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Children can lose weight and have fun

OVERWEIGHT children can get fit and active for free as a Hampshire centre launches its specialist programme to tackle obesity in the county.




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Families invited to sports day

SPORTING challenges will take place at a family fun day to raise cash for charities.




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Don’t miss free health checks

FREE mini-health checks and a cycle challenge will take place in Southampton to boost fitness levels in the city.




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‘Gym membership must be made cheaper’

A GYM owner was today lobbying the Govern-ment to make gyms across the county cheaper for members.




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Taylor Wimpey given the go ahead to build 182 new homes at Whiteley

PLANS for 182 new homes in Whiteley have been approved.




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PHOTOS: Inside £2.65 million exceptional country house with luxury fittings

THIS exceptional country house on an exclusive private estate close to the River Hamble could be yours for £2.65 million.




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PHOTOS: Inside the £2 million period cottage set in eight acres on the market for the first time in over 40 years

THIS unique period property, set in rolling grounds and paddocks of nearly eight acres, is a rare find, having been owned by the same family for more than 40 years.




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PHOTOS: Inside stunning £2.5m 17th Century home with its own ancient monument

PALACE House on the outskirts of Bishop's Waltham enjoys stunning gardens and an intriguing medieval history.




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PHOTOS: Inside the £2.65 million country home set in five acres with tennis court and guest lodge

THIS imposing eight bedroom family home of over 6,000 sq ft with a tennis court, guest lodge, annexe and grounds of more than five acres could be yours for just £2.65 million.




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PHOTOS: The £1.5m secluded seven bed country house with floodlit tennis court and wine store

BOASTING a floodlit tennis court and wine store and set in 3.6 acres, this beautiful country house in the South Downs National Park could be yours for £1.5 million.




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PHOTOS: Inside the £2.15m home with country views, pool and tennis court

The Old Parsonage is a handsome country house on the edge of Stockbridge with beautiful countryside views, a pool and tennis court. It's on the market for £2,150,000.




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PHOTOS: Inside the £2.25m farmhouse set in six acres with pool complex and annexe.

THIS fine country farmhouse in the New Forest is on the market for £2.25 million




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PHOTOS: Inside the £1.45m barn conversion adjoining a popular Hampshire golf course

THIS stunning Hampshire barn conversion with period charm and a side gate to one of the county's best golf clubs could be yours for less than £1.5 million.




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PHOTOS: £2.5m Arts and Crafts mansion with pool and games room

AN EXQUISITE £2.5 million sanctuary originally built for the man who was the solicitor for the White Star Line during the Titanic enquiry, this 6,000 sq ft property is the only Test Valley home designed by the revered Arts and Crafts architect MH Baillie Scott.




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Food wholesaler Harvest Fine Foods becomes home delivery service in lockdown

ONE of the largest independent food wholesalers in the south has rapidly turned itself into a home delivery service along the same lines as the supermarkets.




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Southampton is 'hub' in 3DCrowd drive to make face masks

SOUTHAMPTON has become the centre of a volunteer effort to provide medical and care staff with 3D-printed face protectors.




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Making HMRC a preferred creditor 'could hit small businesses'

MOVES to put HMRC near the head of the queue for money when businesses become insolvent could damage small businesses and the economy, it is claimed.




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Cinemas 'could be re-open by mid-July'

UK cinemas could reopen as early as mid-July in time for the launch of the latest Christopher Nolan film, the boss of a leading chain has said.




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Most Hampshire firms 'fear they could go under', says chamber survey

NEARY six out of 10 Hampshire businesses told a survey they are at risk of going under because of the Covid-19 pandemic.




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TEDxSouthampton to take place in November

SOUTHAMPTON is set to get its own TEDx conference dedicated to “ideas worth spreading”.




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Hythe Ferry says it needs public cash to survive the Covid-19 crisis

A HAMPSHIRE ferry operator hit by the lockdown has launched a Crowdfunding campaign in a bid to keep the service afloat.




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Plight of Nuffield Southampton Theatres a 'blow' to the city

IT was billed as the  “jewel in the crown” of Southampton multi-million pound Cultural Quarter.




