After his Merson-less Pompey side had got back to winning ways with this impressive victory over Paul Hart's play-off hopefuls, manager Harry Redknapp rounded on the pundits in the national press who had claimed that his side's promotion drive was coming
Totton striker Patrick James' missed penalty cost the home side two points, but the team's biggest loss may be a lengthy spell on the sidelines for captain Martin Whiddett. Manager Ian Robinson had to give debuts to rookies Glen Maidment and Richard Curtis
Don't mention the Portsmouth area when you speak to Lymington & New Milton player/manager Graham Kemp. Second-placed Lymington & NM surrendered their 100 per cent home record when they were beaten 2-1 by Fareham, which now means that all three
Locks Heath ended a run of three defeats by winning the derby match against Bishop's Waltham 4-0. All the goals came in the second half from Marc Jones (2), Craig Finch and Joe Morton, son of second team manager John, who was proudly looking on.
Hamble ASSC Reserves progressed into the last eight of the Senior Cup with a hard fought 2-1 derby victory at Netley Central. It was a typical game of two halves with Aeros well on top in the first half and taking a two goal lead. Robbie Ackroyd put Aero
A SEVEN-year-old schoolboy, whose mother is fighting against cancer, showed he is also made of stern stuff by completing a charity run in aid of treatment to fight the condition. Daniel Morant decided he wanted to do his bit for the Early Bird Appeal,
A LARGE cat has been spotted "bounding up and down" a residential road in Hook. The puma-type animal, described as being of a light colour and about five feet long, was seen by Roger Griffiths as he left his house in Hazel Coppice. Mr Griffiths said:
A TADLEY couple had a very special present on Christmas Day - a baby boy. Alfie Reeves was born at 4pm on December 25, weighing 8lb 3oz. Mum Hayley, 24, from Long Grove, Tadley, said she was delighted Alfie was born on such a special day. Alfie's brother
FLOOD warning have been issued for parts of north Hampshire following excessive rainfall. The Environment Agency is urging people to be aware of the risk of problems from surface water. A flood warning is currently in place for the River Loddon and its
THE annual Boxing Day hunt passed peacefully on Thursday, with more than 400 people taking part in a fox hunting meeting without a protester in sight. Supported by foot followers and spectators, 51 horse-backed members of The Hampshire Hunt met at the
ANDY Bonner, at his lightest for 17 years, dropped down a weight category at the Welsh Counties powerlifting championships and carried off a new British record. The reigning world and British open and masters champion at over-90kg contested the over-82.5kg
LAURA Wright helped Hampshire to the team gold at under-13 level in the South of England inter-counties cross-country championships at Banbury. The Basingstoke and Mid-Hants AC runner was the 17th finisher in her age group over a difficult and muddy course
FOUR Basingstoke gymnasts came away from the Lilleshall National Sports Centre as national champions, following the Boys National Development Plan club finals. Alex Rawson, Kieran Buller, Jamie Appleton and Calum Campbell, all aged nine and members of
FOUR Basingstoke athletes were honoured at a recent awards ceremony at Winchester Guildhall. Josh Goodall won the Hampshire Schools Sports Federation tennis award. The 17-year-old former Cranbourne schoolboy reached the last 16 at Junior Wimbledon and
Maidenhead United 2 Basingstoke Town 2 MAX Rooke grabbed his first ever goals in a Basingstoke Town shirt as Ernie Howe's side twice came from behind to fight out a 2-2 draw with Maidenhead United on Boxing Day. The 22-year-old netted in each half to
Barking 11pts Basingstoke 39 BASINGSTOKE'S excellent December came to a great conclusion with a resounding victory at Barking on Saturday that took them up to eighth in the table. The FX-backed visitors started the national division three south game well
A GOALKEEPING crisis was narrowly avoided on Saturday after Town's regular number one, Scott Tarr, fell ill. A frantic morning began for Town manager Ernie Howe when he received a phone call from Tarr's mother at 9.20am, informing him that her son had
Eastleigh's 1-0 away success at BAT means that the Ten Acres club go into the new year with a seven-point lead. The only goal came after just three minutes when Warren Kenna crossed to the far post for Robbie Matthews to head home and maintain Eastleigh's
Administration, serving soup, wiping tables, chatting to customers, cleaning the floor and washing up - Emma Barnett tries her hand at being a hospital volunteer... Great, I thought when my news editor suggested I spend a day volunteering at Southampton
ANY manager will tell you that records mean nothing in football, but Saints can afford themselves a little smile as they welcome in 2003. Still unbeaten at home this season and on the back of seven games without a defeat - records don't come much more
