Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has revealed he tried to sign Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic in January 2013, but could not complete a deal with FC Twente. Tadic joined the Saints for a reported £10.9million in the summer and has been key in
WINCHESTER was transformed into a winter wonderland tonight as children paraded their homemade lanterns through the Cathedral grounds. About 2,000 parents and their tots turned out for the lantern parade to celebrate the official opening of this
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is still into third place in the Route du Rhum with a lead of 40 nautical miles over fourth. Clipper Race Founder and Chairman Sir Robin, on his Open 60 Grey Power, was making 9.8 knots, 165 miles from the finish line, while
A NEW video featuring the son of a Hampshire man been released by Islamic State (IS). The footage showing British hostage John Cantlie is the sixth ''episode'' in a series titled Lend Me Your Ears and follows a similar pattern to previous instalments
Steven Davis is Saints’ main injury doubt ahead of Monday’s trip to Aston Villa – but both Morgan Schneiderlin and Dusan Tadic look set to be declared fit for the game. Midfielder Davis sustained a hamstring injury in the 2-0 win against Leicester
GET in the Christmas spirit - and help raise money at the same time. The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Portswood is holding its annual Christmas fayre tomorrow afternoon. The catholic church is raising money to pay for much needed
IT may not look like it but this bulk of stainless steel weighing several tons has put Southampton at the forefront of a global market worth multi-billions. The humble battery is set to get a major makeover thanks to groundbreaking work by a team
POLICE, sniffer dogs and forensics teams have descended on a city home as part of a major search operation. Residents spoke of their shock as dozens of police officers swooped on the Southampton address last night. An area behind the property
A FAMILY has seen for the first time the devastation caused by an explosion that brought their house down while they were inside. Liberty and Jay Sabanal and their daughter Bella, four, saw the wreckage of what was their Southampton home. Jay
A FORMER Southampton dock worker died after unloading asbestos from boats for over 20 years, an inquest heard. Edgar Wardrop, of Bullar Street, died on September 4 at Southampton General Hospital after being diagnosed with mesothelioma the previous
Artists from around the Salisbury and Southampton areas have joined forces to launch an exciting new pop-up gallery in Southampton city centre. Bringing together 22 artists in a large exhibition space, and featuring a wide variety of artwork across
The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of three brothers accused of being involved in a violent confrontation with another family following a long running feud. Raja Roath, 25, and Shakti Roath, 28, both of Bitterne Road East
JAMES BLUNT is heading for Bournemouth with his Moon Landing tour which has been thrilling audiences across the globe. The former Army captain who hails from Andover has been on an exhaustive world tour but found time to get married to legal consultant
A 27-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman have now been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder nurse Rui Li. Miss Li, 44, died of head injuries and her body was found in the boot of a car in Bournemouth in May. Earlier this month, police
JIM Noir is heading for the Joiners on Tuesday (November 25) following the release of his fourth full length album: Finnish Line. The record is the Mancunian multi-instrumentalist’s first long-player since 2012’s Jimmy’s show. Musing over your
PETER Knight’s Gigspanner – who play Hanger Farm Arts next Friday, November 28 – has been hailed by Songlines magazine as “another milestone in folk’s rebirth of cool”. But to classify these three virtuoso performers purely as folk musicians is
A GANG of jewellery thieves have been jailed for a total of 27 years, after a raid in Hampshire. Sergiu Popirtac, 39, of Hatfield, Hertfordshire, and two other men, Tudorel Dogaru, 44, and Mugerel Megelea, 37, both of no fixed address, were later
REGGAE stars UB40 play Salisbury City Hall on Sunday. The gig is part of the second leg of their Getting Over The Storm UK Tour, which has seen the Brummie legends play over forty UK shows to over 100,000 fans. Tickets have been in such demand
Eight years after taking a break to pursue solo projects and enjoy a break from their hectic schedule Embrace are back. Their first tour in seven years, showcasing their new self-titled album, rolls into the Bournemouth O2 Academy on Thursday,
Do you sometimes wish you could ask the author a question directly? Then tomorrow is your chance to do exactly that with three top class authors in a mini literary festival in a day at The Forest Arts centre New Milton. Erin Kelly’s first novel
