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Southampton's Ronnie Edwards (right) is said to be a loan target for Sheffield Wednesday.

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Championship club reportedly register loan interest for Edwards

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner

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Glasner on Palace equaliser: 'It's a foul all over Europe but not in England'

Toby Carvery in Bishopstoke was destroyed by a fire on Sunday

Toby Carvery in Bishopstoke was destroyed by a fire on Sunday

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Shock as roof of Toby Carvery caves in during fire

A London man who scaled East Street car park in Southampton in a near three-hour stand-off has been arrested

A London man who scaled East Street car park in Southampton in a near three-hour stand-off has been arrested

Arrest as man scales car park after restaurant break-in

Firefighters attend an electrical fire in Thornhill

Firefighters attend an electrical fire in Thornhill

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Residents thought outside blaze was ‘fireworks’ as overhead cable collapsed

Four police cars were seen on blue lights entering a petrol station near Corfe Mullen on Christmas Eve.

Four police cars were seen on blue lights entering a petrol station near Corfe Mullen on Christmas Eve.

Southampton man charged with several offences over Christmas Eve incident

Empty restaurant Beer Grylls in Hamble could become houses if plans are approved

Empty restaurant Beer Grylls in Hamble could become houses if plans are approved

Planning and development

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Empty waterfront restaurant could become houses under new plans

The solar panel at a house in Sherfield English Road, Salisbury

The solar panel at a house in Sherfield English Road, Salisbury

Firm fined £120k after worker falls from roof breaking his leg

Police have released these CCTV images after £200 worth of meat was stolen from M&S Foodhall in Eastleigh on December 2

Police have released these CCTV images after £200 worth of meat was stolen from M&S Foodhall in Eastleigh on December 2

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CCTV as thieves steal £200 worth of meat from M&S

Two teenage boys have been arrested as police crackdown on crime in Totton

Two teenage boys have been arrested as police crackdown on crime in Totton

Teenage boys arrested as police tackle violent disorder

Sophia Hill, left, has been called 'an inspiration' for raising money for Lily Peacock, right, as she tries to raise money for an assistance dog.

Sophia Hill, left, has been called 'an inspiration' for raising money for Lily Peacock, right, as she tries to raise money for an assistance dog.

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Girl, 10, an 'inspiration' after completing 5k swim for friend with genetic condition

Katie Round, 32, got her 'spark back' after working with a local stylist.

Katie Round, 32, got her 'spark back' after working with a local stylist.

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Stylist gives mum of two 'her spark back' after wardrobe woes

Do you know them?

Do you know them?

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CCTV appeal after tobacco and scratch cards stolen from convenience store

Jordan Callaghan managed to snap this soaring white-tailed eagle, the biggest bird of prey in the UK

Jordan Callaghan managed to snap this soaring white-tailed eagle, the biggest bird of prey in the UK

Huge eagle spotted in Hampshire skies: The top stories in November 2024

The best performing primary schools in Southampton have been revealed in new data

The best performing primary schools in Southampton have been revealed in new data

Best performing primary schools in Southampton revealed

Hundreds of tractors lined the country roads for the Romsey Young Farmers Run on Sunday.

Hundreds of tractors lined the country roads for the Romsey Young Farmers Run on Sunday.

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Hundreds of farmers take to the streets for tractor run

These five celebrities grew up and attended school in Southampton - do you know them?

These five celebrities grew up and attended school in Southampton - do you know them?

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Five celebrities who went to school in Southampton – do you know them?

All the New Year's TV to look forward to on BBC, ITV and Channel 4

All the New Year's TV to look forward to on BBC, ITV and Channel 4

All the New Year's TV to look forward to on BBC, ITV and Channel 4

The Community Lunch Club meets monthly at Speedwell Court

The Community Lunch Club meets monthly at Speedwell Court

Pensioner lunch club appeals for support to bag funding

A two-day Met Office weather warning for Southampton has been lifted, but strong gusts are still expected on New Year's Day

A two-day Met Office weather warning for Southampton has been lifted, but strong gusts are still expected on New Year's Day

Winds of nearly 60mph set to hit Southampton, Met Office warns

BMW police car makes tactical contact with BMW 2-Series

BMW police car makes tactical contact with BMW 2-Series

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Man driving BMW 'on three wheels' headbutted police officer after chase

Official Government statistics have revealed that 412 pubs were demolished or converted for other uses over the year to December

Official Government statistics have revealed that 412 pubs were demolished or converted for other uses over the year to December

More than 400 pubs have closed for good, new figures show

Southampton manager Ivan Juric during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London

Southampton manager Ivan Juric during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London

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Juric slams 'very hard to defend' VAR as boss concedes defeat to Palace

'Hope so' - Juric delivers injury update on Downes after Palace defeat

'Hope so' - Juric delivers injury update on Downes after Palace defeat

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'Hope so' - Juric delivers injury update on Downes after Palace defeat

Southampton's Tyler Dibling celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Sunday December 29, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Palace. Photo credit should read: Adam

Southampton's Tyler Dibling celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Sunday December 29, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Palace. Photo credit should read: Adam

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Dibling goal not enough as Palace complete comeback win at Selhurst Park

Saints predicted team to face Crystal Palace.

Saints predicted team to face Crystal Palace.

