RONALD Koeman has told Toby Alderweireld that Saints are the best club for him - and has insisted they are entitled to sign the Belgium international. Alderweireld spent last season on loan at St Mary's from Atletico Madrid, and proved to be an
JACKSON Bird took three wickets in his first four overs before Worcestershire captain Daryl Mitchell continued his formidable record against Hampshire. Bird reduced the home side to 25-3, but Mitchell vindicated his decision to bat first by making
THERE will be a cross in the register next to Oli Bromby’s name for next week’s English Schools’ Track & Field Championships in Gateshead (July 10/11). But the Richard Taunton College speed machine, winner of intermediate boys’ gold in 2014
THE funding formula for police forces is “unfair”, the Home Office has admitted – after protests in Hampshire and elsewhere. Ministers announced a quickfire review of the rules ahead of announcing grant allocations for the next financial year,
LIAM Dawson needed only three balls to take his first wicket for Essex. The Hampshire all-rounder trapped Lancashire’s Alviro Petersen with his third delivery after joining Essex on a month’s loan. Slow left-armer Dawson then bowled former
THE mum who helped the glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing waltz its way into Hampshire has won a special award. Heather Parsons was last night presented with a Points of Light award from David Cameron. The award recognises the People's
TWO women had to be brought down from the roof of a house after police were called to tackle anti-social behaviour. Police officers and a fire crew from Hightown were called to the home in New Road, Netley Abbey at 7.10pm last night. They found
PROMOTED Sydenhams Premier champions Petersfield Town have made a quality addition to their pre-season schedule. Ian Saunders’ Southern One Central new boys will be hosting Sky Bet League One outfit Swindon Town for the second year running.
A SOCIAL worker who was sacked from Hampshire County Council for putting vulnerable children at ‘serious risk’ has been suspended for a further 12 months following an investigation.Marie Esther Nolan was struck off from the Health and Care Professions
WHAT do you do when an innocent looking pot plant becomes a blood sucking monster? That’s the crisis facing meek shop assistant Seymour Krelborn (James McKillop) in Toynbee School’s production of the comedy musical “Little Shop of Horrors” which
SAINTS are closing in on the signing of FC Twente defender Cuco Martina, after Ryan Bertrand was ruled out for a number of weeks because of knee surgery. Ronald Koeman revealed today that Bertrand had undergone a “small” operation on both knees and
MORGAN Schneiderlin is set to travel with Saints on their pre-season trip to Austria – with Manchester United yet to come back in for the player after having a bid rejected two weeks ago. The Reds made an offer for the midfielder, but it was
RONALD Koeman has confirmed Saints’ belief that Atletico Madrid have missed a deadline to cancel the club’s option to buy Toby Alderweireld – and that the player told him he wants to move to St Mary’s. Alderweireld spent last
Catherine Zeta-Jones spoke to the Daily Echo about her long friendship with the chair of Hampshire Cricket and how important it was for her to be there to see his dream come true. Speaking at the official opening of the new Hilton Hotel at the
ANDOVER Town are buzzing to be bringing FA Cup football back to the Portway Stadium. After a statutory wait of two seasons, the north Hampshire club, established in 2013, were delighted to be included in the extra preliminary round draw for the
HOLLYWOOD star Catherine Zeta-Jones CBE has made a guest appearance at the home of Hampshire cricket to open a new Hilton hotel. • Catherine Zeta-Jones at Ageas Bowl - in pictures >> Catherine Zeta-Jones has given the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl the
LAST season’s top scorer Craig Feeney has committed himself to AFC Totton for the new Evo-Stik Southern One South & West campaign. The 22-year-old had the chance to step up into the Premier Division but has turned down overtures from Weymouth
IT was the biggest day of their lives – so you could understand they might feel a flutter of last minute wedding nerves.But an adventurous Southampton couple had more reasons than most to have their hearts in their mouths.Martyn Milner and Colette Gregory
A taste of Asian culture came to Southamptn when a vibrant festival.Thousands flocked to Hoglands Park in the city centre for the Thai Food and Crafts festival.The annual two-day event, now in its ninth year, sheds a light on Thailand's culture focusing
A WOMAN suffered severe psychological harm when another Southampton University student suddenly walked into her room without an invitation and put his arms around her, a court had been told.Southampton Crown Court heard that even when she screamed, Runyao
FOR their inaugural show, newly minted Fareham Musical Society Youth Theatre presented a compilation of songs and dances from a number of shows. These ranged from Whistle down the Wind to Shrek and proved a clever selection that showcased the talents
AS sausages sizzled and sautéed vegetables splashed colours across the pan, the aroma of this year’s Sparsholt College food festival was something to behold. See more pictures from A Taste of Hampshire>> Visitors came from far
EVEN a thunderstorm couldn’t touch this festival. Lightning crashed all around Blissfields this weekend, but the Winchester bash stayed dry as 5,000 campers enjoyed music, art and family fun. The famously sunny event was blessed with near-30
