The most read and shared stories of 2014 on the Daily Echo website

January

The most read story was the live blog covering the floods and storms which battered Hampshire in the days after New Year.

The most shared article was our nostalgic look at what teenagers in Southampton did during the 90s, as readers now in their 30s enjoyed casting their minds back to years gone-by.

February

The tragic story of a woman being killed in a motorbike crash in West End was the most read story this month. She was later named as popular Carol Carr, 50, who is pictured below.

Once again, the nostalgia was the order of the day when it came to what readers were sharing around - this month was 20 long forgotten Southampton nights out.

March

The murder of Eastleigh newsagent Zishan Choudry was the biggest story on the website in March. He was killed on his way to work by Sam and Jon McKinley, who were jailed for his murder in December.

Another story on the murder investigation was the most shared article amongst our readers, as the death of the popular family man shocked the community.

April

Southampton was rocked by a huge explosion atop the giant Mayflower Halls, which were under construction at the time. Thick black smoke poured from the roof of the building following a gas cannister explosion.

The same article was also the most shared, as Sotonians flocked to the Daily Echo to find out what was going on in the heart of the city.

May

The popular Rhino club in Southampton city centre was shut down after it was the scene of allegations of false imprisonment and blackmail. The council decided enough was enough and revoked its licence.

Once again, the most read article was also the most shared, this time as shocked former patrons spread the news about the club.

June

The closure of the Itchen Bridge after a man died in a 'serious incident' was the most read story as summer began. It was later revealed that well-known Southampton boxer Lee Cutter was the victim.

The most shared article was the news that hit US TV drama 24, starring Kiefer Sutherland was coming to Southampton to be filmed. The climax of the latest series was filmed at Southampton docks and aired a few weeks later.

July

A Hampshire restuarant was at the centre of an outbreak of salmonella, which affected dozens of people. Real China in Eastleigh was shut following the outbreak.

The story was also the most shared via Facebook, Twitter and email from the site.

August

Sir Richard Branson vowed to honour the memory of Virgin Atlantic crew member Quinton Garrathy, who was killed in a car crash, by naming a plane after his four-month-old daughter, Olivia-Rae.

Once again, the most read story was also the most shared.

September

Our live coverage of Saints' summer transfer deadline day was the biggest story in September and the most read sports story of the year, with Toby Alderweireld and Sadio Mane completing their moves.

The most shared story was about the discovery of the body former Daily Echo employee Pennie Davis, who was found stabbed to death in a field in the New Forest, where she had been tending her horses.

October

The video of a bus blocking a level crossing in Southampton as a train approached was the top story in October in terms of both reads and shares. Captured by a reader, the train trundles helplessly towards the bus which is stuck in traffic in a box junction.

November

Randy students were making the lives of residents on Hampshire estate a misery with their late night goings-on.

Meanwhile, the most shared story was the explosion and fire at a hotel, which even led to a professional football match being called off.

December

Finally, the most read story in the final month was a brawl between football fans in a Southampton bar.

The most popular article being shared around on social media was the the news that former Radio 1 DJ Rob Da Bank is organising a music festial on Southampton Common next year. Called Common People, it will see 30,000 people flock to the city as he looks to bring his expertise from Bestival to Southampton.