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• Adkins delighted with "dogged" Saints

  Nigel Adkins hailed Saints’ 3-0 victory over Watford as “three big points” in the club’s chase for promotion. read more

• Pictures from Watford v Saints

  Pictures from the npower Championship clash between Watford and Saints at Vicarage Road. read more

• Woman assaulted in Southampton

  A man has been arrested after a woman was assaulted in Southampton. read more

• Lambert treble fires Saints back to top spot

  Rickie Lambert bagged his third hat-trick of the season to fire Saints back to the top of the Championship table. read more

• Model Queen Mary moves into new home

  A MODEL of the Queen Mary has taken pride of place at Southampton's new SeaCity Museum. read more

• Calls to end branding of New Forest ponies

  NEW Forest pony owners are coming under pressure from animal welfare groups to scrap the ancient practice of branding and replace it with microchipping. read more

• Councillor reprimanded for slapping election rival

  ONE of Hampshire’s top Tories has reprimanded a Conservative councillor for slapping a political rival. read more

• Woman died after dog caused fatal distraction

  A WOMAN died after the van she was a passenger in crashed when the driver was distracted by a dog, an inquest heard. read more

• Watford 0 Saints 3 - as it happened

  Updates and chat as Saints take on Watford in today's Championship match at Vicarage Road. read more

• Man in court over shooting in Southampton

  A MAN has today appeared in court charged in connection with a shooting in Southampton. read more

• Mum and dad kept four children in squalor

  A MUM, dad and their four children were living in squalor in their Hampshire home, the Daily Echo can reveal. read more

• Vandals go on rampage

  VANDALS have caused hundreds of pounds damage to a Southampton community. read more

• Council tax in Fareham frozen again

  RESIDENTS in Fareham will see their council tax frozen for the fourth year in a row. read more

• Sport Relief Mile is helping folk like us

  A PENSIONERS’ group has urged more people to get involved with Sport Relief so more good causes can receive money like they have. read more

• Law chiefs reopen murder case

  LAW chiefs have reopened the case of a Hampshire man convicted seven years ago of killing a South Korean student. read more

• University's award for helping Britain's sports stars

  THE University of Southampton has been honoured with an award for helping Britain’s sports stars to hone their techniques. read more

• Mum falsely claimed £9,000 in benefits

  A MUM admitted cheating the taxpayer out of thousands of pounds by claiming benefits she had no right to. read more

• New frontline in fight against fluoridation

  CAMPAIGNERS are meeting today to launch the latest round of their battle against plans to put fluoride in Hampshire’s drinking water. read more

• Residents share views on £3bn city masterplan

  RESIDENTS got the chance to have their say on a visionary masterplan aimed at bringing in more than 24,000 jobs and £3 billion of investment into Southampton. read more

• Top darts players in the New Forest

  Four of the world’s top players will be in action in the New Forest next week where England take on Australia. read more

• Lee named in Japan squad

  SAINTS striker Tadanari Lee has been named in the Japan squad for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan. read more

• Raid terrifies victim

  A YOUNG woman has been left terrified after burglars crept into her home while she was sleeping. read more

• Jones backs keeper Davis to be a Premier star

  KELVIN Davis is good enough to play in the Premier League again, according to ex-Saints keeper Paul Jones. read more

• Wilkinson plots GB tennis triumph

  GREAT Britain’s 14 & Under boys’ tennis squad have been crowned European champions under the guidance of Chris Wilkinson. read more

• Outrage over parking fees

  COUNCIL chiefs are being urged to slam the brakes on plans to levy charges in a busy town centre car park. read more

• Falling three storeys doesn't stop Steve cueing up

  FALLING out of a three-storey window as a four-year-old is not the best preparation for a snooker career. read more

• Jennings is a Pontins snooker star at last

  HAMPSHIRE snooker star Nick Jennings has claimed a prestigious national title at the eighth – and final – attempt. read more

• Waterfield won't join in war of words

  Pete Waterfield wants to move on from the public feud with coach Alexei Evangulov following more inflammatory comments by the Russian. read more

• Knocking on the backdoor of the Premier

  THEY are not exactly knocking on the door of the Premier, more knocking on the backdoor – as team member Darren Butler put it. read more

