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  • Deadline nears for adding your name to petition

    A DEADLINE has been set to add your name to the Daily Echo's campaign to save the Hythe ferry. All petitions need to be sent to the paper by Friday, May 6, to be included in the final count. The response so far has been staggering and the paper has already

  • Caring is smiles better

    I could have got a job at the local supermarket as it's close to my home," said mother-of-three Eileen Ostler from Totton. "But that's not what I wanted." Instead, Eileen chose to use her parenting skills and the experience of seeing a close family member

  • Bowls: Island bar Hants' path

    HAMPSHIRE have a double date with the Isle of Wight in the two major women's inter-county outdoor championships. They meet the Islanders on Tuesday, May 31, at Worthing Pavilion in the preliminary round of the Johns Trophy while on Thursday, June 9, the

  • Warne and Bransgrove hitting back

    SHANE Warne has hit back at Sussex skipper Chris Adams over the "sledging" row which has come to overshadow Hampshire's draw at Hove last week. The Australian legend was accused of trying to "humiliate" England A player Matt Prior but Warne has countered

  • Title race is wide open says Scott

    THERE are six clubs that could win the ECB Southern Electric Premier League this season. That's the forecast of Bournemouth skipper Richard Scott, who - give or take a few seasons in the county game with Hampshire - has been playing locally for over 20

  • League's own Aus eleven

    TWENTY-TWO overseas players - exactly half of them from Australia - are expected to be turning out for Southern Electric Premier League clubs this season. But only four or five of them will be playing in top flight - BAT Sports and Bournemouth deciding

  • In Port

    Today's Principal Arrivals: Wilson Caen, cargo, 0130, 36s; Ocean Spirit, vehicle, 0430, 40; Natali, cargo, 0500, 205; Queen Mary 2, passenger, 0530, 38/9; CFF Seine, roro, 0545, 30; Autoprestige, roro, 1545, 203; OOCL San Francisco, container, 2100, 206

  • Looking for angels with dirty faces

    IS YOUR builder heaven-sent? That's the question the construction industry's largest trade association, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), is asking as it searches for Southampton's most angelic builder. The category applies to smaller firms across

  • Eastleigh ski star

    EASTLEIGH is not renowned for its snow, but that hasn't stopped local lad Michael Colyer developing into a fine, young skier. The 15-year-old, who skis with the English Alpine team, was in hot form at the British Land National Junior and Children's Championships

  • Bowls: World hopes hit the rocks

    THERESA Darnell-Langton's hopes of achieving a marvellous hat-trick of titles were dashed in the Alfa Romeo World Indoor Bowls Council Championships at Belfast. Already reigning English and British champion, the Loddon Vale bowler failed to get through

  • Rowing: Small boats flood in to boost annual Itchen race

    SOUTHAMPTON Rowing Club's decision to include small boats in their Head of the River Race on the River Itchen paid off. Seventy-four crews lined up in the two-division race. But competitors in the main Championship Fours classes were few. In Division

  • It's party time as Perins pupils go to the polls

    FOR most of us it's a straight choice - Tory, Lib Dem or Labour. However, pupils at an Alresford school can choose from a host of political parties, including The Gluten Free Party, The Bohemian Party and The Standing At The Back Looking And Sounding

  • Lib Dems pledge free care for the elderly

    THE so-called grey vote was the target of the Liberal Democrat's election campaign in Romsey when the party's former leader of the House of Lords dropped into town. Shirley Williams, Baroness Williams of Crosby, came armed with the party's pledge of free

  • Opposition fails to stall market

    COUNCIL chiefs have approved a controversial plan that has split opinions in a New Forest town. The Wednesday street market at Station Road, New Milton, will be allowed to continue - even though almost half the shopkeepers want it to close. Bargain-hunters

