Winchester City gained the upper hand in the race for second in the Sydenhams Premier Division as they thrashed ten man Moneyfields 4-0 at the Denplan City Ground on Friday night in a feisty encounter. Third place City are now just three points
SNOOKER legend Jimmy White will be playing pool with people in Southampton at the weekend to raise awareness of credit unions. White, a ten-time title winner, will be at an event at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre tomorrow organised by UKIP Southampton
A HAMPSHIRE man has been jailed for a "shocking and brutal" attack on a police officer that was captured on video. Craig Radbourne, 25, viciously assaulted Sgt Kerry Lawrence by "smashing" her head on pavement twice. And Winchester Crown Court
Ronald Koeman is expecting a very different test from Liverpool this weekend than his team have faced in recent games at St Mary’s. Saints host the Reds without a win in their last four league and cup matches at home, but are set to face an attacking
Morgan Schneiderlin and Shane Long are both set to return to the Saints squad for Sunday’s game against Liverpool, but Toby Alderweireld faces another week on the sidelines. Schneiderlin is back after his adductor problem flared up again following
A RESTORED relic of a town’s railway heritage has been give a huge cash boost aimed at pulling in more visitors. A £15,000 handout from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Test Valley Borough Council will be used to build a new visitor reception and
Eastleigh are expecting a record attendance for their next home game. Macclesfield Town’s BT-televised visit next Saturday (kick off 12.45pm) is nearing a 3,500-plus sell-out, with more than 3,000 tickets sold. Community sponsor Compass Vehicle
A LOVE letter from the future King Edward VIII to his mistress Freda Dudley Ward has been sold for £1,320 at auction – more than double the sum it had been expected to fetch. The letter, which was written at Buckingham Palace and dated May 28,
THIS sunset scene photographed from Southampton’s Mayflower Park was taken by the Daily Echo’s Rachel Adams. Have you taken a photograph of a Hampshire scene that you would like to share with our other readers? Email it to picdesk@dailyecho.co.uk
I USED a bus recently which somebody had been sick on. Apparently there were no spare buses to take passengers from the Lymington Hospital area in a clean vehicle (as they were booked for school pick-ups). This is a disgrace worthy of reporting
HOW uplifting it was to learn recently that free movement of criminals means that our prisons are now home to nearly 3,000 inmates from eastern Europe. As nine out of 28 of the EU member states have refused to sign an agreement to take back their
A PLACE to take Aunty for a cuppa and a bun. An outing with grandchildren to play and have fun. To view the ships and liners, a treat for Dad and Mum. Visitors and friends relaxing with sea air and sun. Build our much missed Royal Pier
POLICE are appealing for information after a robbery at a Southampton shop The robbery occurred at the Co-Op in Bitterne Park yesterday at 6.45pm when a masked man demanded a shop assistant opened the till. No one was hurt during the robbery
THE Crown Prosecution Service has today defended its decision not to prosecute the mum and stepdad of Blake Fowler in connection with his care and subsequent death. Bosses said they considered all options – including whether it was in the public
I’M getting tired of reading the ongoing party political broadcast on behalf of the Labour party by D R Smith, with scare stories of how the NHS is under threat under the Tories. If Labour is so good at running the NHS what about their disastrous
IT starts with a weak storyline, and some clichéd ramblings about future soldiers protecting one of their colonised planets from an invasion of monsters. It was dull, but thankfully short. The wafer-thin storyline plays second fiddle to what Turtle
CHARITIES on the Isle of Wight have the chance to apply for tickets for the island’s biggest music festival this year and help those in need. A ballot opens today on the Isle of Wight festival website giving charities across the island the chance
AN UP-and-coming comedian who is blazing the trail for older female comics is bringing her solo show to Hampshire next week. Straight from Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival and following sold-out shows in Edinburgh and Dublin, Maxine Jones is walking
SOME of the country’s greatest engineering icons will go on display at a Hampshire museum from this week – and they’re all made out of Lego bricks. Stephenson’s Rocket, the Queen Mary, a Penny Farthing and Concorde are just some of the items on
A RAP legend is coming to Southampton next month. Snoop Dogg will appear at Switch Southampton in Above Bar Street on Wednesday, March 4. The West Coast star, who has sold more than 30 million albums, will perform a DJ set as well as meet and
Saints' home game against Tottenham has been chosen by BT Sport for live coverage. The match is due to remain on Saturday, April 25, with a 12.45pm kick-off. The fixture will see Spurs head coach Mauricio Pochettino return to St Mary's for
A WORLD-famous bandleader and musician is bringing his rhythm and blues orchestra back to Hampshire with a pair of extra dates on his autumn tour. Jools Holland will be bringing his boogie-woogie party to Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre and Portsmouth
