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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M3 and M27 closures for Southampton drivers to be aware of this weekend

22 hours ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Carlo Simone

There will be a couple of closures across the M3 and M27 in Hampshire over the weekend of June 27 to 29 (Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire) A few motorway closures may impact Southampton drivers this weekend, according to National Highways. These will be along the M3 and M27 during the late evening and early hours of the morning. If you're planning to travel along these roads from Southampton, it would be best to take note of the different diversions that may be in place.
New Forest: Firefighters rescue horse from bog in Emery Down

2 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Reece Barrett

In the forest village of Emery Down, horse Tyse and his owner had been riding along an unfamiliar route when they began to sink into what appeared to be a normal patch of grass at around 4pm on June 16. Hampshire firefighters from Redbridge headed to the scene, being supported by specialist animal rescue teams from Lyndhurst and Winchester.
This is how to get tickets to free BBC recording in Eastleigh

3 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Reece Barrett

The Kitchen Cabinet will record an episode on Wednesday, July 16 at 7pm at the Point Theatre in Eastleigh. Presented by Jay Rayner, the live show offers a chance for the audience to query a panel of experts on all aspects of food and cooking - from culinary conundrums to kitchen tips. The show, renowned for its quick wit, will provide plenty of entertaining exchanges as well as useful information.
Police search for 11 witnesses after glass bottle attack on busy road

3 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Reece Barrett

At around 2.50am on May 31, a 31-year-old was assaulted on South Street close to The Great Wall restaurant and Elly’s Wine Store, opposite the old bus station. A man with a glass bottle attacked the 31-year-old, and then rode off on a bicycle. He had dark-coloured hair in a ponytail and was wearing a backpack at the time. The victim was treated for cuts at hospital before he was later discharged.
Woman pulled alleged thief out of her car as he tried to start engine

3 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Reece Barrett

3 1/1 A woman was forced to come out of her house in the early hours of the morning on Saturday to pull an alleged thief out of her car. At around 5.50am on June 21, a woman found a man trying to start her car's engine on Ashley Lane in Lymington. Hampshire police say that she opened the door and pulled him out from the vehicle, before he then walked off towards Hare Lane. According to officers, the man had a fresh wound above his eyebrow.
Stolen Henry Hoover returned to care home after arrest

3 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Reece Barrett

CCTV footage at Oakley Court, a retirement home on Southampton Road in Ringwood, showed an unknown man stealing the famous vacuum cleaner. The footage helped Hampshire police officers uncover the registration of the vehicle used in the theft. A 47-year-old man was subsequently interviewed and admitted to the theft. Later, the hoover was found in a "buy and sell" shop in Shirley and was returned to Oakley Court on Saturday.
Opening date confirmed for major American restaurant in Southampton

3 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Reece Barrett

Wendy's will open its doors at 17 Above Bar Street for the first time on July 10. To celebrate the opening, the fast-food brand will give away free burgers to the first 50 customers, and one lucky visitor will win a year's supply for free. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11am, led by Sheriff of Southampton, Councillor Pat Evemy. The new 2,500 square-foot restaurant will create 35 jobs and is the seventh UK location under NFH Restaurants, part of the JRK Group.
Labour MP rebels against Government in bid to block benefits changes

3 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Reece Barrett

Darren Paffey, Labour MP for Southampton Itchen, is amongst the 108 signatures on a reasoned amendment declining to give the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill a second reading. He said that the Labour Government led by Sir Keir Starmer has "one chance" to get welfare reform right and that "disabled people and their carers in Southampton Itchen cannot afford for these reforms to be rushed".
This is why police were called to Centenary Quay in early hours of the morning

3 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Reece Barrett

Several people living in the development posted on social media to say that they had heard a person screaming in the early hours of the morning. One resident questioned why they could see multiple police cars parked on the estate, and Hampshire police confirmed that their officers attended at 4.18am on Sunday morning.
Teens allegedly shoot at pigeon with air rifle as police investigate

3 days ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Reece Barrett

Officers want to speak to any witnesses or anyone with information after teens fired at the bird in Sway on June 15. The incident took place at Jubilee Field Recreation Ground between 6.58pm and 7.13pm. READ MORE: Five men charged after night poaching incident One of the teens believed to be involved is white and aged 13 or 14, with police saying they have short, fair hair. They were wearing a coloured top and camouflage-style shorts at the time.