Ben Fishwick
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Past articles by Ben:
Northern Lights spotted in UK skies above Stonehenge
The Northern Lights were spotted over Stonehenge in Salisbury. → Read More
Southampton FC: Fine dining experience at The Halo in St Mary's
Southampton FC plays host to luxury fine dining in The Halo lounge. → Read More
Southampton nurses strike: Hospital at 'bare minimum' staffing levels
A strike involving more than 1,000 nurses left Southampton General Hospital at 'bare minimum' staffing levels → Read More
Southampton: Volunteer gardeners spruce up Bitterne NHS building
TWO volunteer gardeners are on a mission to transform the grounds of a busy Southampton health building. → Read More
Southampton news February 15: Daily Echo newsletter
Good morning and welcome to your morning briefing. Residents are frustrated and angry after police filed an investigation into cars being broken into. People living in Ocean Village have been beleaguered by criminals targeting the undercroft car parks in Channel Way. Officers issued a warning on social media about the incidents - but one victim was told no-one would be deployed to investigate… → Read More
Southampton news February 14: Daily Echo newsletter
Good morning and welcome to your morning briefing. A serial sex offender assaulted a woman in her 80s after following her through the streets and walking into her home. Philip Packham, 69, left his victim “worried and scared to go outside” after trying to kiss her and cuddle her. He also touched her inappropriately. Packham has 30 convictions for 73 offences. His first sex assault goes back to… → Read More
Southampton news Saturday February 11: The Daily Echo's newsletter
Good morning and welcome to your morning briefing. Southampton hospital is mourning the loss of two 'kind and talented' nurses killed in a crash in the Grand Canyon. Tatiana Brandão, 30, and Raquel Moreira, 28, were on a road trip in the US when their car collided with a bus. Both were declared dead at the scene. Originally from Portugal, the two friends had spent years planning what was… → Read More
Southampton news February 10: The Daily Echo's newsletter
Good morning and welcome to your morning briefing. Parents across the city don't know how they'll cope following the closure of four nurseries. A deal involving the YMCA, the city council and care providers has fallen through. Michele Munday, 31, will be forced to work fewer hours so she can look after her daughter. Meanwhile, Melissa Ryves faces an extra school run as she will have to take her… → Read More
Southampton: Last chance to snap up £2 Echo subscription
Final chance to snap up a digital subscription to the Southern Daily Echo for just £2. → Read More
A31: Motorcyclist dies in crash with car at Chilcomb near Winchester
A motorcyclist has died in a crash on a dual carriageway. → Read More
Portsmouth: Four people injured at car meet
One person was seriously hurt and is being supported by family, police say. The incident in the Hilsea area of Portsmouth happened late on Saturday night. Video on social media shows a car going round a roundabout before hitting the crowd. Fotoage also shows officers leading an individual into the back of a police van. Separate car meets were held in Hedge End and in Eastleigh at B&Q. → Read More
Southampton Airport issues statement after Flybe flights cancelled
The operator of Southampton Airport has said the collapse of Flybe is "sad" - as it issued guidance to passengers. → Read More
Southampton stabbing: Arrests after man injured in Denzil Avenue
A man in his 40s has been seriously injured in an assault in Southampton. → Read More
Colden Common and New Forest victims lose £600,000 in roofing scam
Cowboy builders conned victims out of £600,000 - including three from Colden Common and Langley in Hampshire. → Read More
Gosport: Haslar Immigration Removal Centre set to house 600 men
Around 600 people could be held in detention by the Home Office at Haslar Immigration Removal Centre in Gosport → Read More
Southampton set to host Future of Work summit
The Future of Work event is being organised by Southampton City Council for January 31. Its leader, Councillor Satvir Kaur, said there are "significant economic opportunities ahead" and the authority must help make this happen. She said any growth must benefit people in the city. She said: "Across the Southampton area, there is a growing movement of innovators, entrepreneurs, businesses,… → Read More
Fareham: Tiffins and Thalis set to be children's NHS health hub
Former Fareham restaurant set to be converted into a children's health hub → Read More
P&O Cruises president: Arvia maiden voyage enjoyed by 'vast majority'
P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow has spoken about new ship Arvia’s maiden voyage → Read More
Unity 101 Southampton: Celebration event held at Novotel
Unity 101 celebrated its 17th anniversary in Southampton → Read More
Southern Water warning after fairy lights flushed down toilet
FAIRY lights caused a blockage in the sewer network, Southern Water has revealed. → Read More