IT was no surprise when Shane Warne opted to bat first after winning the toss before Hampshire's championship match against third-placed Glamorgan. He was not going to make the same mistake twice. Last week's thrashing at home to Essex, when Warne decided
MICHAEL BROWN reckons being dropped from Hampshire's one day side helped him hit his highest championship score since April. The opener's 90 was his best since his unbeaten 102 against Leicestershire at the Rose Bowl more than three months ago. It was
Today's Principal Arrivals: CMA CGM Pasteur, container, 0230, 204; Texas, roro, 0430, 34/35; CFF Seine, roro, 0530, 30; Boheme, vehicle, 0530, 40; OOCL Long Beach, container, 0700, 207; Autoprestige, roro, 1330, 203; CMA CGM Baudelaire, container, 1530
St Cross v Andover II Andover travelled to St Cross needing a win to maintain their promotion challenge. By the end of the day Andover were victorious by 81 runs but they had to fight hard to achieve a gritty win. Andover won the toss and chose to bat
Hampshire hosted the second South Region Active Sports Talent Camp which proved to be a great success with 30 girls from Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Sussex participating. The event invited talented netball players, aged between 13 and 15 and volunteers
Andover v Portsmouth Andover CC, sponsored by Powells, lost the first of the remaining 50 over games of the season, after having a poor run in the all day games. Portsmouth won the toss and batted and although they lost opener Lavery on 14, the other
Clanfield 2 Overton United 2 OVERTON United got their season off to a racing start on Saturday, storming into a two-goal lead inside 20 minutes at a sauna-like Peel Park, Clanfield. Steve Green, and the home defender Gary Firbank with an own goal, put
Portsmouth and Southsea II v Longparish THE euphoria which has engulfed the Barker, Son and Isherwood sponsored side over the last two weeks with excellent victories over leading sides in Hants County Div 4 came to an untimely end on Saturday. Parish
Test Valley Golf Club's Championships provided plenty of excitement despite this weekend's sweltering temperatures. It was decided in a playoff between John Cogan and Mark Kitching, who having finished level after 36 holes entered a sudden death situation
For ATC member Craig Storey, competing in the ITU Long Distance World Championships held this year in Sator, Sweden water and air temperatures were at a chilly 17 and 18 degrees respectively. Craig was in the team representing Great Britain in the competitive
Week 14 of the Andover Pool Association saw Swallow A move a step closer to the title by thrashing Fred Druce A 8-1. Fred Druce C lost a little ground as they could only beat Foresters B 7-2. Tavern A, who have a game in hand, lost to Borough Arms 5-4
Over 130 people were arrested during the first month of a summer crackdown on drink-related offences, say Hampshire Police. The Alcohol Misuse Enforcement Campaign, a Home Office drive to tackle alcohol-related crime, was launched on July 8th. The police
Shocked Twyford residents, who have banded together this week to protest against the closure of The Bugle, are still reeling after learning that another of the village watering holes is under threat. The popular pub, which closed at the end of July, has
A father and daughter escaped serious injury after their juggernaut crashed and caught fire near Winchester in the early hours of Monday. The vehicle careered down an embankment after smashing through barriers at Junction 9 of the M3 at Winnall. For commuters
A COMPANY has been told it cannot advertise for hardworking staff - because it discriminates against anyone who is not a hard worker. Recruitment consultant Beryl King wanted to advertise for staff for a client. But, to her astonishment, her advert for
WHEN it comes to recycling Eastleigh Borough Council and Hampshire County Council are ranked among the top ten in the country - but Southampton is literally rubbish according to newly released government figures. Recycling of materials such as paper,
PLANNERS have agreed to a new lap dancing club in Southampton's heritage area. For Your Eyes Only is set to open a club in Below Bar next year after planning chiefs gave it the green light. The company is to take over the Bar Med building in High Street
Whitchurch (177 all out) beat Compton & Chandlers Ford (105 all out) by 72 runs Compton slipped to a fifth defeat of the season with a disappointing home display against struggling Whitchurch. After losing the toss Compton toiled in the heat despite
EASTLEIGH FC visit Tonbridge Angels for their first ever Isthmian League game tomorrow (Saturday) with a bewildering array of strikers to choose from. Robbie Matthews has found the net four times in pre-season games, while Andy Forbes, Eastleigh's high-profile
NUMBER one on the net - that's Gazette Newspapers' website 'This is Basingstoke'. The Gazette website has won the Best Website of the Year category in the Newsquest South-West Editorial and Newspaper Sales Awards. Competing against websites from centres
