JAMES Vince’s outstanding third century of the season has put Hampshire into a commanding position against Essex at The Ageas Bowl. Vince’s unbeaten 154 from only 148 balls meant Hampshire closed the second day of their LV County Championship match
KYLE Abbott expects to have more than four sessions to bowl out Essex after claiming his best figures for Hampshire. Abbott, pictured below, took 5-44 as Essex were bowled out for 121, before Hampshire closed the second day on 264-2 – a lead of
AFTER more than 100 years of receiving the adulation of crowds, the god Amun finds himself almost alone again. Which, in many ways, is a pity. Personally, I was torn. On the one hand, I was elated to stand in the holy of holies, the inner
COUNCILLORS have thrown out plans to build a 14 turbine wind farm north of Winchester. EDF energy renewable wanted to build the two mile square wind farm, at Bullington Cross but councillors supported the officers recommendation to refuse.
Calmore shot Langley Manor out for 111 before romping to a seven-wicket Southern Electric Premier League Division 2 win at Knellers Lane. Scoring runs has been a problem for the Manor all season and little changed as they tumbled from 47-2 to 111
Ryan Hale smashed nine sixes and six boundaries in a blistering 90 which set up Alton’s five-wicket Southern Electric t20 Cup first round win over St Cross Symondians at the Green Jackets Ground. Hale scored his 90 off only 38 balls as Alton chased
South Wilts could find themselves facing currently injured Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson when they open their defence of the Southern Electric t20 Cup on Sunday June 29. They have been drawn away to the Hampshire Academy – a tie that Dawson
MAJOR roads have reopened after two hours of traffic chaos when a pedestrian was hit by a car. The incident took place in Bassett Avenue, Southampton, and delayed outbound traffic from the city with the road closed northbound from Memorial Roundabout
POLICE have charged a man with murder following the discovery of a woman's body in Southampton. Jamie Nicholson, aged 30, of Edelvale Road, Southampton, is accused of killing 26-year-old Belinda Dalby. She was found dead in Jordan House in
PEOPLE wanting to invest in Salisbury City can attend an open evening at Old Sarum tonight. Co-owner Mark Winter and his advisor Paul Smith will be discussing ways businesses and individuals can support the club moving forward, including sponsorship
BOURNEMOUTH striker Matt Tubbs has joined AFC Wimbledon on a season-long loan. The 29-year-old turned down a return to Crawley Town in favour of a switch to Neal Ardley’s League Two side. Crawley had agreed a deal with Cherries to sign Tubbs
CHANDLER’S Ford javelin ace Freya Jones has been named in the Team England athletics squad for next month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 20-year-old Southampton AC thrower is currently studying at the University of Georgia and has flourished
Ronald Koeman has been appointed as the new manager of Saints, signing a three-year deal with the club. The Dutch legend replaces Mauricio Pochettino, who walked out of St Mary's last month to join Tottenham Hotspur. Koeman's brother, Erwin
Hampshire's young Academy side have been drawn at home to Southern Electric T20 Cup holders in the second round of this season's competition, at the Ageas Bowl Nursery ground on Sunday June 29. The academy will play South Wilts in what could be
A SOUTHAMPTON family were targeted in a terrifying suspected arson attack. Police believe the home was broken into, before a sofa cushion was placed on a gas hob and the hob turned on. The family returned home to the property in Shirley Avenue
THE HOOSIERS broke into their summer festival schedule to play a tremendous gig at The Joiners. Only 24 hours after an appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival, the band showcased tunes from their latest album The News from Nowhere and favourites
This production of BEN JONSON'S comedy features vivid and colourful costumes (wardrobe by GEORGIE GULLIFORD, CHRIS LAWRENCE and FRANK VERESI) and a deceptively simple set, conceived by Director KEVIN FRASER, with painted decorations by DEL and HOLLY
Whilst some of the material might have dated slightly in the decades since it was written, Fawlty Towers still lives up to its reputation as an original, cleverly constructed, comic classic. Fareham Musical Society's production gave full rein to
A new company embarking on its’ first production, one I was unfamiliar with, on Friday the Thirteenth! Would the fates conspire to make this an unloved, imperfect show? Not a chance! Director Daniel Farrell has been around the local scene long enough
IN A comedy playing deference to PG Wodehouse’s classic character, Lord Clarence Emsworth, his sister, Constance, attempts matchmaking for himself, his son, Freddie, and their niece, Geraldine. However, Clarence’s heart belongs to another – his
STEPHEN Sondheim’s musical chronicles the evilshenanigans above and below a pie shop, in old Fleet Street. Directors Amy Whitington and Richard Patient’s production boasted a good set, nice effects (blood on the wall and a chair Graham Norton would
THE HAMPSHIRE Constabulary band will be performing on Friday. The event will be at Romsey Abbey in Romsey from 7.30pm and guests are asked to make a donation. All money raised will go towards Naomi House Children’s Hospice, Countess Mountbatten
MUSIC lovers will take to the floor for a dancing club in Hampshire. Testvale Square Dance Club is launching a new Modern Square Dancing beginners class on Friday. Lessons run from 7.30pm-10pm at Totton and Eling Community Centre in Salisbury
SOUTHAMPTON has strengthened its position as Europe’s top cruise port. The city has retained its crown as the continent’s largest embarkation and disembarkation harbour – handling 1.64 million passengers a year. The city is also leading the
FAMILIES can get back to nature at an adventure sports day in the New Forest. Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre is hosting an open day on Saturday, June 28, in Beaulieu Road, Beaulieu. Activities on offer include rifle shooting, Tomahawk throwing
The trees at Botley Road cemetery are an important part of the Romsey skyline and this week the public will have a chance to find out more about them. The Friends of the Cemetery are conducting an hour-long walk on Thursday starting at 6.30pm.
