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  • HAMPSHIRE CUP SEMI FINAL

    Congratulations to Oakwood and Winchester for reaching the Under 14s Hampshire Cup semi final. The draw is as follows: Oakwood "A" V Redhill Rangers Aldershot Town "B" V Winchester Youth To be played on the 10th February 2008.

  • HAMPSHIRE CUP SEMI FINAL

    Congratulations to Oakwood and Winchester for reaching the Under 14s Hampshire Cup semi final. The draw is as follows: Oakwood "A" V Redhill Rangers Aldershot Town "B" V Winchester Youth To be played on the 10th February 2008.

  • HAMPSHIRE CUP SEMI FINAL

    Congratulations to Oakwood and Winchester for reaching the Under 14s Hampshire Cup semi final. The draw is as follows: Oakwood "A" V Redhill Rangers Aldershot Town "B" V Winchester Youth To be played on the 10th February 2008.

  • HAMPSHIRE CUP SEMI FINAL

    Congratulations to Oakwood and Winchester for reaching the Under 14s Hampshire Cup semi final. The draw is as follows: Oakwood "A" V Redhill Rangers Aldershot Town "B" V Winchester Youth To be played on the 10th February 2008.

  • HAMPSHIRE CUP SEMI FINAL

    Congratulations to Oakwood and Winchester for reaching the Under 14s Hampshire Cup semi final. The draw is as follows: Oakwood "A" V Redhill Rangers Aldershot Town "B" V Winchester Youth To be played on the 10th February 2008.

  • HAMPSHIRE CUP SEMI FINAL

    Congratulations to Oakwood and Winchester for reaching the Under 14s Hampshire Cup semi final. The draw is as follows: Oakwood "A" V Redhill Rangers Aldershot Town "B" V Winchester Youth To be played on the 10th February 2008.

  • HAMPSHIRE CUP SEMI FINAL

    Congratulations to Oakwood and Winchester for reaching the Under 14s Hampshire Cup semi final. The draw is as follows: Oakwood "A" V Redhill Rangers Aldershot Town "B" V Winchester Youth To be played on the 10th February 2008.

  • Burley's Scotland dream

    George Burley is suddenly dreaming of the World Cup but admits he had not expected the call inviting him to become Scotland's new manager. Burley this week left Saints to take up the post after just over two years in charge at St Mary's. He considered

  • Body found at riverside beauty spot

    POLICE have launched an investigation after a body was discovered near a riverside beauty spot. Officers converged on fields off Bishopstoke Road, Eastleigh, where the River Itchen runs through a wooded area which is a popular picnic spot. Police said

  • Stoke keen on Walcott

    Stoke are poised to launch an ambitious bid to try to sign Arsenal starlet Theo Walcott on loan. The 18-year-old striker, who has scored three goals this season, has been used sparingly by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger this season and the Coca-Cola Championship

  • Accused phoned girlfriend after Lewis attack, court heard

    ONE of the four people accused of murdering a Hampshire teenager phoned his ex-girlfriend just hours after Lewis Singleton was attacked, begging to come and see her, a court heard. Sercan Calik "sounded nervous" when he called Lauren Cullen at around

  • Accused phoned girlfriend after Lewis attack, court told

    ONE of the four people accused of murdering a Hampshire teenager phoned his ex-girlfriend just hours after Lewis Singleton was attacked, begging to come and see her, a court heard today. Sercan Calik "sounded nervous" when he called Lauren Cullen at

  • Boyd and Skinner take the mike at Original 106

    SOLENT regional radio station Original 106 FM has hired TV and radio star Tommy Boyd to host its weekday Breakfast Show and broadcaster Richard Skinner joins the station as mid-morning presenter. John Evington said: "With two broadcasters of such high

  • Ross relishing his new role in architect’s practice team

    ARCHITECT'S practice Lyons + Sleeman + Hoare has appointed Ross Jones as a new graphic designer and marketing executive to its Hampshire office. As part of his new role, Ross will be responsible for the management of the brand and will provide an in-house

