Roy Hodgson admits he had concerns about ex-Saint Luke Shaw’s fitness long before Louis van Gaal publicly criticised the teenage star for being out of shape. United signed Shaw in a blockbuster £28million deal from Saints this summer, but the left-back
HAMPSHIRE'S police chief has called on his fellow Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for South Yorkshire to stand down. Shaun Wright is facing increasing calls to stand down after an inquiry found at least 1,400 children in Rotherham were sexually
A HAMPSHIRE man has been found after going missing yesterday. Police had been concerned for the welfare of Gary Nash, who was last seen at 9pm in Brockhurst Road, Gosport. But officers have now confirmed that the 22-year-old, from Knowle near
FRANNY Benali celebrated with a KFC after reaching Burnley FC, following a morale-boosting run alongside former Saints teammate James Beattie. The Saints legends ran in tandem during the latest 40-plus mile leg of Benali’s 1,000-mile Big Run, which
A WOMAN has pleaded guilty to an acid attack that left another woman with "life-changing" facial injuries. Sau Lin-Hin appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court earlier after the incident outside a restaurant on the Isle of Wight in June. The 22-year-old
FANS of a 1980s musical can see a production at a Hampshire theatre this week. Hampshire drama group STP Musical are putting on their roller blades and trainers for their production of Footloose from tonight until Saturday (August 28 to 30).
BUDDING thespians are needed to audition for a forthcoming production of an American witch-hunting classic play. The Discarded Nut Theatre Company (DNTC) has announced a programme of drama and music workshops for the autumn and wants to hear from
Bear Hands "Distraction" Sometimes you see a great band and wonder why they have never been picked up by a label, especially when you compare it to some of the bottom biscuits that does catch the ear of 'the man'. Luckily some have the gumption
Saints will have an almost fully fit squad for Saturday’s trip to West Ham. While the Hammers have a string of injury problems, Saints have only Lloyd Isgrove as a fresh doubt for the trip to Upton Park. “Isgrove is not in a good physical way
Ronald Koeman has given up hope of landing Toby Alderweireld but is still optimistic of securing more signings before the close of the transfer window. Saints had been interested in a move for the 25-year-old Belgian defender, but with Sunderland
A COMEDY featuring the lives of four couples in three bedrooms has a month-long run at a theatre in the south. Alan Ayckbourn’s popular play Bedroom Farce is on at Salisbury Playhouse from Thursday, September 4 to Saturday, October 4. Graham
A Hampshire artist is hanging his paintings up at a New Forest gallery days after his work was selected for an open exhibition. Days after Andrew Halliday had his painting of Lymington’s St Thomas Street selected for the St Barbe Museum and Art
This spectacular rock ‘n’ roll variety show has been successfully touring for 29 years – rewritten every year – and this is their 18th consecutive summer season in Bournemouth. What is their secret? The formula is a clever mix of happy pop songs
SLAPSTICK comedy, the magic of the circus and an inept private detective are just some of the family-friendly shows on offer at a theatre. A bumper bill of shows and events to suit children of all ages is on offer at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre
AUDIENCES can take a step back in time to the golden age of jazz with a show at Christchurch’s Regent Centre. Visitors to the High Street venue will be transported back to 1920s New York City and through the doors of Harlem’s hottest jazz club
POLICE have today released an e-fit image of a man they want to quiz over an indecent assault on a woman at a cash point. The 21-year-old woman reported that she was inappropriately touched outside a bank on London Road in Southampton at about
HAMPSHIRE supermarkets are facing an ice crisis due to the ice bucket challenge craze sweeping the nation. Freezer shelves at stores are standing empty after shoppers rushed to buy ice to take part in the fundraising exercise in aid of a motor
JOURNALISTS put down their pens and got behind the wheel for a Top Gear-style challenge that saw them race to a spectacular finish in Southampton. Four journalists representing the leading truck trade media put Volvo truck and trailer combinations
Manager Roy Hodgson has made some major changes to his England squad for the friendly against Norway and the opening Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland next month as he reacts to an early World Cup exit. Here, the Daily Echo takes a look at