For a few weeks now Tottonians' captain Ali Ramus has been urging his side to continue the commitment and drive and not drop their guard against sides they are expected to beat on their way to probable promotion from London Four South-West. It was obvious
Don't mention the Portsmouth area when you speak to Lymington & New Milton player/manager Graham Kemp. Second-placed Lymington & NM surrendered their 100 per cent home record when they were beaten 2-1 by Fareham, which now means that all three
Top met bottom in Division 2 when Laverstock & Ford entertained Romsey Town. But you wouldn't have known it as Romsey, with just one point, took an early lead. Laverstock 'keeper Liam McConnell stepped up to convert a penalty just before half-time
A Hampshire police worker has had a miracle escape from his water-filled car. The civilian officer was forced to escape through the back hatch of his car when it began to wash away as he tried to cross a ford. The man, who has not been named, managed
AN EXTENSIVE network of footpaths, cycleways and open spaces in a Hamp-shire town has scooped a top award. Totton's leafy Green Route has won a regional commendation by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) at a special ceremony in Oxford. Leading
UNDER-age crime and drinking in a well-known Lyndhurst trouble spot is to be targeted with the installation of a 24-hour CCTV camera. Residents have complained of feeling threatened in the town centre's main car park, which is a haven for juvenile drinkers
HAMPSHIRE'S biggest steam engine rally has stoked up its local charities with a thumping £18,000 after yet another successful show. The Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show landed on a weekend of perfect weather in July and show secretary Tony Greenham said
SOUTH Coast freight forwarding company, Mercator Cargo Systems, is one of a few companies in the region to have the access and skills to use the new electronic export system, NES. The family-run company can now offer advice and assistance to local businesses
A SPOTTER plane and lifeboats were thrown into action after a man jumped to his death from Southampton's Itchen Bridge. A passing driver alerted police when he saw the man leap from the bridge at 10.16pm on Saturday evening. Tragically, attempts to resuscitate
PATIENTS and staff at Southampton General Hospital have been struck down with a new bug causing severe diarrhoea and vomiting. Hospital chiefs confirmed to the Daily Echo that a small number of patients and staff in the 25-bed, F2 general orthopaedic
THE Daily Echo's army of kind-hearted readers are helping to save the country's largest RSPCA-run animal shelter. The future of the Subbington Ark is still not totally secure, but staff say they are optimistic it won't have to close. In October the Daily
SCORES of Southampton residents are hoping their 20-year battle to ease parking problems will soon end in victory. Householders in Charles Knott Gardens launched the campaign because of constant hassle parking their cars. They claim it is so severe that
Hamble ASSC Reserves progressed into the last eight of the Senior Cup with a hard fought 2-1 derby victory at Netley Central. It was a typical game of two halves with Aeros well on top in the first half and taking a two goal lead. Robbie Ackroyd put Aero
A GARDEN that sparked controversy over the height of railings surrounding it has been officially opened. The garden at Portchester Parish Hall was delayed for weeks after a row erupted when it was discovered that the railings were an inch higher than
NEW year strollers will be able to find out about the woman dubbed the Godmother of Eastleigh during a free guided walk on Sunday. Charlotte Yonge - a Victorian woman of letters and means - and her contribution to the religious life of Eastleigh will
Jo Tessem came off the bench to grab his first goal of the season to earn Saints a dramatic 2-1 win against Sunderland and insisted: "I've got to keep on scoring." The Norwegian, who has come on as a substitute nine times this season but started on only
Peter Hedley, Commodore of the Island Sailing Club, will welcome Sir Robin Knox-Johnston to announce the launch of the 2003 Round the Island Race at the London Boat Show at Earls Court on 2nd January 2003. The event has attracted up to 1,800 entries each
Second-placed Lymington & NM surrendered their 100 per cent home record when they were beaten 2-1 by Fareham, which now means that all three of the Linnets' defeats this season have been at the hands of teams from the Portsmouth area. Lymington lost
Newbury's revival under caretaker manager Jim Goslin continued with a 4-0 victory over Christchurch at Faraday Road. The win means that Newbury have won three and drawn one of their four league matches in December - a record which should see them challenging
SALISBURY conquered the pitch, a combative Rothwell side and a hostile environment to prise a hard-earned 1-0 win, thus maintaining their seven-point lead at the top of the Eastern Division table. Already with Wayne Turk, Matt Davies and Tyronne Bowers
IT TURNED into a black Christmas for Ordnance Survey midfielder Paul Phipps in Saturday's Hampshire League Division 2 derby match against Hamble Club. Phipps went into a 50-50 challenge just before half-time and broke his leg. Survey, who were well on
