Corhampton’s Neil Raymond has advanced through the first round of European Tour qualifying school. The 28-year-old professional, pictured, shot rounds of 70, 74, 70 and 67 to finish on seven-under-par at Frilford Heath. That was good enough
Hampshire ladies’ captain Mags Clark hailed her “wonderful team” after they were crowned champions of England. Hampshire produced an imperious performance at the Women’s County Finals to win the title for the first time since 1995. Clark’s
SIX men are being questioned by detectives after a drugs bust on a city home this morning. They were arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs following the raid on an address in Lyon Street in Northam, Southampton. Officers from the
IF you wanted to enjoy the latest craze in Southampton back in September 1980 you really needed to get your skates on. For years youngsters packed out the Top Rank Suite on the site of the old stadium in Banister Park for regular disco dancing
Amanda Holden has admitted she suffered first-day nerves as she began her new role as a presenter on ITV's This Morning. The Britain's Got Talent judge, who hails from Bishop's Waltham, is covering Holly Willoughby's maternity leave, and said she
SOMETIMES politics is about admitting you made a mistake; it should always be about improving things for people. The recent vote in Parliament proposing reforms to the divisive and damaging “bedroom tax” was an opportunity for the Government to
I WRITE as a charity giver to Asthma UK every month and as a donor to Mind, Cystic Fibrosis, the British Heart Foundation and cancer charities. I am not rich but not stingy when it comes to charities. I was relaxing after work one Thursday
AN independent body is to recommend a pay hike of £7,000 pa, which is equivalent to a rise of nine per cent, for our MPs. Cunningly, they won’t receive it until after next year’s General Election. So much for hardworking people who have had to
READING the letter from Doug Rose (September 18), I wasn’t sure at first if he was being serious,in suggesting that UKIP should have a policy of ridding the UK “of the baleful influence of the USA”, by which he includes American-made films and clothing
TWO questions following the outcome of the independence referendum: Will the Scottish MPs be barred from voting when the outcome of discussions between Messrs Salmond and Cameron are put before Parliament for approval, on the grounds that they, the
AFTER Scotland said no to independence the debate for an English parliament has reignited. My views: 1) Have an English parliament in Winchester 2) Let the people of England decide, like Scotland did! 3) Let’s ALL show the England flag
This wonderful individual house has a spacious feeling both inside and out and the flexible accommodation has been finished to a high specification providing comfortable family living space. Extending to more than 2,500 square feet, the house is
HOW appropriate that your feature on the revamp of Romsey’s Church Street to make it pedestrian-friendly should be accompanied by a photograph showing at least three vehicles partially blocking the pavements. Motor vehicles dominate our lives,
I WAS deeply saddened to read that yet another 40 dogs were put to sleep (Daily Echo, September 13) I have been a responsible dog owner all my life until I came to live in council accommodation. I had no option but to find another home for my dog.
THE Daily Echo recently reported on a public meeting about the cuts to the No. 5 bus service in Sholing. I was one of about 100 angry residents who showed up to get their voices heard, and it made me reflect once again just how important public
Sadio Mane could make his Saints debut against Arsenal tomorrow. The winger is yet to play since his £10m switch on transfer deadline day from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg, but will make the trip to the Emirates Stadium for the Capital One Cup
The property market in Winchester is certainly in fine form if the excitement at the recent opening of Connaught Square on Chilbolton Avenue was anything to go by. This latest development by Alfred Homes caused a stir indeed with potential purchasers
For many home buyers, making a move to the country is the ultimate dream. Access to acres of countryside, air quality, a quiet environment and an old fashioned sense of community are all appealing factors when deciding on a new location. For those
Southampton road cyclist Jonathan Dibben took 6th place at the UCI Road World Championships men’s under 23 time trial in Spain on his international return from a broken elbow. Dibben was forced to withdraw from the England team at the Commonwealth
