JAMES Vince's first century of the season and Kyle Abbott's impressive debut ensured Hampshire dominated the second day of their LV County Championship match against Gloucestershire. Vice-captain Vince’s fourth century in six Championship matches, 144
MARATHON runners expect to go through pain, but for Graham Colborne that is an understatement. Whilst some might have to nurse blisters or muscle strains during the race, the 49-year-old struggled around the course with a broken foot. Graham
THE chairman of Hampshire's Police Federation has spoken out against the culture in the organisation nationally. John Apter said it was a “sad indictment” on the organisation that its chairman Steve Williams stood down over claims he had bullied. In
A PARAGLIDER had to be rescued after crashing into a cliff. The paraglider was forced to make an emergency landing on a 100-foot high cliff at Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight. The man, whose name and age is not known, called the coastguard
Jason Puncheon's goal-scoring run has galvanised Crystal Palace's drive for Premier League safety, according to Tony Pulis. Palace boss Pulis hailed Puncheon's three goals in two games that has helped the Eagles pull clear of the relegation scrap
OK, so Saints have nothing really left to play for this season apart from the £700,000 or so difference between finishing eighth or ninth. Cardiff City, in contrast, have their Premier League futures on the line. And while the Welsh club battled
NEW businesses and budding entrepreneurs now have an easily accessible one-stop shop where they can get a helping hand. A small business information desk has been opened at Southampton’s Central Library by city mayor, Cllr Ivan White. The new
IT IS never too late to start again. A Winchester woman has received a £1,000 grant from Winchester City Council to launch her own business, Intelligent Eating, to help people manage their weight and improve their lifestyles. Miranda Shoebridge
WITH voters going to the polls in India, a Southampton business leader has said firms across the south should be keeping an eye on the outcome of the general election. Amarjit Singh – pictured below – a solicitor with law firm Dutton Gregory, said
MAJOR Hampshire businesses are backing moves to help people suffering from dementia. Marks & Spencer, Lloyds Bank, Argos and Homebase will become ‘Dementia Friends’ in an initiative from the Alzheimer’s Society. Staff will learn about helping
MICHAEL Bates hit a century as Hampshire’s 2nd XI lost their penultimate pre-season friendly. The wicketkeeper-batsman made a run-a-ball 121 (17 fours, one six) as Hampshire made 265 in their 50 overs against Dorset. Hampshire Academy leg-spinner Mason
IT will help the long-term unemployed and people with disabilities find work. Shaw Trust CDG opened its new centre in Charlotte Place, Southampton, with a launch event and apprenticeship day. Southampton City Sheriff Sue Blatchford officially
BLIND or severely sight-impaired people in Southampton are reminded to claim a 50 per cent reduction on their annual TV licence. A blind concession TV licence costs £72.75 for colour while a black and white one is priced at £24.50. TV Licensing
MOTORISTS should expect delays and diversions on the motorways tonight due to roadworks. Lane closures are in place to allow drainage surveys on the eastbound exit and entry slip roads on the M27 at junction nine at Fareham between 10pm and 6am
HAMPSHIRE businesses tee-ed off to save a charity that transforms the lives of severely disabled children and adults from closure. Companies from across the county enjoyed a day of golf at Meon Valley to raise vital funds for the cash-strapped
HE represented our country for 25 years and is the only living Nepalese Gurkha recipient of the Victoria Cross. Living legend Rambahadur Limbu paid a special visit to Hampshire to help launch a new Winchester business that aims to help Gurkhas
IT’S a revolutionary new service that could help thousands of people battle a potentially life- threatening disease. Southampton General Hospital has launched insulin pump therapy to treat the thousands of people in the city living with type 1
PLANS for a controversial late-night levy on Southampton’s bars and clubs are set to go out for consultation. Council chiefs want to hear residents’ views on their plans to introduce a charge to help cover the cost of drunken revellers. But
A SMALL but appreciative crowd enjoyed the last in a short tour from acclaimed trio Quercus, led by the wonderful June Tabor and featuring the tenor sax of Iain Ballamy and piano of Huw Warren. With more than a century of professional work behind
HE BATTLED monster waves, brutal storms and exhaustion but at least one Hampshire sailor cannot wait to get back out to sea. Victorious Jacob Carter was one of two Hampshire sailors on board the yacht that sailed triumphantly into San Francisco