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Jobs at risk at Lymington Precision Engineers

JOBS are at risk at a well-known Hampshire engineering company.




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Luxury yacht builder Sunseeker set to axe 460 jobs at Poole and Portland

SOUTH COAST-BASED luxury yacht firm Sunseeker International, is planning to axe a fifth of its workforce in a major blow to Dorset’s economy.




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REVIEW: The Jolly Sailor in Bursledon

IT may be hidden away but managers of a Hampshire pub say its location and its historicTV fame have made it a hotspot for tourists and locals alike.




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Echo editor lunches at luxurious No Man's Fort in the Solent - probably the world's most fascinating venue and hotel

The band played, the flags waved, and the beef was served. It was all very British.




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FOOD REVIEW: Bacaro, Ocean Village, Southampton

Bacaro, Ocean Village, Southampton




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La Margherita through the years - were you there?

IT was one of It was one of the most popular restaurants in Southampton.




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Hampshire restaurant Royal Bengal puts new spin on Indian cuisine

IT’S considered the nation’s favourite cuisine – but did you know that most Indian restaurants in the UK are actually owned by Bangladeshis?




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Bar + Block steakhouse set to open Hampshire outlet

WORK is well underway on a new steak house which is set to create 40 jobs in a Hampshire precinct.




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REVIEW AND PHOTOS: Casa Brasil, Westquay, Southampton

“COME hungry, leave happy.”




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PUB REVIEW: Historic Hampshire eatery has dramatic makeover

SET in the heart of Hampshire it is the historic pub that has had a dramatic makeover.




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Lyndhurst Tex-Mex serves a mouth-watering combination of US and Mexican cuisine.

IT WAS time to go Down Mexico Way - with a visit to the Lone Star State thrown in.




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Food review: festive dining at Tylney Hall Hotel, Hampshire

ANYONE looking to get into the Christmas mood in style this year need look no further than Tylney Hall.




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PHOTOS: Hampshire technology at the heart of America's Cup hopeful

HAMPSHIRE skills and technology are at the heart of the boat which hopes to bring the America's Cup to Britain for the first time in the competition's 166-year history.




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Southampton MP Alan Whitehead: 'The Brexit vote was too close to say I defied my constituents'

IN ONE of the most historic weeks in British history MPs voted in favour of triggering article 50 - Britain’s formal notification of our intention to leave the EU.




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String of pony deaths raise issue of fencing in the New Forest

They have been allowed to wander free for centuries and as such have attracted thousands upon thousands of visitors.




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Financial incentive scheme for smoking mums-to-be starts tomorrow - worth the money?

MAKING sure babies have the best life during pregnancy is the most important thing for mums-to-be.




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Food Fight: Is Westquay's food and drink extension killing Southampton's independent venues?

IT’S one of the biggest food and leisure developments in Europe, touted as new focal point for Southampton’s social scene but could it eat up all the opposition around it?




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Do message services like WhatsApp offer a 'secret place' for terrorists?

Two men remain in custody over the Westminster attack as encrypted messaging services such as WhatsApp faced criticism for potentially allowing terrorists to communicate undetected.




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Daily Echo Christmas tree guide: Fake or real trees?

CHRISTMAS is typically a time for cheer and celebration, but with the festive season approaching, many of us are starting to think about buying a tree.




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Build-A-Bear Pay Your Age is back...but there's new rules this time

CUDDLY toy store Build-A-Bear has announced their Pay Your Age event is back for 2019 but this time there's new rules.




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Can pets catch and pass on coronavirus?

With cases of coronavirus continuing to spread across the globe, many pet owners are concerned for the wellbeing of their companions.




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Winchester's hidden oasis

Rachel Masker visits an oasis just a stone's throw from Winchester's busy city centre




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Hampshire council considers new dog walking rules - will you be affected?

A Hampshire council is considering a rule change to lower the amount of dogs one person can walk in a public space.




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Travel: Why the French town of Saint-Nazaire is worth getting to know

LIKE Dorset many rush on past here to get somewhere else – but it’s an area well worth getting to know.