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Follow @EchoPics A two-hour procession saw more than 30 brightly decorated floats take part along with marching bands and dance troupes. Our photographer was amongst the 10,000 revelers who helped transform the streets
HE has won three County Championship titles, but Will Smith’s rates his debut season with Hampshire as the best of his career. The 31 year-old has been one of the signings of the season following his move from Durham a year ago. He passed 1,000
Haile Gebrselassie will make his Great South Run debut next month. The 41-year-old phenomenon will be the star attraction on the ten-mile Portsmouth course on October 26. He said: “I love competing in the Bupa Great Run series. I’ve run in
BURGLARS stole a car after breaking into a Southampton home in the early hours. The intruders forced their way into a property in Warren Crescent while a couple living there were asleep. They stole the house keys before driving off in the couple's
Police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl whose body has been found at a Hampshire beauty spot. The body of Ashli Blake, a pupil at The Burgate School in Fordingbridge, was discovered at the Eyre Coote Monument, near Rockbourne,
Follow @EchoPics Eastleigh's Mardi Gras brought with it a variable plethora of fun and games. Our photographer was at the event to capture moment. These images are available to purchase as prints, mugs, t-shirts,
Former Saints player and Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is preparing to deny one-time St Mary's boss Harry Redknapp the opportunity to sign another ex-Saint Peter Crouch. Hughes, who played around 60 games for Southampton between 1998 and 2000,
Former Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino knows his Tottenham side need to improve across the field if they are to avoid a repeat of Sunday's shock defeat to previously winless West Brom. The former Argentina international, who led Saints to an 8th
A MAN was left with a broken nose after being viciously attacked by two thugs after a night out. Now, police are hoping a group of young men could hold vital clues into helping police trace the attackers. The 34-year-old victim and his friend
IT was a modest production but with far reaching effects. In 1924 Edith Ashdown took part in a musical play entitled Princess Juju for the Above Bar Guild. But the occasion made such an impression on her that she persuaded friends – including
THE Southampton Central Townswomen’s Guild will be holding its next meeting on October 3. There will be a talk about trading standards and it takes place at St Mark's Church in Archers Road at 10am. New members are welcome to go along.
CAFFEINE lovers can catch up over a cuppa at a Southampton club. The Freemantle Time Bank is inviting people to its monthly cafe on Wednesday, October 15. Drinks are served from 10.30am-noon in Freemantle and Shirley Community Centre in Randolph
THERE may be more than three months to go before Christmas. But sleigh bells are already ringing as traders busily prepare for one of Hampshire’s biggest festive bazaars. Hundreds of thousands of shoppers are expected to flock to the Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON has won praise from a Government minister for giving a controversial late-night levy the green light this week. City councillors gave the go-ahead for the new levy which will see the introduction of annual charges of up to £4,440 for
FILL your belly with a hot dinner at a lunch club in Southampton. The Haven serves food from 11am-2pm on Fridays in St Mark’s Church, Archers Road. Entrance costs £4, or people can arrive after the meal for free games and activities. It
CHILDREN at a Southampton school were put through their paces by one of Britain’s top athletes. European Athletics bronze medallist in the 400m, Luke Lennon-Ford, paid a visit to Valentine Primary School in Sholing as part of the Sports for Schools
A GLOBAL boat transport company launched a new charity initiative at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. Sailors using Peters and May will be offered the option of having lashing straps in the distinctive pink colour of the Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
PEOPLE with learning difficulties can step into the limelight at an amateur dramatics group. The Acting Group (TAG) meets from 7.30pm-9pm on Mondays in the Freemantle and Shirley Community Centre in Randolph Street, Shirley. Activities include
CHILDREN can get their fill of the big screen with a series of family friendly film-inspired events. As part of Eastleigh’s upcoming Film Festival, there will be a number of ghost and zombie-themed workshops for youngsters on September 27.
