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  • Carberry puts Hampshire in control

    Limping Michael Carberry helped Hampshire establish a sound first-innings position against Leicestershire and in the process justified his call to the England Lions squad to face the West Indies next month. On a second day hindered by rain yesterday

  • Gold for Percy and Simpson

    Great Britain's Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson romped to victory in the Star class in a wind-affected final day of the French World Cup regatta in Hyeres. The south-coast pair won the medal race by 1 minute 20 seconds. "This World Cup

  • Labour block £50m CCTV network deal

    Labour has moved to block a £50m contract to run Southampton council’s CCTV network. The decision by Tory council leaders to award the contract to construction giant Balfour Beatty has been “called-in” for a rethink. Council leader,

  • 100 council jobs axed in three years

    A HAMPSHIRE council battling to cut costs has axed a total of 100 jobs in the past three years, the Daily Echo can reveal. About 30 of the people who have left Tory-run New Forest District Council were the victims of compulsory redundancy. A further

  • Final day championship stats

    npower Championship Saturday, April 28 Barnsley (21) v Brighton (9) Barnsley defender Bobby Hassell could make his first appearance since January after recovering from a recent knee injury. Winger Matty Done has returned to training and is

  • Firth 'overwhelmed' by story

    Actor Colin Firth has said he felt ''a little overwhelmed'' by the enormity of the story to be told in his latest film The Railway Man. The Oscar winner plays Eric Lomax, one of thousands of Allied prisoners of war forced to work on the construction

  • No divided loyalties for Mike Osman

    CELEBRITY Saints fan Mike Osman has absolutely no divided loyalties this weekend. Osman is not only a lifelong Southampton supporter, but his nephew Jamie is employed by West Ham United as a member of Sam Allardyce’s performance analysis team. But

  • Man hit by bus suffers serious head injury

    A MAN has been taken to hospital suffering with head injuries after being hit by a bus in Southampton city centre. The pedestrian, believed to be in his 50s, was struck by the single-decker First Hampshire and Dorset bus just before 2pm, along Pound

  • Changing fortunes for city school

    THEY promised to turn things around, and they haven’t disappointed. Just 15 months after Southampton’s Oasis Academy Mayfield was given notice to improve in a report from Ofsted, it is literally a completely different place. Having moved into its new

  • Accused was 'obsessed' with Emily

    A friend of a man accused of murdering his aspiring model girlfriend in a jealous rage told a court today he was obsessed with her and boasted that she was lucky to have him. Jasmin Snook told a jury at Winchester Crown Court that she had also

  • Dramatic docks crane rescue - at 147ft

    Southampton docks was at the centre of a dramatic rescue today when a man got stuck in his crane, 147ft up in the air. Firefighters joined forces with paramedics at Western Docks to bring the crane operator down safely, after he had become

  • Fire probe delayed by safety fears

    FIRE investigators have been unable to begin their probe into what may have started a fire which engulfed a Southampton shopping centre. Portswood High Street was left shrouded in thick smoke after a fire broke out in derelict storage sheds on Wednesday

  • Time out in the capital

    APOPULAR district in south-east London, Greenwich is a riverside borough drenched in history. Birthplace to the likes of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I; home of the Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum and the Cutty Sark and, as if that

  • Quarantania, John Hansard Gallery

    QUARANTANIA features the work of three emerging international artists: Neha Choksi (India), Eva Kotátková (Czech Republic) and Taus Makhacheva (Russia). Through video, short film, documented performance, drawing, sculpture and photography,

  • FIFA to experiment at Hampshire Senior Cup final

    THE Hampshire FA Senior Cup final between Eastleigh and AFC Totton at St Mary’s Stadium next month will be used to experiment with goal line technology. The International Football Association Board – which determine the laws of the game

  • Roll Up Roll Up!

