Jose Fonte has supported the introduction of a video referee in football to help with major decisions during a game. The Saints captain was speaking after his side’s controversial 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, at St Mary’s, on Sunday. Referee Kevin
DOCTORS in Southampton have revealed eating peanuts at a young age could help prevent an allergy. Their study is the first to prove eating is an effective strategy to prevent becoming allergic. The Learning Early About Peanut Allergy (LEAP)
DOCTORS in Southampton have revealed eating peanuts at a young age could help prevent an allergy. Their study is the first to prove eating is an effective strategy to prevent becoming allergic. The Learning Early About Peanut Allergy (LEAP)
SAINTS boss Ronald Koeman has blamed "unlucky" early decisions after his team lost 2-0 to Liverpool at St Mary's. Fans were furious with referee Kevin Friend after he waved away two penalty shouts within the first few minutes of the game. And
RYAN Bertrand played 45 minutes for the Saints U21 side as they drew 0-0 with Spurs U21s lthis evening. The left-back is aiming to get back to match fitness having just served a three-match suspension for his red card in the 1-0 home defeat against
The yacht skippered by Hampshire sailor Ian Walker (below) has a narrow lead this evening in the fourth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race. Walker’s Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team was just one-tenth of a mile ahead of fierce rivals Dongfeng at the time check
Southampton athletes turned on the style during a busy weekend of indoor action. At the British Universities championships in Sheffield, international heptathlete Karla Drew won the 60m hurdles in a fine 8.38m before coming fourth in the high jump
CYCLING: Totton’s Jon Dibben finished 12th in the omnium at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Paris. Colombian Fernando Rendon Gaviria won the five-event competition, while Glenn O’Shea of Australia took silver with Italian Elia Viviani
In his letter P J House (18 February) describes the Lisbon Treaty as “self-amending” and states “Self-amending means they can move the goalposts any way they want, without our approval”. However, once we look at the Treaty, the idea that “they”
I NOTE that suburb toilets are to be closed. In the city, West Quay, I know there are large queues for the toilets but what happens when the West Quay closes? What happens for tourists as there appears to be no signage? In the past, people
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Colden Common Primary School
I have read so much about the proposed building of KFC and Costa at Rushington roundabout and while I agree with the objections to the proposed development, I was somewhat taken aback to see the head of Hounsdown School was so concerned about the
Listening to all the news in recent weeks about low inflation, possible deflation, reduced prices, low interest rates and falling oil prices, you would think all is well and businesses are passing on these savings in production costs, transport costs
Of course the local community of Derby Road is up in arms with the proposed filming of (Immigration Street), so would anyone in any other Southampton Street should the same proposal and intrusion into one’s lives be suggested for such a programme.
Subject of tax avoidance is a very serious business MR Ian Murray’s “End of the Week” articles are invariably pertinent, humorous and succinct, but I am sure there will be so many others who, like me, consider his latest effort on tax avoidance to
Kenneth MacLean makes some interesting points about the main party leaders, though I think he has it slightly wrong. The Labour leader election process was well publicised and according to party rules Ed won fair and square. OK, so Ed isn’t
IT was quite shocking to read the story of a woman who was terrified by a previous boyfriend who made a series of chilling telephone calls causing her and her family to move home (report February 6). A notable feature of the case was that the perpetrator
SHADOW Chancellor Ed Balls says that he pays a gardener £10 a time for cutting his hedge. Perhaps he would be good enough to give details about this bargain so that we can all take advantage. PHILIP G. HAWKINS, Southampton.
