Southern Daily Echo

The Southern Daily Echo, often referred to as the Daily Echo or just The Echo, is a regional tabloid newspaper located in Southampton. It serves the Hampshire area in the United Kingdom. This newspaper is part of Newsquest, a major publisher of local newspapers in the UK, which is owned by Gannett.

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New women's wellness community hosts second event in Southampton

2 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ross Marshall

Women's wellness community She Connects in Southampton has launched its second matcha event (Image: She Connects) A new women's wellness community in Southampton successfully launched its second matcha event. She Connects' Women's Matcha Club was held at Bisque Coffee on Sunday, April 13, and brought together women for a morning of connection, inspiration, and personal growth.
Hampshire singer-songwriter releases album inspired by travel

2 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Sophie Day

Wickham-based singer-songwriter DiElle has released a new album, Atlas. (Image: Glen Jevon) A Wickham-based singer-songwriter has released a new album inspired by travel. DiElle's new album, Atlas, is said to take listeners on a journey through 'love, adventure, courage and self-discovery'. The musician's passion for music was sparked at the age of three when her father placed a guitar in her hands.
Councillor condemns graffiti daubed on road earmarked for widening

2 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ross Marshall

Graffiti on the A326 (Image: Cllr David Harrison) Spray-painted graffiti protesting against the proposed widening of a major road has been condemned by a councillor. The vandalism that appeared on the A326, allegedly made by detractors of the road widening scheme, has sparked disappointment.
Pope Francis has died aged 88, The Vatican confirms

3 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

Pope Francis has died aged 88, Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell has announced. The senior official said on Monday (April 21): “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. “At 7.35am this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.
New plans for retirement bungalows in Hedge End submitted

4 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Cristiano Magaglio

Willow Mead (Image: Google Maps) Plans have been submitted for two retirement bungalows in Hedge End. The bungalows, intended for over-55s, would be part of the Willow Mead retirement complex. A previous proposal for four flats was rejected due to concerns about the development's impact on neighbours, inadequate amenity space information, potential tree shading, and noise from a nearby main road.
Council vote down plans to buy Wates House to help housing list after controversy

4 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Cristiano Magaglio

Wates House in Fareham (Image: Councillor David Hamilton) A councillor has expressed disappointment after plans to use 27 flats for council housing were blocked The proposal to purchase Wates House in Fareham was blocked at the latest borough council meeting, with all of the Conservative majority voting against it, in addition to the sole Labour councillor. It was labelled by the ruling Tories as too expensive and not suitable.
Hampshire man in his 20s dies after being hit on A31

5 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Cristiano Magaglio

Man in his 20s dies after being hit by car on A31 A man has died after being hit by a car on the A31 in the early hours of the morning. The man, aged in his 20s, was hit by a Range Rover at around 3am on Saturday morning. He had been driving a Vauxhall Astra, which crashed into the central reservation on the westbound carriageway, before he exited from the vehicle and was hit. It happened on the stretch between Cadnam and Ringwood at around 3.05am.
A31 closed in Hampshire after 'serious collision' - updates

5 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Cristiano Magaglio

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This Southampton street was the envy of England - what happened?

5 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ian Crump

10 1/1 London Road is far more than just a stretch of tarmac connecting the city centre to The Avenue. It is a historical artery, pulsating with stories of centuries, its character constantly reshaped by the tides of progress, conflict, and commerce. From its humble beginnings as a medieval trackway facilitating passage through agricultural lands beyond the town walls, it blossomed into a vital corridor, reflecting Southampton's growth and changing fortunes.
Hundreds gather in Guildhall Square for Good Friday service

5 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Cristiano Magaglio

The crowd in the Guildhall Square for the Good Friday Easter service (Image: Cristiano Magaglio) Hundreds of Christians gathered in Southampton city centre to mark Good Friday together as a community. Worshippers from all over the city gathered in the Guildhall Square to listen to songs of praise at a special outdoor service. Organisers say that around 600 people attended, and are hailing the event as a success.