POLICE bosses say a finger-tip search carried out during the investigation into the murder of Southampton schoolgirl Lucy McHugh was “one of the biggest in UK police history”. Officers launched a major search of Tanner’s Brook in Southampton in
A CHARITY which focuses on the protection of children has described the murder of Southampton schoolgirl Lucy McHugh as "horrific". The NSPCC has also labelled the 13-year-old's killer, Stephen Nicholson, as "extremely dangerous". It comes
A DETECTIVE at the centre of a probe into the murder of a Southampton schoolgirl has labelled her killer as a "brutal murderer and a paedophile". Detective Superintendent Paul Barton spoke after Stephen Nicholson was found guilty of the murder
FAMILY members of Lucy McHugh say "justice has been done" after her killer was found guilty of murder. It comes after Stephen Nicholson, 25, of no fixed address, was found guilty of the teenager's murder. %headlines(article_ids="17779761",
A MAN has been jailed after an assault outside a Southampton pub ended in the death of a dad-of-three. Today's sentencing comes after 27-year-old Harry Joyce pleaded guilty manslaughter at Winchester Crown Court yesterday. Joyce, of no fixed
POLICE are hunting an arsonists after a blaze destroyed a large area of Hampshire heathland. More than 40 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze, which broke out at Browndown Ranges, Gosport, and took more than seven hours to extinguish.
Students from Great Oaks College and Rosewood Free School celebrated their Year 13 Prom on July 16, 2019. You can see all the pictures above in a gallery. To see more pictures from prom season 2019 visit dailyecho.co.uk/proms2019
JURORS in the trial of a man accused of murdering Southampton schoolgirl Lucy McHugh have been told they can return a majority verdict. %headlines(article_ids="17779761", display="headlines") The Honourable Mrs Justice May DBE made the direction
A HAMMER wielding robber fled after taking cash from the till of a One Stop store. The raider, who had his face covered, jumped over the counter of the store and took the contents of the till before running off. The dramatic robbery happened
A SOUTHAMPTON man has been found guilty of the murder of city schoolgirl Lucy McHugh. Stephen Nicholson, 25, of no fixed address, was found guilty by jury members today following a trial at Winchester Crown Court. The decision was a unanimous
Former Saints boss Gordon Strachan has been confirmed as Dundee's new technical director. The former Scotland and Celtic manager, who led Saints to the FA CUp final in 2003, had been in talks with the club for a number of weeks over a role that
A TOTAL of six men have now been arrested by police investigating the death of an man found dead with shotgun wounds. As previously reported, Gurinderjit Rai was found dead in a car in Shepherds Farm Lane, Corhampton, on Saturday at 9.58am.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Mercedes-Benz once again surprises us with the CLA Shooting Brake, which in this second generation form is a small estate with big aspirations. Jonathan Crouch reports. Ten Second Review Mercedes-Benz certainly
BMW's back in the roadster market with this third generation Z4. Jonathan Crouch takes a look. Ten Second Review BMW knows a thing or two about roadsters and this third generation Z4 is one of its best. It may not be the sharpest car in its class
Kia pro_cee'd GT (2012-2018) By Jonathan Crouch Models Covered 3dr coupe (1.6 petrol turbo) Introduction Kia's pro_cee'd GT coupe, sold between 2012 and 2018, offers a sensible spin on sporty motoring. It's also good looking, reasonably
A SOUTHAMPTON man assaulted a woman and harassed her with a "grossly excessive" number of calls and messages. Wayne William Brown was found guilty of two counts of assault on the same victim and one count of harassment at Southampton Magistrates
DELAYS are building on the M3 southbound following a incident. Lane two of the M3 at junction 14 near Eastleigh is blocked following a road traffic incident. Officials have said delays are building on approach. More to follow...