A TEAM of lecturers at a Hampshire college are taking part in a gruelling canoe race in memory of a former student who perished at sea. James Male, who lived in Romsey, was a crew member of the Cheeki Rafiki which capsized in the North Atlantic
FRESH from success at the Edinburgh Festival the West End hit show Dinosaur Zoo is back by popular demand at The Mayflower this weekend, from tonight until Sunday. Australian-based creators Erth use ingenious puppetry to bring dinosaurs to life
DEAN Stoneman’s slim hopes of winning the GP3 title were extinguished when he failed to qualify for the penultimate race of the season in pole position. The 24 year-old from Bishops Waltham clocked the second fastest time on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina
AFTER a successful Black History Month ideas are already beginning to gather pace for next year's event in Southampton. Co-organisers Don John and Jayanti Shah passed over the reins of organising the event to the duo who will be masterminding the
In this new show, Flaws, which marks his tenth anniversary in comedy, Mark explores why, despite our lack of perfection and poor decision-making, humans are still pretty spectacular. Even though he may not possess the answer to all of life’s most
QUEEN of British comedy Dawn French brings her first ever solo tour to Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts tonight and tomorrow. The award-winning actor, best-selling novelist and all round very funny lady has written a new show, based on her
JASON MANFORD who will star in a brand new UK Tour of The Producers has told the Daily Echo he is “thrilled” by this exciting new venture. Based on Mel Brooks’ Academy Award winning movie, The Producers is a hilarious musical comedy that has taken
Former England star Kevin Pietersen has offered to participate in school cricket coaching after expressing disappointment in falling participation levels. The England and Wales Cricket Board revealed the results of its National Playing Survey on
CONTROVERSIAL plans to stage medieval jousting tournaments in a Hampshire village could go ahead after civic chiefs rejected an alternative proposal for the site. A bid to build two detached houses at a former equestrian centre in Brockenhurst
Aston Villa will hold a minute's applause to remember the victims of the Birmingham pub bombings. They have worked with the Justice 4 The 21 campaign and a roll call of victims' names will also be displayed on the big screens at Villa Park in Monday's
Nigel Pearson admits he is concerned with Leicester's loss of form but insisted he has faith in his misfiring team. The Foxes have dropped into the Premier League relegation zone after six games without a win, their last defeat coming at the hands
SOUTHAMPTON’S politicians have been asked to justify their positions in office after rejecting plans to axe a third of their number over fears their workload would be too big. In light of the savage cuts to jobs and services at the city council
PARAMEDICS took so long to reach a dying mother that Hampshire police investigated the ambulance service for manslaughter. The inquest into the sudden death of Michelle Davies revealed that officers were so concerned about the two hour delay in
CITY council bosses have admitted selling off land at Southampton Sports Centre could be a possibility, the Daily Echo can reveal. City council leader Simon Letts confirmed that land at one site could make way for housing to fund the improvement
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has moved back into third place in the Route du Rhum and has a lead of 13 miles over fourth. Clipper Race Founder and Chairman Sir Robin, on his Open 60 Grey Power, is currently making 10.7 knots, and Wilfrid Clerton on
THREE men who staged a terrifying armed robbery at a Hampshire jeweller's were due to be sentenced today. Businessman David Price, 57, was forced to kneel down at the back of his shop and feared he was about to be shot. His ordeal began when
REVELLERS watched in horror as stray fireworks exploded into the crowd at s Christmas lights switch-on – with seven people injured and one rushed to hospital. The show in Salisbury ended in disaster for organisers. Just moments after EastEnders
AN ORGANISED gang of serial thieves who targeted cars parked across Hampshire while their owners were playing amateur football have been jailed for a total of 14 years. The trio plundered cars stealing tems including phones, wallets, cash and even
Millbrook travel to Petersfield tomorrow and are well aware of the results their opponents have achieved in Snows Group Hampshire 1 this season, including turning over Fordingbridge. Brook’s injury list is growing, with strong runners Ratu Degei