THE CAR belonging to the head groundsman at Hampshire Cricket's Ageas Bowl rolled down a hill this morning and crashed into part of the stadium. Nigel Gray found himself inspecting the wreckage of his car after it rolled down hill from the top
PLANS for a huge student flat complex in Southampton with towers up to 20 storeys high are set to be scaled back. Last year French firm Bouygues Development won permission to build two towers containing 686 bedrooms in St Mary’s Road. But the
A FOOTBALL-mad eight-year-old has raised thousands for his best friend who has brain cancer. With help from his mum, little Mack Allan organised a football tournament which saw 28 teams compete in front of a crowd of hundreds. The event was
More than 3,000 people have already signed up to smash the record for the largest ukulele ensemble at St Mary’s Stadium next month. The majority of those taking part will be from the county’s schools, keen to tune in for the attempt which will
A STUDENT at a Hampshire university was killed by the toxic effects of a legal high substance, a coroner has ruled. David Daniels had been studying at Winchester University when he was found dead having taken large amounts of Kratom. It is
AN INVESTIGATION has been stepped up after an abandoned young pony was found at death’s door. Animal inspectors are looking into the care of horses in a Hampshire community following the discovery of the emaciated colt found dumped in fields.
CYCLISTS will take to the streets, pedalling up support for a children’s charity. Action Medical Research has opened registrations for this year’s Winchester100 cycle challenge. The event will see cyclists of all ages and abilities take on
TIME is running out for nurses and midwifes in Southampton to join a flagship national training scheme. The Frontline nursing and midwifery programme seeks to improve skills and patient care. The free development opportunity is the biggest
CAPTAINS of industry can find out more about how to make their business grow in the Indian market and overseas with a brunch next month. The Ageas Bowl is hosting key speakers with a vast experience of trading in India to share their wisdom at
A NUMBER of new bus services will be introduced to a Hampshire town after a family-run firm decided to expand its routes. Xelabus will start up a new service from Eastleigh to Hedge End retail centre after a bus service previously operated by Velvet
UKULELE players from across the south will play for 24 hours as part of a marathon fundraising drive. The 30-strong ukulele band of the Coda Music Trust, based in New Milton, will hold a “ukethon” from 3pm onwards on June 20. They will be joined
FOUR decades on it is still sounding as good as ever. Listeners and volunteers raised a glass to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Southampton Area Talking Echo. More than 50 people gathered at the Holiday Inn hotel for a bash on behalf of
THE Romsey and District Branch of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) is looking for some new blood as the existing committee members’ children are growing up fast. Over the last few years committee numbers have decreased due to work commitments
THIS is the latest vision for the next stage of Southampton’s biggest new housing development. Plush flats and luxury penthouses overlook a series of gardens, courtyards and rockeries, and look out to the emerging Admiral’s Quay development over
A NEW state-of-the art eye clinic has opened its doors in Southampton. Optical Express has invested £1m in new technology into the city clinic, to help make lens replacement surgery more accessible and more affordable to patients. The clinic
A TEAM of cancer specialists will be providing free advice and support in Eastleigh. Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service will be in the precinct from 10am until 4pm on June 27. Anyone can visit the Macmillan bus to speak about their concerns
CROWDS watched as a giant acrobatic wheel rolled down Eastleigh High Street and performers suspended themselves above an audience. The town had come together for Eastleigh Unwrapped, a day of aerial theatre, circus acts, live music and dance.
