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Here’s who donated to help make Southampton’s ‘Tree of Light’ shine bright

December 3rd, 2018 12:15 PM

On December 1 hundreds of sponsored lights will illuminate Woolstone Millenium Garden as part of Communicare's Tree of Light Campaign.

Man rescued from water near Northam Bridge after boat sinks

December 3rd, 2018 12:13 PM

Hampshire Fire and Rescue were called to rescue a 62-year-old man from the waterside at Quayside Road.

Wind chaos as Storm Diana brings 80mph winds to Hampshire

December 3rd, 2018 12:09 PM

A weather warning issued by the MET Office said that strong winds would hit parts of Hampshire, and the forecast proved accurate.

Two Southampton Tory MPs share opposing views over Brexit

December 3rd, 2018 12:04 PM

Over the last few days many of my constituents have been in touch to express their views on the proposed Brexit deal.

Southampton hotels in alcohol ban after selling to underage kids

December 3rd, 2018 11:54 AM

The Star Hotel, in the city's High Street, and Ibis Budget, on West Quay Road, have had temporary bans placed on their alcohol license, police have announced.

Hampshire bird scheme flies off with award

December 3rd, 2018 11:50 AM

Bird Aware Solent was presented with two awards at the respected Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) South East annual awards ceremony held at the Brighton Pavilion.

PHOTOS: Communicare Tree of Light switch-on in Woolston

December 3rd, 2018 11:47 AM

The Daily Echo-backed initiative is organised by Southampton charity Communicare to help residents remember their lost loved ones and raise vital funds for the most vulnerable people in the city.

Land appeal for affordable new housing in countryside made by Council for the Protection of Rural England

December 3rd, 2018 11:43 AM

Dee Haas, chairman, said: "It may be viewed with some surprise that a charity such as CPRE Hampshire, an organisation striving to protect and preserve our beautiful countryside, would be thinking about how to better support rural affordable housing.