  • Sea Britain celebrations at city's Maritime Museum

    AN EXHIBITION celebrating Southampton's connection with the sea has been launched at the city's Maritime Museum. Associated British Ports director Doug Morrison joined friends of the museum, staff and local VIPs to open the new Life At Sea display, which

  • Back down to earth with a tall story to tell

    IT is not called a tall ship for nothing, as 60 brave landlubbers found out when they climbed 100ft to the top of Lord Nelson's highest mast to raise vital funds for the Jubilee Sailing Trust. The marathon effort, carried out by disabled and able-bodied

  • Club legend to be cast in bronze

    HE is affectionately known as Mr Southampton - and Saints fans are planning the ultimate memorial to him. Ted Bates dedicated 66 years to Southampton Football Club, filling almost every role. On Sunday supporters and businesses will unite in their efforts

  • Legends of the skies line up for celebration

    A FLY-PAST of legendary aircraft from the Second World War, including the Southampton-built Spitfire, is set to form the centrepiece of the city's commemorations of VE Day, the Daily Echo can reveal. The Spitfire - which defended British skies against

  • You'll be suede by this one

    GRAB those blue suede shoes - Elvis is coming to Southampton. Following its smash hit success in London's West End, Elvis An American Trilogy, starring top tribute performer Alvin in the title role, arrives at the city's Guildhall on May 12. In an all-live

  • Just what the doctor ordered

    LEGENDARY singer and jazz and blues pianist Dr John will be making a house call at The Anvil, Basingstoke on June 16. Dr John is not only known for his musical talents but is also widely regarded as the embodiment of the cultural heritage of New Orleans

  • EQUESTRIANISM: World champion Lucinda lends her experience

    LUCINDA Green was at a Test Valley equestrian centre recently to teach potential champions of the future. One of the world's greatest-ever Three Day Event riders was holding a cross country clinic at the Hoplands Equestrian Centre, Kings Somborne. The

  • Fort event recalls the Great War

    AERIAL acrobatics will be the highlight of a commemorative First World War show being held at Fareham's Fort Nelson over the bank holiday weekend. Biplanes are set to duel in the sky as part of the 'boots, bayonets and Brasso' living history event on

  • ANYONE OUT THERE?

    Ball, Channon, Holmes, Le Tiss and Benali - five men to sum up the spirit of Southampton. As time runs out, where are the 2005 equivalents ...? THIS is one Saints fan's cry from the heart - where are this season's heroes? A shop window display just a

  • Benali: Keep on believing

    FRANNY Benali, the man whose fighting spirit has come to symbolise Saints' successful relegation battles of the 1990s, is still living in hope of the current squad pulling off their own Great Escape. The legendary Dell full-back is the player whose name

  • Holmes: Harry must stay on

    DELL legend Nick Holmes is convinced Saints CAN bounce straight back into the Premiership if they go down this season - but Harry Redknapp staying on is the key. Redknapp has so far refused to confirm whether he will definitely be at St Mary's in 2005

  • Visit boosts chances of ferry being saved

    THE fight to save the Hythe ferry took a crucial step forward yesterday with a visit from a valuation officer to look at the costs of running the service. About 7,000 people have so far backed the Daily Echo's campaign to stop the historic route from

  • Wessex Dental Centre get to the root of problem

    ONE year after opening, Fareham's Wessex Dental Specialist Centre is expanding with the appointment of endodontic or root canal expert Ken Harper. Ken is a consultant and specialist in restorative dentistry and endodontics. He brings more than 20 years

  • 'Marco' helps City spring cup shoc

    MIDFIELDER Mark Smith was re-named 'Marco' last night after his wonder goal inspired Wessex League Winchester City to a shock 2-1 victory over Aldershot Town in the Hampshire Senior Cup final. Returning to AFC Bournemouth, where he began his career, Smith

  • Champs shocked by Rogers signing

    CHRIS ROGERS, South Wilts' major signing in the defence of the ECB Southern Electric Premier League championship, may have to wait until next Tuesday before he takes his bow on the local cricket scene. The Australia A and Western Australia left-hander

