Little Flamingos came within an ace of landing a massive Southern Electric Contracting Cup quarter-final shock, losing by only two runs to Premier Division 1 side Andover at The Holt last night. Andover looked to have the tie in the bag after Sam Miller
THE WARDEN of an old people's home told the head of Hampshire Ambulance Service she was unhappy at the response time of ambulances to emergencies. Barbara Gatland won a review of the number of safety net first-aiders near her Gosport sheltered home after
RAIDERS who stole thousands of pounds worth of designer sailing gear from a Hampshire chandlery could be behind a string of similar break-ins across the south. Police believe the burglary at LDC Racing Sailboats in Chandler's Ford may be linked to several
Former British number one Chris Wilkinson watches two home grown stars come good in the pressure-cooker atmosphere of Wimbledon. AS A youngster Jamie Delgado was tipped as the great saviour of British tennis when he won the under-14 junior Orange Bowl
John Crockford knows that success on his home Thruxton race track next weekend will be a first big step towards a much sought-after Superbike ride next season. The Totton rider is racing for the top Verwood-based Crescent Suzuki team in the British Superstock
THE highly-acclaimed British Superbike Championship which powers back to Thruxton on Sunday, has developed into a two-horse race between Ducati riders Steve Hislop and John Reynolds. Only 13 points separate the riders, with flying Scot Hislop currently
THE four year-old record of 19 minutes 15 seconds set by Sussex Tour de France star Sean Yates was well beaten in the Salisbury RC 10-mile time trial at Thruxton Down, Andover in a performance one race official described as "awesome." The man responsible
A HAMPSHIRE council is to hit dodgy parkers in the pocket by doubling fines. Test Valley Borough Council has joined the nationwide push by local authorities to take over parking duties from police and its first action will be to raise fines from £30 to
SOUTHAMPTON'S public hospitals could be heading for financial trouble, a report from the NHS trust's finance director warns. The report shows that in the past four years the financial position of the Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust has gone
DETECTIVES today appealed for the public's help in solving a mystery attack which left a Southampton man lying in a pool of blood. The 27-year-old was found sprawled on the pavement in Monks Way, Mansbridge, covered in blood. Police said two passers-by
THIS is the first view of Southampton's controversial £80,000 statue, The Shear. After years of discussion the stainless steel abstract statue - which has been described as more like a giant cheese grater than a sword - is finally in place in Bevois Valley
THE BT Global Challenge may have become a two-horse race between favourites LG Flatron and Compaq, both contenders for the Princess Royal Trophy. The yachts left the French port of La Rochelle yesterday on the final leg and by this morning they had made
AN AGONISING wait for a neck operation may soon be over for a Southampton man who fears that just one jolt can kill him. Today, 46-year-old salesman Tony West, who has had his urgent operation cancelled three times, thanked the Daily Echo for highlighting
Pinafore, Southampton Operatic Society, Nuffield Theatre THERE are few better-loved G&S operas than HMS Pinafore. As well as cracking individual numbers, there are terrific opportunities for entertaining ensemble pieces. Now there is also the possibility
PLANS to ease congestion in Southampton city centre by creating a park-and-ride site at Stoneham have come under fire from civic chiefs in neighbouring Eastleigh. The city council wants to delete a site south of the M27's Stoneham interchange from the
FORMER Mayor of Fareham Dorothy Ekins OBE has died at the age of 79. A well-known character in the borough, Mrs Ekins gave nearly three decades of her life to public service becoming Mayor of the town she loved in 1978 and again in 1988. Her crowning
Saints have lined up a possible hat-trick of new signings in time for the new season. And that is probably the strongest evidence yet that they will confirm Stuart Gray as their new manager at tomorrow's board meeting. The board have already backed the
STUBBINGTON Green Runners have undergone a minor name change after branching out into track and field athletics. From now on they will be known as Stubbington Green Runners & Athletic Club. The club's debut season in the Southern Men's League Division
Today's Principal Arrivings: Arcadia, cruise ship, 0645, 106; Autosun, vehicle carrier, 0730, 43; Hyundai Independence, container, 0800, 205; Le Castellet, vehicle carrier, 1200, 201 link; Cypress Pass, ro/ro, 1630, 40; Gerd Sibum, container, 1800, 206E
British Supersport champion Jim Moodie is lining up a sensational baptism for the Southampton-based Chrysalis Racing Team at Thruxton on Sunday. The Glaswegian has been out of action all season with injuries sustained in a crash in Spain last autumn.
LITTLETON nipped to the top of the Southampton and District Women's BA B League after a slender 46-44 victory over Aerostructures. With previous leaders Winchester City having their match against Hedge End postponed, Littleton took full advantage gaining
WILDERN school pupil Meryl Roberts knows exactly what career she wants when she finishes her education - she wants to be a politician. But in the meantime, the 14-year-old's cookery hobby is already turning her into a vote winner. For Meryl walked away
SOLICITORS firm Paris Smith & Randall is to host the first major conference to be held at Southampton Football Club's new stadium in St Mary's on Friday September 7. Entitled "City of Southampton - leading the South", speakers are to include Andrew
LOCAL dance talent will be showcased to spectacular effect at the Mayflower on Friday. The Power of Dance, a show produced by Southampton-based choreographer and dance teacher Jade Millington, will see 150 local amateur dancers take to the stage for a
THE 69,153-ton Southampton-based luxury cruise ship Oriana is to be dry-docked in the city later this year. This will be the second refit the six-year-old vessel has undergone at the A&P shipyard in Southampton's Western Docks. Last month A&P
PLANS to ease congestion in Southampton city centre by creating a park-and-ride site at Stoneham have come under fire from civic chiefs in neighbouring Eastleigh. The city council wants to delete a site south of the M27's Stoneham interchange from the
LIVE music is back at the Crown Hotel, Ringwood next week with a regal double-bill combining a sovereign of song with a Queen tribute band. First on stage at 8.30pm will be young singer-songwriter Helena, whose rich and powerful voice is just as much
Suzanne Vega, City Hall, Salisbury DESPITE the sweltering heat, City Hall was packed with fans of the New York-based songstress for her return visit to Salisbury. The show proved that not only does Ms Vega have a stunning voice, but a fantastic stage
STUBBINGTON Green Runners have undergone a minor name change after branching out into track and field athletics. From now on they will be known as Stubbington Green Runners & Athletic Club. The club's debut season in the Southern Men's League Division