  • Hunt for murdered pensioner's missing handbag

    Click here for the complete archive of articles related to the murder of Georgina Edmonds. Detectives have released details of the missing handbag belonging to a murdered grandmother. CCTV showing Georgina Edmonds, 77, carrying the bag as she went

  • Peter Hain resigns from Cabinet

    Peter Hain, secretary for work and pensions has stepped down from the Cabinet. His decision comes after a donation for his deputy leader campaign was referred to the Met Police for investigation. Mr Hain - who has been a member of the Labour party for

  • Giant casino still on cards - even if people don't want it

    A HUGE casino could be built in Southampton even if an overwhelming majority of local people do not want one, a senior councillor has admitted. Royston Smith, deputy leader of the Tory-led city council, said he was committed to giving the public a chance

  • On verge of victory

    Elderly residents of one Hampshire housing estate have the champagne on ice after the housing association which had threatened to demolish their houses unveiled plans to fully refurbish them instead. Last June, tenants living on the Velmore Estate in

  • TROLLEY DASH

    The Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Chris Pines, leads the way with a new trolley which the Winchester Soroptimist Club have presented to the Red Cross at the Royal County Hospital Winchester to replace their old one which, after 34 years service, was

  • Business park plans are passed

    PROPOSALS to build a new business park on meadows and woodland at the edge of a Hampshire community have been passed by planners. The development will provide more than 23,500 square metres of new office and light industrial space on the 25-acre site

  • Villagers battling to keep open store and post office

    VILLAGERS are refusing to let their local shop and post office die. The stores in Micheldever, north of Winchester, faced closure after proprietors Bill and Gail Giles left shortly after Christmas. However, a committee of volunteers has taken over

  • Ferguson back Burley

    Scotland skipper Barry Ferguson believes George Burley will get the national team playing football the right way. Burley is set to be confirmed as the new Scotland boss after the SFA agreed a compensation deal with Southampton for their manager.

  • Knife attack on the Common

    POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was mugged at knifepoint in a Southampton park, it was revealed today. Two attackers stole the 21-year-old man's wallet containing £70 as he was walking through Southampton Common near the Hawthorns Wildlife

  • Gorman thinks Burley is right to go

    SAINTS chief scout John Gorman believes it is "probably the right time" for George Burley to leave the club. Gorman, who was assistant manager at Saints under Glenn Hoddle, believes Burley will be a successful national boss in Scotland. "He's very

  • Arsenal set to loan out Walcott

    ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly set to loan out former Saints star Theo Walcott. The 18-year-old joined from Southampton in January 2006, in a deal that could rise to £12m, but has failed to make much of an impression on the first team.

  • Lewis was victim of "raged attack", court told

    Click here to read all the reports from the trial so far. TEENAGER Lewis Singleton was subjected to a "raged attack" by the group that killed him, his friend has told a court. Craig Smith was with the 18-year-old when five men who had lain in wait

  • Rebuild seaweed hut

    THERE has been so much talk of late about the city's wow factor. I would suggest a very good wow factor would be to rebuild the seaweed hut on Weston Shore in its original state! Now that would be a wow factor. If not, it's a what the heck is that? factor

  • £200 for a night out

    I HAVE been on the Internet to try to book tickets for the Neil Diamond concert at the O2 Arena in London as a birthday present for my wife. I was horrified to find that for a good seat I would have to pay £70 plus a booking fee of £7.75 plus postage

  • Your city has poor road signs

    I DROVE to Southampton with my young son to visit the Solent Sky museum. I called up their website and downloaded a very basic map. It seemed reasonable to follow the A33 into the city and follow signs (as stated) for Ocean Village. I groped my way through

  • Post office closure

    WE have been told that Bramshaw post office is closing on February 4, despite the efforts made by us to keep it open. We have been told that there are alternative facilities at Cadnam and Landford, both about two miles away. We have lost our bus service