A BOWLING club has been given almost £5,000 to help rebuild its pavilion. Lockswood Bowling Club, in Locks Heath, needs to replace its pavilion canopy, which was destroyed in last winter’s severe weather. Fareham Borough Council has given it
SOUTHAMPTON is set to hit the screens once again this year as the city’s port features in a new documentary series. The series, provisionally titled The Channel, and due to air on BBC One later this year, will give an insight into the UK’s relationship
A SOUTHAMPTON sailing charity has welcomed their new ambassador. Chris Feibusch is now part of the team at the Sailor’s Society, which provides support for people who work on ships across the country. And as the head of global marketing at
A FAMILY has paid tribute to a former Hampshire mayor who dedicated her life to helping others in the community she loved. Bobbie Jones, who served on Eastleigh Borough Council in the Chandler’s Ford ward for eight years, has died after a short
Thousands of NHS workers in Hampshire could go on strike over a pay dispute. More than 24,500 staff in the South East have been balloted including nurses, paramedics, therapists, cooks, cleaners and office workers. UNISON members are being
MEMBERS of a Southampton community travelled back in time to mark the opening of a new community garden. A 1950s and 1960s-themed party marked the end of the project at Ventnor Court in Bassett Green. Southampton City Council has been carrying
WE know that many people up and down the country are suffering in silence because they are too embarrassed to talk about their poo. Worrying new research backs this up: according to a new survey a quarter of UK adults have a health question they
HE’S the Hampshire pilot who will swap air travel for four wheels to embark on an epic road trip for charity. Mark Beaumont, 52, is getting into gear to take part in the 1,000-mile Monte Carlo or Bust rally, which is inspired by the comedy film
IN the Daily Echo comment section, you refer to Romsey being against the Tesco development at Broadlands and the potential jobs the supermarket would bring. Likewise the New Forest has been criticised for rejecting the bike hire scheme. In
Several Saints stars have won international call-ups for September’s friendlies and qualifiers. As well as Fraser Forster’s selection in the England squad, James Ward-Prowse is amongst the under-21s who take on Lithuania and Moldova. Northern
ALRESFORD Town will host Sherborne in the FA Cup preliminary round on Saturday in good heart. The Magpies ground out a workmanlike 2-2 draw at Fareham Town on Tuesday, making it five points gained from five away games in the Sydenhams Premier
Roy Hodgson has named four uncapped players in his squad for the upcoming games against Norway and Switzerland, including former Saints star Calum Chambers. Jack Colback, Chambers - who rose through the Saints academy before moving to Arsenal for
THE recent letter “Seeing the darker side of cycling” is yet again another example of people getting angry or frustrated without ascertaining a little wider knowledge. “. . . it would have been his fault, yet as I understand it, the law says it
A JUDGE told a Southampton man who breached a suspended sentence order: “You have come extraordinarily close to going into custody.” Judge Peter Henry heard Kane Morgan had been given the term in February for burglary and theft. However he had
YOUNGSTERS will be exploring Blashford Lakes in Ringwood with wildlife themed activities. Children aged under five can attend the event from 10.30am until noon or between 1-2.30pm on September 1. Participants should wear waterproof coats and
DOGS and their owners will take part in a special walk around Southampton Common today. Victoria McGuckin’s husky Blu is taking part in a trial to control his canine epilepsy with food. Victoria, from Suffolk, is travelling around the country and
LIBERAL DEMOCRAT word-spinner Richard Grant (In My View, August 20) says “embrace the European Union and be part of the global experience”. This is a contradiction in terms. As Conservative MEP Dan Hannan has pointed out, when Britain joined
SHOULD Scotland decide upon independence, will users of the Internet have to stop using co.uk as part of their address? Imagine the cost of changing all their stationery or websites. RICHARD GRANT, Burley.
WHEN Scotland get their vote to stay in or leave the UK, if the vote is to leave the UK will people travelling to Scotland have to go through customs or passport control? What about airports and road crossings, and of course the sea ports?
