HAMPSHIRE captain Jimmy Adams and last man Danny Briggs survived 20 overs to deny Kent a seemingly certain victory in their LV County Championship Division Two match at the Ageas Bowl. The hosts, needing 175 to make Kent bat a second time, looked
A HORSE that was about to be impounded for illegally grazing in Southampton was ridden away from the clutches of council bailiffs as they were about to move in. The horse was released from its tether on council land at Olive Road, Coxford, by
Three-time gold medallist Ben Ainslie could only finish today's first Finn race in sixth place as Denmark's Jonas Hogh-Christensen proved he was no one-day wonder. The 35-year-old Brit has been sluggish out of the blocks at previous Olympics
MYSTERY will always surround the death of a Southampton father found collapsed on his sofa. Father-of-two Angus Thompson had left what a coroner said bore all the hallmarks of a suicide note, but a pathologist admitted he could find no medical
A HAMPSHIRE hospital is being given a major facelift costing more than £1m – seven years after controversial plans to axe the complex were thrown out. Fordingbridge Hospital is being equipped with a new kitchen and the building’s heating, telephone
Southampton diver Pete Waterfield agonisingly missed out on an Olympic medal, finishing fourth in the 10m synchro alongside Tom Daley. The British duo had led after the opening three rounds, but were badly hurt by a poor effort on their fourth
A Southampton businessman has been warned he faces prison after misleading customers over bogus holiday discounts. Couples handed over several hundreds of pounds after Francis Madden had told them they could have cheaper holidays in European resorts
AFC TOTTON have been dealt a major blow ahead of the new Evo-Stik Southern Premier season. Striker Nathaniel Sherborne underwent surgery yesterday after dislocating an ankle and suffering suspected tibia, fibula and ligament damage in Friday's
Southampton's Ben Rhodes and Stevie Morrison got off to a difficult start in the 49er class in the Olympic sailing at Weymouth, although their main rivals failed to capitalise. The British pair are widely expected to podium but, after a decent start
CIVIC chiefs have today avoided having to dig in to their pockets after winning a legal battle with allotment holders. Earlier this year Alex Mullins, representing plot holders in Eastleigh , challenged Eastleigh Borough Council 's rent hike on
Follow @EchoPics Click here to see images The Southern Echo showcase a selection of pictures taken from around Hampshire this weekend. Included in the gallery are pictures from the Romsey Football Club Charity Fun Day, Kings Somborne Flower
IT is a ruling that could have huge implications – for gardeners and civic bosses alike. A case set to be heard in Winchester County Court today could mean allotment holders around the country who have seen charges soar are in line for a refund
HIS role was to safeguard the interest of his father’s will. Instead “wicked” fraudster Andrew White ripped off the beneficiaries by blowing thousands of pounds living a lavish lifestyle. White enjoyed the high life in the Mediterranean, where
THE autumn programme at Anvil Arts in Basingstoke brings great entertainment from across the artistic spectrum. At The Anvil, the season begins with Sandi Toksvig embarking on her first major UK solo tour My Valentine. This is followed by the incredible
THE weather man is promising a great summer and to celebrate, Red Funnel is offering a 20 per cent discount off Bestival tickets and ferry travel when purchased together on Tuesday from the Red Funnel website – meaning savings of more than £40!
