6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (361+ words) More migrant boats could attempt to reach Hampshire as criminal gangs move their launch sites further west along the French coast, a minister has warned. The Government is aware of an emerging trend of small boats being launched further west…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (586+ words) Authorities insist they are taking residents’ concerns over a derelict Southampton pub site seriously. Neighbours of the boarded-up Anchor pub in Redbridge have raised issues about anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, fly-tipping and the potential for arson. Police, fire service and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (117+ words) In an utterly crass move, the Home Office has issued guidance to newly-arriving asylum seekers, explaining that having sex with women without their consent is not acceptable in Britain. Meanwhile, day after day, after day, after day, the Echo carries…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (337+ words) Firefighters are preparing to leave the New Forest wildfire scene after two weeks tackling the blaze. The blaze near the A31 brought in local fire crews and national specialists. The firefighters, who were praised for working "tirelessly" in sweltering conditions, are…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (270+ words) A Ringwood shop has been ordered to close for three months after a 13-month operation uncovered repeated sales of illegal tobacco and vape products. H&A Mini-Market on High Street was served with a 48-hour closure notice by police and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (176+ words) Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have revealed that three firefighters sustained minor injuries during the battle to bring the huge New Forest wildfire under control. Area manager Phil Barrett said firefighters had been working in difficult terrain and hot conditions…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (343+ words) Residents feared a fire could spread to nearby homes after a motorbike burst into flames on a field in Millbrook during the early hours of this morning. The blaze broke out near Cherwell Crescent at around 2.12am. Rosina Rousey and her…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (258+ words) Nearly 40 emergency calls were made after a garden blaze damaged a house in Southampton last night. The fire on Burgess Road left a house damaged and gutted three gardens, according to neighbours. Fire crews arrived shortly before 9pm. The fire involved…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (543+ words) Hampshire's chief constable has joined 49 other senior policing leaders in urging the Prime Minister to prevent the early release of the killers of PC Andrew Harper. Chief Constable Alexis Boon, of Hampshire Constabulary, is among the signatories to an open…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (197+ words) Firefighters tackling the New Forest wildfire have been praised for their efforts by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Brigade Union (FBU). Brigade Secretary Dave Hunt and Regional Secretary Mark Chapman visited the ongoing incident meeting the incident command…...