THE COUSIN of a Hampshire dad who went missing on a stag do abroad has vowed to postpone his wedding until he is found. Karl Law had travelled to the Czech Republic for Lee Cross’s stag do and was last seen outside a bar in the capital at midnight
Saints have shattered their previous best start to a season and already secured more points at the start of November than they have managed until March in previous years. It has taken Ronald Koeman’s men just 11 games to reach 25 points for this
Tottonians and Winchester continue their pursuit of London 2 South-West leaders London Cornish tomorrow. And both of the Hampshire sides face opposition from the relegation zone. Winchester travel to rock bottom Farnham but refuse to take victory
Eastleigh manager Richard Hill won’t be looking at the Vanarama Conference table anytime soon. The Spitfires head had sleepless nights from February until his side won the Conference South last season because he was constantly monitoring the league
Ashley Jarvis's FA Vase fever has well and truly rubbed-off on the rest of his Folland Sports team-mates. The striker won the Vase with Sholing last season and he has been regaling the rest of the Planemakers' team with tales of the Boatmen's march
CANCER survivor Dean Stoneman could join Lewis Hamilton in being crowned a world champion on the final weekend of the motor-racing season. Hamilton’s engrossing battle with Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg has captured the imagination of Formula
A pensioner died after falling and breaking his neck at his Winchester home. Yesterday’s inquest heard that George Davis, of Fivefields Road, would have died instantly. The 90-year-old’s body was discovered by his son Michael, when he arrived
SHOLING manager Dave Diaper is targeting his first league win since returning to management – and the play-offs. The Boatmen return to Southern League (S & W) action at the Silverlake Arena tomorrow on the back of two impressive cup wins away
IT was all the rage in 1950s America, immortalised in classic scenes from films like hit musical Grease. But now Hampshire residents will be able to enjoy a tearjerker or feel-good comedy from the comfort of their own cars with a drive-in cinema
THE cost of living and new homes are on the agenda of Labour’s candidate to fight for Fareham at the General Election. Former borough councillor Stuart Rose, pictured right, has been selected as the party’s candidate for next year’s election.
Blackfield & Langley start their Wembley pursuit tomorrow when they face Sydenhams Premier Division rivals Bemerton Heath Harlequins in the FA Vase second round proper. Manager John Robson made it clear in the summer that his ambition was to
YOUNGSTERS from Fawley Rugby Club will enjoy an opportunity of a lifetime this weekend as they take part in the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup, according to London Irish skipper George Skivington. The event this weekend will be hosted by London
AFC Totton new boy Stuart Mott will make his debut tomorrow – with manager Steve Riley planning more signings. Defender Mott, 22, adds valuable experience to a Stags squad packed with teenagers, but is unlikely to be the last arrival at the Testwood
THE leader of Southampton City Council has been branded a “Scrooge” for criticising the city’s Christmas market. Traders at the market have hit back at Simon Letts’s comments that he was “underwhelmed” with what’s on offer. As revealed in the
Menacing skies, a torrential rain squall and an indecisive breeze couldn’t stop the assembled Garmin Hamble Winter Series fleet from getting in some cracking racing on the sixth weekend of the series, writes Ben Meakins. After a vicious rainsquall
A DOG that savagely attacked a young girl has had its life spared, despite calls for it to be put down before it strikes again. Distraught mum Emily Leach, whose daughter was savagely attacked by the dog, has called for the dog to be destroyed
Legendary sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston almost has the finish line in his sights on the gruelling transatlantic Route du Rhum race. The 75-year-old grandfather of five has been sailing more than 3,000 nautical miles from St Malo in France to the
A PASSENGER on a cruise ship called the coastguard after she became stuck on a balcony, just minutes after leaving Southampton. The woman called Solent Coastguard for help using her mobile phone after she got locked outside the balcony attached
Jay Rodriguez is set for a New Year return to the Saints side after having to undergo a second operation on his injured knee. Last season’s top scorer has been forced into a routine clear out operation to aid his rehab following the ACL reconstruction
LIFEBOATS were called to help a fishing boat that was stranded at sea. The 24-foot boat was unable to move after its anchor became tangled around its propeller just before 11pm tonight as the boat sailed near Fort Gilkicker at Stokes Bay, Gosport