THE FUTURE of Netley's former village police station in New Road is set to be thrashed out at a public inquiry in June. Hampshire police have appealed to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott as Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the
In the second part of The Gazette's news review of the year, assistant editor Simon Pluckrose looks at some of the stories that hit the headlines from July to December. JULY - The news that the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Health Authority plans to remove
BRUCE Rogers knows a bargain when he sees one - and he was prepared to do anything to snap it up when the sales started at Basingstoke's Festival Place. Bruce, from Popley, camped outside the town's Sony Centre from 5.30pm on Boxing Day to make sure he
Today's Principal Arrivals: Celtic King, general cargo, 0200, 204; Le Castellet, ro-ro, 0745, 201 link; Petra F, general cargo, 0900, Dibles Wharf; Cetam Victoriae, ro-ro, am, 203; Tamerlane Today's Principal Sailings: Bonn Express, container, 0300, 205
ERNIE Howe's Basingstoke Town side go into their New Year's Day clash with fierce local rivals and league-leaders Aldershot bristling with confidence after outplaying Grays 3-1 at the Camrose. Wednesday's match is certain to be one of the most fiercely
For a few weeks now Tottonians' captain Ali Ramus has been urging his side to continue the commitment and drive and not drop their guard against sides they are expected to beat on their way to probable promotion from London Four South-West. It was obvious
A four-try blast in the last 17 minutes saw Basingstoke's outstanding December come to a close with their fourth win in five games and a move into eighth place in National Division Three South after beating Barking 39-11. Two tries from centre Barrie
Latest results from local rugby team matches played over the weekend. National League Division Three South: Barking 11 Basingstoke 39 (Barrie Kirwan 2T, Yann Cullum 1T, Chris Norton 1T, Ian Calder 2C 5P), Blackheath 19 Tabard 10, North Walsham 15 Lydney
Totton striker Patrick James' missed penalty cost the home side two points, but the team's biggest loss may be a lengthy spell on the sidelines for captain Martin Whiddett. Manager Ian Robinson had to give debuts to rookies Glen Maidment and Richard Curtis
Golden Acres Nursery, near Romsey, has won a top commendation in the prestigious garden centre industry awards for the second year running. The nursery at Landford has been placed in the top three for two categories of the prestigious garden centre trade
IF family-friendly slap-stick festive entertainment isn't your thing, the new season at The Mayflower promises to be well worth the wait. The fun starts with a saucy treat in the shape of The New Rocky Horror Show (January 27-February 1), the touring
A HIGH-FLYING Hampshire schoolboy has died after being flung from a car in a horrific country road smash. Robert Twigg, 17, was travelling with two friends when their car collided side-on with another. Robert, who was a passenger, was thrown through one
FLOOD warnings have been issued to Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents. Following heavy rainfall the Environment Agency has said there is a serious risk of flooding across the county in coming days. Teams worked throughout Christmas and Boxing Day to
TWO conscientious Southampton students enjoyed a visit to the House of Commons after their school won a children's rights competition. Jenni Allcock, 16, and Amy Jackson, 14, from St Anne's Convent School, Rockstone Place, were presented with certificates
IT TURNED into a black Christmas for Ordnance Survey midfielder Paul Phipps in Saturday's Hampshire League Division 2 derby match against Hamble Club. Phipps went into a 50-50 challenge just before half-time and broke his leg. Survey, who were well on
For a few weeks now Tottonians' captain Ali Ramus has been urging his side to continue the commitment and drive and not drop their guard against sides they are expected to beat on their way to probable promotion from London Four South-West. It was obvious
A GENEROUS sub-post office master treated 100 customers to a slap-up three course Christmas dinner in return for their loyalty. Tom Greatorex splashed out hundreds of pounds on the people who have kept his Godshill, Isle of Wight, post office in business
THE Daily Echo's army of kind-hearted readers are helping to save the country's largest RSPCA-run animal shelter. The future of the Subbington Ark is still not totally secure, but staff say they are optimistic it won't have to close. In October the Daily
A HAMPSHIRE mum has died after being hit by a car on Boxing Day before being dragged for a mile and then left for dead. Mum of two Carolyn Boylan suffered horrific injuries following the collision near to her friend's home in Somerset. The 28-year-old
GORDON STRACHAN has played down talk of Saints qualifying for Europe. Saturday's 2-1 win against Sunderland left them seventh, just six points off second place and well in the mix for a lucrative European spot. But while jubilant Saints fans were singing