THE cry went out: “We must endeavour to make our OAPs live longer”. Give them cold weather payments, free bus passes, liveable pensions, up to 24 drugs a day, free loft insu-lation and no one would die a natural death. Her majesty would be forced
The sorry saga of how four lovely children came to lose their lives while supposedly under the protective gaze of Southampton City Council is a drama that seems unending. Today this paper reports how our approaches to the man in charge of the city
If this story didn’t have enough twists and turns, LOPSOC gender-reversed the cast of this otherworldly production of politics, mayhem and, of course, love, and it was pure genius. The rocker-clad and sensitive fairies contrasted with the ball-breaking
Disney’s popular film deservedly earns seasonal repeat television airings and drew a capacity half-term audience to the intimate surroundings of this venue. The tiny stage always poses problems for the company but the creative team came up trumps
HAMPSHIRE will become a slightly funnier place when a new comedy club opens next month. Professional comic circuit The Comedy Club will be opening at the Ampfield Golf and Country Club near Winchester. It has provided work for some of today
ONE of the country’s most renowned classical musicians has included a Hampshire tour date in his latest concert series. Julian Lloyd Webber will take the audience on a musical journey of his life when he stops off at the Concorde Club in Eastleigh
Mingling with the audience before the opening, Encore Youth Theatre handle the convoluted plot of Curtains, a little-known final work by Kander and Ebb (Cabaret and Chicago), with great energy and enthusiasm. This cleverly staged musical pastiche
A HAMPSHIRE theatre is bracing itself for mischief and mayhem as a much-loved book is brought to life on Saturday, February 28. Producer Paul Taylor-Mills will show the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas when his production of Dr Seuss’s
The Selecter, led by Pauline Black and Arthur “Gaps” Hendrickson took to the stage on Saturday night at the Brook to promote their new album, Subculture. Opening for the band was London-based all-female outfit The Tuts, who delivered a blend of
IT was very tempting to attempt an Irish jig as I made my way to the car on the homeward journey. Being more than two hours in the company of The Dublin Legends certainly lifts the spirits and puts a spring in your step. If there was ever a
MYSTERY surrounds why a plane with just one set of landing gear deployed has been circling Southampton airspace for hours. Readers have spotted the aircraft circling an area near Southampton Airport since this morning. Colin Evans, who is carrying
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted burglary at a Stockbridge cafe. The suspect tried to break into Lillies Tearooms on the High Street at about 8.20pm before driving off in a Vauxhall Astra which reportedly had its lights
Eastleigh's trip to FC Halifax Town in the Vanarama Conference tomorrow night has been postponed due a waterlogged pitch at The Shay. The Spitfires were due to travel to Halifax for the rearranged match but a pitch inspection this afternoon adjudged
The Ageas Bowl is to become the home of Hedge End Running Club as part of Hampshire Cricket in the Community’s aim to promote healthy living. Established in November 2012 with the support of Wildern School, Hedge End Running Club now boastsmore
DEMAND for student housing in a Hampshire estate blighted by anti-social behaviour is at an all-time high, estate agents have said. Property firms have reported an increase in Stanmore, Winchester, amid warnings that a looming housing crackdown
Council tax bills in the New Forest are set to rise by more than £4 from April. The district council is freezing its share of council tax for the sixth year running and two other charging authorities, Hampshire County Council and Hampshire Fire
RESIDENTS in a leafy Hampshire suburb are losing their privacy to new housing schemes without the chance to object, city planners were warned. “Piecemeal” development is changing the character of Chilbolton Avenue, Winchester City Council heard
"IT'S like a prison camp". That's the view of one Wellow resident who claims light pollution from an equestrian centre in Foxes Lane is blighting lives in the village and the site's owner is breaching planning permissions. Paul Feeney said
NETWORK Rail has blamed electrical problems for delays in installing new hi-tech automated barriers at a Hampshire level crossing. Bosses at Network Rail closed the road for ten days so that planned track work and a scheme to install full width
GO kart racing will be back on Romsey's streets by popular demand this summer. It was reinstated in Romsey's Summer Carnival events programme last year and it pulled in huge crowds as well as competitors. Pete Lomer from the carnival committee
