SALLY CHURCHWARD reports on the Southampton pub that is putting the city at the cutting edge of new music... Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Coldplay, David Gray, Ash, Radiohead, Moloko... This isn't the line-up at one of this year's major festivals but just some
Shane Warne watched the first day of the championship match against Gloucestershire from the dressing room. On a day dedicated to the memory of the late Major Ronald Ferguson, Warne was there to pay his own respects to the popular Hampshire supporter.
HAMPSHIRE FA chief executive Lawrence Jones has hit back at claims that his organisation profits from handing out fines to grass-roots clubs, players and officials. The county FA collected over £100,000 last season from fines and suspensions. But Jones
The Isle of Wight's T D Al Said scored England's opening goal in the Kronenbourg beach soccer European League group game against champions Portugal. But it was not enough to stop the favourites, who eventually ran out 6-4 winners yesterday. The Isle of
AFC TOTTON plan to offset their recent player losses by signing experienced midfielder Clive Ventham from Alton Town. If he agrees to come to Testwood Park, manager John Robson hopes it will act as a sweetener to keep much-prized targetman Martin Whiddett
WINNING skipper Geoff West has called on his Solent sailing colleagues to join him in next year's gruelling Magellan Three Peaks Yacht Race. The 43-year-old, from Cowes, claimed his third win in five years in the race which involves sailing, cycling and
Impending motherhood obviously agrees with Long Tall Sally. The filly shrugged off joint top weight to win the Southern Daily Echo Apprentice Stakes at Goodwood last night. The four-year-old, confirmed as being in foal to former top sprinter Bold Edge
BUSES designed to reach the parts other services don't will soon be zipping around Southampton, after being given a green light £100,000 cash boost. The Bridge Link service will fill the gaps between regular services around Millbrook, Redbridge and Shirley
IN a purrfect world it's your lucky day when a black cat crosses your path. But when the black cat of New Milton's Whitefield Road crosses the path of the local posties, they get ready to run for their lives. And they finally drew the line when Purrdey
AFTER a barren year, baby giraffes are again appearing at Marwell Zoo. Zara was born on June 19 and is said to be doing well. Already Zara and her mother Matilda are mingling with the other giraffes. Zoo staff are pleased to see Zara after no giraffes
The day has dawned for the final showdown, Skirmishes over, the battle lines drawn. The whole world looks on to witness the scene. Colourful legions advance on the city. Convoys speed onwards, with livery flying, As flags and banners declare their allegiance
ALI KEFFORD talks to the indomitable Alderman Kathie Johnson, who at 88 is still the undisputed queen of the council chamber... CRASHING through the scrub of Southampton Common on her horse Jaronero charged the crime-busting vigilante councillor, with
JUSTIN ROSE put himself into his strongest position yet to win a tournament in 2003 when he climbed into a share of seventh place in the French Open last night. But he could face one of his strongest challenges from former Hampshire team-mate Richard
HAMPSHIRE Cricket could be welcoming England to the Rose Bowl next summer - providing the one-day international between South Africa and Zimbabwe is a success off the field. The Rose Bowl stages the first ODI of its three-year life on Thursday July 10
LOCAL football clubs have been asked to provide "at least" one member to go on a referee training course in a bid to reduce the amount of indiscipline at grass-roots level. Hampshire FA chief executive Lawrence Jones is calling on all clubs from junior
with Waterstone's of Southampton 1. Life of Pi - Yann Martel 2. Dr Atkins' New Diet Revolution: The No-hunger, Luxurious Weight Loss Plan That Really Works! - Robert C Atkins 3. Man and Wife - Tony Parsons 4. I Don't Know How She Does It - Allison Pearson
with Waterstone's of Southampton 1. Life of Pi - Yann Martel 2. Dr Atkins' New Diet Revolution: The No-hunger, Luxurious Weight Loss Plan That Really Works! - Robert C Atkins 3. Man and Wife - Tony Parsons 4. I Don't Know How She Does It - Allison Pearson
Today's Principal Arrivals: Royal Princess, cruise ship, 0001, 106; Yeoman Bridge, bulk, 0030, 109; NYK Artemis, container, 0415, 207; Jade Arrow, ro/ro, 0600, 201; Deben, tug, am, 45; Grande Ellade, vehicle, 1700, 202. Today's Principal Sailings: Royal
Hampshire cyclist Robert Hurd has been barred from the British Cycling Championships which take place in Wales today and tomorrow - because he made comments about safety there two years ago. On that occasion Cardiff Docklands was part of the course and
Obelisk claimed the Eastleigh Town & Guests League Division 1 triples title when they beat Sam's in the final. The trio of Steve and Danny Ballard and John Harfield beat Gordon Williams, Dave Reed and Rhoda Harby. Bitterne Park threesome Del Grove
MORE than 15,000 people have said no - but still council chiefs are forging ahead with plans to build hundreds of homes on allotments. Twice campaigners have delivered huge piles of angry letters in wheelbarrows to their civic leaders, but their protests
A HAMPSHIRE police officer is fighting for his life after his high-speed patrol car smashed into a hedge. The Lymington-based PC was dashing to the aid of a fellow officer when his vehicle careered off the road yesterday lunchtime. He was taken to Southampton
THE family threatened with eviction after not receiving any housing benefits payments for the last six months has been granted a reprieve thanks to the Daily Echo. As revealed in the Daily Echo last Wednesday, Lee Annell, his six-months-pregnant wife
INTREPID BBC reporter John Simpson and famed stage and screen actor Michael Gambon head a list of the great and the good to be awarded honorary degrees by Southampton University this year. As students sporting mortarboards and clutching scrolls are awarded
FOR many chocoholics winning a year's supply of your favourite chocolate would be like hitting the Lotto jackpot - but what do you do with 365 bars of the stuff when you are 16 months old? That is the dilemma facing little Charlotte Mitchell who has won
FORMER Saints skipper Glenn Cockerill has hailed current boss Gordon Strachan as a "miracle worker". Saints were facing up to the prospect of relegation when Strachan arrived following their move away from The Dell to St Mary's. But, less than two years
SAINTS season-ticket holders are being urged to reserve their seat for the new season - and also claim an early payment discount. They have until Tuesday before their seats will be released, first to other season ticket holders who have renewed but who
