Gary Emerson clung on to his European Tour playing privileges for next season - with little more than £50 to spare after a tense, stomach-churning finale in Rome yesterday. The Salisbury-based golfer took the last card for next season, finishing 116th
Steve Stone described the conditons as 'a joke' after Pompey's 2-0 defeat at home to Leicester at a sodden Fratton Park. Wide man Stone played his third game since signing on loan from Aston Villa as Pompey suffered their first home defeat in the league
On a day marred by atrocious weather conditions there was still plenty of action and loads of goals. Nowhere more so than at Coal Park Lane where Micky Newell stepped back into the first-team in lethal fashion. Newell's six goals helped Sporting BTC defeat
Southampton Saints are counting the cost after making a wasted trip to Merseyside over the weekend. The club travelled north on Saturday for an overnight stay ahead of yesterday's scheduled game against Everton in the FA Women's Premier League National
England had some bad news about fast bowler Darren Gough as they got in some more batting practice against Queensland today. Gough, already ruled out of the first Ashes Test against Australia, which starts in Brisbane on Thursday, suffered a setback to
If evidence was required that Tottonians were ready for the step out of London Division Four South-West this season, you need have looked no further than this outstanding performance in dire conditions against local rivals Trojans. To run in ten tries
The unpredictability of Winchester's season surfaced once again as they beat second-placed Hertford 24-14 at Nuns Road - a far cry from the downbeat measures of their trip to London Nigerian last weekend. After slumping to the foot of the log in harrowing
Southampton's disastrous on-the-road form in London Division 4 South-West continued as they lost at previously winless Cranleigh. The Surrey side now move off the bottom where they are replaced by Trojans. Tony Cador's side endured an annoyingly frustrating
Hampshire's Colin Monk and James Wade face all-England matches when they begin their 2003 Embassy campaign early in January. Monk is almost a veteran at the Embassy, having been ever-present, and will make his 10th consecutive appearance in January. Wade
LED by a majestic display from Peter Ward's rink, Hampshire strode through to the second round of the Liberty Trophy with an impressive 136-104 repeat triumph over Sussex on Saturday. The East Dorset bowler - backed by clubmate and Hampshire debutant
IT HAS dominated a Hampshire village since the oldest residents were small children. Generations of local youngsters have grown up in the shadow of a huge Monterey cypress that dwarfs the local church. Children on their way to the village school have
IF YOU needed further proof that property prices are sky-high in this region then look no further than this run-of-the-mill garage in Hampshire. With no distinguishing features and no other purpose than to store things, this 20ft by 13ft brick and wooden
PRESSURE for an interest rate cut eased slightly today as a key survey showed the manufacturing sector continued its slow recovery last month. Despite tough conditions and weak export markets, firms reported an improvement in order books and increased
TRADITIONAL opera fans are in for an eyebrow-raising time at The Mayflower this week, as Welsh National Opera put good taste to the test with a new production billed as 'adults only'. The renowned company, who are regular performers at The Mayflower,
EASTLEIGH Operatic and Dramatic Society are going underground in their latest show. Orpheus in the Underworld, Offenbach's mythologically-inspired opera, is an everyday tale of farming folk - or, to be more exact, of a woman who falls in love with the
THE FAMILY of missing Hampshire girl 15-year-old Samantha Horeman have made an emotional plea for the teenager to come home. Samantha, known to her friends as Sam or Sammy Jo, has now been missing a week. Her mum Lisa, 33, told the Daily Echo: "I'm not
THOUSANDS of people across Hampshire will gather tonight to celebrate Diwali. One of the biggest festivities centres on Southampton, where a spectacular fireworks display will light up the night sky to mark the Hindu event. Scores of residents in the
HAMPSHIRE toddler Courtney White is disabled - but try telling that to the bus drivers of Southampton. Courtney's mum Clare has hit out at bus drivers in the city after continually being refused a ride because they don't believe her daughter is disabled
