Sybil Leek claimed to be able to trace her mother's ancestry back to the witches of southern Ireland in 1134, and her father's ancestry to occultists close to royalty in czarist Russia. Her most notable ancestor was 'Molly Leigh', an Irish witch who died
The traditional Guy Fawkes Night is one of the highlights of autumn but the huge bonfires, fireworks, and skyrockets seem to be heard well in advance of November 5 so pet owners beware! PDSA - Britain's No one. veterinary charity warns that what is fun
Saints youth academy teams came out on top at Coventry yesterday afternoon. They both scored impressive victories in difficult conditions. The Under-19s played against a swirling wind in the first half but produced some excellent football to go in 3-0
Today's Principal Arrivals: NYK Canopus, container, 0400, 207; St Barbara, ro/ro, 0430, 101; Topaz Ace, ro/ro, 0430, 43; Arcadia, cruise ship, 0630, 105; Sundream, cruise ship, 0715, 38/9; MOL Advantage, container, 0900, 206; Don Juan, vehicle carrier
Dominique Jones is all set to arrive in time for this weekend's Solent Stars home matches in basketball's National Trophy when he flies in from Pittsburgh. He was due to have have an opportunity to meet and practise with his new teammates last night.
A HAMPSHIRE man left disabled after being attacked by a teenage gang yards from his front door has been left distraught after the court case collapsed. Darren Gearing's life is in ruins following the sickening assault in Southampton. The 33-year-old stepfather-of-two
A HAMPSHIRE woman has become a British bodybuilding champion aged 48. At just 5ft and weighing seven and a half stone, former PA Marina Cornwall of Bournemouth Road, Chandler's Ford, has been busy breaking all stereotypes surrounding female bodybuilders
SOUTHAMPTON youngsters have had the chance to air their views on politics at a meeting with one of the city's MPs. The aim of the two-hour long session was to find out why fewer and fewer young people are voting, and to discuss with them ways to improve
FARMER George Heathcote really knows his onions - and his sorrel, squash and curly kale too. The organic farm he runs near Lymington has just been judged the best of its kind in the country by experts from the Soil Association. Warborne Farm at Portmore
FAITHFUL guide dog Lloyd is trained to look after blind Tom McInulty during every step he takes. But the roles were dramatically reversed when 49-year-old Tom saved his canine companion from being crushed beneath the wheels of a moving car. It happened
Full time results from the south's top clubs Burnley 0 - Portsmouth 3 Bournemouth 1 - York 0 Saints play Fulham at St Mary's on Sunday
Agustin Delgado is set for a place on the bench in tomorrow's St Mary's clash with Fulham. The controversial £3.2m Ecuadorian striker, who has made only two first team appearances in 11 months at Saints, is likely to be among the substitutes for the first
Chris Marsden is urging Saints' fans to play their part in firing the team up the table tomorrow. Buoyed by winning three matches on the trot after Monday's 1-0 victory against Aston Villa, Saints are hoping to make it four against Fulham at St Mary's
MICHAEL SVENSSON believes his partnership with Claus Lundekvam can be the platform for three points against Fulham tomorrow, writes Adam Leitch. After starting the season on the bench behind Lundekvam and Paul Williams, the Swedish centre-back has now
Bashley-Rydal cricketer Luke Ronchi snapped up four catches behind the stumps before hitting an unbeaten 34 in Western Australia's drawn match with England in Perth, writes Mike Vimpany. Playing only his second First Class match, Ronchi, 21, snared England
Local lad Chris Doney, who has been setting the cycling world alight this year in a host of impressive performances, has won the British Bike Trial Championships with record points. Fourteen-year-old Chris became the British number one after winning every
THE south coast is bracing itself for damaging winds tomorrow, with weather experts predicting gusts of up to 80mph - enough to tear down trees Severe gales are predicted to arrive by Sunday lunchtime and last into Monday during which time The Met Office
A SOUTHAMPTON man has given himself up after police e-mailed him in connection with football-related violence. The arrest brings the total number to 22 of those detained in connection with a huge fight between Saints and Charlton supporters in April.
SUPPORT continues to grow for the Daily Echo's Be Safe, Be Sensible campaign. To further raise awareness among Southampton's student population, Lennon's nightclub and the Dorchester Arms, in Onslow Road, near Bevois Valley, are now displaying the safety
Cruise giant P&O Princess succumbed to a near year-long takeover campaign today as it finally welcomed a bid from US rival Carnival which will make the Southampton liners Queen Elizabeth 2, Oriana and Aurora stablemates. Cunard owner Carnival has
The question mark over Dale Winton's sexuality has always been treated with wry amusement by the genial TV host of such shows as Supermarket Sweep, Pets Win Prizes and The National Lottery. Until now, that is. He has finally come out to tell the world
British skipper, Conrad Humphreys, is set to compete in the Route du Rhum in an Open 40 - a smaller version of the Open 60 used for the Vende Globe. But this is not just any Open 40. The yacht, named SYLLOGIC, was sailed by its amateur owner into fourth
Tour the county any time in late October and almost every field is a-glow with bright Orange pumpkins. Try our special Spicy Pumpkin Soup using the flesh and seed left over after making a pumpkin face. Serves 4 Ingredients 30ml/2tbsp olive oil 2 leeks
Hampshire players Andy Jenkins and James Wade have all fared well in Isle of Man events. Jenkins won the singles tournament and then partnered Wade to success in the pairs. He then partnered Appylee Jones to success in the mixed pairs tournament. And
REDUCING car use by 24 per cent and improving road safety in Hedge End's Wildern Lane have been identified as priority concerns by the students of Eastleigh borough's largest school. Wildern School - which is now a designated specialist performing arts
SAINTS have urged fans to be extra careful if the threatened strikes by fire-fighters do go ahead, writes Jeremy Wilson. Tuesday's reserve match with Fulham, the Premiership clashes with Blackburn, Arsenal and Birmingham and the reserve match with Chelsea
