Hampshire will have to beat Derbyshire in their final group game to secure a home semi-final in the YB40 after a nerve wracking defeat against Lancashire at Old Trafford. Brad Taylor, aged just 16 years, 159 days, broke a 146 year-old record as the youngest
Michael Carberry and James Vince missed out on a run feast when they opened together for the England Lions for the first time. Carberry hit a 35-ball 20, including a six and two fours, as the pair shared 30 for the first wicket in a 202-run win
TRAINS services in Southampton faced severed disruption during this evening's rush hour - after a fire broke out on the line. Some were cancelled to allow Hampshire Fire and Rescue crews to extinguish a small blaze on a track conductor on the line
LYMINGTON’s Mia Ritchie has been included in England’s netball squad for next month’s FIAT International Netball Series. The 23 year-old, a wing attack for Team Bath, was named in an 11-strong squad that plays three matches against South Africa
Saints winger Jason Puncheon is expected to move to Crystal Palace on a season-long loan deal in time to play for the Eagles against Stoke this weekend. The 27-year-old only recently signed a new three-year contract at Saints, but is set to been farmed
SENTENCES totalling more than 20 years were today imposed on four members of a Southampton-based gang who stole more than 3,000 identities in an attempt to defraud £2.3million in income tax repayments. The gang, all from Eastern Europe, were involved
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a reported “suspicious incident” last night where a young girl looked distressed and was heard screaming in a car. The child aged about 10 was spotted in a red car in Long Lane, in Hedge End, sometime between
The BBC has postponed a planned documentary about naked rambler Stephen Gough after his arrest for breaching an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) that bans him from baring all in public. The show about the former Royal Marine, which followed his
AFTER years of financial hardship and austerity, green shoots of recovery are starting to appear in the UK’s economy. And to help those hoping to take advantage by starting up their own firms in Hampshire, an organisation formed by local business
A SOUTHAMPTON-based coach firm will see Saints into their second season in the top flight as a chosen partner for supporter travel to away matches. Coliseum Coaches based in West End will help take thousands of dedicated fans to grounds across
ROLLY Tasker Sails UK is on course for expansion following the appointment of a new sales manager. Chris Haylett joined the Southampton-based company in July and one of his first tasks is to build the Rolly Tasker brand in the UK, as well as setting
He agrees with Eric Cantona launching a ‘kung-fu’ style kick into the crowd. He used to live in Lanus, where Diego Armando Maradona was born. He looks like Johnny Depp. He loves Keith Richards and the Rolling Stones, so much so that his Twitter name
The daughter of a 73-year-old woman who died after she was scalded by a spilled cup of tea has told an inquest of the horror of finding her mother with a "gangrenous" sore four days after the accident. Margaret Young, a retired nurse, was a resident
Instructors at New Forest Water Park have had a rather young pupil to teach recently – a six-year-old girl with a talent for wakeboarding. Grace Lee, who has been staying at the park near Fordingbridge with her dad, Phil Lee, a UK wakeboard national
A bus route for schoolchildren has been saved – but at an increased price. Hampshire County Council has announced it has secured a new provider for the council subsidised 507 service, which is used by pupils in Valley Park to get to Toynbee School
DEVELOPERS are turning back the clock to convert offices back into homes in Winchester city centre. Hythe Marine Services has been given permission by planning officers under delegated powers to convert Walcote Chambers, a Georgian building on
A BUS operator has announced changes to its services. Xelabus, based on the Barton Park Industrial Estate in Eastleigh, said it has been recruiting new drivers in order to extend its services in Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh. Changes will kick
A public inquiry will take place over controversial plans to build more than 200 homes in a Hampshire community. Developers want to build a combination of 129 houses and 77 flats on land off Peters Road in Locks Heath. But Fareham borough councillors
THE devastated parents of a teenager who died after taking a 'legal high' have today paid tribute to a “thoughtful and caring' son. Adam Hunt, 18, from Millbrook Road East, lost his fight for life on Sunday at Southampton General Hospital where
AS PART of Hampshire Open Studios 2013, three very talented local artists – Trudi Lloyd Williams, Anthony Lawrence and Jackie Giron – are displaying their superb work to the public. Excelling with both unique modern sculpture and accomplished paintings
A SERIES of fun sessions for children is being lined up in Hedge End this autumn. Join the musical storytellers at the Berry Theatre for a range of enchanted tales both familiar and new. Step onto the stage for Saturday Storytime and you will
An advice day for school leavers is taking place at a Hampshire college – on the day those all important GCSE results come out. Eastleigh College is hosting a help session on Thursday for young people to talk through their options after picking
IT IS a scene that could be taken from the movie set of The Day After Tomorrow. Cities across the world disappearing under water as floods decimate the world’s coastlines after the melting of ice sheets sparks rising sea-levels. But according
A NEW motor yacht will be stopping in Hampshire as part of its south coast tour. British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline Boats is taking its Targa 48 OPEN, the first of three 48ft models being launched in the next six months, to various
A SOUTHAMPTON woman appeared before the city Crown Court on a drugs charge. Angela Gale, 45, of Laundry Road, Shirley, was accused of possessing amphetamine with intent to supply and had bail extended to October 14. Though she did not enter
A TEENAGER was injured when she was hit by a car on the Isle of Wight. Police are appealing for a motorist to come forward after the 13-year-old received injuries in a road traffic collision close to the Newport Crematorium. She was crossing
