PAUL McCallum helped himself to four first-half goals as Eastleigh cruised their latest pre-season friendly 9-0 at Alton. Faced with a side who ply their trade five leagues lower in Sydenhams Wessex One, the Spitfires were not seriously tested.
Richard Bland will begin his final round of the 2017 Open Championship on one under par after staying in contention for a top-ten finish by carding a 70 at Royal Birkdale today. The 44 year-old from Southampton is enjoying the best few days of
Mauricio Pellegino says he can see signs of progress from his side after their 2-2 draw with Brentford. Charlie Austin scored twice in the space of eight minutes at Griffin Park to cancel out a first opener from the Championship side.
A Hampshire man has been sentenced to 12 weeks behind bars after crime spree than included stealing shampoo and washing liquids. Wayne Daniel Cull, 38, who is already imprisoned in Winchester, pleaded guilty to stealing a fridge freezer, cooker
TWO men have appeared in court as part of a rape and modern-day slavery investigation. The pair, Marius Stefan, 42, and Valentine Merclusca, 49, both of Avenue Road, Southampton, were brought before Southampton Magistrates' Court as part of the
THEY’RE only 10 years old but they’re already learning how to be model citizens. Dozens of Year 6 pupils were commended in a special ceremony for their work on a newly designed citizenships course. The youngsters from Beechwood Junior School
A man is fighting for his life after a collision involving a lorry and pedestrian. The 35-year-old was rushed to Southampton General Hospital with life-threatening injuries after the incident at 3.05pm on Friday. Police are now appealing for
THERE could be some good news for Olly Murs fans who have been left disappointed and out of pocket after his south coast concert was cancelled. Thousands of people were due to attend the Kings Park concert, in Bournemouth, on Saturday, August
SOUTHAMPTON AC's Oli Bromby produced the race of his life to win a European Junior Championships 100 metres bronze medal in Grosseto, Italy, last night. Running in lane three, the Shirley-based sprint ace performed brilliantly to secure third place
Only during prom season would you see a tank, a go-kart and a VW Camper Van in the same prom. Students from The Westgate School celebrated in style against the more usual backdrop of Ferraris, Bentleys and limos. Scroll through the gallery
A WELL-KNOWN horse woman ended up in court after her dogs launched a savage attack on sheep. Former Olympic hopeful Charlotte Springall’s labradors “mauled and maimed” a family’s sheep which left one witness fearing the animals would “die right
THE MOST expensive beach hut in Britain has gone on the market on the South Coast for a staggering £280,000 despite having no running water, mains electricity or toilet. The wooden cabin is on the exclusive Mudeford Spit, which is home to the most
A HAMPSHIRE man missing for five months was found hanging in marshland by a group of children, an inquest heard. Phillip McCormack was discovered at land behind Lymington Hospital after disappearing last year, Winchester Coroner’s Court heard.
A MAJOR Hampshire road sees one of the biggest increases in traffic during the summer in the country As thousands of parents and children pack their suitcases ready for the annual school holiday getaway today, one county road sees the fifth highest
TWELVE men have been arrested in an anti-slavery sting dubbed ‘Operation Fuel’ after three days of activity on a Southampton street. Residents reported seeing up to 16 police vehicles on the residential road in Portswood, with cars, forensics and
An eco-friendly beauty brand opened its doors today in a Southampton shopping centre. Bringing almost 20 new jobs to the city, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics opened for business this morning in Westquay. The chain opened its first Southampton
TO celebrate the release of his fifth studio album Saturday Night at the Movies Joe McElderry is embarking on a nationwide tour.Saturday Night at the Movies Live, featuring songs from his new album and more, will come to Mayflower Theatre August 21 for
EARLIER this month a sold-out audience of 22,000, largely made up of pre-teen girls and their mostly-keen parents enjoyed a thrilling performance by Little Mix at The Ageas Bowl.Now for those who were unable to see the chart-topping girl band - or anyone
The Wickham Festival is heading for a sell-out.All camping tickets have now gone with organisers warning people not to turn up with tents or motor homes unless they have a reserved space.Festival ticket sales have also soared with star acts including
HAMPSHIRE youngsters have been treading the boards performing a classic West End hit.For three enights a packed audience watched Ringwood Junior School pupils perform the Lion King.Rehearsals for the performances began in January and involved one third
TIME is running out to get your entry in for the Daily Echo Camera Club competition. Hundreds of photos have already been submitted but members still have just over a week to get in any late bids. With events such as the Netley Abbey Steam
A medieval banquet with all the trimmings was order of the day for one middle school.Bitterne Middle School held their feast from the dark ages at their school on December 10, 1986.As well as wearing the attire of the time, the children acted out large
The students from Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in Eastleigh dazzled their family and friends with a performance of the academy’s show The Lazy Ace. As part of the academy’s curriculum, the students have the opportunity to perform at Her Majesty
CAMPAIGNERS think that scheme to build more than 5,000 homes near ancient woodland in Hampshire will be thrown out. As previously reported by the Daily Echo, Eastleigh Borough Council indicated the area to the north and east of Bishopstoke and
A scout leader who was found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage girl in the late 1990s has been jailed after an appeal was lodged over his sentence. David Oliver, 51, of Coombe Gardens in Bournemouth, avoided jail when he was sentenced in May
On Tuesday we saw people scoot around Romsey on beds, go-karts and wheelbarrows, while tomorrow we have the opportunity to see brightly decorated floats wind their way through the market town’s centre.With Romsey Carnival 2017 well under way, the Southern
Mauricio Pellegrino’s first major interview as Saints boss was somewhat overshadowed by the latest twist in the summer transfer saga of Virgil van Dijk, but the Argentinian had plenty of other things to say that will likely be of more consequence
Kevin Pietersen is a major injury doubt for Surrey’s Natwest T20 Blast clash against Hampshire at The Ageas Bowl tomorrow (2.30pm). Hampshire’s annual Family Festival match will feature several big names in the visitors’ line-up, but Pietersen
