Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini accused his players of showing a lack of strength and personality after this evening's 3-1 loss at Southampton, and feels his side now have only a 10 per cent chance of retaining the Barclays Premier League title
Rickie Lambert hailed Saints' performance in their 3-1 win over Manchester City as their best of the season. Mauricio Pochettino's side dominated proceedings at St Mary's and could have triumphed by an even greater margin. "I think it's our
The Lib Dem candidate for the Eastleigh by-election seemed to be taking the challenge in his stride when he went for a stroll with the Business Secretary this afternoon. Mike Thornton, a parish and borough councillor since 2007, was selected at
Saints produced the most stunning result since their return to the Premier League as they defeated champions Manchester City 3-1 at St Mary’s. The win was a first for Mauricio Pochettino since taking over from Nigel Adkins and, on a day when Saints
Pictures from Saints Premier League match against Manchester City at St Marys Stadium.
A coastguard helicopter has been scrambled after reports of a crew member being injured on board the 93,750 ton container ship, Prague Express, heading towards Southampton. The German flagged, Hapag Lloyd vessel was due to arrive in Southampton
RECORD-breaking Hampshire sailor Alex Thomson was given a hero’s welcome when he returned to his home town today. Hundreds of people braved pouring rain and near frezing temperatures to greet the solo sailor, who finished third in the non-stop
Detectives are investigating a burglary where jewellery was stolen from a house in Titchfield. Someone broke into the address in Mill Lane between 9.30am and 11.50am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Jewellery boxes containing including rings
CYCLING lures the sane and sensible like a seductive temptress. What starts with a brief encounter behind the bike shed quickly descends into an intoxicating, illicit liaison. It’s a passionate, all-consuming love affair that necessitates new
IT was an intriguing suggestion and one which sent a shiver down the spines of Daily Echo readers back in 1938. Was Jack the Ripper still alive and living in Hampshire? The hit BBC television series, Ripper Street, starring Matthew Macfadyen
HE’S Britain’s most successful ever sailing Olympian with three gold medals around his neck. But stellar sailor Ben Ainslie, who lives in Lymington, has revealed to Seven Days the health hurdles that nearly sank his dreams. The 35-year-old
UKIP leader Nigel Farage today pledged to make the Eastleigh by-election a four-way marginal fight and said his party's number one issue will be immigration. Kicking off the party's campaign in the Hampshire seat vacated by Chris Huhne's resignation
THERE was a rare outbreak of controversy in the Testway Youth League last weekend. Fordingbridge under-11s marched through to the semi finals of the League Cup with a highly impressive 4-1 win at West Harnham. Harnham have only conceded three
Manchester City's failure to beat Southampton would cost them the title, according to Saints captain Adam Lallana. Last season Roberto Mancini's side incredibly overcame an eight-point gap on Manchester United in the final three weeks to secure
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino is impressed by the way former team-mate Pablo Zabaleta has come to the fore at tonight's opponents Manchester City. The reigning Premier League champions have endured a frustrating season and sit nine points
Police are renewing an appeal for information to find a vulnerable man . Robert Dawe, 65, is reported to have left his Whitchurch home at 10.45am on Friday February 8, 2013. He has not been seen or heard from since that time. Mr Dawe's family
WATSON CRAVES OPENING ROLE Shane Watson has reaffirmed his desire to open the batting for Australia in all forms of the game after an impressive return from injury. Watson, who spent a month on the sidelines with a calf problem, marked his international
Stuart Broad hailed England's best Twenty20 performance under his captaincy after they made a record score to beat New Zealand by 40 runs in Auckland. England made 214 for seven as they took advantage of Eden Park's short boundaries to pile up
RICKIE Lambert aims to maintain his impressive goal record against England keeper Joe Hart tonight. All Saints fans will remember that Lambert marked his Premier League debut on the opening day of the current season by scoring past Hart in a 3-
Adam Lallana is desperate to return to the Saints team to face Manchester City this evening – but admits he doesn’t know if it will be as captain. The midfielder has yet to start under new manager Mauricio Pochettino as he reaches for full fitness
FINDING the bones of the “king in the car park” caught the nation’s imagination and left some to ask: “Is the skeleton of his grandfather still in Southampton?” The gnarled and evil schemer King Richard III lived in a brutal age, a time of bloody
RICKIE Lambert will become the fastest Saint to 100 career goals for the club in over 40 years if he reaches his century tonight. Lambert’s header at Wigan last weekend took his club tally to 99 league and cup strikes in 183 appearances. He
“I WANT to go on living after my death.” Anne Frank got her wish, not only thanks to her diary, but because of the people who helped one small group escape the Nazi scourge for two more years of precious life, just long enough for her to preserve her
WHEN driver Stephen Baker saw his estranged wife with her new lover in another car he simply “lost it”. He gave chase and used the 4x4 he was driving as a “battering ram” while tailgating the couple. But the 15-minute ordeal eventually ended
Detectives have launched an arson probe after an elderly woman was rescued from her blazing home. The fire completely destroyed the woman’s house which was situated in the grounds of Stroud School in Highwood Lane, Romsey. She is now being
A FATHER of two has been jailed for 15 months following a fracas at a pub in which he struck one man with a beer glass and punched another. Darren Baker, 39, was thrown out of the Tavern pub in Romsey after cutting the head of another customer