  • Such a waste of time

    THIS is how the NHS wastes our time and money. In June last year I saw a consultant about a hip replacement and was told it would be done in three months. I had an assessment in September. I was notified that I would have the operation in early October

  • Dentist clearly spelt out my treatment options

    IN the article (January 11) about Shirley dentist Dr Catherine Crowe and a complaint made about her to the General Dental Council I am unhappy that your tone appears to be a little incriminatory. I have had lengthy treatment at her practice and I doubt

  • Please obey the Highway Code

    I DRIVE to work in Southampton from Hythe via Main Road and join the A326 Marchwood bypass at the Dibden roundabout. I was under the impression that on roundabouts you are supposed to give way to traffic on your right. This means that when I join the

  • Is this a bid for revenge against Ken?

    THE ambition of Fathers 4 Justice founder Matt O'Connor is to become London Mayor (Daily Echo, January 17). I agree with him about the lack of fathers' access to children following divorce and separation, although I have never agreed with the superhero

  • Telling families a loved one is dead is never easy

    WITH a lump in his throat, Detective Constable Alan Ferguson can only describe it as his darkest day. Pulling up at the house he knew two young children whose mother had been missing for weeks were about to be told she was dead - at the hands of

  • Dock Movements

    Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Oshea Express, roro, 0730, 201; Autocarrier, roro, 1430, 106; Autostar, roro, 2130, 30; APL Hong Kong, container, pm, 207; Grande Napoli, vehicle, pm, 43. Today's principal Southampton sailings: Curlew,

  • Coleman: Come and get me!

    CHRIS Coleman has shot to the front of the queue to become George Burley's successor at Saints. The former Fulham and Real Sociedad boss, who quit his post in Spain last week amid rumours he was to join Newcastle as Kevin Keegan's number two, has instead

  • Eaten by cannibals

    THE memorial in Itchen's Peartree churchyard only hints at the terrible facts behind the death of a 17-yearold orphan 123 years ago. "Sacred to the memory of Richard Parker," it says, "aged 17, who died at sea July 25th 1884 after 19 days dreadful

  • Net gain with Plodcasts

    HAMPSHIRE residents can now keep up with what police are doing in their communities after the force launched their own podcasts, aptly named Plodcasts. The Plodcasts - which can be downloaded to a computer or MP3 player and listened to on demand

  • Highest praise for Echo writer

    As the Daily Echo marks the 120th anniversary of the newspaper's foundation there is one person who will always figure large in any nostalgic look back over the decades of publication. For more than 30 years the late Gordon Sewell was considered one

  • Man wanted in connection with stabbing

    POLICE have released an image of the man they want to speak to following a stabbing in a Southampton take-away. The attacker, believed to be an Asian man in his mid to late 30s, stabbed a Polish man after an argument in a take-away shop in St Marks Road

  • Owner sought for recovered jewellery

    THE owners of these distinctive items of jewellery, taken during a burglary in Southampton, are being sought by police. The items pictured above, which include an old-fashioned fob watch and set of pearls, are thought to have been taken during a break-in

  • Bosses remain bullish despite markets plunge

    DESPITE plunging stock markets, the impact of the credit crunch and the brakes going on consumer spending, Southampton, business leaders are overwhelmingly upbeat about the future. Almost three quarters of the bosses of some of the city's biggest companies

  • Thousands could be clamped and towed away

    SOUTHAMPTON'S Tory transport supremo has finally won his battle to start clamping and towing away thousands of illegally parked cars. Councillor Gavin Dick approved the policy to improve traffic flow, reduce safety hazards and send out a message that

  • Hampshire police join protest march

    THEY were walking for pride, honour and principle. More than 370 Hampshire police officers made their plea for a fair pay deal heard when they marched through the capital yesterday. Joining a sea of white caps sporting the Police Federation logo, the

