ROD BRANSGROVE insists he is not unduly concerned by Hampshire Cricket's on-field performances in the first half of the campaign. Following disappointing showings in the Championship and National League last season, hopes were high of a twin promotion
HAMPSHIRE Cricket chairman Rod Bransgrove fears the sport could lose some of its new enthusiasts unless the popular Twenty20 Cup format is changed. Hampshire's three home matches in the new competition last month against Sussex, Essex and Surrey were
That's My Boy - A Modern Parent's Guide to Raising A Happy And Confident Son by Jenni Murray is published by Vermilion, price £9.99. Available now. It wouldn't be apparent to her millions of loyal listeners but the cool, self-assured Jenni Murray, celebrated
with Waterstone's of Southampton 1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) - J.K. Rowling 2. Life of Pi - Yann Martel 3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) Adult Edition - J.K. Rowling 4. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Today's Principal Arrivals: Autofreighter, ro/ro, 1300, 201 link; Aegean Breeze, ro/ro, 1600, 201; Boheme, vehicle, pm, 34/35. Today's Principal Sailings: Grande Argentina, ro/ro, 1600, No 7 Dry Dock; Aegean Breeze, ro/ro, pm, 201. Fuel movements: Today's
WHEN Christina slid into the world, her arrival seemed little short of miraculous. The calf was born minutes after a two-hour rescue mission to hoist her mum, heifer Molly, out of a deep stream and back on to dry land. The calf's birth amazed two fire
A MASSIVE scheme to turn Northern Above Bar in Southampton into the city's showpiece "cultural quarter" is to move a further step forward on Monday. Members of the city council's Cabinet are expected to endorse the scheme by approving city council funding
AFTER years of campaigning, Southampton is to get a world class multi-million-pound heritage centre, the Daily Echo can reveal. The exciting new project would see the city's Hall of Aviation close and its priceless attractions moved under one roof along
TWO eco-warriors were cautioned by police after baring all while chained to the gates of the Hampshire County Council offices in Winchester. The campaigners stripped off to highlight their protest against the city's new park-and-ride scheme at Bar End
High-flying Paolo Messina sometimes literally bursts with pride as a result of his sporting achievements when he takes off from Southampton Airport. Paolo is a senior member of the British Airways CitiExpress cabin crew based in the city and in his spare
LOVE was in the airwaves when Power FM breakfast show presenter Rick Jackson proposed live to his long-time girlfriend, Kerry Collins. Rick, who presents the show alongside Rachel Brookes and Maximum Bob, popped the question on-air to Kerry on her 29th
RETIRED District President Eileen Howlett won't be letting a small matter of a broken ankle stand in her way when she takes part in the Race for Life on July 20. An accident in the kitchen left the former Guides leader in plaster but she won't let the
Today, the Daily Echo presents a special section devoted to the 450th anniversary of the foundation of Southampton's King Edward VI School. As it is the city's oldest seat of learning, this marks an important milestone not only for pupils, parents and