    ROLL up, roll up for the Moscow State Circus’s most spectacular show to date! The world-famous troupe is bringing their latest extravaganza, Babushkin Sekret, to Southampton’s Mayflower Park next week. Inspired by the Russian story

  • Seven Days

    AT N EW P ARK, B RO CKENH URST… CLASSIC VW camper vans are set to descend on the New Forest this weekend for the biggest and best Dubs in the Forest yet. The weekend gives owners and enthusiasts the opportunity to gather together and be entertained

  • Police chase leads in 'body in car' killing

    DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a Southampton crane driver whose body was found in his burning car say they are following up “a number of leads”. Officers from the major crime department are continuing to probe the death of Agim Hoxha, pictured

  • Ships ahoy for some nautical fun

    WHEN is a museum not a museum . . . when it’s cleverly disguised as an old warship. I have to say that if I suggested visiting a museum my two boys would hardly jump for joy. They’d go because at nine and seven years old I still call the shots

  • Curtain Call Previews

    WINCHESTER Operatic Society’s spring show at the Theatre Royal in Winchester is the popular Gilbert and Sullivan comic operetta HMS Pinafore. You may think you know this muchloved and often-performed light opera, but this new production will take

  • Stage Highlights

    HOT on the heels of the hugely popular Moby Dick comes a tale of forbidden lust, accidental incest, violent murder and the ultimate dysfunctional family: a jealous father, a messed-up son, and one mother of a brilliant comedy! Spymonkey’s hilariously

  • Comedy

    OFTEN described as the ultimate entertainer, this year he is celebrating 50 years in television as well as his 80th birthday. Des O’Connor, pictured, will be starring in a Friday night special at The Concorde tonight. In the first half of his show

  • Show of the Week: Stewart Francis

    STEWART Francis is back and hitting the road again! Outstanding in the field of killer one-liners, the star of BBC’s Mock the Week, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Live At The Apollo, has harvested a brand new, hilarious show, which will

  • Slow Club living in the Fast Lane

    YOU’VE JUST COME BACK FROM TOURING AUSTRALIA. HOW WAS IT? Rebecca: “We’ve been there before and always had a great reception. We get played on the radio there a fair bit too, so it feels like we’re a bigger deal out there than we are anywhere else

  • Looking Ahead: BSO Fireworks Party

    BOURNEMOUTH Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style with the BSO at a bank holiday fireworks party on Monday June 4. Meyrick Park will resound with the best classical and film music – plus of course a fantastic

  • Music Round Up

    THE newly reopened Talking Heads hosts a not to be missed show from Southampton’s own Coast tomorrow night. Having spent time in the Outer Hebrides as young men, Paul Eastham together with his brother Chris Barnes were moved and inspired by the

  • Between the Scales

    A VARIED classical programme will be performed by Southampton Youth Orchestra in their spring concert in aid of Leukaemia Busters. Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor, Violin Concerto Op. 82 by Glazunov with soloist John Visanji and Tchaikovsky

  • Gig of the Week: Lostprophets

    LOSTPROPHETS play Southampton Guildhall on Wednesday on the penultimate date of their first headline UK tour in two years. The 14 date tour is in support of their brand new album Weapons, which was released at the start of the month. It’s been two

  • Man sexually assaulted

    A MAN was violently sexually assaulted and robbed as he walked along a major Southampton road. The 22-year-old was attacked near the Vospers sports ground as he walked home from a friend’s house along Portsmouth Road, heading towards Bursledon. He was

  • Care home in council site?

    A HAMPSHIRE county councillor has floated the idea that if Test Valley Borough Council was to shut its Romsey offices, the site could be used as a care home. Roy Perry, member for Romsey Extra, confirmed he had spoken about his idea at some meetings

  • Carberry picked for England Lions tour

    HAMPSHIRE'S Michael Carberry has been chosen for the England Lions squad for next month’s tour match against the West Indies. Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor, one of the most highly-rated batsman on the county circuit, will skipper the Lions.

  • Major care firm failed pensioners

    A MAJOR Hampshire care firm let down vulnerable pensioners by repeatedly failing to turn up to provide them with essential help in their homes, the Daily Echo can reveal. Inspectors have voiced serious concerns about problems with training, supervision

  • Collard targets Thruxton podium

    ROBERT Collard has set his sights on ending his long wait for a first podium finish at Thruxton in the third meeting of the British Touring Car Championship this weekend. The BMW driver goes into the weekend fourth in the standings on 72 points

  • Alternative Cinema

    WERNER HERZOG’S latest stunning documentary focuses on the powerful subject of capital punishment, following the moving story of Michael Perry and Jason Burkett, two young men found guilty of three brutal murders. Perry was executed eight days

  • Paine: I can't see a problem for Saints

    TERRY Paine believes Saints will march proudly back into the Premier League tomorrow. The club’s all-time record appearance holder will be keeping in touch with the crucial game against Coventry from his home in South Africa. But he is in little

