SOUTHAMPTON AC all-rounder Amaya Scott has won selection for the World Schools’ Athletics Championships as part of the 12-strong England team. Six young men and six young women will compete in Nancy, north east France, against athletes from 33 other
RETURNING hero Ross Flitney has come back to Eastleigh primarily as a goalkeeper coach. The 33-year-old will forever be revered at the Silverlake Stadium as the backbone of the 2013/14 Conference South title-winning squad. But although Flitney still
England Under-21s cruised into the semi finals of Euro 2017 after dismantling hosts Poland tonight. Demarai Gray, Jacob Murphy and Lewis Baker’s penalty sealed a comfortable 3-0 win as England escaped the group stages at the tournament for the
Drivers are faced delays of around 55 minutes following a crash on a Hampshire motorway. The outside lane was blocked on the M27 eastbound, near junction 11 for Fareham after the crash at around 5.40pm Delays stretched back to junction 8 for
Drivers are facing rush-hour delays on a major Hampshire road due to a broken down vehicle. The outside lane of the A31 is currently blocked westbound approaching Ringwood. Delays are currently stretching back past Picket Post. More to
A BRITISH man has died while hiking up a mountain in the desert heat in the United Arab Emirates.Alex Underhill was walking with a friend at the 6,000ft Jebel Jais mountain in the Ras Al Khaimah region when he fell and hit his head.The 25-year-old, originally
Hampshire 395 and 168 lost to Lancashire 593 by an innings and 30 runs Hampshire suffered a second heavy defeat in four Specsavers County Championship matches after being bowled out for 168 on the final day at Old Trafford yesterday. James Anderson
Drivers are facing long delays on a Hampshire motorway. The inside lane of the M27 is currently blocked due to a broken down lorry at junction 7 for Hedge End. Delays are currently stretching back past junction 5 for Eastleigh. More to follow
WALTHAM Wolves Cobras finished off last season in style by completing a sparkling Hampshire FA Saturday Under-14s Cup and league double. Linden Homes South set them on their way by sponsoring the kit they wore when winning the two trophies.
Up to 11 Hampshire children have been treated in hospital after taking an anti-anxiety drug in a city park, according to police. The boys and girls, aged between 13 and 15, were admitted to the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth in the early
You have probably been hankering to know what former Saints striker Brett Ormerod is up to these days. Well here's your answer. The former Saints man will open Southport’s first 24-hour gym next month. Alongside some work in the media, the one
THE Premier League has written to Saints and all other 19 of its club asking if they would be interested in taking part in a trial to reintroduce standing sections in their grounds. The question is part of a wider survey on the issue of safe
NON-LEAGUE fans do not have long to wait to get their football fix. Pre-season friendlies are just over a week away. Salisbury are one of the first to take the plunge when they welcome newly-promoted League One outfit Portsmouth to the Raymond
SAINTS legend Matt Le Tissier has hit out at comments attributed to Liverpool icon John Aldridge that suggests Virgil van Dijk could refuse to play to force a move to Anfield. Le Tissier tweeted: "Have we really stooped so low in football now that
A MOTORCYCLIST has died after a crash on the Isle of Wight. Police were called to Corf Road, Shalfleet, following reports that a Volkswagen Beetle had collided with a motorbike. The 30-year-old motorcyclist, from Cowes, was given treatment
WAVE 105 has been awarded Radio Station of the Year at the prestigious Bauer Media Radio Awards. The awards ceremony took place in London and saw nationwide radio stations from the Bauer Media group compete in 25 award categories. The Radio Station of
HE’S the former England cricket captain best known for his ability as an all-rounder. But Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, who retired from cricket in 2010, is swapping the pitch for the stage as he makes his theatrical debut. Freddie will join an
HE’S the former England cricket captain best known for his ability as an all-rounder. But Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, who retired from cricket in 2010, is swapping the pitch for the stage as he makes his theatrical debut.Freddie will join an all star cast
REVIEW: The Pajama Game, Southampton Operatic Society, NST CampusBy David PutleyTHIS musical based on the 1953 novel 7½ Cents by Richard Bissell deals with labour troubles in a pajama making factory, where workers' demands for a seven-and-a-half cent
Theresa May has said tests on tower blocks following the Grenfell tragedy have shown cladding on some blocks is "combustible". The Prime Minister said local authorities and fire services concerned are taking "all possible steps" to ensure buildings
Kia Carens (2013-2016)By Jonathan CrouchModels Covered5DR MPV (1.6 GDI 133BHP PETROL / 1.7 CRDI DIESEL – 114BHP & 139BHP)IntroductionWith smart looks, a practical interior, great build quality and solid engineering, Kia’s third generation Carens turned
AUDI’S A5 EPITOMISES ELEGANCEAudi's second generation A5 Coupe is lighter, more intelligent and more sophisticated. Jonathan Crouch checks it out.Ten Second ReviewOn paper, the MK2 model Audi A5 Coupe is the market's most complete compact executive
SEAT's Ibiza has upped its game in fifth generation form, with smarter looks, more equipment, cleaner engines and extra technology. Jonathan Crouch reports.Ten Second ReviewThis fifth generation version of SEAT's Ibiza supermini offers small car
A TOTAL of 19 films will be screened across 12 venues as a week of film fun returns to Eastleigh this autumn.Now in its fourth year, Eastleigh Film Festival has launched its 2017 programme. Last yer's event saw record numbers attend sold-out screenings