Playwright Ian Hornby passed away suddenly, shortly before Christmas, and this farce was his final work. The implausible plot-line has three members of Abbeywood Bowling team staking-out their clubhouse from Thursday night until Saturday afternoon
A HAMPSHIRE MP had a diabetes test as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the condition. New Forest East MP, Dr Julian Lewis joined volunteers from the International Diabetes Federation at a special event in Westminster. He took a diabetes
A NEW free pocket guide is being launched to highlight Hampshire’s many events commemorating the First World War and the D-day landings. Sites and events included in the guide range from Winchester’s Gurkha Museum which has a special exhibition
THIS year it’s going to be big. That is the pledge from organisers of a Hampshire carnival that has been given an exciting new look in a bid to boost its popularity. Lymington and Pennington Carnival, a highlight of the area’s social calendar
THE Southampton District Centre for the National Trust will be holding their next meeting on Thursday. It will take place at the Salvation Army Hall in Victory Street, Shirley, and will feature a talk on the work of the air ambulance. It starts
A library group is holding a meeting today. The Friends of Portswood Library are on the hunt for new members and the meeting will discuss future events and ways to encourage the use of the library’s facilities. The meeting takes place at Portswood
A RESEARCHER from Southampton has been awarded a prestigious prize. Dr Elizabeth Kent, of the National Oceanography Centre, has been given the Adrian Gill Prize by the Royal Meteorological Society. She received the accolade for her research
THERE’S a chance to discover some of the wildlife that can be discovered at a Hampshire beauty spot tomorrow. Testwood Lakes is holding a ‘Mouse Hotels’ event. They will be setting humane traps to find out what small mammals live at the lakes.
YOUNGSTERS can have fun with free activities in the Easter build-up. Fareham Borough Council’s Play Ranger scheme will be putting on a number of outdoor entertainment sessions. They will be at Bellfield play area, Bellfield today from 9.30am
POLITICIANS representing Hampshire have voted to end roaming mobile telephone charges. The European Parliament’s 600 MEPs voted to end the charges, incurred by phone users when they use the devices in other European Union countries. Roaming
RESIDENTS in Alresford have raised concerns about speeding motorists. At the Alresford Town Council meeting, resident Ralph Pointer raised the issue of speeding on Sun Lane, and suggested a second speed camera. The problem has been ongoing,
A CLUB for twins has found a new home. Southampton Twins and Super Twins Club is holding a launch party for its new meeting venue at Pavillion on the Park in Eastleigh on April 24, from 9.30am to 11.30am and all parents with twins or triplets are
Marrying someone with the same surname is rare – but four different people playing a key role in the ceremony with the same name is almost unheard of. Paul Nicholls tied the knot with new wife Lindsey, also a Nicholls, at a ceremony in Fair Oak
UP-AND-COMING musician Oliver Wilde and his band will be performing at the Art House Gallery Cafe, Above Bar Street in Southampton tomorrow. Described by leading music magazine NME as ‘sweetly melodic pop’, the youngster will be bringing his unique
IT WAS the best birthday present she could have wished for. Hampshire make-up artist Jourdan Walker, who is used to spending her day making other people look beautiful, has used her own good looks to win a top modelling competition – on her 21st
AS a one-year-old he was dubbed the cutest child of the year. Now, nine years later, Leighton Kerr is still sporting the charming grin that scooped him a top prize, but he’s also getting ready to go to secondary school. The ten-year-old Netley
IT’S a rare object that gives a glimpse into the history of Southampton. A seal for the town of Southampton in 1447 has gone on show in an exhibition, depicting a ship at sea surrounded by sun, moon and stars. Seals were used throughout the
CHILDREN as young as ten should be taught about the dangers of legal highs. That is the message from one of Prime Minister David Cameron’s health advisors who is urging schools to provide more lessons warning them about the killer drugs. And
IT’S not every day you see a schoolboy running through Hampshire in a pink corset. But that was Brandon James’ choice of outfit as he was joined by more than 30 family and friends for his fun run in Eling. As reported by the Daily Echo, the
THEY held the record for two months. After getting 1,184 people dressed in onesies, Ringwood School celebrated as they were crowned the Guinness World Record holders for the largest gathering of people dressed in the all-in-one outfits. But
A SOUTHAMPTON butcher has been crowned champion of the barbecue. Owtons Traditional Family Butchers in Southampton received gold awards in all six categories at the southern regional finals of the Butchers Q Guild annual barbecue competition.