  • Kingfisher warns of 15 per cent drop in profits

    THE PARENT company of Hampshire-based DIY giant B&Q caused further retail gloom by warning of a 15 per cent fall in profits. Kingfisher, which owns B&Q as well as the Castorama and Brico Depot chains in France, said shoppers had reined in spending

  • Such a special gesture

    REGULARS at a Hampshire pub have raised £1,300 to help send county athletes to a major national championships. Eleven athletes from Southampton are in the southern region team competing in the Special Olympics national summer games in Glasgow between

  • Eastleigh ski star

    EASTLEIGH is not renowned for its snow, but that hasn't stopped local lad Michael Colyer developing into a fine, young skier. The 15-year-old, who skis with the English Alpine team, was in hot form at the British Land National Junior and Children's Championships

  • Petanque: Galton's in squad

    FOLOWING his success at the British Junior Triples Championships, Graham Galton, of Southampton City Petanque Club has been picked to join the national junior squad. He will attend his first junior squad day in Kent, and is hoping to represent England

  • Freshwater Fishing: Barnard finds a ton of carp

    SALISBURT and District match secretary Paul Barnard topped a run of huge weights from Mike Smith's Hordle Complex in The Nigel Turner/AWD Wealth Management Sunday Series. He weighed in 104lb 6oz of carp to 8lb from Willow Lake fishing pole and pellet

  • Council under fire as cost of parking permits soars 133%

    HUNDREDS of names of Winchester people have been gathered in a last-ditch attempt to stop big increases in the cost of parking permits. Residents in Hyde have collected nearly 300 signatures on a petition presented to the city council this week. The campaign

  • Strong show of high tension at the circus

    THE renowned Moscow State Circus is in town and this year it's even bigger and better. The circus will be at Southampton Common until Monday with some of the best performing artists in entertainment on hand to wow the crowds. On Tuesday two of the circus

  • Review: The Witches, The Mayflower, Southampton

    TAKE Roald Dahl's funny, scary, imaginative storytelling, get Britain's top children's playwright David Wood to adapt it for stage, and you are assured of a magical success. The Witches has been simply and brilliantly transported to stage at The Mayflower

  • Seminar on autism

    THREE autism experts will be sharing their experiences at a seminar organised by Hampshire Autistic Society at Winchester Guildhall on May 10. Dr Jill Aylott will be exploring new ways to communicate with those who cannot express themselves with words

  • Merging of schools is step nearer

    PLANS to merge two Southampton schools to reduce up to 400 empty places across the western part of the city have been backed by Southampton councillors. Amalgamating Mansel Infant and Junior in Millbrook into a single primary school was the option which

  • Reunion to serve

    THEY all sat in the same class at the top state school in Sri Lanka way back in 1975 and have kept in touch since moving to Hampshire. However, when three members of the Royal College's Class of 75 stage a reunion in Chandler's Ford on May Bank Holiday

  • GUN TERROR

    IT looks like a real, lethal weapon. But this sub-machine gun is a replica which fires ball bearings. Incredibly there is no specific law against buying, possessing or carrying this gun. Police can only act if the firearm is used to shoot at someone or

  • Body found behind block of homes

    DETECTIVES in Southampton have launched an investigation after the body of man was found behind a block of maisonettes in the city. Emergency services were called to the address in Graham Road in St Mary's early yesterday afternoon when the body was discovered

  • Visit boosts chances of ferry being saved

    THE fight to save the Hythe ferry took a crucial step forward yesterday with a visit from a valuation officer to look at the costs of running the service. About 7,000 people have so far backed the Daily Echo's campaign to stop the historic route from

  • Greens denounce lorry drivers' fuel protest

    ENVIRONMENTALISTS have criticised fuel protesters for staging a "go-slow" convoy through Hampshire. Members of the Green Party say the lorry drivers should have conserved fuel by staging their demonstration on foot. The truckers gathered outside Fawley

