Karenza morton finds out about Trace - an organisation that helps reunite children of USA servicemen with their fathers... IMAGINE growing up knowing you are different to your classmates but not fully understanding why. Or being asked by your doctor if
SOUTHAMPTON'S Martin Le Mesurier missed the halfway cut in the Peugeot Open at the El Prat Club in Barcelona, making his long-awaited comeback on the European Challenge Tour. The Brokenhurst Manor clubman had a chance of making the last two days after
FORMER England captain Bob Willis has joined the growing 'Chris Tremlett for England' club. Shane Warne has regularly talked up Tremlett's England chances since taking over the Rose Bowl captaincy last summer - most recently in the wake of the Southampton-born
DIVIDED Kingdom is a gripping road story of self-discovery, loss, memory and political subterfuge, beautifully told through Thomson's unique writing style. In the novel's parallel world, the authorities of the UK have reacted to uncontrollable crime levels
The Sleeping Father is an acute reflection on modern-day America and its social and political views. However, it also manages to explore the relationships within a dysfunctional family in a touching and skilful way. The story revolves around the Schwartzs
SOUTHAMPTON Cycle Speedway Club gained a dramatic first Premier League victory of the season at home to a star-studded Wednesfield Aces side. Captain Shaun Woodhouse was the hero of the last-heat decider, gating round Aces' Richard Williamson from gate
FOR THE first time in the history of Cuestars, the under-12 title has been won by a youngster from the Southampton area. Fair Oak's Jason Hildyard, pictured above, travelled to Salisbury for the final event in the series needing to win just one match
SALISBURY has undergone a £1million makeover during the winter but the new look unfortunately will not be ready for the opening of its 2005 season tomorrow. The old tote building and cramped bar near the winning post in Members have been demolished to
THIS is it, you Saints fans everywhere. This is the day you need to show your true colours of red and white and give Harry's boys a huge cheer as they face one of the most important games in the club's history. Your Daily Echo expects. . . Saints fans
CONSERVATIVE leader Michael Howard has defended controversial donations by a former party chairman to two Tories fighting key marginal seats in Hampshire. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Echo, Mr Howard said multi-millionaire Michael Ashcroft
WHEN it emerged that vehicle fuel prices were likely to rise again in September 2000, something just snapped in the national psyche. Hauliers and farmers mounted blockades of refineries and the Channel Tunnel and quickly forecourt supplies dwindled. Motorists
IT'S going to be the biggest birthday party of the year as the most famous ship in the world, Southampton's legendary Queen Elizabeth 2, celebrates 36 years of unparalleled service to the city and the nation. When the luxury liner makes her way up Southampton
FORMER Eastleigh MP David Chidgey looks set to continue in politics as a Liberal Democrat peer sitting in the House of Lords. His name is said to figure in the dissolution honours list, which will create 16 new Labour peers, five Conservatives and five
SOME of them had not laid eyes on their loved ones since they embarked on their overseas adventure seven months ago. However, the faces of one of the teams taking on the Global Challenge round the world yacht race were beamed back from South Africa to
JULIAN Marley, son of the late, great legend Bob, will be playing a special concert at the Guildhall on May 10 as part of his UK tour. Julian has been around music all his life. Born in 1975, he has been blessed both by his father's great talent and legacy
Full-time results from the top clubs in the south. SAINTS 4 - NORWICH 3 SAINTS: Matt Oakley (7), Crouch (20), Le Saux (39), Henri Camara (87) NORWICH: David Bentley (3), Danny Higginbotham o.g. (30), Leon McKenzie (45) MAN CITY 2 - PORTSMOUTH 0 READING
MARTIN LOVE will provide the biggest obstacle to Hampshire's hopes of a first totesport League victory of the season tomorrow. The Queenslander is the undoubted batting star of the Northants side, boasting a sensational run of first-class scores. Love