A HAMPSHIRE council is cutting down on grants for worthy causes and celebrations to fund town hall repairs. Faced with a £120,000 repair bill for the town hall, Romsey councillors have opted to cut back on the amount they spend on Christmas lights
ENGLAND footballer Adam Lallana popped into South Coast Ink this afternoon. The Liverpool midfielder paid a visit to the Yelverton Road tattoo parlour and clothes shop a day after playing in his team’s 2-0 victory over Southampton. The 26-year-old
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after cash, jewels and a camera were stolen from a Hampshire home. Burglars forced entry into a home in Craven Road, Chandler’s Ford, via the rear window between 7pm and 10.30pm on Thursday, February 19. PC
A SHOPLIFTER beat up a security guard who tried to detain him at a Totton supermarket, Southampton Crown Court heard. Paul Whiting told Lee Hazell he would be escorted back into Morrison's unless he produced the receipt for the £100 worth of items
HAMPSHIRE county council's deputy leader has demanded to know how much money has been saved by axing one third of the county's adult mental health hospital beds. The cuts were made two years ago by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust in a bid
ONE year, £250,000 and a lot of volunteers - a Scout group is celebrating after the official opening of its new hut. It has taken just under a year to refurbish the old building in Fleming Road, in Winchester, which now operates as a pre-school
IT'S the most popular sport in the world - but there have been plenty of times other sports have crept into football. Just last weekend a Saints steward used a wrestling move to stop a Liverpool fan getting on to the pitch. And now the Daily
Ronald Koeman believes English football should allow the fourth official to have a greater input into refereeing decisions after seeing a clear penalty turned down in the defeat against Liverpool. Referee Kevin Friend was in the centre of the action
SOUTHAMPTON is among the top five cities in the UK worst hit by cyber attacks. New statistics from Enigma Software show computer infections were 146 per cent higher in the city than the national average, and only behind Manchester, Sheffield, London
A CONSERVATION group that helps look after a Southampton beauty spot has issued a plea for more volunteers. Sholing Valleys, which helps maintain Miller’s Pond Local Nature Reserve in Sholing, needs volunteers to help with its work. To find
PLANS to build a new three-bedroom house on land in Southampton have been thrown out. City council planners rejected Nataliya Kovalevych’s proposal to build the two-storey building in Athelstan Road.
THERE will be a chance to meet Green Party election candidates in Southampton on Saturday. The meeting will take place from 10am to 1pm at the St Denys Church Centre in Dundee Road.
PLANS to divide a family home in Southampton into flats have been filed with the city council. Sahota Singh wants to convert the eight-bedroom property in Belmont Road into one studio, two one-bedroom and one three-bedroom flats. A decision
AN ELDERLY woman was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation following a fire in her Southampton home. The blaze happened in the kitchen of a terraced home in Stanley Road, St Denys. Three fire engines attended, but when they arrived the
Totton cyclist Jon Dibben finished 12th in the omnium at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Paris. Colombian Fernando Rendon Gaviria won the five-event competition while Glenn O'Shea of Australia took silver with Italian Elia Viviani
THE hunt is on for a community hero to mark the start of work on an £80m leisure scheme set to transform the heart of Southampton. The Daily Echo has teamed up with developer Hammerson to launch a competition to find a local hero to mark the first
A MAN was cut free after a multi-car-crash on a Hampshire road this morning. The crash which involved three vehicles happened in Totton on Salisbury road at 8.59am. Nine firefighters from Totton and Redbridge fire stations along with a senior
ELDERLY folk can keep warm at a Latin-inspired fitness class. The Mexico Music and Motion group meets from 10.15am to 11.15am on Fridays in Freemantle and Shirley Community Centre, Randolph Street. It has been specially tailored for people
AN arts centre is giving residents the chance to socialise at a coffee morning next month. The Greyladyes Art Foundation (GAF) will be hosting the morning at the centre in School Road, Bursledon, on Friday, March 13. There will be coffee, tea