SOUTHAMPTON University has criticised a new higher education ratings system after it was only given a bronze award. More than half of Russell Group institutions - considered among the best in the country - that entered the Teaching Excellence Framework
A PUB has been flooded and 60 homes have been left without water after a pipe burst in a Hampshire village. The Forest Inn in Ashurst has closed after the incident, which happened on the A35 at about 5am this morning. Pictures from the scene show
THE Solent may well see its own fleets of riverboat and water taxi services if the area’s economy continues to expand.That was the prediction of the co-founder of London’s successful MBNA Thames Clippers, Sean Collins, after taking delivery of the first
A TAXPAYER-funded hotel that will create 40 new jobs in a Hampshire town has been approved. The new multi-million Premier Inn in Fareham above Thackeray Mall in Fareham Shopping Centre will have 85 bedrooms. The hotel would replace the vacant offices
LEGAL action has been taken to remove a group of travellers who set up an unauthorised camp in Southampton. Active Nation has taken action against the group that set up its camp in Green Park, Millbrook, just weeks after Southampton City Council
Mauricio Pellegrino and Frank De Boer remain the frontrunners to become the new Saints manager. Saints have been busy conducting interviews over the past few days, and the Daily Echo understands they are edging nearer to a decision. It is believed
STUDENTS at a Hampshire school have been left devastated after their showcase to raise money for London and Manchester terror victims was cancelled due to a break-in.On Tuesday night, burglars broke into Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill in an attempt to steal
A NEW landmark building has been approved for Winchester.The university has been granted permission to construct a new building at its West Downs site on Romsey Road.It will be seen by thousands of people every day on one of the busiest commuter routes
LEADERS at a Southampton college will employ a team of staff to stop students missing classes. City College principal Sarah Stannard said the group will start working from September to boost attendance at the St Mary’s Street site where average
A ROMSEY funeral directors has praised an employee after she became its first female undertaker.Lizzie Cox joined the team at AH Cheater Funeral Directors after passing her diploma in funeral directing.The appointment makes Lizzie the first female to
MISS Hampshire, Isobelle Cooper, faces one of her biggest challenges yet, as she enters the Miss England Competition next month. The beauty pageant winner has had to overcome crippling anxiety and now she prepares to compete in one of the biggest beauty
A FIREFIGHTER whose dedication to animal welfare has seen him transform the way large animals are rescued has received one of the RSPCA’s top honours.Jim Green, 43, who leads the animal rescue team at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, was the recipient
A MAN from Southampton died of a drug overdose, an inquest heard.Tristan William Jackson, 23, of Squires Walk, died at his brother’s flat in Shirley Towers on February 5, 2017 from a combination of cocaine and heroin.Mr Jackson was visiting his brother
AN 87-year-old woman died at Southampton General Hospital after a fall in a care home a Winchester inquest has heard.Maisie Patricia Gates lived at Oaklands Rest Home in Veals Lane, Marchwood and died on February 10, 2017 after a fall at the home.Mrs
MORE than £1,000 worth of illegal tobacco was seized from four shops in Southampton.Trading Standards at Southampton City Council led a joint operation with police specially-trained sniffer dogs to crack down on the sale of illegal tobacco in Southampton
A SUPERMARKET giant wants to open a new shop in the vacant premises of a major clothes shop on Winchester High Street. Tesco has announced it wants the empty former River Island unit. Currently the building is boarded up, and is where Big Issue
La Cage aux Folles, Mayflower Theatre MUSICAL theatre is often considered a touch camp and ever so slightly ostentatious.And then there is La Cage aux Folles. Think sequins and sauciness, energy and exuberance. And you should expect nothing less from
Mauricio Pellegrino is "ready" for the big step up to the Saints job, according to Spain-based football journalist Andrew Gaffney. The Argentine is on a very short shortlist of prospective replacements for Claude Puel, who was sacked last week
BEER lovers can get their fill at a drinks extravaganza in a special location this weekend. Drinkers will raise their glasses at the new-look Southampton Beer Festival at none other than St Mary's Stadium. The event organised by Campaign for
SOUTHAMPTON could be set for its first rain after a record-breaking heatwave - but not just yet. Wednesday saw temperatures rocket across the county and Heathrow in west London had recorded temperatures of 34.5C by 4pm, the highest for June since the
ENGLAND eased to a nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the Twenty20 opener at the Ageas Bowl with Jonny Bairstow leading the way with a ruthless unbeaten 60. With six changes made and the likes of Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes absent England
AB de Villiers admitted that he found it tough against Mason Crane and Liam Dawson. South Africa’s captain struggled against Hampshire’s spinners after the powerplay, before finishing unbeaten on 65 (58 balls) as his side made a below par 142-3
ENGLAND captain Eoin Morgan praised Hampshire’s spin twins after they helped set up last night’s demolition of South Africa at The Ageas Bowl. Liam Dawson and Mason Crane bowled unchanged after the powerplay as South Africa were restricted to just
PARENTS of pupils from a Hampshire school have voiced their anger after being told boys must wear thick black trousers whilst other schools have relaxed uniform rules for the heatwave. Bishopstoke mother, Frances Jacobs has accused Wyvern College
