Military

Father and daughter, HMS Sultan PH2 WO, WO1 Scott Whiting and PLET(ME) Heidi Whiting

Proud sailor watches daughter pass out of initial Royal Navy training

AB Niamh Tur (NELSON) defeat Orlagh Berry (Bronx Boxing Club)

AB Niamh Tur (NELSON) defeat Orlagh Berry (Bronx Boxing Club)

Best photos from dramatic Navy vs Army boxing match

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating a fatal industrial accident at ABP Solent Gateway in Marchwood

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating a fatal industrial accident at ABP Solent Gateway in Marchwood

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Investigation launched into fatal accident at port

Mike decorating the Christmas tree

Mike decorating the Christmas tree

Help a hero this Christmas

(Left to Right) Royston Smith, John Hannides, Paul Beaver, Air Chief Marshall Sir Richard Knighton (CAS), Mike James and Air Marshall Black Roberston

(Left to Right) Royston Smith, John Hannides, Paul Beaver, Air Chief Marshall Sir Richard Knighton (CAS), Mike James and Air Marshall Black Roberston

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RAF leader gives a boost to campaign for Spitfire monument in Southampton

Trainee Engineering Technician Marine Engineering William Lamont lays a wreath.

Trainee Engineering Technician Marine Engineering William Lamont lays a wreath.

Naval base commemorates Remembrance Day with Drumhead Ceremony

The parade was attended by over 30 organisations and hundreds of spectators

The parade was attended by over 30 organisations and hundreds of spectators

New Milton Remembrance Day parade commemorates fallen heroes

The signed covenant being held by Maggie MacIsaac, Chief Executive, and Lena Samuels, Chair, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight

The signed covenant being held by Maggie MacIsaac, Chief Executive, and Lena Samuels, Chair, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight pledges support by signing Armed Forces Covenant

The Remembrance Poppy Garden at HMS Sutan

The Remembrance Poppy Garden at HMS Sutan

HMS Sultan cadets honour the fallen with poppy garden

Cadets at the Warsash Parade last year

Cadets at the Warsash Parade last year

Solent University

Solent University to mark Armistice Day with remembrance activities

The Friday Morning Craft Club have put together a fantastic display in support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

The Friday Morning Craft Club have put together a fantastic display in support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Stunning display made by craft club ahead of Remembrance Day

Satvir Kaur in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance

Satvir Kaur in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance

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MP supports campaign to honour Second World War reconnaissance units

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Young people to wear special poppies

The Remembrance display at Sunnybank House in Eastleigh

The Remembrance display at Sunnybank House in Eastleigh

Sunnybank House in Eastleigh hosts remembrance display

One of the giant poppies has been damaged

One of the giant poppies has been damaged

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Giant poppies removed after ‘hugely disrespectful’ vandalism

Free First South bus travel to mark Remembrance weekend

Free First South bus travel to mark Remembrance weekend

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Free First South bus travel to mark Remembrance weekend

The town is set to hold the annual commemorations, starting with a procession from the Alma Road Car Park

The town is set to hold the annual commemorations, starting with a procession from the Alma Road Car Park

Details revealed for Remembrance Sunday service in Romsey

Romsey Rugby Club raises £200 for Royal Marines Charity

Romsey Rugby Club raises £200 for Royal Marines Charity

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Romsey Rugby Club raises £200 for Royal Marines Charity

The event is a fundraising day for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal

The event is a fundraising day for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal

Navy personnel support Royal British Legion London Poppy Day

Bluestar bus drivers to wear poppies for Remembrance

Bluestar bus drivers to wear poppies for Remembrance

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Bluestar bus drivers will wear poppies for Remembrance

The offer is available to anyone travelling in uniform or with appropriate identification

The offer is available to anyone travelling in uniform or with appropriate identification

South Western Railway

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Free train travel for military personnel and veterans on Remembrance Sunday

Details revealed of Southampton Remembrance Sunday service

Details revealed of Southampton Remembrance Sunday service

Details revealed of Southampton's Remembrance Sunday service

Alan Day, 68, will participate in his eighth Remembrance Cenotaph march-past at

Alan Day, 68, will participate in his eighth Remembrance Cenotaph march-past at

Remembrance Services

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Fareham veteran to take part in Cenotaph march-past

An RAF Chinook was seen in Southampton yesterday

An RAF Chinook was seen in Southampton yesterday

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This is why a Chinook was seen flying over Southampton

Help for Heroes choir

Help for Heroes choir

Singing the Blues

Help for Heroes choir

Help for Heroes choir

Singing the Blues

Unexploded bomb found on Weston Shore. Bomb disposal experts attach a charge to the sunk bomb off dock head.

Unexploded bomb found on Weston Shore. Bomb disposal experts attach a charge to the sunk bomb off dock head.