TRIBUTES have been pouring in from loyal listeners devastated by the death of Hampshire radio presenter Kavita Nawarkhele. Kavita and her husband Roopesh were killed while on holiday in India when the bus they were travelling in overturned after
AIR aces are taking to the skies today with the launch of the Bournemouth Air Show. Royal Marines abseiled into action as part of the launch of the programme with a dramatic amphibious assault, using ships, landing craft and helicopters. A
IT is one of Britain’s biggest and most spectacular festivals. And now it is set to get even bigger as Bestival boss Rob Da Bank unveils his plans to launch a sister event in a more exotic location, the Daily Echo can reveal. Next week an estimated
USUALLY when they put down their paintbrushes they swig tea and dunk biscuits. But for one Hampshire group there was cause for a champagne celebration as they marked the 100th birthday of one of their longest standing members. Joyce King, who
HIS bravery saw him become one of the first men to be awarded the Victoria Cross in the First World War. Now 100 years on, the story of Hampshire hero Fred Luke was remembered at a special commemoration where a paving stone was dedicated in his
SOUTHAMPTON Airport staff have become the latest victims of the charity ice bucket dumping craze sweeping the planet. They received a nomination from Inghams to take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Members of the operations and fire service
A SOUTHAMPTON hospital has unveiled a £1.5m unit to tackle one of the city’s major health issues. Southampton General Hospital opened its hi-tech respiratory high dependency unit, which has been hailed as a major step forward for caring for patients
A VICTORIAN railway bridge in the middle of a New Forest campsite has reopened after a major repair project costing £120,000. The historic arch at Setthorns, near Sway, spans the former Brockenhurst to Ringwood line, which fell victim to the infamous
THERE were protests in Southampton yesterday before a planned seminar by an Israeli academic. Protesters from Students for Palestine and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign set up a picket line ahead of a planned public talk by Professor Mark Auslender
Hampshire police chiefs have enforced a nationwide programme improving stop and search techniques. Stop and search is a controversial tool, with claims that police waste time by targeting innocent people – damaging the force’s relationship with
RUNNERS will stream through Southampton covered in colour for a celebratory event. The Rainbow Run comes to the city at 11am on Sunday, September 7, with the 3km course beginning at Southampton Guildhall Square and continuing to Watts Park and
A FORMER teacher at a Fordingbridge prep school has admitted downloading almost 200 indecent images of children. “Dedicated and competent” John Paul Clarke searched on Russian websites for photographs of young boys while living in a flat in the
A £2M bike scheme could be back on track after the brakes were applied to initial plans. The National Park Authority (NPA) had voted against plans for a ‘Boris Bike’-style cycle rental service to be rolled out across the New Forest. But now
AT the risk of making myself a target for DR Smith, I must take issue with the aggressive description of UKIP and its supporters (Letters August 21). UKIP does not want to destroy the EU. We want a referendum (ASAP) with a view to leaving.
Detectives are continuing investigations into the death of a five-year-old boy who suffered severe burns in a horrific car fire. Tommy Sheldon from Southampton, died in hospital on Monday after being badly burned two weeks ago, despite being rescued
ONLY those living with cancer and its uncertainties or their families can truly understand the effects of the disease. As well as the medical treatment patients have to undergo to fight the disease there are all sorts of other issues those suffering
VISITORS are invited to go behind the scenes and take a step back in time at a Hampshire energy facility today. Marchwood Energy Recovery Facility is opening its doors for a special 'Wonder Open Day' to show how the energy-from-waste station works
MOTORISTS in Hampshire can expect delays today when an abnormal load travels to Southampton Docks. The shipment of two five metre (16ft) wide coolers are being transferred to the city from near Poole from 10am today and tomorrow. The convoy
Stoneham’s Alan Mew has been rewarded for another fine season with a first-ever call-up to the England seniors team. The 61-year-old is part of the squad that will compete in next week’s European Team Championships, as well as the Home Internationals
INSPIRATIONAL teen Natasha Lambert is on top of the world – literally – after completing an epic fundraising challenge. The 17-year-old, who suffers from cerebral palsy, sailed more than 400 miles singlehanded before scaling the highest peak in
Four local sea anglers figured in the five-strong England team that collected the silver medal during the Home International Boat Championships held in Ireland. Rob Shattock is a member of Hamble SAC, Steve Batchelor is a member of both the Hamble
Southampton’s paralympic star Joy Haizelden is “really excited” ahead of the National Paralympic Day on Saturday. The 15-year-old wheelchair basketball player has just made her major senior Great Britain debut in Toronto and is preparing to inspire
ROY Hodgson has praised ex-Saint Calum Chambers after calling him up for his senior England squad. The teenager, 19, has impressed since joining Arsenal for £16million from Saints, with the versatile defender included in the squad thanks in no
SAINTS enigma Gaston Ramirez is again being linked with a move to Spain. The Uruguayan international playmaker, who made a late sub appearance in Tuesday's League Cup win at Millwall, is reportedly a target for Sevilla on a season long loan.