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Saints predicted team as Juric takes charge of first away game at Palace

A large fire broke out at Toby Carvery restaurant in Bishopstoke this morning

A large fire broke out at Toby Carvery restaurant in Bishopstoke this morning

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Large fire breaks out at Toby Carvery restaurant

Former Vickers engineer Bob Dutch celebrated his 104th birthday earlier in December.

Former Vickers engineer Bob Dutch celebrated his 104th birthday earlier in December.

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Spitfire engineer celebrates milestone 104th birthday

Totton town centre

Totton town centre

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Extra powers for police as risk of violent disorder in Totton rises

Firefighters rushed to Above Bar Street on Saturday

Firefighters rushed to Above Bar Street on Saturday

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Fire tears through shop roof near Westquay

Inside Raven & Bine

Inside Raven & Bine

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Cheers! Four great new pubs that have opened in Southampton in 2024

The Gavin and Stacey cast filming in Newport, which doubled for Southampton in this year's Christmas special

The Gavin and Stacey cast filming in Newport, which doubled for Southampton in this year's Christmas special

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Six times Southampton appeared on our TV screens this year

A dispersal zone has been put in place after reports of anti-social behaviour near St Paul's Church, Bursledon

A dispersal zone has been put in place after reports of anti-social behaviour near St Paul's Church, Bursledon

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Dispersal zone after reports of anti-social behaviour near church

Ofsted has graded Waterside Primary School in Hythe 'Good.'

Ofsted has graded Waterside Primary School in Hythe 'Good.'

Ofsted praise primary school's assemblies full of 'gusto' as it gets new grade

Southampton's Adam Lallana during Premier League game against West Ham.

Southampton's Adam Lallana during Premier League game against West Ham.

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'Like an assistant'- Saints boss Juric reveals Lallana relationship

The largest exhibit at Solent Sky is a flying boat once owned by the husband of Hollywood star Maureen O'Hara

The largest exhibit at Solent Sky is a flying boat once owned by the husband of Hollywood star Maureen O'Hara

Cultural attractions

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Southampton's 'best-kept secret' marks major milestone

BMW police car makes tactical contact with BMW 2-Series

BMW police car makes tactical contact with BMW 2-Series

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Dramatic police chase ends in crashed police car and driver being tasered

Asian Hornets nest removed at The Old Cemetery near Southampton Common

Asian Hornets nest removed at The Old Cemetery near Southampton Common

Asian Hornets, unsolved murders and parking woes: Echo headlines in October 2024

District and Café Parfait are joining forces to host the biggest New Year's Eve party

District and Café Parfait are joining forces to host the biggest New Year's Eve party

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Southampton nightclubs join forces for 'biggest' New Year's Eve party

Take That - This Life on Tour show at St Mary's Stadium.

Take That - This Life on Tour show at St Mary's Stadium.

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The top bands who came to Southampton in 2024 - including Take That

Southampton City Art Gallery will be bolstered by three new pieces.

Southampton City Art Gallery will be bolstered by three new pieces.

Cultural attractions

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City art gallery bolstered by three Renaissance donations

A weather warning for wind has been issued for Southampton on New Year's Day

A weather warning for wind has been issued for Southampton on New Year's Day

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Strong winds to lash the city on New Year's Day, Met Office warns

Ivan Juric suggested he will make changes against Crystal Palace.

Ivan Juric suggested he will make changes against Crystal Palace.

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Juric opens door for players to impress with changes expected at Palace

Crews working on the M27 resurfacing

Crews working on the M27 resurfacing

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M27 has been fully open for only 1 in 4 days in six years, new data shows

Firefighters called to large bin blaze on Boxing Day

The e-scooter and hire bike stands on the south side of Southampton Central Railway Station. Picture: LDRS

The e-scooter and hire bike stands on the south side of Southampton Central Railway Station. Picture: LDRS

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Number of e-scooter casualties revealed as safety concerns continue

The biggest Southampton court cases reported by the Daily Echo in 2024

The biggest Southampton court cases reported by the Daily Echo in 2024

Murder trials, samurai stabbing and a fraudster: Biggest cases of 2024

Bashley Common Road

Bashley Common Road

Three month road closures sparks fears businesses could be affected

A Bournemouth man has been banned from the roads after speeding at 121mph on the M27 near Fareham

A Bournemouth man has been banned from the roads after speeding at 121mph on the M27 near Fareham

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Man banned from roads after driving at 121mph on M27

A Tesco wine thief is among he latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

A Tesco wine thief is among he latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

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Man who stole £10 wine from Tesco among those in court

Coffee Bug at the proposed location at Hedge End railway station

Coffee Bug at the proposed location at Hedge End railway station

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Plans for coffee van at railway station unveiled

Fog covering the Itchen Bridge in Southampton

Fog covering the Itchen Bridge in Southampton

Hour-by-hour forecast as Met Office warns of ‘poor travelling conditions’ due to fog

Ofsted praises school for exceptional support and personal development of pupils with learning disabilities

Ofsted praises school for exceptional support and personal development of pupils with learning disabilities

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School for children with learning disabilities learns new Ofsted rating

Maciej Gawlik, 43

Maciej Gawlik, 43

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Norovirus infects thousands and bin changes revealed: Our September headlines