A HAMPSHIRE teenager who assaulted a female and a police officer has been conditional discharged. Daniel George Hurrell committed both assaults on the same day in December last year. The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to two counts of assault at
POLICE have launched a hunt for two men following the discovery of a body at a building site in a village on the edge of Southampton. They are appealing for witnesses after a man was found dead at a residential property on Ling Dale in upmarket
A HOSPITAL patient kicked-out at a £1,000 light before shouting homophobic abuse at a passing lesbian couple. Christopher Jennings damaged a pathway light after discharging himself as a patient at Southampton General Hospital. He then targeted
LEGO-lovers can now look forward to a colourful new store opening at Southampton's Westquay later this year. Its shiny new doors will open during the months leading up to Christmas, so it will be open to the public just in time to treat their children
HE ignored the barking of his dog, attributing the sound of three sharp blows as the winter wind rustling his hedge and a neighbour chopping wood late at night. Henry Tatford could not have been more wrong. Had he ventured outside his garden
SOUTHAMPTON Airport has launched a campaign to keep customers safe during the holiday season. The Campus Watch initiative aims to tackle disruptive behaviour among passengers as well as providing employees with all the advice and support they need
HERE are some of the planning applications submitted to Southampton City Council this week: BARGATE 19/01168/LBC - Listed building consent sought for installation of internally illuminated projecting sign BASSETT 19/00183/TPO - Tree works
EASTLEIGH residents have the opportunity to bask in the sun while watching all their favourite movies on the "big screen". Movie fanatics can pull up a deck chair and enjoy a line-up of blockbuster and classic film screenings on the theatre’s outdoor
A cloud of flying ants that hit Hampshire was so dense it could be seen in satellite images from space. The swarm of insects hit the counties of Hampshire, West Sussex and Dorset yesterday and were captured on the Met Office's radar. They were
FAMILY members of a Southampton man who died after an assault outside outside a city pub have described his death as a “senseless loss of life”. It comes after the man accused of killing Perry Cardy admitted causing the 52-year-old’s death.
A SOUTHAMPTON man who racially abused another man has been jailed. Marcus Liam Connell, 49, also used threatening or abusive words or behaviour towards another victim. Both incidents happened in Southampton on April 3. Connell also attempted
JURORS in the trial of a man accused of murdering Southampton schoolgirl Lucy McHugh are to continue their deliberations today. Jury members will continue working towards a verdict in the case of Stephen Nicholson. Nicholson is on trial following
DADS and their children can attend an upcoming wildlife event. The dads and tots event at Testwood Lakes will take place on July 27. It is suitable for children aged two to five years old. Guests can explore the woodlands, play games, follow
PLANS to build nine flats in a Hampshire town have been thrown out. Templeton Stockbridge Ltd lodged an appeal after an application to a site in Rumbridge Street, Totton, was rejected by New Forest District Council. But government-appointed
SIX animal accidents occurred in the New Forest over a four-day period - including three hit-and runs. The latest casualty figures from the Verderers show that the week beginning July 8 was one of the worst for several months. The first hit-and-run
POLICE are appealing for dashcam footage after a teenager was assaulted and taken to hospital. The 16-year-old victim suffered multiple facial injuries in the assault, which took place in The Square, Pennington, on Monday between 6pm and 6.30pm.
PLANS for ten new family homes following the demolition of a Southampton timber yard have been submitted to civic chiefs. A proposal for ten houses to replace units 29- 31 on Vespasian Road, two studio units and Bamptons Timber Merchant, has
BUSINESSES who trade abroad are being offered training for the extra red tape they face after Brexit. Companies who trade with the rest of the European Union are likely to face new customs checks, forms and procedures, whether the UK leaves with
A NEW splash park is set to open next week. Spray guns, water jets and tipping buckets are just a few of the features in the splash park by Beach Road car park in Lee on the Solent. It comes as part of a major revamp of the sea front facilities
IF you hit a pedestrian while driving at 30 miles per hour, they have an 80 per cent chance of surviving – but that drops to just ten per cent at 40mph, police say. Officers have spoken out about the dangers of speeding after the Daily Echo reported
A NEW coffee shop is set to open its doors in Romsey. The news comes after a Savills sign has been put up outside the former Co-operative Travel shop at number 15 the Market Place, stating that the building has been let to Josie's. The Josie's
SAINTS duo Charlie Austin and Mario Lemina aren’t helping themselves at all. Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has made it clear that they can move on if they feel as though they aren't going to play enough football next season. And the way they've