  • Man punched in face outside city nightclub in hospital

    POLICE have cordoned off the entrance to a Southampton club after a brawl in the early hours left a man in hospital with facial injuries. A crime scene has been declared around the Kelly’s Nightclub in London Road following an alleged assault. Police

  • Kafka's Monkey, Theatre Royal Winchester

    Kafka’s Monkey, Theatre Royal Winchester WITH absorbing dark eyes, unfathomable bodily contortions and an unrecognisable linguistic rhythm, Red Peter is an ape-turned-human with a story to tell. Taken captive from his home on the Gold Coast and

  • From Beyond the Grave

    IT’S a rather sick posthumous parade that shows no signs of slowing down. After the recent appearance of the late rapper Tupac Shakur at a US festival in hologram form, the next dead pop star to perform at a venue near you could be Michael Jackson

  • Brian Would Do Anything

    STARRING Brian Conley in the famous frockcoat of Fagin, one of Britain’s most beloved musicals Oliver! arrives at The Mayflower next week. Bringing Dickens’ timeless characters vividly to life with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more

  • Lallana: biggest game of my career

    ADAM Lallana has declared that tomorrow’s promotion decider against Coventry will mark the biggest game of his career. The midfielder believes he owes it to the club to help them back into the Premier League after being a part of the squad that was

  • Adkins: fans can inspire us

    Nigel Adkins believes Saints will be inspired by their record St Mary’s support tomorrow. The club have already announced that the sell-out match will boast the highest gate for a competitive game since they moved to the ground over a decade ago.

  • We'll finish as we started - Adkins

    Nigel Adkins has insisted that Saints will shake-off their TV troubles by winning against Coventry tomorrow. Saints started off the campaign being beamed live to the nation as they defeated Leeds 3-1 at St Mary’s. But, since then, have only managed

  • Lambert a 16-1 shot to sign off in style

    Saints striker Rickie Lambert is a 16-1 shot to score the hat-trick needed to reach 30 league goals for the season in tomorrow's home game against Coventry. For full story and complete match odds for Saints v Coventry, don't miss today's Daily Echo

  • Fez (Xbox 360 Arcade)

    Reviewed On: Xbox 360 Available For: PC and Xbox 360 Publisher: Polytron Developer: Polytron and Trapdoor Genre: Platform/Puzzle Age: 3 (PEGI) Click here for more screenshots Usually when we hear of an

  • Coventry boss: we'll give everything at St Mary's

    ANDY Thorn insists his young Coventry charges will go out of the Championship fighting when they take on Saints. The Sky Blues boss has been angered by various national football pundits who have suggested City will be a pushover for Saints. And

  • Five car pile-up causes traffic jams outside leisure centre

    A FIVE car pile-up caused traffic jams on a major Southampton road during rush hour this morning. The accident at the traffic lights outside the David Lloyd Leisure centre just after 8am blocked Brownhill Way. An ambulance was called for two people

  • Rookie v Rickie as Saints shoot for £90m jackpot

    HOT-SHOT Rickie Lambert will be marked by a 17-year-old making his first full start as Saints gun for promotion and a £90m Premier League jackpot against Coventry tomorrow. Lambert, who has blasted 31 goals in all competitions this season, and in-form

  • Allardyce inspired by Chelsea's Champions League heroics

    West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is drawing inspiration from Chelsea's Champions League heroics as he targets a final-day push for promotion. The third-placed Hammers head into tomorrow's home clash with Hull knowing even victory will not be enough to

  • Boris the duck turns heads in Hampshire town

    WHEN Wayne O’Donnell takes his pet for a walk around his Hampshire town, the looks on people’s faces leave no doubts they think he’s quackers. And there’s no ducking the issue, Boris isn’t the normal type of creature you’d expect to see loyally

  • Man in court accused of child rape

    A SOUTHAMPTON man has appeared in court accused of raping a child under the age of 13. Darren Macrell, 45, of Wilton Avenue, is facing one count of rape against a child and another of inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. He was charged

  • Police appeal after crash

    POLICE are appealing for information after a driver left the scene of a crash in which a motorcyclist was injured. The incident happened in Botley Road, Romsey, and involved a small silver car and a yellow Honda motorbike. The motorcyclist, a 45-year-old

  • Burglar jailed

    A MAN who took part in a night raid on two houses in North Baddesley, was jailed for three years at Southampton Crown Court. Steve Scriven, pictured, 24, of Atherfield Road, Millbrook, initially denied both burglary counts but changed his plea shortly