NEWPORT IoW have handed Richie Reynolds the job of leading them back into the Dr Martens Premier Division inside the next three seasons. The 54-year-old former Portsmouth midfielder was last night unveiled as new first-team boss at a supporters' club
PORTSMOUTH are one of six clubs whose fans have been banned by Millwall next season. Five other Division 1 teams' fans will also not be allowed at the New Den after measures were announced to try and prevent a repeat of the shocking scenes of violence
THERE IS virtually no cricketer in Andover below the age of 30 who does not owe a huge thank-you to Liz Hall. For more than 17 years Liz, pictured, has organised what is probably the most successful colts cricket section in the county. From one under-
Westover Sports Cars Andy Bennett is playing a vital role as Morgan returns to the Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance race for the first time since 1962 with the De Walt/Race Sports Salisbury 2002 Aero 8 GTN Le Mans entry. Bennett joined Westover Sports Cars,
ROMSEY's Chris Hook again showed his liking for the Isle of Man TT course with two decent performances in last week's annual festival of speed. The former Manx Grand Prix winner rode his 400 Honda to 12th place in the Lightweight TT at an average speed
Taking part in the Round the Island Race? Here are some top sailing tips from the experts to 'ease' your passage. 1. Tip number one, important throughout the race, is to be aware of what other boats around you are doing. This is important on the very
Win a pair of tickets for Hampshire's C&G Trophy clash with Somerset The Daily Echo has teamed up with Cheltenham & Gloucester Building Society to offer five lucky readers a pair of tickets each for Hampshire's clash against Somerset at Taunton
The testimony of a 12-year-old girl gets to the heart of what a very special Winchester mission to Nicaragua is all about. "When I came to this village my heart was full of bitterness. I did not know that it was possible to be happy. I did not know what
SOUTHAMPTON-based Grainfarmers struck a deal with the royal farms at Windsor for wheat it produces to go into the grist for a new bread celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee. The bread is on sale exclusively at supermarket group Safeway, which came up
A PARROT with pretty blue language has vanished after thieves swooped on his Hampshire home. Paco, an African grey parrot, who is just over one year old, was still in his brass cage when he was snatched from his home at Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh. He's worth
Our red, white and blue army battled their way out of the so-called Group of Death early today sparking scenes of jubilation across the south. But Sven's men kept the country on the edge of their seats as they fought out a goalless draw in the Japanese
THIS is the 16-year-old Hampshire yob who inflicted fear and misery on hundreds of people. Robert Goodman spat, swore and hurled abuse at scores of innocent shoppers as they tried to go about their business in Southampton. The out-of-control teenager
GEISHA girls made of used tea bags, revolting fake body parts and religious versions of famous logos rank among the more arresting sights on offer at Southampton Institute's final degree show. Thousands of hours of students' work features in the show,
YOUNGSTERS at a Southampton nursery were given a special gift to cap their Golden Jubilee celebrations. Ford and Linden Homes delivered a brand new fence, covered in colourful wildlife designs, to surround Learning Land in Wimpson Lane, Millbrook. Plans
STAFF at Hampshire Ambulance Service are celebrating, after consistently achieving their government targets for the last six months. This time last year, the trust was one of the worst in the country for its response times - it reached just 32 per cent
TWO motorists were recovering last night after escaping serious injury when their cars ploughed into a foot-wide rock left in the middle of one of Southampton's busiest roads. The 40cm rock was dumped in the middle of Bursledon Road shortly after midnight
Everyone has bad days at the office but for nearly three million people there is no such thing as a good day. Vicki Green reports on the world of office bullying. Imagine waking every weekday morning filled with dread at the prospect of another day in
GRAEME Dunlop, chairman and managing director of P&O Ferries, is to retire at the end of the year and will become a special adviser to chairman Lord Sterling and the board. Mr Dunlop, who turns 60 this month, has been a P&O main board director
ENGLAND secured their berth in the second phase of the World Cup in Japan today - and they had to thank Saint Anders Svensson. The St Mary's midfielder scored the vital goal against Argentina on the hour that dumped one of the pre-tournament favourites
Jimmy Cook returns to the Bath cricket festival today for the first time since his days as a Somerset player. Hampshire's first-team coach achieved legendary status in Somerset after arriving at Taunton from Transvaal for his first season of county cricket
TWO carnival days of drinking, eating, partying and cricket hosted by Sarisbury Athletic in their fourth annual festival of cricket had a serious side. As organiser Andy Dowland explained: "It was a great, great weekend. The atmosphere was fantastic and
A NEW cricket league has been set-up by the Hampshire Cricket Board for people with physical or learning difficulties. Ten clubs have entered the league, which will be played in two divisions, with the divisional winners meeting in a final at the Rose
Today's Principal Arrivals: Box Hamburg, container, 03330, St Helens; Hual Transit, ro-ro, 0630, 40; Jade Arrow, ro-ro, 1100, 105; Autorunner, car carrier, 1200, 203; Autoline, ro-ro, 1430, 201 link; Bonn Express, container, 1500, 206; Arklow Express,
James Kaye was awarded victory in the British Touring Car Championship round at Silverstone despite being second across the finish line. The Hampshire driver was beaten in the Production Car Feature Race by ex-Volvo works driver Kelvin Burt, standing
Taking part in the Round the Island Race? Here are some top sailing tips from the experts to 'ease' your passage. 1. Tip number one, important throughout the race, is to be aware of what other boats around you are doing. This is important on the very
Not a clanger will be dropped as eight teams of ringers, including one from Winchester, vie for the annual award of being the best bellringers in Britain. Winchester Cathedral is to host hosts the 27th National Twelve-bell Striking Contest on Saturday
LAW firm Lester Aldridge's corporate team at Southampton has reported a 32 per cent increase in its financial year just ended. Head of corporate team partner, David Ashplant said: "This result is extremely gratifying in view of the economic slowdown late
ROMSEY'S new mayor Mike Richardson performed one of his first jobs when he congratulated volunteers who regularly give up their time to help others in the town. Cllr Richardson presented 48 people with Test Valley Community Services (TVCS) volunteer awards
THE DAILY Echo-backed Wayne Howard Appeal has received a £1,500 helping hand from Southampton's Northam Boxing and Fitness Club. Eighteen youngsters hammered their hearts out in a 12-hour punch bag marathon to raise the cash for brain damaged accident
FRAUDSTERS behind African money-making scams are targeting Hampshire victims with sob stories about families living in exile. Detectives today urged people not to respond to any letters or e-mails originating from the African continent which ask for help
SHE was Southampton's best loved ship, a legend that was the nation's pride both in war and peace. Cunard's Queen Mary symbolised Great Britain's marine heritage as she powered her way backwards and forwards across the Atlantic on the traditional crossing