THE DAILY Echo has got on its bike to hail its unsung heroes. About 100 newspaper delivery boys and girls - and Hampshire newsagents - crowded into Sega Park in Bargate to take part in the first Daily Echo Team Challenge. First prize on offer was a mountain
Chrysanthemums by the door, windows like jades Filtering evening's sun as it slowly fades. Across Tokyo Bay we gaze and talk again, Remembering the bad times, forgetting all the pain. This is Yokohama, my friend of many years. We are still together, in
Belinda Carlisle, Southampton Guildhall BELINDA Carlisle did not have to wait for a standing ovation to get the crowd on their feet at Southampton Guildhall. By the third song - Summer Rain - a good half of the audience had abandoned their seats and headed
A BIT of Scotland comes south this week with a performance by two of the country's best-loved traditional musicians. Aly Bain is regarded as Scotland's supreme traditional fiddler. He helped to form the renowned band Boys from the Lough and has performed
FAMILIES of elderly patients who died while at Gosport War Memorial Hospital are calling for a public inquiry into their deaths. At a press conference staged by a legal firm which is representing 27 families, solicitor Ann Alexander confirmed they would
A BOWLS club, pre-school and youth band are just some of the groups celebrating after getting cash handouts from Fareham council. A total of 15 community groups have received grants of between £500 and £1,500 through the council's community grants programme
POLICE patrols in Eastleigh have been stepped up to stop teenage tearaways from terrorising the town on Guy Fawkes night. This move follows the mayhem which broke out on Hallowe'en when the police switchboard was flooded with calls from the public angered
THOUSANDS of residents have responded to an Eastleigh survey which will help the council to pinpoint the borough's future housing needs. Some 11,650 questionnaires were sent out to randomly-selected households across the borough and 4,280 were returned
IT'S one of the world's great sporting rivalries. England v Germany is always a mouth-watering prospect and the two countries clashed again in a charged atmosphere at the Eastleigh Beer Festival in the Nightingale Centre. A shattering blow signalled the
RED-FACED AFC Totton boss Ian Robinson admitted he was "embarrassed" after watching his team crash out of the Hampshire Senior Cup at Testwood Park to Lymington Town - a club some 35 places below them in the pyramid. Robinson's men - unbeaten in 11 JWL
THATCHAM TOWN have sacked manager Neil Baker following a recent poor run of results - a sequence which ironically ended with a 2-0 win at Bemerton Heath Harlequins on Saturday. Baker said: "I was relieved of my duties during the week by chairman Phil
Havant & Waterlooville co-boss Mick Jenkins lavished praise on his young defence after a battling 0-0 draw at wet and blustery Newport County in the Dr Martens Premier Division. With former Chelsea man Gareth Hall pulling out prior to kick-off because
BRADING Town suffered the agonies and Lymington Town enjoyed the ecstasies of the Hampshire Senior Cup last Saturday. Bewildered Brading crashed to a record-breaking 15-2 defeat against Alton Town, who are finding their feet in the Jewson Wessex League
As UK skipper Conrad Humphreys undertakes his final preparations for the Route du Rhum, he's anticipating a tough and busy week ahead as he focuses on achieving his best in the greatest trans-Atlantic yacht race in history. There are 60 boats currently
Today's Principal Arrivals: APL Agate, container, 1130, 206; Topaz Ace, ro/ro, 1230, 202; Grande Scandinavia, ro/ro, 1345, 201; Tinka, container, PM, 205E; Ville D'Antares, container, PM, 204; Whit-challenger, misc, PM, 22; Celtic King, container, TBA
It was a glittering ocassion as theatre-goers mixed with royalty at the Daily Echo-backed Swing gala night for Wessex Heartbeat. Report by Fiona Griffiths WESSEX Heartbeat promised a concert to top all concerts as it celebrated its tenth anniversary last
New Milton & District held off a spirited performance from Eastleigh to maintain their leadership of Hampshire Division One, but they are being chased hard by a disgruntled Romsey, who beat Sandown & Shanklin, but not without incident. Gary Lovell
Fawley have halted their recent slide by jumping into second place in Hampshire Division Two with an impressive 15-10 win over Fordingbridge, but they still trail the unbeaten leaders Isle of Wight by two points. The Watersiders' skipper, Andy Headley
COLIN Kenna had his back against the wall on Friday night, but showed true Irish fighting heart to ensure his trunks kept well clear of the canvas. Indeed, given that the Southampton heavyweight decisively lost the opening two rounds, his comeback to