  • Gone fishing

    UNWELCOME fish have been evicted from a public pond in Southampton. Around 200 common carp have been removed from the Ornamental Pond on Southampton Common in a bid to restore wildlife to the lake. Taking over the water by uprooting plants and disrupting

  • Chairman aiming to make it a great year

    THE new chairman of a Hampshire charity has visited doctors looking for a cure for an illness that affects youngsters. Dr Neil Hanley, who is leading research into childhood diabetes showed Lindsay Charlton around the Southampton General Hospital laboratory

  • 'Marco' helps City spring cup shoc

    MIDFIELDER Mark Smith was re-named 'Marco' last night after his wonder goal inspired Wessex League Winchester City to a shock 2-1 victory over Aldershot Town in the Hampshire Senior Cup final. Returning to AFC Bournemouth, where he began his career, Smith

  • BOWLS: Hyde Abbey come home after two years

    After an absence of two years, during which time they shared bowling facilities with the Friary Club, Hyde Abbey returned to their own green in the North Walls Recreation Ground on Saturday April 23. The official opening was carried out by the deputy

  • Festival rings the changes

    AN ANNUAL music festival is being organised which will put a Hampshire village on the map and save a historic church. The Friends of St Peter's Church are putting together the ambitious project and hope thousands of music lovers will flock to Titchfield

  • Boredom goes on hold as church opens youth club

    A YOUTH club aimed at relieving boredom in a growing Hampshire community has opened its doors to youngsters. About 22 teenagers attended the first meeting of the Whiteley Youth Club, which opened after complaints that children have nowhere to go. The

  • Blacksmith John crafts an interplanetary exhibition

    A COLOURFUL exhibition of imaginative illustrations are on show at the Ashcroft Arts Centre in Fareham. Local artist John Smith is a blacksmith by trade but has written a book on the adventures of Rin Nibstix and his dog Teks as they tackle their stricken

  • Wash-out allotment site will be sorted out, inquiry is told

    MAJOR civil engineering work will be needed to put right an Eastleigh allotment site prone to washouts in heavy rain. Lakeside is one of five sites being offered to the town's allotments gardeners, who are being uprooted from their South Street and Monks

  • UKIP speak out in class size furore

    EASTLEIGH'S UK Independence Party (UKIP) parliamentary candidate Christopher Murphy has hit out at Liberal Democrat rival Chris Huhne's attack on Hampshire's poor track record of above-average primary school class sizes. Claiming Mr Huhne had missed some

  • Nightmare problem for residents

    DEVELOPERS offering huge sums for back gardens has been a "nightmare" setting neighbour against neighbour, Conservative local government spokesman Caroline Spelman claimed during a visit to Hampshire. Mrs Spelman was in Hedge End to support Eastleigh

  • A container ship to contend with

    THE world's biggest container ship, Colombo Express, has made her maiden call to the port of Southampton, setting a new record for the size of vessel handled at the terminals. Colombo Express is the first in a new generation of ships for Hapag-Lloyd and

  • A&P Group keen on CVF project

    A&P GROUP, which runs Southampton's King George V dry dock, has announced its intention to bid for a slice of the lucrative CVF Future Carrier Programme. A spokesman for A&P Group said: "The CVF programme will provide the Royal Navy with its two

  • 'Just an angry and frustrated fan'

    ANGRY Saints fan Jim Chamberlain has pleaded with Saints' relegation-haunted players: Stop short-changing the public. Chamberlain owns the football nostalgia shop on Northam Road a goal-kick away from St Mary's, and this week replaced his usual front

  • Quality, but little spirit

    SAINTS players are living in a "comfort zone" which will lead to the club's first relegation in 31 years. That's the view of long-time fan Nick Illingsworth, who edits the webzine Uglier Inside and used to write a weekly supporters column for the Daily