The eventful day a 90kg bomb was detonated in Southampton Water

Commanding Officer of Marchwood's 17 Port & Maritime Regiment Terry Wilcox spoke to the Echo in Albania

Commanding Officer of Marchwood's 17 Port & Maritime Regiment Terry Wilcox spoke to the Echo in Albania

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Regiment involved in massive Army exercises 'proud' of Southampton heritage

Ceren Davis, 79

Ceren Davis, 79

Local government

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Pensioner slams city council for letting war memorial become 'forgotten mess'

Divers in the 17 Port and Maritime Regiment plunge into the water during training

Divers in the 17 Port and Maritime Regiment plunge into the water during training

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Marchwood divers locate 'a lot of wreckage' in mission at ex-Soviet base

Surgeon Nizam Mamode has just returned from Gaza

Surgeon Nizam Mamode has just returned from Gaza

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Surgeon who appeared in The Crown reveals 'awful' conditions in Gaza

The Daily Echo takes a ride with the British Army in a Combat Support Vehicle travelling from the Ro-Ro vessel back to shore

The Daily Echo takes a ride with the British Army in a Combat Support Vehicle travelling from the Ro-Ro vessel back to shore

Marchwood soldiers 'turn beach into a fort' in Albania in just 24 hours

The Mexefloat which will ferry equipment from ship to shore without the need for a port

The Mexefloat which will ferry equipment from ship to shore without the need for a port

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Marchwood troops to take part in huge military exercises in Albania

The former Royal Clarence Yard at Weevil Lane in Gosport

The former Royal Clarence Yard at Weevil Lane in Gosport

Plan to upgrade historic site with unusual link to royalty

JS Shimakaze in Southampton

JS Shimakaze in Southampton

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Japanese warship leaves Southampton en route to Hiroshima

JS Shimakaze sailing past Hythe

JS Shimakaze sailing past Hythe

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Japanese warship docks in Southampton

Maritime UK Solent will have a stall at the SMM in Hamburg, Germany

Maritime UK Solent will have a stall at the SMM in Hamburg, Germany

MUK Solent to present region's maritime might at international conference

Senior Associate Solicitor Conor Maher, Ellis Jones’ Armed Forces champion and a Captain in the Army Cadet Force, Angus Campbell, Florence Newton and Lauren Day

Senior Associate Solicitor Conor Maher, Ellis Jones’ Armed Forces champion and a Captain in the Army Cadet Force, Angus Campbell, Florence Newton and Lauren Day

Military awards

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP honoured for exceptional support to armed forces

The Red Arrows over Hampshire

The Red Arrows over Hampshire

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This is when Red Arrows will appear above Hampshire today

HMS Sultan First Lieutenant, Lt Cdr Neil Parker in soak-a-sailor

HMS Sultan First Lieutenant, Lt Cdr Neil Parker in soak-a-sailor

HMS Sultan's Family Day celebrates families and charities

“It’s exhausting being in pain all the time” - David with his family

“It’s exhausting being in pain all the time” - David with his family

Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain

HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft supercarrier

HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft supercarrier

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HMS Queen Elizabeth to exchange iconic gun salute in the Solent

Bob Strickland, aged 86

Bob Strickland, aged 86

Military veterans

Blind veteran receives community award

Rob Shenton has been selected by the Royal British Legion to represent Team UK at the Invictus Games

Rob Shenton has been selected by the Royal British Legion to represent Team UK at the Invictus Games

Army veteran from Eastleigh to represent UK at Invictus games

Boyd Salmon, 100, of Lymington, with his replacement medals. He was accompanied by his daughter Nicola

Boyd Salmon, 100, of Lymington, with his replacement medals. He was accompanied by his daughter Nicola

'He's a genuine living hero': Normandy veteran's lost medals replaced

Veteran and resident Bryan Wardell, Sue Cahill, Senior Carer at Sunnybank House and veteran Dave Sillence

Veteran and resident Bryan Wardell, Sue Cahill, Senior Carer at Sunnybank House and veteran Dave Sillence

Armed Forces Day celebrated at Sunnybank House with special event

Roke has received the highest level of accreditation in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award programme.

Roke has received the highest level of accreditation in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award programme.

Military veterans

Romsey-based firm featured in UK's top 50 veteran employers

Red Arrows over Ryde.

Red Arrows over Ryde.

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Red Arrows wow crowds with Armed Forces Day display

Armed Forces personnel, regulars and reservists are able to claim a free breakfast in Southampton on Sunday 30

Armed Forces personnel, regulars and reservists are able to claim a free breakfast in Southampton on Sunday 30

Free hot breakfast for armed forces personnel at Tesco café

Plans to turn a former Royal Navy slaughterhouse into 20 office 'pods' have been unveiled

Plans to turn a former Royal Navy slaughterhouse into 20 office 'pods' have been unveiled

Plan to transform slaughterhouse built to please Queen Victoria

Bluestar and Unilink are providing free travel for military personnel on Armed Forces Day

Bluestar and Unilink are providing free travel for military personnel on Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day

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Free travel for military personnel on Armed Forces Day

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support

A spectacular fly-past by two Spitfires has been cancelled following a fatal crash last month

A spectacular fly-past by two Spitfires has been cancelled following a fatal crash last month

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Spectacular fly-past by two Spitfires axed after fatal crash

Lepe memorial service commemorates 80th anniversary of D-Day

Lepe memorial service commemorates 80th anniversary of D-Day

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Poignant memorial service overlooking D-Day embarkation point commemorates fallen