IT’S not often a band leaves a journalist lost for words but it’s difficult to come up with enough superlatives to describe The War on Drugs’ appearance at the O2 Guildhall Southampton. The band, led by Adam Granduciel proving double denim can
A NEW social club for women between 40 and 60 will hold its first meeting on March 1. The Me Time official launch party will take place at the Holiday Inn in Herbert Walker Avenue from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. The event will feature a raffle, a quiz
HAMPSHIRE TV wildlife expert Chris Packham has made a fresh rallying call to fight for the future of Southampton’s libraries. The naturalist today urged residents to “shout above the noise” and to battle proposed cuts that will see the city’s library
THE next Friday touch tour of Southampton City Art Gallery will take place on March 13. The free tour for visitors with visual impairments will be held from 10.30am to 12.30pm and will be a chance to explore the gallery’s collection. It is
A PENSIONER has been left in floods of tears after her hanging basket filled with colourful winter primroses was stolen. Now her son is calling on the person who took if from outside his 91-year-old mum’s front door in Bracklesham Close, Southampton
WHEN she sails into Southampton in two weeks’ time, Britannia will cut a majestic figure as she ploughs through the waters with her embellished bow bearing the biggest Union Jack in maritime history. Britannia handed to P&O - in pictures
A COUNCILLOR is urging county transport bosses to look at creating a new link road to a Hampshire motorway. Cllr Paul Bicknell wants Hampshire County Council to investigate whether a new link connecting Leigh Road in Eastleigh with the M27 going
IT was just how she would have liked it. Popular biker Carol “Bubbles” Carr devoted her spare time to helping and fundraising for those less fortunate. Now one year on since her death in a road crash, scores of motorcyclists have come together
FOR the first chunk of this season it was Eastleigh’s home form that carried them into the Vanarama Conference play-off picture. Now it is their strength on the road that is making sure they stay there. Saturday’s 1-0 victory at Chester
THIS is the vision for more than 1,000 new homes on the outskirts of a Hampshire town. Ambitious plans to transform the land south of Eastleigh into a huge new development have been handed in to the borough council. If approved, the £70m North
One of Ronald Koeman’s major achievements this season has been to instil confidence in his Saints side. They need a large dose of that now more than ever before in this campaign. Saints do not lack belief in the method, in the way they play. They
IT was a night of glitz and glamour in Hollywood at. the world's most famous awards ceremony. And the Brits did not disappoint at this year's Oscars with Eddie Redmayne taking home Best Actor for his role as Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything
IT’S a city brimming with community spirit where neighbours become friends. That’s the findings of a survey released today that has Southampton topping the charts when it comes to the most “neighbourly” city in the UK. The research – carried
FRIENDS want to provide a final resting place for a Hampshire mum who died suddenly at home. Dozens of well-wishers will take to the streets in memory of Sarah Williams. The single mum-of-two began feeling unwell in September and her doctor
DEJAN Lovren has claimed referee Kevin Friend did a “great job” at St Mary’s yesterday. The match official was on the receiving end of a barrage of abuse – both from the Saints fans inside the ground and on social media – after failing to award
THE A338 near Fordingbridge is partially closed due to a two-car collision. The road between Breamore and Fordingbridge is affected and traffic is queueing back to Fordingbridge. Police are on the scene directing traffic. The Bournemouth-bound
IT’S one of the hottest tickets in town not to mention one of the hardest fought competitions on the school calendar. Rock Challenge - in pictures >> Youngsters across Hampshire are just hours away from taking to the stage for
MOTORISTS are being urged to brace themselves for traffic this morning as works continue on a vital main road. Transport chiefs came under fire for their decisions to close Upper Northam Road in Hedge End for major improvement works. But now
SHE was inches away from reaching golden glory at the biggest movie awards ceremony in the world. Hampshire film maker Daisy Jacobs' eight-minute film, The Bigger Picture was facing competition from Disney and Pixar for the title of best animated
Police are seriously concerned for the welfare of a man missing on the Isle of Wight. Virgil Balmer, 54, went missing from his home in Newport on Scarrotts Lane yesterday morning. He left the house around 9.30am to get a bus to Ventnor.