Council bosses are set to leave the crisis-hit Co-operative Bank and find a new home for millions of pounds of taxpayers’ cash. Southampton City Council expects to name a new bank to manage the authority’s “current account” – which manages hundreds
SHARPEN your crayons – Hampshire’s newest mascot needs some colour to bring him to life. Hampshire’s Top Attractions (HTA) is challenging youngsters to enter a competition to design a colour scheme for ‘Harry Hampshire’. The new mascot will
BENJAMIN Britten’s Peter Grimes will open this year’s opera festival at Hampshire’s Grange Park. The lawns of stunning Grange stately home at Northington, north of Winchester, will be the setting for four operas this season as the festival also
There was no reason for this Hampshire centenarian to be brassed off with his birthday surprise. It is not every day you are serenaded by a full brass band, whisking you off down memory lane as you celebrate a milestone. But that’s what happened
FOR nearly 18 years they have wanted a pontoon so they can launch their boats. Now after waiting so long, Southampton Sea Cadets have their very own, which will mean youngsters can enjoy more time on the water. The pontoon is at the organisation
IT’S the final countdown. After the success of their variety show last year, Wessex Heartbeat are putting on a song and dance spectacular as a last push towards completing their Daily Echo-backed £500,000 High 5 Appeal, which aims to bring a new
SHOULD children as young as ten be taught the dangers of so-called legal highs? That is certainly the opinion of some experts who believe that it is right to catch young minds when they are most impressionable to get the message across that even
THE second part of the Laramie Project Cycle was based on Tectonic Theatre Company’s return to Laramie and quest to resolve unanswered questions and explore opinion a decade on from the murder of Matthew Shepard. Less dramatic and hard hitting,
THE audience was held in thrall by this performance. The action centres around an incident in the Second World War for which, it seems, an innocent man has been imprisoned. Small town America, where the play takes place, magnifies each of the characters
STEPHEN SONDHEIM and George Furth’s ironic show contains more depth than most musicals, with long periods of dialogue that allow the characters to display their various personalities. First performed by CCADS last year in Chichester, their show
STEVE Riley has his fingers tightly crossed that AFC Totton may yet be handed a ‘get out of jail free card’ after their brave attempt to escape relegation was finally halted at Stourbridge on Saturday. The Stags travelled to the West Midlands knowing
MOTORISTS are facing delays this morning after a crash on a major road. A collision between two vans at around 7.45am closed two lanes of the M27 towards Southampton near junction 10. The vehicles have now been moved to the hard shoulder and
Saints deserved to beat Cardiff, but suffered from a lack of cutting edge, according to Mauricio Pochettino. The Welsh club launched a smash-and-grab raid at St Mary’s on Saturday, with Juan Cala’s second-half thunderbolt earning them a surprise
HUNDREDS of lives were put at risk after yet another attempt to sabotage a mass cycling event in Hampshire. Nails were laid along the road in a New Forest village over the weekend as more than 2,000 cyclists took part in the first Wiggle Sportive
OUT-GOING Winchester City boss Neil Hards has warned his successor to be prepared for “high expectations” at the Denplan City Ground. Having come back to help the club last October following Graham Kemp’s brief spell in charge, Hards – manager
Mauricio Pochettino said it was the idea of the entire club for the players to show support for injured star Jay Rodriguez during the pre-match warm-ups on Saturday. Rodriguez was watching on from the stands, following the horror knee injury he
HE will not be forgotten. That was the message from a group of more than cyclists in Hampshire who gathered to race in the memory of their friend James Atherton, who was killed on the road last year. As reported by the Daily Echo, James, 25
SAM Wilson bagged all four goals as Winchester City marked the first anniversary of their ‘rebirth’ with a resounding 4-0 win over Totton & Eling. It was the first time the 19-year-old West End-based striker had ever hit a hat-trick in senior
Hampshire’s Paul Hogan claimed his second Stubbington Ark Hampshire Open Darts title more than a decade after he won his first. The 50-year-old England international, who won his first Hampshire Open in 2002, mastered a quality field of 268 players
A GANG of violent thugs are today behind bars after “luring” a teenager to a Southampton park and unleashing a frightening attack on him. The unsuspecting 19-year-old was jumped on by a gang of eight men on Southampton Common, who punched and kicked
EASTLEIGH boss Richard Hill is hoping a failed penalty appeal does not come back to haunt his Eastleigh side in their quest for the Skrill Conference South title. Realistically the chances of the Spitfires not claiming the one automatic promotion
WE'VE all heard of the Ghostbusters. But now there's a new team on the prowl in towns across Hampshire - to tackle the pothole plague causing misery to thousands of motorists. Dubbed the “Pothole Busters” they are being drafted in to carry