A MAN died in a Southampton hospital several weeks after falling and hitting his head, causing bleeding on the brain, an inquest heard. Roger Williams, who had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, fell down 13 stairs at his Bournemouth home
SHE finished college with flying colours – but rather than packing her bags ready for university, Ella Barber is off to follow her dreams of chart success. The 18-year-old from Woodlands Road, Woodlands, is off to join girl band Anything But Monday
Corhampton’s Neil Raymond has realised his dream of making it into the Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup team. The 27-year-old had his place in the squad confirmed yesterday and will now prepare to face the United States next month. “I
The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of the transfer rumours making headlines in today's newspapers... Manchester United will up their joint bid for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines after Everton rejected a £28m offer from them (Daily Express
THERE were long delays following a four car crash on a major Hampshire road today. The A31 was closed westbound, following the incident near Ringwood, but has now reopened. The crash happened on Poulner Hill underneath the Winston Way flyover
IT is the most precious gift a father can give his son – the gift of life. When Evan Bartlett was suddenly diagnosed with complete kidney failure following a rare mystery disease, dad Paul didn’t think twice about donating one of his own to save
Hampshire teenager Brad Taylor became the youngest player to take a wicket for the county in a competitive match, against Lancashire at Old Trafford this afternoon. Winchester-born Taylor - at 16 years, 159 days - broke a 146 year-old record when
The Ageas Bowl’s NatWest Series T20 International match between England and Australia has sold out, including all hospitality packages. Nearly 20,000 seats have been booked for the match which could see Hampshire duo Michael Carberry and Danny
THE Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance will be beamed into millions of homes as part of a new documentary series. They will feature in Trauma: Level 1, a new programme showing life on the frontline of trauma medicine. Through interviews
RANGING from Indian dance to the Edinburgh Fringe and from cricket to poetry, there’s something for everyone in the latest line-up of events and exhibitions at Winchester Discovery Centre. The Gallery opens with Graham Gussin: Close Protection
THE bosses of a Hampshire music festival could face legal action after licence breaches. A Winchester City Council investigation confirmed three breaches of noise conditions at the Boomtown Fair, as well as music played after the 4am deadline.
HUNDREDS of people have celebrated the best of pedal power in Hampshire. More than 400 people flocked to Riverside Park in Southampton for the bike extravaganza, which included a bike-powered cinema and a bike that made delicious smoothies.
COUNCIL chiefs have criticised some of Britain’s biggest retailers for flouting planning laws. They complained that Tesco and other companies, including pub chain Greene King, had carried out alterations to their buildings without applying for
SOUTHAMPTON docks have been ranked as the most productive port in Europe and the number one container terminal in the UK. Based on confidential data charting more than 100,000 port calls at 400 ports during 2012, the analysis from the Journal of
GIVING her son up for adoption 48 years ago was the most painful decision of Sylvia Hibbs’ life. But now she has her son back – and a whole new family in Canada, too. As was previously reported in the Daily Echo, Gary tracked Sylvia down by
SOUTHAMPTON man is trekking up Snowdon to help people affected by the crisis in Syria. Jonathan Martin, pictured, who lives in Freemantle and works in an admin role at the University of Southampton, took a masters in humanitarianism and conflict
SOMETIMES inspiration comes from the most unlikely places. For jewellery designer Nixxi Rose, from Langley, it came from a gravestone in Lyndhurst, the burial place of Alice Liddell, the inspiration behind Lewis Carroll’s classic novel Alice’s
EASTLEIGH boss Richard Hill will have no qualms about throwing Chris Dillon back into the thick of it if he requires his services at Bath City tonight. With defensive rock Chris Todd pulling a hamstring injury minutes before the start of the new
THIEVES have stolen a BMX bike belonging to an eight-year-old boy. The VooDoo Malice bicycle was taken from the garden of a family home in the middle of the night along with a Vortex 360 stunt scooter. PC Kerry Tribbeck said the bike was an
Mauricio Pochettino has bought himself a very expensive headache – but one he will actually welcome. The Saints boss has splashed out a fee that could rise to almost £15m for Italian striker Daniel Osvaldo in a move that has delighted and excited
Saints have landed an “absolute bargain” with the signing of Daniel Osvaldo, according to Italian football expert Tancredi Palmeri. Osvaldo was officially unveiled at St Mary’s yesterday, after joining from Roma in a transfer worth €15.1m up front
A TOTTON man was further remanded in custody after admitting burglary and fraud charges. Jason Havard, 24, pleaded guilty at Southampton Crown Court to entering a house in Romsey Road Nursling, where he stole jewellery, and then selling it by claiming
BURGLARS stole a handbag and purse after getting in to a home through an open back door. They stole a bright pink ‘Guess’ handbag and matching purse from the kitchen of the house in Mays Lane, Stubbington. The homeowner and a relative were
BLACKFIELD & Langley are preparing for a tough fortnight after exiting the FA Cup at the first hurdle – a year after their record run to the brink of the first round proper. The Watersiders suffered a shock extra preliminary round defeat at
A NEW Forest pony was left to suffer in agony after a hit-and-run accident. The grey filly broke a leg in the collision at Mogshade and had to be put down by one of the agisters. The accident is thought to have occurred earlier that day or
AN MP has today led calls for the Government to spearhead a European bid to prosecute businesses that sell deadly “legal highs” that have claimed the lives of three Hampshire men in just a year. The move comes after a Southampton teenager became