A HAMPSHIRE man shopped his grandson to police after realising he had been responsible for a break-in near his home. Ryan Johnson, 27, had knocked back 14 beers before targeting the detached bungalow of his neighbour knowing the occupant, a retired
Motorists faced delays on a Hampshire motorway this morning following an accident. The crash happened on the M3 northbound just before Junction 11 – the turn off for the A3090, Winchester south. It happened at about 6.30am and blocked the outside
Winchester City manager Paul Masters admits that the “penny is dropping” after the crucial 4-0 Sydenhams Premier Division win over fellow frontrunners Moneyfields at the Denplan City Ground. Liam Robinson netted a brace while Luke Dempsey and Warren
DRIVEN on by memories of Glasgow 2014, Sholing boxer Ryan Garner is intent on enjoying his own Commonwealth Games success later this year. Garner, a junior European champion two years ago, was ringside last summer as England topped the boxing medal
Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren might have started the day as the most unpopular men on the pitch – but, by the end, they had pretty stiff competition from referee Kevin Friend. The boos that rang round St Mary’s at the end of each half had as much
THE shocking extent of the neglect suffered by pensioners living in a Hampshire nursing home has been laid bare following the death of a former resident. Distressed and vulnerable people were heard screaming and shouting out for help while one
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Wordsworth Primary in rehearsals
POLICE have today cordoned off a Hampshire road after a woman was assaulted during the early hours of yesterday. Officers wearing white suits have been scouring through hedges and undergrowth in Marsh Lane, Lymington, close to the junction with
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Woodlands School in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Wildern School in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Wellow Primary in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Valentine Primary in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Upper Shirley High School in
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Toynbee School in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Testwood Sports College in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Swanmore College in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Stanmore Primary in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows St Anne's Catolic School in
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Richard Taunton Sixth Form in
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Regents Park Community College
THE MAN at the helm of children's services in Southampton when four young boys died within months of each other has been gagged from revealing what went wrong, the Daily Echo can reveal. Clive Webster was the boss of those charged with ensuring
Ronald Koeman is hoping that a fully fit squad to choose from will help Saints find their scoring form again. Saints drew a third successive blank at St Mary’s as they suffered a fifth home league and cup game without victory as Liverpool gunned
Filip Djuricic was adamant he should have been awarded at least one penalty in the first half of Saints’ 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. Twice in the opening four minutes, the midfielder had strong claims for a spot kick waved away by referee Kevin Friend
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Redbridge Community School in
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Peter Symonds College in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Oakfield Primary in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Netley Abbey Junior in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Itchen College in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Highfield C of E Primary in
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Henry Cort Community College
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Harefield Primary School in
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Hamble Community Sports College
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Halterworth Community Primary
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Great Oaks School in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Chamberlayne College for the
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Calmore Junior School in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Brune Park Community School
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Braishfield Primary School in
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Blackfield Primary in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Beechwood Junior School in rehearsals
As schools around the country take part in Rock Challenge UK, we offer readers a glmpse into how the entrants in Hampshire have been preparing. Rock Challenge 2015 - in pictures >> This video shows Bassett Green Primary in rehearsals
A MAN was stabbed in a vicious attack in a Southampton street yesterday. Officers were called to Golden Grove in St Mary's when a 34-year old man was knifed during an assault at about 9.10am. He was taken to Southampton General Hospital for
POLICE have charged three men with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Hampshire. The trio were arrested by officers following the incident which happened in woodland in Fareham on Friday night. The victim was a 46-year-old man who
2010 - Wycombe 0 Saints 0. Alan Pardew’s Saints are held to a goalless stalemate in League 1 by lowly Wanderers. 2008 - Scunthorpe 1 Saints 1. A late Gregory Vignal penalty salvages a point for Nigel Pearson’s Saints against Nigel Adkins’ Scunthorpe
