SO the celebrations are on hold for at least a few days yet. Saints edged tantalisingly close to automatic promotion with a 3-0 win at Brentford today, but third placed Huddersfield’s late show against Brighton prevented them getting over the
Nigel Adkins has urged his side to remain level headed as they close in on automatic promotion. Despite Huddersfield bagging a late winner at Brighton, Saints’ victory at Brentford has left them a win away from a return to the Championship. They
SAINTS need one win from their remaining two matches to make a return to the Championship virtually certain. Nigel Adkins’ men coasted to a 3-0 win at Brentford in a match where they were in total control throughout against a team ravaged by injuries
An investigation has been launched today into the death of a Hampshire cyclist. The 49-year-old man was out cycling with two friends in the New Forest when he fell. The accident happened at Beaulieu Road, between Hilltop and the A326
Hampshire are bottom of the LV County Championship's first division after a second defeat of the season – despite Liam Dawson’s masterful 169. A nine-wicket defeat against pre-season favourites Somerset at The Rose Bowl leaves Hampshire at the foot
Saints team Davis, Richardson, Jaidi, Fonte, Harding, Do Prado, Chaplow, Hammond, Lallana, Lambert, Connolly. Subs: Bialkowski, Seaborne, Butterfield, Dickson, Stephens, Gobern, Forte. Brentford team Moore, O'Connor
Thousands of Hampshire residents celebrated the Royal wedding in style. Hundreds of street parties were held across the south in a blaze of red, white and blue patriotism. As Kate and Wills enjoyed their reception at Buckingham
SLAM DUNK BY THE SEA. With Less Than Jake, Anti-Flag/Goldfinger& Set Your Goals. Southampton Guildhall Tuesday 31st May. Doors 6.00pm Sow 6.30pm. Tickets £20.00.
The jackpot for the Daily Echo Find the Ball competition now stands at a £42,000. The huge jackport comes after no readers took the top prize in last week’s contest. That means that today readers have the chance of winning a life changing
A Hampshire police station’s custody unit has been closed following a suspected leak of an unknown substance. Officers were alerted to the incident at Andover police station at 2.30am today when custody staff and detained persons began complaining
CRUISE giant Carnival is suing BP over the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill which it claims hit bookings and sales. The US corporation, which has its UK headquarters in Southampton, is seeking “unspecified” damages for the loss of revenue and passenger
LEGENDARY Saints defender Francis Benali is delighted the club’s current left back, Dan Harding, is getting some serious recognition. The former Leeds and Ipswich player has enjoyed a stellar season at St Mary’s, which was capped by him being voted
Rickie Lambert is eyeing his 50th Saints league goal today. The prolific striker took his tally to 49 with the penalty that set his side on their way to a 2-0 win over Hartlepool on Easter Monday and now he needs just one more for a memorable half
A HAMPSHIRE city centre could face traffic chaos over the next few weeks after temporary road closures were announced. Access to Tower Street and Tower Road in Winchester will be restricted for three weeks from Tuesday, May 3 due to gas and cable
A SIKH man had his turban stolen during a racial abuse incident in Southampton city centre. The 29-year-old was at a bus stop outside the Civic Centre when five drunken white men approached. The yobs were shouting and swearing at people before
YESTERDAY may have been William’s day but today we salute a 56-year-old lorry driver from Locks Heath. The phrase ‘you have to scrape him off the table’ perfectly suits Steve Gardiner, the unlikely player of the season for Super League outfit