Netley Marsh-based charity Tools for Self Reliance has issued a plea for unwanted arc welders to help them complete their next African shipment. Welding is a key trade that the charity supports. However, arc welders are rarely donated, say TFSR
WHEELCHAIR users and those suffering long-term illnesses are invited to a coffee morning in Southampton. Spectrum Centre for Independent Living hosts the session from 10am-11.30am on Thursdays in Rose Road. It is a chance for those with physical
A SOUTHAMPTON restaurant is organising a massive football celebration – but not as we know it. To welcome the NFL International Series to the UK, Ed’s Easy Diner in West Quay is putting on a range of American football-themed food and activities
THOUSANDS of sailors from across the globe hit the water in a bid to set a new Guinness world record for the biggest ever sailing race. Bart’s Bash was held in honour of the Olympic gold medal sailor Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson, who died in May last
Life begins at 27 for people in Southampton – that’s according to results of a new survey carried out in the city. Research by oral care brand Hello found that Southampton residents are at their happiest three years before hitting 30, largely due
HELP is at hand for parents in Southampton with sick and injured babies. The Holding Little Hands neonatal support group next meets on Wednesday in the ParkLife Community Room, St James Park, Shirley. It takes place from 9.30am-12.30pm and
A Southampton school celebrated a special anniversary by giving its students a perfect present. Banister Primary School marked the first anniversary of its move to a new site in Archers Road, Banister Park, with a family fun day. And it gave
CIVIC chiefs have approved plans to build a two-bedroom house in Winchester despite having received a number of objections. The application was rubberstamped after eight of the nine councillors voted in favour for the project at Sermon Road – a
A HAMPSHIRE MP has welcomed a document looking at numeracy in the UK. A paper on the subject was put together by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Maths and Numeracy which Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport, established at the beginning of the
Civic chiefs have refused plans to extend the number of hours a Martyr Worthy house can keep its outdoor lights on. An application was made for Lower Chilland House, in Lower Chilland Lane, to have their outdoor lights on until 11pm and 1am on
WHAT a difference a year makes. The sun shone on the close of the 2014 PSP Southampton Boat Show – a far cry from the 2013 event which endured one of the wettest weeks of the year. And it was as popular as ever, with more than 110,000 visitors
COURSES aimed at reducing people’s alcohol intake will take place at the Royal South Hants Hospital in Southampton next month. The Alcohol: A Brief Intervention session will take place at the hospital in Brintons Terrace between 1pm and 4.30pm.
A hair salon is to celebrate 25 years of cutting residents’ locks. Room 8, a therapeutic hair and beauty salon in Locks Heath, is holding a day of entertainment and special offers to mark the milestone and thank the community for its support on
A SOUTHAMPTON building society manager put his best foot forward by joining colleagues to walk along Hadrian’s Wall. Richard Neal, who is regional manager at Leeds Building Society in Southampton, was one of 14 people who walked 84 miles on the
AN Eastleigh man who worked for 40 years at the town’s railway works died of cancer caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos, an inquest heard. Eric Williams, 73, was employed at the works from 1956 to 1995 and was constantly exposed to the deadly
SCORES of residents got a glimpse of the latest multi-millionpound proposals that could breathe new life into a Southampton housing estate. Parking was the major concern for residents who gathered at Cutbush Children’s Centre to see £100m plans
A man was found bleeding close to a supermarket car park in Gosport after he was the victim of a suspected assault over the weekend. The man, in in his 20s, was discovered in Grange Road, Gosport, near the entrance to a Tesco car park, just before
MENTION the word constitution to most people in Hampshire just a few short days ago and their eyes may well have glazed over. But that was before last week’s historic vote by Scotland to stay in the Union and the pledge by the Prime Minister to
ONE of the biggest parties in Hampshire has returned in style. Eastleigh’s annual Mardi Gras celebration brought the town to life with a variety of fun and games. It’s still too early to tell exactly how many people attended but organisers
THEY ARE the singing sensations that had millions of television viewers captivated and now they are adding their voices to a stunning line-up for a charity concert. Sophie May Williams and Georgia Harrup, stars of the hit BBC talent contest The