FORMER Saints defender Calum Chambers is today expected to be named in the England squad for the forthcoming friendly with Norway at Wembley. The 19-year-old has slotted comfortably into the Arsenal defence since his £16million move from Southampton
Saints face stiff competition if they are to land Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld. Reports in Spain suggest that Arsenal are stepping up their efforts to secure a deal for the Atletico Madrid man. Ronald Koeman has identified Alderweireld
Southampton Golf Club’s Luke Russell is hoping to wrap up the inaugural Hampshire order of merit title this week. Russell (pictured) leads the way in the standings, ahead of the final two qualifying events of the season. The first of those
Banister Park Bowling Club are on the verge of a monumental change. The Stoneham Lane outfit have reshuffled their structure and are hoping that will reflect with new developments of the greens. The Eastleigh-based club have swapped the traditional
Two Southampton acrobatic gymnasts are facing an untimely end to their Great Britain prospects. Kieran Whittle and Farai Bright Garamukanwa have already achieved a lot in their fledgling careers. In their first international competition competing
An attempt to set the record for the world’s largest sailing race in memory of Olympian Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson has been backed by the UK's minister for sport. Helen Grant MP said Bart’s Bash, which will see more than 2,600 sailors from across the
BROADLANDS has been a very happy hunting ground for youngsters. Eight-year-old Daisy Soper certainly enjoyed herself on the lower lake, catching four carp. Mia Warren fished at peg 105 for two nights with her dad, her first experience of night
Four young dressage riders from Hampshire are the new National Pony Club Intermediate Dressage Champions. Julian Hill (16) riding What a Pleasure (15), Alice James (22) riding Diflorio (13), Victoria Leabeater (17) riding Kid Rock (7), and Katharine
A HAMPSHIRE daredevil has been arrested by police after scaling one of the world’s most famous landmarks. James Kingston, from Romsey, was taken to a police station in Paris after climbing the Eiffel Tower. He claims he “nailed it” by climbing
Saints goalkeeper Fraser Forster admits his priority is to be successful at St Mary’s and any progress with England will be as a result of his performances for Ronald Koeman’s team. The £10m signing from Celtic is a regular in Roy Hodgson’s Three
Graziano Pelle is fulfilling a childhood dream by playing in the Premier League. After breaking his Saints duck in the Capital One Cup win at Millwall, the Italian striker is hoping to score his first goal in English football’s top flight on Saturday
OLYMPIC star Sir Ben Ainslie scored his first podium finish in this year’s Extreme Sailing Series – but it wasn’t enough to catch fellow Hampshire sailor Leigh McMillan. Sir Ben, from Lymington, led his J.P. Morgan BAR team to third place with
Some great bass continue to be taken from both boat and shore locations with Clive Anderson (Eastleigh) landing a 9lb 3oz specimen taken from Hill Head during a late night session. He used a large squid bait fished at close range to tempt his new
MASKED raiders who tied up and gagged an elderly couple in their Hampshire home made a chilling call to their adult child before escaping with a haul of firearms. The gang, now armed, remain on the run nearly two weeks after they smashed their
BEING diagnosed with cancer can be the most devastating news for a patient and their family. It can leave people feeling stranded and isolated, with no idea what to do when it comes to their job, supporting their children and making the most of
It was a family affair for Francis Benali as he continued his 1,000-mile Big Run without visiting a Premier League stadium yesterday. The Saints legend, who is raising money for Cancer Research UK by running between all 20 Premier League football