RUFUS Stone and Mr Tom will head up a top lineup of local bands set to play the launch party of a new community website in Hythe . The fundraiser for SO45 online will take place at the Langley Tavern near Lepe Beach on Saturday. The venture
MUSIC, theatre , comedy and upcoming artists are all on offer in a packed new autumn season from Ashcroft Arts Centre in Fareham . Comedy fans should snap up tickets quickly as top acts Russell Kane and Harry Hill have already sold out. Award-winning
THE RACE to run Hampshire’s police force is descending into party politics , officers have warned. Voters will choose the county’s first ever Police and Crime Commissioner on November 15. The winner will be paid £80,000 and will have the power
P BEDFORD (letters, July 24) expresses concern about the use of pavements or footways by irresponsible cyclists, thus putting pedestrians at risk. He asks how such behaviour can be discouraged. One answer is to increase the penalties for this transgression
CONGRATULATIONS to the whole team at the Daily Echo for the excellent coverage of the Olympic Torch Relay through our area. The pages of very colourful photographs and text showing how much people enjoyed themselves really brightened up a gloomy
I FEEL I must stick up for taxi drivers. My husband was in the General Hospital on several occasions and because of my disability I used taxis to visit him. Bitterne Cabs going and Shirley Cabs coming home on every occasion. The drivers were polite
I READ with interest the recent letters about poor quality of air and health suffered by the residents of Millbrook and Freemantle, due almost entirely to the various types of pollution coming from the docks. Adding the Helius power station can
YET again we see more shops, offices, bars and clubs being built next to West Quay. It’s about time someone got these issues right. If you look around town you will see we have empty shops, empty offices and empty bars that have closed down.
Totton ’S last surviving Liberal Democrat councillor, David Harrison, in trying to keep alive a dead story about car parking charges in the town (letters, July 24) has more front than Blackpool. He complains that the Rumbridge Street car park
A boy who went missing from his home in Havant has been found safe and well. Nine-year-old Joshua Brent was reported missing yesterday afternoon. He returned home this morning, safe and well, having been last seen by his mother at 6.30pm yesterday
Southampton rowers James Foad and Melanie Wilson both successfully negotiated their repechages at Eton Dorney this morning. Woolston's Foad was part of Great Britain's men's eight boat that cruised home in first place to book a spot in Wednesday's
TOM Daley has revealed his desire for Olympic glory was first inspired by his platform synchro partner Pete Waterfield. Daley will bid to win his first Olympic medal alongside veteran Southampton -base Waterfield at the Aquatics Centre today in
IT is his day of destiny. Hampshire diver Pete Waterfield faces the biggest day of his career today in his quest for an Olympic gold medal. Pete, 31, who lives and trains in Southampton , will wake up in the Olympic Village this morning knowing
SOUTHAMPTON’S Alex Danson insisted that Team GB had fired a warning shot to their rivals after routing Japan 4-0 in their London 2012 opener. Former Trojans star Danson scored twice with Sarah Thomas and Sally Walton also on target as the home
BEN Ainslie got off to his best ever start at an Olympics in Weymouth yesterday – but with Danish sailor Jonas Hoegh-Christensen going even better he knows making history won’t be easy. The 35-year-old is bidding to become the greatest Olympic
IAIN Percy admitted his frustrations about not being awarded victory in his second race at London 2012 was nothing compared to his anger at finishing outside the top ten in the first. Southampton -born Percy and Andrew Simpson got the defence of
JAMES Foad and the British men’s eight admit Olympic gold is currently hanging above the heads of the German crew after the opening heats at Eton Dorney Lake. However, with the medals not being decided until Wednesday, Southampton ace Foad and
POLICE are hunting a thug who repeatedly stamped on a dog’s head – then laughed. The yob was seen by passers-by, dragging the frightened dog across a Hampshire road before he viciously laid into the cowering animal. The man, thought to be in
COMMUNITY and church leaders have rallied behind a campaign to save a Southampton pool. The gathered at the Lordshill centre yesterday to show they were united in a fight for Oaklands pool, which was closed in May. The Labour council has launched
HUNDREDS of people queued to catch a glimpse of a TV star who came to Hampshire to officially open a new store. Jack P Shepherd, aka David Platt in the popular ITV soap, journeyed down south to open the new Poundland store - and did not disappoint
A PENSIONER was left with cuts to eye and arms after being jumped by three men while on the way home from the pub. The 72-year-old was walking along Shirley High Street in the direction of the Oxfam shop following a night in the Salisbury Arms.
