Blackpool's Matt Phillips feels his side have something to prove when they face West Ham in the npower Championship play-off final. Blackpool secured their place at Wembley with a 3-2 aggregate win over Birmingham after tonight's semi-final, second
Kevin Pietersen admits he is "sick and tired" of having to constantly defend his participation in the Indian Premier League and believes he is in the best form of his career. The former Hampshire batsman has spent three weeks with the Delhi Daredevils
Vidal Sassoon, the acclaimed hairdresser who invented the ''bob'' hairstyle which epitomised the Swinging Sixties, has died at the age of 84. Police in Los Angeles said that the man described as the ''Chanel of hair'' by fashion designer Mary
CLUBBERS were showered with boiling water after a radiator was knocked off a wall. Customers were evacuated from Club 4 after the incident, in which several people were scalded. Paramedics were called to the South Western House venue in Southampton
A MULTI-million pound scheme to upgrade Southampton tower blocks has been stopped while an investigation is carried out into concerns about the work. City housing bosses and British Gas has told sub-contractor Lawtech to down tools at the International
Hampshire have signed Bilal Shafayat on a short-term deal – and he could make his debut tomorrow. The former England Under-19 captain is in contention to face LV County Championship division two leaders Derbyshire, despite being registered after the
AN Ex-Saints XI will take on the Hampshire Police Vets squad in a charity match this Sunday. A host of stars from the club’s past are due to feature in the game at Totton & Eling’s ground. Supporters can expect to see the likes of Paul Jones, Dave
Retailer Clinton Cards has collapsed into administration, putting hundreds of Hampshire jobs at risk. Administrators at Zolfo Cooper warned it was likely that ''a number of stores'' will need to be closed to make the business viable.
SOUTHAMPTON’S Queen Mary 2 has carried many VIPs in her time, but this was someone special as he was a Very Important President. The 41st President of the United States, George HW Bush, former First Lady Barbara Bush and other members of their family
With the dust having settled on promotion to the Premier League, thoughts are already turning to what Saints can expect in the top flight next season. At the forefront of fans’ minds, as well as manager Nigel Adkins, will be what needs to happen to
AN overturned car on the northbound M3 caused two and a half mile tail backs this afternoon. Police said a Vauxhall Vectra travelling along the fast lane collided with the central reservation just after 2pm. It forced the closure of
AHEAD of the annual Watercress Festival in Alresford later this month, new research has found that antioxidant-rich watercress, often labelled a super-food, can alleviate the natural stress put on our body by a workout. According to a new study
Heavy rain washed out the opening day of the LV County Championship Division Two match between Hampshire and unbeaten Derbyshire at the Rose Bowl. As pools of water formed on the outfield, lunch was taken early but the rain continued to fall against
THE family of a motorcyclist killed in a horror head-on crash in Hampshire have spoken of their loss at his death. Bernard Ryder was killed when he came off his red Honda motorbike on the A35 in the New Forest and collided with a van coming
A major police investigation has been launched after four people were stabbed in Southampton last night. One of the victims was found in a city centre pub while two more were discovered at an address in Cranbury Avenue. A fourth man
Great Britain's sailing line-up for London 2012 was completed today with the announcement of the final three sailor selections. The British Olympic Association has confirmed the Royal Yachting Association's nominations of Stevie Morrison and Southampton
A host of public consultation events are to be held for residents to have their say on the new biomass plans. Public exhibition dates (all running from 2pm to 8pm): June 12: Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, Millbrook Road West, Southampton
REVISED plans to win over public support for a new biomass power station at Southampton docks will add £10m to the project costs, it has been revealed. The figure is revealed as residents voiced their opinions on the latest designs for the
Daily Echo readers have backed the “marine” design plan for a new £300m biomass power plant in Southampton. An online ballot on the Daily Echo website revealed the cruise liner inspired design was most liked by the public, with 36 per cent
REVISED plans to win over public support for a new biomass power station at Southampton docks will add £10m to the project costs – but residents are still opposed. Developer Helius Energy yesterday floated three possible new designs for
THOUSANDS of patients of a Hampshire doctors’ surgery will be moved to a new building as part of a multi-million pound refurbishment. Fareham Health Centre in Osborn Road is set to get a new roof, heating system and improved reception in a
MAN accused of murdering his Hampshire student girlfriend in a jealous rage admitted to a jury that he had threatened to kill her up to 15 times during their volatile relationship. Elliot Turner, 20, said he never meant it and claimed his alleged
STACKRIDGE have the distinction of having opened and closed the very first Glastonbury. And this week fans new and old can enjoy the original line up in action when they take to the Talking Heads stage on Saturday. Andy Davis, James Warren,
ACTOR, singer and dancer Ray Quinn, X-Factor finalist in 2006 and winner of ITV’s Dancing on Ice in 2009, is to take the lead role in Aladdin at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts this Christmas. Newly married to Bournemouth-born West End
One of your songs, Sun Choir, is almost like ethereal choral music, but DJ, Ease My Mind grows into throbbing electro. How easy is it to describe your sound? G: Well, because there are so many little things in our songs from different genres, it
Retailer Clinton Cards is set to lose its fight for survival after its largest supplier said it will force it into administration later today. Clinton, which has 24 stores in Hampshire including one in Southampton, Eastleigh and Winchester,
The Hampshire father of a man ''needlessly'' killed in a plane crash with eight others in New Zealand has called on the country's prime minister to review aviation safety. Chris Coker, whose son Bradley died in 2010 while trying skydiving,
MARKET traders in Eastleigh say they “fear for their livelihoods” because of plans for a supermarket extension. Sainsbury’s wants to demolish its existing 30-year-old store in Leigh Road and replace it with a bigger version, creating 230 jobs
A 13-YEAR-OLD girl has been the victim of a sexual assault in Southampton. The schoolgirl was attacked in Gainsford Road on her way back from the shops. The girl was approached by a man who started talking to her and asked for directions
A MAN was given a conditional discharge after admitting one count of indecent assault while he was a boy. Robert Macgregor, now aged 20, committed the crime when aged between ten and 13. His victim was a girl aged between six and nine, who
POLICE are hunting a thief who stole an iPhone 4S phone at Southampton Airport. The owner was at the terminal’s Costa Coffee outlet when the device went missing on Monday morning.
POLICE are hunting a group of teens who launched stones at cars from a motorway bridge. A driver dialled 999 after seeing youths throwing items off the footbridge between junctions 13 and 12 of the M3 on Monday afternoon. Police say