LAWYER to the stars duped Chris Tarrant and jockey Richard Dunwoody into supporting his application for an OBE as he carried out a £2.8m fraud. Nathan Iyer, 47, pretended he had raised a fortune for Cancer Research UK and persuaded the TV presenter
IT STARTED off in a cupboard 39 years ago and since then has given some of the most disadvantaged children in Southampton what many other youngsters take for granted. The Toy Library Service has been providing toys to thousands of city children
A CONSULTATION over the future of bollards that delayed ambulance staff trying to reach a sick two year- old is to be extended. The Access to Whiteley consultation on the opening of the bus gate at Yew Tree Drive to all traffic has been extended
AN EXTRAVAGANZA of dance, music and colour celebrated the start of Chinese New Year celebrations in Southampton. The University of Southampton Confucius Institute hosted its second Chinese New Year Gala at the Turner Simms Hall, to welcome in the
AN inquest has opened into the death of an Alresford woman who died in a car crash. Kathryn Hunt, 35, of Jacklyns Lane, Alresford, was killed after her silver Renault Clio collided with a green Ford Mondeo in Twinley Lane, Whitchurch, on January
DETECTIVES have renewed their appeal for information a week after a £25,000 robbery of cash to a bank in a busy Hampshire high street. Two thieves struck during a delivery of cash to Lloyds TSB Bank in the High Street, Ringwood The incident saw
IT WAS just another day at the office for England international Billy Castle. But for one wide-eyed 11-year-old watching the masterclass in break building, it was a tantalising glimpse of what the future may hold for him. Castle turned on the
PROMOTION specialist Dan Seaborne believes Bournemouth are equipped for the Championship – but insists Eddie Howe’s men will not get ahead of themselves. Defender Seaborne climbed from the Conference to the Premier League after winning no fewer
IT IS supposed to be the happiest day of your life. And one Hampshire couple have chosen to spread their happiness by holding a charity event in place of their wedding reception. After tying the knot at Southampton Register Office, on March
A FURNITURE auction in aid of a Hampshire church in need of renovation raised hundreds of pounds. More than £880 was raised after church-goer Colin Smith and his team of helpers organised the auction which saw a vast range of furniture on offer
A NEW hotline has been set up for anyone in Hampshire feeling ill looking for health advice. Health bosses have replaced the NHS Direct number with a triple-digit number to give free advice to those suffering from a non life-threatening health
SCORES of youngsters from across Hampshire flocked to a careers event in Southampton. Students from schools and colleges across the city descended on the Creative Arts, Media and Theatre Industry Showcase, to speak to professionals about their
EMERGENCY gas works are taking place in Winchester this weekend. Southern Gas Networks (SGN) are carrying out repairs in City Road eastbound from Andover Road to Hyde Street. The road was closed from 8pm last night and will remain so throughout
A PIPEFITTER was showered with asbestos dust while he worked at a steel plant, an inquest was told. Graham Hall was employed by British Steel as an apprentice in Rotherham. During his time at the plant he was exposed to asbestos as he removed it
REG Presley’s funeral will be on Thursday, February 14 at Basingstoke Crematorium. Fans are expected to turn out in force to pay their last respects to The Troggs lead singer and sixties icon who never forgot his Hampshire roots. Valentine’
CARS were vandalised in Winchester city centre. Five cars were damaged in Middle Brook Street between midnight and 7.45am on February 4. Police believe the incident occurred around 4.45am after three people were heard causing damage. Call
Two players reach their 100-game milestone this weekend as Hampshire entertain Gwent in the British Inter County League. Steve Musson and Jane Monaghan will both chalk up 100 appearances for their county when they toe the oche at Hill Park Memorial
A CAMPAIGN to tackle domestic violence is being launched in the New Forest following a 21 per cent jump in calls from victims. Posters highlighting the issue are being displayed across the district in a bid to help people living in fear in their
THE unfinished cribbage pairs final of 1990 sparked a supreme act of sportsmanship. And, rather spookily, no club has since produced more finalists than the two involved that day. Dick Thatcher and George Hendy (General Hospital Sports & Social
REG Presley’s funeral will be on Thursday, February 14 at Basingstoke Crematorium. Fans are expected to turn out in force to pay their last respects to The Troggs lead singer and sixties icon who never forgot his Hampshire roots. Valentine’
POLICE will be offering crime prevention advice for residents of a Southampton estate. PCSOs from Weston will be on hand to talk about the risk of burglaries, shed break-ins and bicycle thefts, at an event on Friday, February 22. Residents will
RICKIE Lambert will become the fastest Saint to 100 career goals for the club in over 40 years if he reaches his century tonight. Lambert’s header at Wigan last weekend took his club tally to 99 league and cup strikes in 183 appearances. He
Adam Lallana is desperate to return to the Saints team to face Manchester City this evening – but admits he doesn’t know if it will be as captain. The midfielder has yet to start under new manager Mauricio Pochettino as he reaches for full fitness
Mark Thompson on Moors Valley on getting yourself and your bike road-ready... Having dusted your old bike down or bought that ‘bargain’ on e bay, there are a few tips you can follow so that cycling will be a pleasant experience. Put the saddle
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a £3bn wind park off the Hampshire coast have divided people living in the area affected. Some of the residents attending an exhibition of the latest proposals supported the scheme, saying Britain needed to find new forms