ONE of the biggest music stars of the 80s is heading to Southampton this spring to perform his seminal album. New romantic singer, Adam Ant will grace the stage at the Engine Rooms in West Quay Road on Thursday, April 9, where he will perform his
TICKETS to see Brit award-winning Hampshire singer-songwriter, Laura Marling, go on sale today. Laura Marling is appearing at Southampton’s O2 Guildhall on Monday, May 4. The 25-year old folk star scooped up the best female solo artist in 2011
FANS of rockabilly can look forward to a new monthly night featuring the best of 50s rock ’n’ roll. Eastleigh Irish Club is hosting the event which has its first opening night next Friday at the Southampton Road venue. Lew Lewis and the Twilight
IT is a notorious traffic hotspot. Fears had been raised that action to fix problems at a junction off Leigh Road – a major route into Eastleigh town centre and to the M3 and M27 motorways – would lead to misery for motorists. It is one of
TICKETS are selling fast for the Southampton appearance of one of the most critically acclaimed bands in the world. The War on Drugs take to the stage at the O2 Guildhall Southampton tomorrow night to wow the crowd with their epic brand of rock-driven
THERE are major delays to trains to and from Southampton after a man died after being hit by a train. All lines have since reopened after previously no trains were able to run between Southampton Central and Bournemouth following the incident between
IT is the nightmare scenario even the hardiest of seafarers fear. A raging inferno breaking out on a vessel miles from land with vulnerable crew and passengers at risk of drowning and death. Now the disaster is dramatically being played out
Saints have announced that Healthspan Elite have become an official nutrition partner of the club and their exclusive vitamin supplier. As part of the tie-up, the two organisations plan to share data and work towards developing new products specifically
QUESTIONS have been raised over whether a Hampshire councillor who hosted sex parties at his home should take on a mayoral role. David Fuller has put himself forward for the Deputy Mayor position on Portsmouth City Council. It has prompted
THE HUNT is underway for Hampshire's unsung heroes - with a prize of £1,250 for charity. The Best Volunteer Award 2015 is a chance to nominate someone volunteering for a small local charity, community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
Hampshire florist Corinne Jullian shares her top tips on wedding flowers. How can brides prepare for their wedding flowers and where can they get inspiration from? Planning your wedding one year before your great day is important to keep stress
Whether it's losing a few pounds or just general toning to wow on your wedding day we've rounded up the best and latest ways to help you. Insanity workout Who for: The name suggests otherwise, but anyone can do it. Best for: calorie smashing
Forget disposable cameras on tables the new way to get guests involved in taking photos of your big day is via Instagram. Yes times have changed.... and when Elton John and David Furnish tied the knot late last year they were quick to partake in
Smallpiece Catering give us their top tips on what to ask when planning your wedding refreshments. When should we start looking into catering? We suggest looking in to your catering options at least 12-18 months before your wedding as the
Mo Farah has claimed his Great Britain team-mate Andy Vernon questioned his nationality after the double Olympic champion won European 10,000 metres gold last summer. Farah, who beat Hampshire-born Vernon to victory at the European Championships
Filip Djuricic always had faith he would one day make it to the Premier League. It is six years now since Saints’ newest signing gave up on the opportunity to join Manchester United, trusting in himself that it was not the right career move at
EASTLEIGH face an Everest-like challenge over the next six weeks which will, in Richard Hill’s words, “determine our season”. And the manager is angry that the mountain has been made even tougher to climb by the addition of a rearranged fixture
TOTTON & Eling prepare to welcome mighty Sydenhams Premier leaders Petersfield Town to Millers Park tomorrow with chairman/co-manager Andy Tipp defiantly declaring: “We’re not as dead as people think we are.” Although T&E are still nailed
2010 - Norwich 0 Saints 2. Lee Barnard scores both goals in this League One win at Carrow Road. The hosts, who eventually won promotion, were reduced to ten men when the score was 1-0 when Darel Russell was sent off. Current Saints keeper Fraser
AFC Totton manager Steve Riley admits the next four games against the Southern League Division One South & West’s frontrunners will give a clear indication of how well his side are developing. Starting with tomorrow’s trip to second-place Taunton
THE momentum behind the housing market recovery is shifting away from the south and towards northern cities, according to a report. Property analyst Hometrack said that the strong property price growth which has already been seen in cities such
DAVE Diaper will be recommending to the Sholing committee that the club do their utmost to remain in the Southern League next season. As reported in last Friday’s Daily Echo, chairman/team boss Diaper is fearful that the Boatmen might struggle
A new man has been elected to the helm of a Hampshire council thrown into turmoil over a multi million pound city centre revamp. Three high profile councillors have already quit Winchester City Council over the controversial Silver Hill scheme.
