in Southampton on Monday, focuses on 28 men and women across the county who have
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Police search for man who urinated against shop before punching CCTV
Police are searching for a man who urinated against the shutters of a Tesco Express store in Totton before he then punched and caused damage to a CCTV camera. It comes after Hampshire police received a report of criminal damage at Tesco Express
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Ex-Saint calls on club to replace Juric with 'adaptable' manager this summer
FORMER Saints midfielder Andy Townsend has called on the club to replace Ivan Juric with a more "adaptable" manager this summer. Juric's future at Saints is in the hands of technical director Johannes Spors but supporters have expressed their desire
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In pictures - Hampshire's most wanted - do you know them?
These are the faces of Hampshire's most wanted criminals. The mugshots have been released as part of a bid by Crimestoppers to help police round-up offenders who failed to attend court after being charged. They are wanted for a range of crimes
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Headteacher's letter in full as school axes two Easter celebrations
A school that has sparked outrage by scrapping Easter celebrations wrote to parents outlining why the headteacher made the decision. In a letter to parents, Stephanie Mander, headteacher of Norwood Primary School at Eastleigh, acknowledges the
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Burst water main chaos enters fourth day of outages
12:33pm Another resident described the situation as "horrendous." She said: "On Friday morning, we had water flooding
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Ramsdale left out of England squad to face Latvia tonight
SAINTS goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has been omitted from England's matchday squad for a second time under Thomas Tuchel. The 26 year old has not been included in the German coach's 23-man Three Lions squad to face Latvia at Wembley Stadium this evening
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City road plagued by works named one of the most delayed in England
A Southampton A-road plagued by works last year has been named one of the most delayed in the country in new data. Statistics from the Department for Transport lists all of England’s A-roads and their ‘seconds per vehicle per mile’ numbers, which
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Southampton school turns playground into farm for the day
A Southampton school turned its playground into a farm for the day to encourage pupils to write creatively and eat healthily. Weston Park Primary School saw its playground transform into a larger-than-life farm as pupils from all year groups got
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Families wake up to no water after ‘hidden’ burst water main causes chaos
Dozens of families woke up to no running water after a burst main left their supply running dry all weekend. Water started gushing down Bridge Road on Friday, causing ongoing disruption for surrounding residents. Responsible Southern Water
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Housing plans finally on horizon for car park, says council
A car park in Eastleigh town centre could finally be redeveloped for housing 20 years after a retail warehouse on the site was demolished. Leaders of the borough council approved a budget of up to £2.2million to fund the six-unit scheme in Hanns
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Probe into chief constable for 'failing to disclose relationship' with junior officer
Hampshire's police chief constable is being investigated over claims he failed to disclose he was in a relationship with a junior officer, the Echo can exclusively reveal. Former counter-terror officer Scott Chilton - who leads more than 5,600
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'Very affectionate' six-month-old Husky seeks forever home in Southampton
A six-month-old Siberian Husky cross is seeking a forever home in Southampton. Nero is currently under the care of Stubbington Ark Animal Rescue Centre in Fareham. This "energetic and playful" dog was adopted last year as a puppy but was returned
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England's 1966 World Cup hat-trick hero announces Eastleigh fixture
England's 1966 World Cup hat trick hero Geoff Hurst has been booked for a special fixture at Eastleigh's Concorde Club. The football legend will take to the stage for An Evening with Geoff Hurst on Thursday September 4. He will talk about his
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Co-op thief among cases at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: GURNAM DIGWA, 49, of Clovelly Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving after he was caught with 40 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath while
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Man accused of serious assault of boy at train station appears in court
A man accused of seriously injuring a teenage boy has appeared in court. Joel Armstrong, 43, is charged with wounding with intent following an assault at Southampton Airport Parkway train station last year. Officers swooped to the Eastleigh
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Festival of Holi strengthens community bonds in Southampton - So: Cultured
I am originally from New Delhi, India, and I have lived in Southampton for the past 14 years with my husband and two children. Beyond my career, I am deeply passionate about community work. Working under the banner of Hampshire Indian Community
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Thousands cross the finish line at popular 10k run
Thousands dashed across the finish line at the popular Eastleigh 10k at the weekend. Runners enjoyed fair conditions whilst they enjoyed the race, which is now in its 40th year. Around 2,500 runners took off from the start line on Sunday, and
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Council to debate Lynwood Farm plans as hundreds object
Fawley Parish Council is to give its views on plans to build 200 homes at Lynwood Farm. More than 300 residents have objected to the proposals, with 542 protest letters delivered to New Forest District Council on Friday afternoon. Campaigners
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Bid launched to see new rail service from Marchwood to Southampton
A new rail service could soon link Marchwood directly with Southampton and London Waterloo. Alliance Rail has unveiled its intent to launch a regular hourly service between the areas on the Waterside Line, with services heading to London every
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£2.5 million mansion with its own nine hole golf course up for sale
This £2.5 million mansion set in 13 Test Valley acres and featuring its own nine hole golf course is up for sale. Sharpes Farm, in Braishfield, is described as having the perfect blend of historical charm and modern luxury. The classic period
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Replacement for pizzeria in town centre announced
A new bistro restaurant is coming to Fareham and will replace a pizzeria that closed its doors almost a year ago. A notice has been placed in the window of a vacant restaurant, just outside of Fareham Shopping Centre on West Street, stating that
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Three vape retailers reported for failing to check ages
Three vape retailers failed to check the ages of vape buyers in a police test conducted with young volunteers. The shops in Eastleigh have been referred to Trading Standards for further investigation. You must be at least 18 years old to buy
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Protestors demand Totton company cuts ties with animal testing industry
Campaigners are demanding a company cuts ties with the animal testing industry. Activists from Southampton Animal Action held a peaceful protest outside BOC Gas in Totton on Thursday. The multinational company supplies gas to MBR Acres, a facility
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Hundreds of angry residents march to protest controversial bus gate
Hundreds of angry residents marched down Portswood high street to protest against a controversial bus gate scheme. The partial closure of Portswood Road has been in force since the end of January. Between Westridge Road and St Denys Spur Road
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Shirley resident calls on council to use CCTV to stop double yellow parking
A Shirley resident has called on the council to utilise CCTV cameras in the area to prevent and punish drivers from parking on double yellow lines. Tony Weafer, founder of Shirley and Freemantle Watch Community Forum, said it would “benefit the
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Chippy among eateries told 'major improvement' necessary by inspectors
A fish and chips shop is among the eateries told by hygiene inspectors that major improvement is necessary. Three businesses in Eastleigh were handed a ‘one’ rating in February following their inspection. Here is the list: Davids Fish Bar
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Shock and worry as tower block evacuated after fire
A blaze broke out in a Southampton tower block forcing residents to flee, with a police investigation now underway. As previously reported in the Echo, the 18th floor of Redbridge Towers was evacuated after a fire started in a communal area.
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Purfield won't let 'frustrations boil over' after draw with Portsmouth
CAPTAIN Jemma Purfield insisted Saints Women will not allow frustrations to boil over following a 0-0 draw with Portsmouth on Saturday. Southampton FC Women's winless run has extended to nine games following their latest draw at St Mary's, however
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'Crucial development' - Spors outlines intent to provide Saints academy pathway
SAINTS technical director Johannes Spors has outlined his intent to ensure academy players have a pathway into the first team. Spors, who is leading recruitment at Southampton, explained he will take the club's talented prospects into account when