PENSIONERS are locked in a battle with their landlord following a rent hike which will cost hundreds of pounds each year. Furious residents who live in bungalows owned by People for Places in Dunvegan Drive, Lordswood in Southampton were told that
ONCE again, Andrea Pirlo gave an Italian masterclass to break English hearts, as the Azzurri ran out 2-1 winners against England. All across Hampshire, patriotic football fans crammed into pubs and living rooms to catch a glimpse of England in
A SOUTHAMPTON man has appeared in court in connection with an incident outside a city nightclub which resulted in another person having the top of one finger bitten off. Paul Rowe, 27, of Anderby Road, denied wounding Sam Mulhall with intent to
NURSES from Hampshire will join thousands of colleagues today gathering for the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Annual Congress. The four-day conference being held in Liverpool unites the country’s nurses, health care assistants and students.
BLOOD donors sessions are being held in a Southampton church tomorrow. They take place in Shirley Baptist Church in Church Street, Shirley. Appointments are available from 1.45pm-3.40pm and 4.45pm-7pm. Contact 0300 123 23 23 to book.
RIDERS are being urged to stick to designated paths after a horse became stuck in a bog in Hampshire. The animal sank into the mud after straying from a bridle path near Ibsley and losing its footing on uneven ground. Firefighters from Ringwood
The pundits say the biggest problem England had in their World Cup match against Italy was their defence, namely a big hole on the left. Or as manager Roy Hodgson put it, 'We didn't defend that area well.' A great goal by Sturridge meant nothing because
FOUR people were accused of being involved in a fight on a train at Southampton’s Central station. Jake Mellor, 20, of Duttons Lane, Romsey; Liam Sherred-Ball, 20, of Northside, Old Sarum, and Alex Leigh, 20, of Withy Close, Romsey, were accused
YOU can learn vital lifesaving skills at a water safety day in Southampton. A drowning prevention day is being hosted on Saturday in Red Lodge Community Pool in Winchester Road. Trained lifesavers will run a range of lessons, games and poolside
A RAINBOW of nationalities will be represented in an international Mexican wave being held at a care home. Residents and staff at Abbeycroft care home are hosting the spectacle on Friday in Swift Road, Woolston. The celebration starting at
HAMPSHIRE-based Colten Care has appointed a new director of operations. Elaine Farrer, a qualified general and orthopaedic nurse, has more than 30 years’ experience in the care sector, including various director level roles. Her appointment
WITH its selection of trendy gelatos and its ice cool interior, it’s hard to believe what this new ice-cream parlour once was. But when husband and wife Jagbir and Mandeep Sidhu spotted a derelict block of public toilets for sale, they saw the
COUNCILLORS are today due to decide on the biggest wind farm in Hampshire at a meeting in Winchester. Planning officers are today recommending the huge wind farm near Bullington Cross, north of Winchester, be rejected. EDF Renewables wants
CIVIC chiefs have launched a lastditch bid to bring Sir Ben Ainslie and the promise of 1,000 jobs to Southampton. The Daily Echo can reveal that council leaders have written to the Olympic sailing legend about his plans for an America’s Cup base
AN INITIATIVE to get to the heart of Southampton’s poor air quality problem is probably not something that most people would have placed high on the political agenda. But that’s where it should be. As this paper has previously reported, Southampton
MILLIONS of pounds of vital funding is now available for Hampshire businesses as part of a new initiative. The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has today launched its Solent Advanced Manufacturing Fund. The funding pot of £3.7million
THE kitchen of a Southampton house was completely destroyed in a blaze. Crews from Redbridge and St Marys fire stations were called to the home in Shirley Avenue at about 7.30pm last night. They found the occupants already out of the house
A MAN was cut from a car after a collision on a Hampshire motorway. The Vauxhall Corsa crashed into the verge on the M3 southbound between junctions 12 and 13 for Eastleigh shortly before 3.30am. Fifteen firefighters from St Marys and Eastleigh
A MAN has died after his scooter collided with a post. Police have appealed for witnesses after the collision on the Isle of Wight yesterday afternoon. The driver had been travelling along Binstead Road towards Newport at about 4.20pm when
INFANTS across the county are being crammed into ‘supersized’ classes because of a growing shortage of places, new figures show. The number of five to seven-year-olds in classes of more than 30 – the legal limit, except in exceptional circumstances
Saints FA Cup legend Jim Steele has demanded the club stop being a “feeder” club and concentrate on reaching the top six. Steele was man-of-the-match at Wembley when Lawrie McMenemy’s side beat Manchester United 1-0 in the FA Cup final in 1976.
CIVIC chiefs in Southampton are set to launch an inquiry into the city’s poor air quality. As previously reported by the Daily Echo, the city has been shamed by both the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the European Commission (EC) recently
Saints hope to seal the appointment of Ronald Koeman as their new manager early this week. As revealed on the Daily Echo website over the weekend, the club submitted a formal contract offer to the 51-year-old on Friday night, having identified
DETECTIVES have been given more time to quiz a man arrested on suspicion of murder. The 30-year-old is being questioned by officers following the discovery of the body of a woman in Southampton. Belinda Dalby, 26, was found dead at an address