Saints manager Ronald Koeman was thrilled to see his team’s midfield goal rush continue at Swansea. After Morgan Schneiderlin and Jack Cork’s scoring exploits already this season, it was the turn of Victor Wanyama to get in on the act at the Liberty
MORE than 100 people marched through Southampton to promote world peace. As part of International Peace Day, around 120 people walked from the Peace Fountain in East Park through Palmerston Park and Houndwell Park singing peace songs. Sharon
A GOVERNMENT-appointed planning inspector will hold a pre-hearing on Test Valley’s controversial local plan next month. Phillip Ware is to carry out an independent examination of the Borough Revised Local Plan, which includes contentious proposals
RESEARCHERS at a Hampshire university have been given a huge funding boost to help pioneering studies to combat dementia. A trio of researchers at the University of Southampton received £200,000 from Alzheimer’s Research UK, which will be vital
A DESPERATE bid to stall huge cuts for vital trips and activities for Hampshire’s disabled children has failed – despite emotional pleas from families. Their heartfelt appeals to county council bosses fell on deaf ears as the consultation into
THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of a Hampshire town for its annual carnival celebrations. The streets of Ringwood were transformed into a sea of colour as more than 10,000 people gathered for the carnival extravaganza. A two-hour
A MAN was rushed to hospital after an attack near his city home. Residents at a block of flats in Shirley, Southampton, woke to find several police cars and forensic units camped outside their homes and doorsteps stained with blood. Some in
TWO Southampton gyms will be opening their doors as part of National Fitness Day. PureGyms in Bitterne Road and Mountbatten Retail Park are set to do their bit to get the nation fighting fit on September 26. The gyms will offer free day passes
A motorist who raced the wrong way down a busy dual carriageway, terrifying other motorists as he desperately tried to evade police, has been jailed. Andell Butcher, who has a history of dangerous driving, was told by a judge that it was a “miracle
BOMB units swooped on the Hampshire home of a military enthusiast as part of a major police operation. Christopher Higgins’s home became the centre of an eight-hour search by specialist teams executing a warrant to examine his vast collection of
Saints striker Matt Le Tissier was on target as Saints knocked Crystal Palace out of the Rumbelows Cup in November 1990 with a 2-0 win. Le Tissier scored after being put through by Jimmy Case and then provided a perfect corner for Alan Shearer to nod
MORGAN Schneiderlin reckons Saints’ midfielders need to score at least five goals apiece to help the club to another top-eight finish. Victor Wanyama became the second Saints midfielder in as many games to score his first Premier League goal when
WHAT a difference a year makes. The sun shone on the close of the 2014 PSP Southampton Boat Show - a far cry from the 2013 event which endured one of the wettest weeks of the year. And it was as popular as ever with more than 110,000 visitors
Ronald Koeman will not be celebrating Saints reaching second place in the Premier League – but he says it is great news for everyone who loves the club. Saturday’s 1-0 win at Swansea pushed the team close to the summit of the table, with Chelsea
HE stole her heart and now she has given him her kidney. Leigh Atkinson is looking forward to a happier, healthier and longer married life after his fiancé Gill Richardson gave him the ultimate wedding gift - her kidney. The 41-year-old was
TWO years after winning the T20 title in Cardiff, Hampshire have the chance to end the season with more celebrations at The Swalec Stadium. But they will have to beat Glamorgan over the next four days to guarantee promotion back into the LV County
THREE points, a man-of-the-match debut from new signing Jamie Turley and the chance to meet one of his all-time footballing heroes. What more could Eastleigh boss Richard Hill have asked for on the day he turned 51? No wonder the birthday boy
A COUPLE are living in fear that their Southampton home could collapse at any moment after a van crashed into the side of it. Geoff and Sheila Goff have been told they face three months of repair work at their four-bedroom house in Midanbury, Southampton
STEVE Riley hailed two unsung heroes as AFC Totton got back to winning ways with a 1-0 home win over Tiverton Town on Saturday. Top gun Craig Feeney has grabbed the bulk of the headlines this season, but it was lesser lights James Jennings and
A MAN has been praised for saving the life of his neighbour after he spotted smoke billowing from the house next door in the early hours of the morning. His neighbour, who did not have a smoke alarm fitted in his Thornhill home, was asleep inside
WINCHESTER City co-manager Danny Robinson admits his side “reaped the rewards” for their patience as they beat Newport IoW 3-1 at the Denplan City Ground in the Sydenhams Premier Division. Despite the scoreline, it wasn’t a comfortable win for