  • The Mall bucks shopping trend over Christmas

    VISITOR numbers were up by three per cent at The Mall shopping centre in Southampton, bucking the trend of a tough Christmas on the high street. Andrew Davy, general manager, for The Mall said: "This figure bodes well for 2008. The increase in footfall

  • 20,000 homes targeted in hunt for pensioner's killer

    Click here for the complete archive of articles related to the murder of Georgina Edmonds. POLICE investigating the brutal murder of a Hampshire pensioner will today send out direct appeals for help to 20,000 homes. They are hoping that packs including

  • McMenemy to have key role in appointment

    Lawrie McMenemy will play a pivotal role in appointing George Burley's successor as Saints manager. The football board director's vast experience in the game has been largely ignored since his return to Saints last summer but he will be turned to in

  • Aymes gets Hawks fighting fit

    During his 17-year Hampshire career, Adie Aymes's fitness levels were legendary. But now it is the Havant & Waterlooville squad who are benefiting from the former cricketer's relentless drive for peak performance. He refuses to take the credit,

  • It's got to be Adams, says Watson

    MICKY Adams is the obvious choice to replace George Burley. That's the opinion of ex-Dell striker Gordon Watson, who feels the former Saints defender would "unite" the club. Watson said: "There is only one name for me - Micky Adams is an absolute

  • Pensioner seriously hurt in car crash

    A HAMPSHIRE pensioner suffered serious injuries after the car he was driving overturned. The A337 through Pennington was closed shortly before 7pm last night after the elderly male's car crashed and flipped over near Fox Pond shops. Ambulance crews

  • Green is the in colour at WestQuay

    GREEN is the new black for Southampton shoppers this weekend as WestQuay continues its push on all things environmentally-friendly. Pamper the Planet, which was launched at the shopping centre on Monday, will encourage people to consider their effect

  • Hampshire sculptor lands Clough memorial

    A HAMPSHIRE sculptor has been chosen to create a bronze statue of one of the country's most famous football managers. Les Johnson saw off competition from two other sculptors to win the prestigious job of designing a £70,000 statue of former Nottingham

  • Hundreds turn up for meeting after OAP murder

    Click here for the complete archive of articles related to the murder of Georgina Edmonds. THE director of a charity that runs an ex-offenders hostel in the Hampshire village where a pensioner was murdered has admitted that it would probably close

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • CUP FINALS

    Please note change of our cup finals: Patisserie Cup - 27th April 2008. Under 14s - 10:30am Under 15s - 13:00pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Dalton Cup - 4th May 2008 Under 14s - 12pm Under 15s - 4pm (At Blackfield & Langley FC) Trophyman

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • MINUTE SECRETARY

    We are looking for a minute secretary to add to our growing Under 14 & 15 committee. The minute secretary will be responsible for recording conversations at meetings and produce them in written form. All applicants must contact Dan Wilson at dan_wilson

  • Another post office faces the axe

    YET another Hampshire post office is under threat of closure. Following the massive cull of 61 post offices announced earlier this month, Post Office Ltd is now consulting on plans to close another branch. The post office at Whitsbury, near Fordingbridge

  • Booze ban in town's streets

    EASTLEIGH'S streets could soon become alcohol-free as council bosses urgently step up their fight against the antisocial behaviour that has plagued the town. Over the past few years cases of alcohol-related trouble in the town have increased, with mass

  • Hampshire students to quiz Lib Dem leader

    LIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg will be grilled by Hampshire students today at a question-and-answer session. The man who narrowly defeated Eastleigh MP Chris Huhne for their party's top job is coming to his former opponent's constituency for the

  • Have fun taking part in charity bike ride

    THROUGH my work with the National Autistic Society (NAS), helping to raise awareness of autism which is a serious, lifelong and disabling condition, I have learnt about two really exciting bike rides, which I wanted to let your readers know about. Cycling