AFTER reading with great interest of the letter of DR Smith regarding evolution, a lot he says is true, but he is missing the true meaning of the development of the world, after all, when you think deeply about it, why should anything we do, be down
I’VE been puzzled by a few things lately, perhaps readers can help me. Firstly, am I right in thinking that it is against the law to cycle on the pavement ? If so, why do I have to avoid cyclists using the pavements. Perhaps the local Police can
EARLIER this year South Downs National Park and Hampshire County Council conducted works over a 10 mile stretch of The Meon Valley disused railway. A small number of local people were contacted prior to the works for their opinion, but crucially
IT was all about girl power for the home of Hampshire cricket when it turned pink to support breast cancer survivors. The Ageas Bowl was lit up for Hampshire's NatWest T20 Blast match against Glamorgan in aid of a new breast cancer support centre The
One by one they are closing across Southampton and once favourite “locals” are fast disappearing and are being turned into flats and houses or convenience stores. “Time” is being called on long established pubs, the last few pints are being poured
HOUSING association offices in Southampton could be turned into flats. Wessex Green Developments Ltd has handed in plans to overhaul the site in St Mary Street. The developer wants to create 30 flats in the building, which is currently occupied
A CITY centre office block in Southampton is to go under the auctioneer’s hammer in a receivership sale. With a guided leasehold at £80-£90,000, the 5,780 sq ft property, called Oxford House in College Street, is among 31 lots being sold by regional
A SOUTHAMPTON man, who produced a knife in front of a woman walking her dog in a West End Park, was further remanded in custody with a warning he will go to jail.Daniel Sharpe, 21, had earlier attacked his girl friend, the city's crown court heard.Sharpe
THE owners of a Southampton nightclub have applied to extend its opening hours.A bid to close Pop World at 3.30am, seven days a week, has been filed with city council licensing chiefs.The venue in Lower Banister Street currently shuts after 2am, seven
A MOTORCYCLIST has been injured after a crash on the motorway this morning. Lanes two and three of the eastbound carriageway at junction nine near Hamble are closed after the biker collided with a lorry at about 8.20am. The rider, who is not
A DISCARDED barbecue in a Southampton city centre park led to a chemical toilet catching fire last night. Firefighters were sent to Southampton Common after a smouldering disposable barbecue set a toilet – which had been used for Race for Life
COMMUTERS faced delays this morning after a road accident on Hampshire’s busiest motorway. Emergency services were called to junction five of the M27’s eastbound carriageway after a car collided with a lorry at about 6.05am. Firefighters from
THOUSANDS of women got down and dirty or dressed up in pink in Southampton as they raced for life in aid of a good cause. Over the course of the weekend women ran, walked, or slipped and slided their way through the Common for Race for Life.
A SOCIAL worker who was sacked from Hampshire County Council for putting vulnerable children at ‘serious risk’ has been suspended for a further 12 months following an investigation. Marie Esther Nolan was struck off from the Health and Care Professions
SAINTS' international stars were this morning arriving at Staplewood for the start of pre-season - as the squad prepares to travel to Austria tomorrow. The first intake of players reported back to the club’s training base last Monday, but the bulk
AN osteopath caught using his dead mother’s disabled blue badge has been ordered to do 120 hours of unpaid work after avoiding a jail sentence. Dr Nigel Graham faced his sentence at Southampton Magistrates Court after admitting to using his mother
A SCHOOL has defended its decision to bar a teen from the prom – twice. Georgina Macaulay said she had turned things around since she was banned from the school prom at the start of the school year due to poor behaviour. She claimed that staff
THE PARENTS of a Hampshire boy denied access to a breakthrough drug to treat his life-limiting illness say they will carry on fighting for it. Jagger Curtis suffers Duchenne muscular dystrophy and desperately needs access to expensive medication
SAINTS striker Sam Gallagher is aiming to use this week’s pre-season trip to Austria as a chance to force his way into Ronald Koeman’s thinking. The promising 19-year-old spent most of the last campaign on the sidelines with a knee injury, but is ready
THE main entrance at Southampton General Hospital will close for half a year for major redevelopment work. The £2.5m new entrance will provide a new reception area, a larger entrance and more facilities when it opens at the beginning of next year
A HAMPSHIRE-based marina operator has signed a six-year deal to become Ben Ainslie Racing’s official UK marina partner. MDL Marinas, which has bases at a number of beauty spots across the county, is getting behind Hampshire’s greatest sporting
A RETIRED teacher from Hampshire has been murdered at his dream home in the Philippines. Brian Bridge suffered multiple stab wounds in the attack as his terrified wife jumped from an upstairs window to escape. The 69-year old had gone to the
POLICE have condemned motorists who taunted a distraught woman threatening to leap from a bridge over the M3 motorway. Drivers posted a raft of offensive comments on social media when officers closed the road to try and help the woman to safety
JULY 6 Holiday Inn Winchester Hampshire Food Festival Menu 2015 Fullers - Eat with us during Hampshire Food Festival Buy one main meal and get the second meal free Hampshire on a Plate at Broadstreet Restaurant