SAINTS have agreed to sell Fitz Hall to Crystal Palace - for a fee thought to be in the region of £1.5m. With Michael Svensson ruled out from the start of the season with his knee injury, it is a move which could leave Paul Sturrock somewhat short of
THREE games to go and three points in it. The Hampshire League County Division 1 championship race is headed for a photo-finish! Fair Oak continue to lead the field, despite crashing to a 60-run defeat at high-scoring Bramshaw, but are now only three
MILK group Dairy Farmers of Britain today said it was creating Britain's largest milk cooperative by buying the Co-op's milk processing business. DFB said it was paying £75m for Associated Co-operative Creameries (ACC), the UK's fourth biggest milk cooperative
Amport II v Hampton Park II The scorebook will show a comfortable five wicket for Amport II who continue their steady climb up the table in Regional Division 3 (North West) with a fourth win on the bounce. However, the measured run chase was only achieved
Ordnance Survey 0 Micheldever 0 FOR ALL Wednesday night's endeavour and determination, Micheldever and Ordnance Survey could not muster a goal between them in their Wessex League clash at Stoneham Park. And it was not for the want of trying as both sides
Andover Golf Club was honoured to be invited to the Kindred Clubs Cup this year and they are making the most of it as they have now reached the semi-finals and finals day to be played at Lee-on-Solent on September 5. Club captain Kenneth Harley is delighted
Andover Swimming and Water Polo Club's most dedicated swimmers enjoyed multiple successes at the recent Hampshire County Development meet in Waterlooville. In the longer distance events Natalie Thomas was back on medal winning form when finishing first
This year's mating season for New Forest ponies has seen more than just a little horseplay and led to some unexpected results. Instead of having the usual offspring, two mares have delivered-mules. The two foals-one born at the beginning of May, near
"It's just like a light has gone out," is how a grieving Colden Common mother described the death of her son. Laurence Hallmann (23) drowned during a late-night swim off the Greek Island of Levkas, in the Ionian Sea. Greek police have ruled out any foul
A New Forest couple has extended a big thank-you to the ambulance crew that helped them deliver their son, who arrived two weeks earlier than expected. Janine Blackburn (25) didn't have time to get to hospital when she went into labour suddenly on Saturday
There were renewed calls this week for an eastern bypass around Romsey, following Tuesday's lorry crash at Greatbridge's railbridge which gridlocked the town for several hours. Network Rail officials believe electronic warning signs costing around £100,000
Police are urgently seeking witnesses after a 10-year-old boy died in a collision on the M3 on Friday night. Hampshire Constabulary's newly-formed Road Death Investigation Team is urging any motorists who witnessed the crash which killed Joshua Whitaker
Leakage detectives will be hoping for divine inspiration at the second Hampshire Water Festival tomorrow (Saturday). A two-man crew from Southern Water will be pitting old technology against new as they test dowsing rods against the latest equipment.
It's crunch time for the twin wheelie bin project in Southampton. Will the scheme be moved to a weekly collection in the face of increasing controversy? STANDING just 4ft tall, the humble wheelie bin has created a storm of controversy across our communities
TWO teenage sweethearts who ran away together more than a week ago may be sleeping rough and using false identities. Police are growing increasingly concerned for the well-being of 13-year-old Chantelle Fisher, and Luke Parker, 15, who left their homes
BBC South Today presenter Sally Taylor knew she could always rely on one faithful friend during her darkest days. Her beloved dog Bertie never strayed from her side when Sally was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy five years
IT is yet more proof that you really can make things happen for your community. These children from Southampton have received a share of the cash in our £10,000 giveaway. The Coxford Adventure Playground was given £300 in the Daily Echo and Combined Insurance's
YOUNGSTERS can put their skates on for some midsummer winter sports this weekend when a mobile ice rink comes to a Southampton park. Children have the chance to give the sport a go in Mansel Park, Millbrook. It is part of the mammoth SO16 festival, which
WINCHESTER City have a chance to steal a march on their rivals when they kick off their league season with an away game at BAT tonight (Friday 13th). BAT's Southern Gardens base is shared with the cricket club, who will be using the ground on Saturdays
AT the midpoint in this year's regatta the weather gods provided perfect conditions: bright sunshine, blue sky and a steady breeze - what competitors call "champagne sailing". The majority of Black Group were sent on a beat just west of the entrance to