• SUE NOKE

  NOKE SUE (nee Watson) Our lovely Niece. We'll remember always her beautiful smile and kindness, her great sense of humour and crazy chatter. Goodnight, My Lovely. XX Sylv, Eric and cousins Brian, Di and Families. read more

• OLIVER BALL

  BALL OLIVER STEVEN CONRAD Passed away peacefully and gracefully on 7th February 2012 aged 35 years. Deeply loved Husband of Elizabeth, Brother, Uncle, Grandson, Brother-in-law and Son-in-law. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace. ------------------- A Service to Celebrate his life will be held at St.Edwards Roman Catholic Church, Chandlers Ford on Thursday 1st March at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund may be sent c/o A.H.Cheater Funeral Directors, 122 The Hundred, Romsey, SO51 8BY or online at www.justgiving.com/OliverBall read more

• MALCOLM WATSON

  WATSON MALCOLM FRANCIS In loving memory of my dear Dad, who passed away nine years ago today February 25th, 2003. Sadly missed but never forgotten. Also Dad, would you give Mum and Fluffy a big kiss from me. From your loving son David. X X X read more

• CATHERINE LAWRENCE

  LAWRENCE CATHERINE MARY "KATE" Passed away six years ago on Sunday February 26th. The birds still sing, the flowers grow, the breeze still whispers too. But life has never been the same since the day I lost you. Night night Sweetheart. Lots of love, husband John. X X X X X X read more

• MARY JOHNSON

  JOHNSON MARY Three years have now passed but the memories you left are as strong as ever. We all love and miss you every day. Love Alan, Ronald, Kevin and Families. read more

• OLIVE LONGMAN

  LONGMAN OLIVE MARY My darling Mum, I miss you more than ever. Love always Jane, Eric and Lee X X X. read more

• JEAN BONE

  BONE JEAN Left us 26th February 2009. Sadly missed by husband Allan, sons Shaun and Lee, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Gina. read more

• PATRICIA PARKER

  PARKER PATRICIA (TRISH) Its been four years since you were taken from us. We all miss you so much. Love you forever. Love Barry, children Kev, Tracy, Keith, Richard and Grandchildren. X X X X X read more

• olive Harrison

  HARRISON OLIVE Who left us on February 26th 1993. We think about you always, We talk about you too, You left us precious memories, but we wish we still had you. Love you always Husband Jimmy and sons Paul and James XXX read more

• JACK GEORGE THOMAS BAGGALEY

  JACK GEORGE THOMAS BAGGALEY Born on 20/2/12 to Simon and Becky (Nee Verran). First precious Grandchild for Jane and Mike. Nephew to Naomi. Great Grandchild to Doreen Thorne. With love. X X X X read more

• LORRAINE MANCHIP

  NO WAY LORRAINE MANCHIP 40 TODAY! Jacob and Louis are sending big hugs and kisses. Also the rest of the Families. XXXX read more

• EDNA JERAM

  HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Edna Jeram Have a lovely Birthday. Jerry, Julie and Lawrence, Janet and Alan, Helen, Nicola, Andrew and Gemma, Harry and Leah. X X X X read more

• BRYAN GODFREY

  80 TODAY! BRYAN GODFREY Happy 80th Birthday. Hope you have a great party. Love from Sharon, Alma, Shane, Scott, Tina, Trudie and Nigel. X X X X X X X read more

• SUE NOKE

  NOKE SUE Dearly loved Cousin and Friend. A sleep I shall have. A rest I shall have, Yet death will be but a pause. We will always hold your memory close in our hearts and remember you with love. Adrian, Angie and Family. read more

• SUSAN NOKE

  NOKE SUSAN KATHLEEN (nee Watson) Passed away on 22nd February 2012. Much loved Wife to Nigel, Mother to Stevie Lloyd, Sister to Terry and Jill, Auntie to Martin, Chris and Charlotte. Will be sadly missed by all those who knew her. ----------- The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 1st March at Wessex Vale Crematorium, Bubb Lane, at 4.00 p.m. Flowers or donations to Countess Mountbatten Hospice May be sent c/o Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors 3 College Place London Road Southampton SO15 2FB Tel 023 8023 4533 or via jonathanterry.co.uk read more