Gareth Dack was serving a minimum of 33 years for the murder of Norma Bell when he was found dead at HMP Frankland.

The regulator has published its final version of the Children’s Codes of practice, which firms have until July to come into line with.

A Southampton dad threatened the owner of a private car park in South Cumbria with a large knife after he intended to park on his property overnight.

An award-winning artist is creating a new sculpture for Netley. Eastleigh Borough Council has commissioned artist Nick Hornby to develop the large-scale artwork on Hound Parish Council land. The piece ...

Law students from University of Southampton are giving up their time to help local people or businesses defending themselves as McKenzie Friends.

Police have given an update following a shocking stabbing that took place in Eastleigh last year. As reported in the Echo last year, officers rushed to Twyford Road at around 7.38pm on Sunday, July 21 ...

Red Funnel, which operates from Southampton to the Isle of Wight, has received a coveted award for excellent customer service.

Marie Heathcote lodged an appeal after New Forest District Council rejected her application to install a new garden fence and gate. But a government-appointed planning inspector has upheld the council ...

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to continue their fight for the community and ensure the future of the Henry Cort site benefits local people.

Southampton City Council has announced that “enabling works” will take place at the end of the month prior to a new family zone and ...

Professional quizzer and comedian, Paul Sinha, is set to perform at Wickham Comedy Club this week. Known for being one of ITV’s six chasers, on popular quiz show The Chase, ‘The Sinnerman’ will swap ...

Tribute to outstanding footballer and cricketer Mike Swain, who was among the area’s most outstanding sportsmen for half a century.