LAWRIE PRITTIPAUL passed a major personal milestone as a mix-and-match Hampshire XI defeated Cardiff UCCE by 95 runs at the Rose Bowl yesterday. The all-rounder, pictured above, ended a first class match with a combined total of more than100 runs for
Best selling hardback books for the week ending April 30th supplied by Waterstone's. 1 (6) Flashman On The March by G MacDonald Fraser 2 (1) The Triumph Of The Sun by Wilbur Smith 3 (2) Jamie's Dinners by Jamie Oliver 4 (-) The Da Vinci Code - Illustrated
Best selling paperback books for the week ending April 30th supplied by Waterstone's. 1 (3) The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown 2 (1) Arc Angle BK 6 by Anthony Horowitz 3 (5) Angels And Demons by Dan Brown 4 (4) The Rule Of Four by Ian Caldwell & Dustin
Today's Principal Arrivals: Resolve, vehicle carrier, 1230, 40; BBC Korea, cargo, 1800, 25; Wellington Star, refrigerated vessel, 2300, 104. Today's Principal Sailings: Setubal, vehicle carrier, 1500, 201; Arcadia, passenger, 1700, 106; Thebeland, ro/
RHYTHMIC SOUTH'S seniors have struck gold for the second time in three years at the British Goup Championships at Burton-on-Trent. The quintet, pictured right, of Laura Bridgewater, Olivia Carmichael, Zuleika Jeffries, Olivia Pierce and Alice Watson (
HAMPSHIRE picked up their fifth win in their final match of the season at home to Staffordshire. Boosted by a 5-1 victory for the Ladies' B side, the home side went on to draw both the A matches on the second day of competition. Hampshire: Men's A: Steve
HIDE behind your sofas! One of television's most terrifying creations, the Daleks, have arrived in Southampton. Just in time for their return to TV screens tonight, the Doctor Who alien that scared millions of viewers of the sci-fi show in the 60s and
LORD and Lady Montagu of Beaulieu have signed up to support the Daily Echo's campaign to save the Hythe Ferry. The Montagu family say they are proud of the rich history connecting them to the service from Hythe to Southampton. Lord Montagu's father and
ENVIRONMENTAL Rock 2005 is Southampton's third annual all-day environmental awareness and entertainment event. And it's on today! This event is a combination of the best local bands who are determined to deliver a message on the environment. It's taking
RENOWNED singer-songwriter Ola Onabule will be performing at the Ashcroft Arts Centre in Fareham on May 14 . It's part of a 35-date UK tour. Ola's latest album In Emergency, Brake Silence has been showered with praise by critics. Blending soul, jazz and
THE Solent Protection Society has voiced fears about plans which could see the Red Funnel ferry terminal at East Cowes moved next to the Shrape Breakwater. The plans developed by the South East of England Development Agency are part of a proposed multi-million-pound
IT was one of the biggest environmental battles ever fought in the UK. Wildlife groups and big business crossed swords over plans to build a container terminal at Dibden Bay, a heavily protected part of Southampton Water. The bitter battle ended a year
WHEN Bill Shankly said "It's a marathon, not a sprint," he was talking about the long season of league games which our clubs took part in. I personally used to believe that every club has four periods in a season; one when the team plays well and wins
IT'S going to be the biggest birthday party of the year as the most famous ship in the world, Southampton's legendary Queen Elizabeth 2, celebrates 36 years of unparalleled service to the city and the nation. When the luxury liner makes her way up Southampton
HENRI CAMARA'S goal three minutes from time has given Saints a great chance of surviving the drop as they beat Norwich 4-3 in an incredible match at St Mary's. The Senegal striker had only been on the pitch 13 minutes when he fired home from 20 yards
Latest score from today's crucial relegation game. SAINTS 1 - NORWICH 1 Saints: Matt Oakley Norwich: David Bentley
TEAM SPIRIT HAS KEPT SAINTS IN THE TOP FLIGHT FOR 27 YEARS ... AND IT'S THAT TEAM SPIRIT WHICH WILL NEED TO BE ON SHOW AT ST MARY'S TODAY IN ORDER TO HELP PRESERVE PREMIERSHIP STATUS.
HARRY REDKNAPP believes if Saints can't beat Norwich today they don't deserve to stay up. The Saints boss was in forthright mood ahead of the crunch clash with the Canaries which Saints must realistically win to keep alive their hopes of Premiership survival