A HEROIC van driver averted a potentially tragic motorway crash after being hit in the face at 100mph by a wheelnut that smashed through his windscreen. Despite being in agony and covered in blood, Steve Davis had the presence of mind to steer his vehicle
Brockenhurst in the New Forest has renewed its thanks to the forgotten heroes who had been accidentally left off the village war memorial. At a special ceremony at the Sway Road memorial on Saturday, about 75 people turned up despite the pouring rain
TOTTON has said a resounding "no" to car parking charges amid fears they would damage the town centre's trade. George Dart, chairman of the town council's planning and transport advisory committee, said the abolition of free parking could "virtually destroy
AL MURRAY'S pub landlord is a man struggling to come to terms with the modern world - particularly the fact that we're now supposed to be friends with the Germans. This admission alone causes him visible pain, but leaves the lager-stained crosshairs of
Tom Stoppard's Arcadia is set at Sidley, the country seat of the Coverly family. Travelling between two eras, one historical (1809-1812) and one present day, each period has its own cast. While the time frames remain in separate scenes the plot is fairly
ALL SHE ever wanted was to improve the lives of hundreds of people on a housing estate in Southampton. But now 60-year-old Mo Simmons, pictured above, is quitting her vital community work - after being attacked by the very people she so wanted to help
A SOUTHAMPTON couple say they have been left shivering in their council home after housing bosses told them they could not afford to fit radiators. George Lacey, 61, who has a chronic chest infection, and wife Marion, 43, claim they have been trying for
A HEROIC van driver averted a potentially tragic motorway crash after being hit in the face at 100mph by a wheelnut that smashed through his windscreen. Despite being in agony and covered in blood, Steve Davis had the presence of mind to steer his vehicle
HAMPSHIRE'S 999 ambulance service has been accused of undercharging for its controversial "ambulance-for-hire" service. Critics claim it means taxpayers in the county are footing the shortfall. The Daily Echo revealed that Hampshire Ambulance Service
SATURDAY's appalling weather put a dampener on charity firework displays across south Hampshire. Organisers reported a hefty drop in crowds and in the donations that will head to local good causes. People had been put off by the incessant rain through
THE undisputed kings of rocking revivals Status Quo return to the south this week. The Quo were also guests of Lord Romsey in the summer and gave a rocking performance on the Broadlands estate. In the past 35 years, the Quo have released more singles
DESCRIBED by Mojo Magazine as "the working class heroes" of the music scene, Lindisfarne are back on the road again. The enduring Geordie folk-rock band are in the middle of a tour which includes a trip across the Solent to play the Medina Theatre at
INSURANCE giant Zurich Financial Services has denied claims that its Eagle Star brand - employing 350 people in Whiteley - was under threat. In an interview with trade publication Insurance Times, Zurich chief executive Patrick O'Sullivan was quoted as
ANIMAL lovers have stumped up £10,000 to help the RSPCA's cash-strapped Stubbington Ark after an emergency appeal. During the last week, the animal centre has been inundated with more than 350 calls from people wanting to make donations or organise fundraising
ORGANISERS of the popular Eastleigh Beer Festival are hunting for a new watering hole. A question mark is hanging over the festival's future location because a £500,000 redevelopment plan is in the pipeline to bring the 1960s Nightingale Centre into the
AFTER being on the scene for more than half a century the Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society is entitled to sing its own praises. The curtain has gone up at the town's High Street museum on an exhibition which plots the society's history. The showcase
SAINTS proved they can match the very best on Saturday - and the next step is to truly believe it every time they step on to the pitch. Yes, they were desperately unlucky to leave Old Trafford empty-handed and yes, Diego Forlan's superb strike was virtually
SIR ALEX FERGUSON was quick to join Saints' growing list of admirers after watching his side scrape a 2-1 win at Old Trafford. The Manchester United boss praised Gordon Strachan's men for their recent run of form and also the entertaining way they played
