Mauricio Pochettino hailed Saints’ “brave” performance in their 3-1 victory over Liverpool. Saints dominated the Reds for the vast majority of the game and ran out deserved winners in front of a record St Mary’s crowd. The result helped push
Jay Rodriguez inspired relegation-threatened Saints to what could prove to be a vital victory against Liverpool today. The 23-year-old terrorised the Reds defence, scoring one and setting up another, as Saints moved a step closer to survival with
Photos from Saints 3-1 win against Liverpool at St Mary's stadium
THIS is the moment Southampton-based ship Queen Mary 2 made history today. Cunard's flagship liner became the largest ship to visit Milford Sound in New Zealand's stunning world heritage-listed Fjordland National Park, on South Island. As these
POLICE have issued an image of a woman they want to talk to in connection with a distraction burglary and two attempted distractions on the same day. The suspect, described as slim and in her early 20s, is believed to have struck first at the home
EASTLEIGH MP Mike Thornton has criticised a plan for gravel extraction, describing it as “deeply flawed”. Mr Thornton’s comments came on the final day of the latest hearing into Hampshire County Council’s Minerals and Waste Plan. He said that
SPACES are still available for Hampshire teams to sign up for the ultimate fitness test. So far 29 teams of three have pledged their support for this year’s Wightlink Wight Challenge, which involves a 19-mile cycle, two mile canoeing and an eight-mile
AN MP has made a plea for all children in poverty to receive a free school meal - after it was revealed that 5,500 poor Southampton youngsters are missing out. Alan Whitehead, the Southampton Test MP, urged ministers to act ahead of a crunch decision
A POPULAR Hampshire night spot is set for a comeback after undergoing a major revamp. The former Martine’s nightclub in Eastleigh, once a firm favourite of clubbers across the south, is to reopen as an “upmarket late night venue” capable of hosting
PEOPLE will be lacing up their trainers tomorrow to raise vital funds for elderly people across the country. They will descend on Southampton Common to take part in Age UK’s Wrap Up and Run 10k. The Echo-backed event, which will be started
A GANG of thugs who left a man unconscious in a brutal attack in his own home have been jailed for a total of more than 31 years. The masked raiders used a sledgehammer to smash their way into the flat and carried out a terrifying assault using
AN unrepentant care home manager likened to Adolf Hitler by colleagues has been thrown out of nursing for allowing an elderly patient to choke to death. Anne Taylor failed to call an ambulance for Ella Davidson, 94, at St Cross Grange in Winchester
DETECTIVES hunting the driver involved in the hit-and-run death of a Hampshire teenager have eliminated more than 700 vehicles from their inquiries. Officers have ruled out the Volvo XC90 owners as they bid to track down the person involved in
EVERY Hampshire primary school will receive an annual grant of around £10,000 to revive sports' coaching - three years after the government controversially axed a similar scheme. David Cameron said the move - worth £150m a year across England -
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a blaze in a derelict building in Southampton city centre during the early hours of today. Crews from St Mary’s had initially feared some people may be inside the four-storey building in Above Bar Street, but when
FIREFIGHTERS across Hampshire are using their hoses to fight grime instead of flames today. Fire crews are rolling up their sleeves in preparation for their mission to tackle dirt and muck and get the cars in the county looking pristine to raise
LEARNING about the importance of bacteria and finding out about new discoveries in the solar system are just a couple of examples of what is on show at the University of Southampton’s annual Science and Engineering Festival, which takes place from
THE South went Red Nose crazy yesterday – and contributed to a record on-the night total of £75.1m. Hampshire fundraisers rose to the challenge to do something funny for money in aid of Comic Relief. The money will go to provide shelter to
POLICE are hunting two robbers who threatened to stab a Hampshire schoolboy. The 13-year-old boy was walking with his 12-year-old friend along Shirley Road, in Southampton, when two youths threatened to stab him if he didn't hand over his black
Saints On This Day - March 16 1957: Saints 3 Brentford 3 Terry Paine made his league debut for the Saints in this thrilling game at The Dell. The away side were two up in 13 minutes before Saints halved the deficit through John Flood. Brentford extended
After winning my first championship at a league club, Doncaster, I found myself in a room at one of the end-of-season presentation dinners. The media had got me together with three of my fellow managers – Don Revie, Ken Furphy and Brian Clough
Saints have been fined £20,000 by the Football Association after accepting a charge of failing to control their players during last weekend’s 0-0 draw at Norwich. The club were charged earlier this week in light of the reaction to a decision by
DOZENS of demonstrators are expected to protest in Southampton today against the controversial bedroom tax. The Government tax will cut the housing benefit of people living in council or social housing by the number of ‘spare bedrooms’ in their
CLAUS Lundekvam is hoping Saints repeat the success he enjoyed against Liverpool when he returns to St Mary’s today. The former Saints captain helped defeat Liverpool 2-0 in three of their four previous visits to St Mary’s, from January 2002-05
CAMPAIGNERS fearing the privatisation of the NHS are urging Southampton residents to join forces and fight to save the health service. The group is still collecting signatures for its petition, which already has more than 1,500 names, calling on
Even ‘Old Stoneface’ John Lowe could raise a smile after losing a couple of games this week. The former three times BDO champion – who also secured the News of the World title three times and the World Masters twice – is famous for his televised
Follow @EchoPics Click here to see more images Pictures of various Comic Relief events taking place in around the county. Some of these pictures were taken by The Southern Daily Echo, and those which are can be purchased
Mauricio Pochettino believes his former player and current Liverpool winger Philippe Coutinho possesses “magic in his feet” and the same sort of quality as Lionel Messi. The Saints manager had the 20-year-old on loan at Espanyol last season, and
SOUTHAMPTON residents are being urged to have a say on the future of the city’s community health services. Solent NHS Trust is inviting people to become members as it strives to become a Foundation Trust later this year. For this to happen,
WITH less than three weeks to go before a decision is made on savage funding cuts for Southampton’s most vulnerable, parents and campaigners are making sure the voices of those unable to speak for themselves are heard. Eddie Leach is just one of
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Paul Ebbs, site manager for major national housebuilder Barratt, has won a prestigious national award. Paul was announced as the winner of the Project Manager category in the Duke of Gloucester’s Young Achievers Scheme during a ceremony in London last