THE Liberal Democrats have named their candidates to fight the General Election in two Southampton seats. Adrian Ford will contest Southampton Test, while Eleanor Bell will fight for the Southampton Itchen seat for the party. With the General
Winchester City manager Paul Masters has hailed his side’s “great response” after bouncing back from two defeats to win three games on the trot ahead of tonight’s top of the table clash with second placed Moneyfields. The Citizens had slumped to
THE Daily Echo has revealed the least expensive streets in Southampton's SO19 postcode, according to data recorded by HM Land Registry. IN PICTURES: The 20 cheapest addresses in Southampton The area includes homes in Bitterne, Bitterne
THE Daily Echo reveals the least expensive Southampton roads int the SO14 postcode. IN PICTURES: The 20 cheapest addresses in Southampton Southampton's (SO14 postcode) least expensive roads: 1 Kent Street £88,410 2 York Close
THE Daily Echo has revealed the least expensive streets in Southampton, according to average property price data recorded by HM Land Registry. Find out the least expensive streets by postcode area using the links below. SO14 SO15 SO16
DEJAN Lovren returns to St Mary’s for the first time this weekend in real danger of being branded one of the worst signings in the history of the Premier League. Lovren became the third most expensive defender in PL history when he controversially
THE Daily Echo has revealed the least expensive streets in Southampton's SO18 postcode, according to data recorded by HM Land Registry. IN PICTURES: The 20 cheapest addresses in Southampton The area includes homes in Bargate, Bitterne
The Daily Echo has revealed the least expensive streets in Southampton's SO17 postcode, according to data recorded by HM Land Registry. IN PICTURES: The 20 cheapest addresses in Southampton The area includes homes in Bassett, Bevois
The Daily Echo has revealed the least expensive streets in Southampton's SO16 postcode, according to data recorded by HM Land Registry. IN PICTURES: The 20 cheapest addresses in Southampton The area includes homes in Bassett, Bitterne
THE Daily Echo has revealed the lest expensive streets in Southampton's SO15 postcode, according to data recorded by HM Land Registry. IN PICTURES: The 20 cheapest addresses in Southampton The area includes homes in Bargate, Bassett
AN ILLEGAL immigrant forced to work as a slave in a Southampton drug factory became so desperate that he phoned the police to give himself up. Lam Nguyen-Viet had come to the UK to provide a better life for himself and his family back in Vietnam
Saints keeper Artur Boruc, currently on loan at Cherries, celebrates his 35th birthday today. The Polish international spent five seasons at Scottish side Celtic before joining Saints in 2012 via a two-year spell at Fiorentina. Not an instant
THE MOTHER and step-father of a seven year old boy who suffered years of abuse and neglect in their care have gone into hiding. A damning report published this week documented a catalogue of abuse suffered by Blake Fowler before he died from serious
POLICE have confirmed that the body found in Southampton is that of missing mum Charlene McCluskey. The tragic discovery was made last night by specialist search teams in dense woodland near to Southampton Common, just off the Avenue.
Harry Redknapp doesn’t believe Saints will achieve a top four finish this season. The former St Mary’s boss praised the side, and described the job Ronald Koeman has done as “a miracle” but thinks that Saints will fall short in their bid for the
A HAMPSHIRE woman who suffered horrific injuries after a Caribbean island car crash has tragically died. The devastating news comes just over a week after Kate Clayton was flown home to Southampton from the Cayman Islands following the crash that
THIS is the first look at the controversial Immigration Street documentary. The trailer has been released before the programme, which focuses on the life of communities living in the Derby Road area of Southampton, is set to be screened on Channel
