Local residents have their say. Margaret Langford, Dorothy Marwood, Ruth Gammon, Len Pugsley, Clifford Wheeler and Queenie Gibb. Echo pictures by Margaret Langford, 81, a lifelong resident of Hythe, said: "It is important for the community and it has
MATT BLACKEY got a late reprieve in the Portuguese Open after looking like he'd blown his chances of making the cut. The Southampton-based golfer bogeyed two of his last three holes to finish two over for 36 holes - and halfway through the day it was
SHANE Warne will be named in Australia's Ashes Test squad when it is announced on Monday. Hampshire's other overseas player for 2005, Simon Katich, is also expected to be named following his good performances, including a second Test century, on the recent
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HAMPSHIRE'S newest recycling centre has been formally unveiled almost three months after it first began operating. Pictured performing the ceremony is Councillor Keith Estlin, right, Hampshire County Council Executive Member for the Environment, helped
DETECTIVES hunting a serial sex attacker who has struck five times at a Hampshire beauty spot say they fear the man could target another victim. Their warning comes despite the Daily Echo revealing earlier this week that the case, one of the county's
PENSIONERS in Hythe are devastated that they will lose a large part of their independence if the threatened ferry service to Southampton closes. Residents at Homeborough House live just around the corner from the ferry terminal and many rely on it to
DID you spot the April Fool in yesterday's Daily Echo? Yes, the story about the discovery of gold during a pond dipping session at the YMCA's Fairthorne Manor in Curdridge, near Botley, was a hoax. Perhaps the name of the material - Lopra Foil (try rearranging
THE musicians of the New Gateway Jazz Band will need to muster some extra puff next Thursday - to blow out a king-size candle on a giant birthday cake. The occasion is the first anniversary of Thursday night jazz sessions at the Upland Park Hotel, Droxford
NEWS that Watford parted company with boss Ray Lewington probably surprised supporters in these parts - particularly in the light of recent cup-tie encounters. They would have been even more surprised, however, by news of his successor, a young man by
ANOTHER blast from the past turned up when I received a business card from Manny Andruszewski who has just started up his own All Year Garden Maintenance Business. Manny was never an international star but he was one of the best squad players ever. He
LIKE most managers, I'm keen to know what happened to some of my players and staff. Two or three came to mind in the last week and one, unfortunately, brought sad news with the death of Colin White at just 50 years of age. When I joined Saints in 1973
I HAVE mentioned on previous occasions the differences I found working with the England national team as opposed to the Northern Irish. And a little cameo which cropped up at Old Trafford summed it all up. The wives and girlfriends of the Irish staff
PENSIONERS in Hythe are devastated that they will lose a large part of their independence if the threatened ferry service to Southampton closes. Residents at Homeborough House live just around the corner from the ferry terminal and many rely on it to
Karenza Morton puts John Simpson under fire at Southampton Uni... ON August 9, 1945 the USA dropped an atomic bomb - the second - on the Japanese city of Nagasaki sending an 18,000km mushroom cloud high into the atmosphere and effectively bringing an
WINCHESTER KS have retained the Hendy Ford Indoor Cup at Fleming Park, defeating ECB finalists BAT Sports by 30 runs. After a cautious start, Jimmy Taylor (25) batted Winchester into a good position, with late order support from Dave Greetham and Phil
Nostalgia is irresistible. Not many can resist the temptation to recall childhood years, life's early experiences and the places that were important in our past. Those who enjoy casting a backward glance at former decades have for many years enjoyed the
HAMPSHIRE firm VT Group has landed a deal which is out of this world. The support services company has gained work with US space agency Nasa through a £13.5m purchase of a facilities management firm in the USA. VT, which employs 70 people at its headquarters
TOP players and amateur throwers are preparing to toe the oche for the 2005 Daily Echo/Novotel Hampshire Open. The hugely popular competition is just five weeks away but entries have once again been pouring in on the double. Title holder Les Wallace has
THE THEME of this year's Festival at Chichester Festival Theatre is "Con Art", so the star performer should feel right at home. It's TV impressionist Alistair McGowan. Alistair is in two of the festival's productions, including the satire How to Succeed
WHOOPS! There are places to run your yacht aground without attracting a crowd - and there is Weston Shore, Southampton. Passers-by gathered to watch after the 30ft Olympian Challenger became beached. Eyewitness Simon Heron, 42, of Hedge End, who took
THE company which has handled out-of-hours calls to doctors' surgeries across Hampshire since last summer has lost its contract. Health bosses announced last night that Birmingham based Primecare would cease operating the service from September. Instead
SAINTS starlet Nathan Dyer has spoken of the under 18s' desire to win the FA Youth Cup for coach Georges Prost, who has being diagnosed with cancer. Prost is in hospital in France after undergoing an operation to remove a tumour on his neck. The 57-year-old
Karenza Morton talks to former Saints star Danny Wallace who is competing in the London Marathon for other MS sufferers... "DON'T stop me now, I'm having such a good time, I'm having a ball." Danny Wallace, Saints legend and one-time Manchester United
COACH Joe Jordan believes that three points from tomorrow's match at Fulham (1.30pm) would be a huge step to securing Portsmouth's Premiership safety. He said: "If we show the same character and confidence from the Newcastle game we can get something
KEVIN PIETERSEN is expected to make his debut for Hampshire on Monday, when Paul Terry's side play the first of four pre-season friendlies in five days. England star Pietersen is expected to play against Essex at Chelmsford as Hampshire warm up for the
The eponymous subject of Cold Feet writer David Nicholls' second novel must be close to his own heart. Nicholls gave up acting for writing because he simply wasn't a very good actor, he has said. This bittersweet tale follows the life of understudy Stephen
WITH COVER endorsements from hard left academic Noam Chomsky and former cabinet minister Clare Short, one positive thing you can say about this book is that it wears its agenda very clearly on its sleeve. But author Phil Rees, a BBC documentary maker
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Today's Principal Arrivals: NYK Phoenix, container, AM, 205; Nedlloyd Africa, container, 1430, 204; P&O Nedlloyd Sydney, container, 1530, 206. Today's Principal Sailings: Cervantes, ro/ro, 1100, 105; CMA CGM Rossini, container, Am, 207; Asian Spirit
SOLENT Stars' second men's team take centre stage at Fleming Park tonight (8pm) when they begin their English Basketball League Division 3 play-off campaign against East Kent. Coach Mick Byrne's league champions go into the competition as top seeds but
RAF policeman Paul Farmer has been flying high in the world of bobsleigh racing. Southampton isn't noted for producing crack winter sportsmen but Farmer has proved the exception to the rule by winning the RAF Bobsleigh Championship at Lillehammer in Norway
DAN HILDYARD came of age this week by reaching the last 16 of a national tournament and being crowned Chandler's Ford under-21 Roll Up champion. The 14-year-old from Fair Oak travelled to Woking for the EASB under-15 south-east qualifiers and was one
EARLIER this week, police announced that 14 years after it began one of Hampshire's longest running manhunts had failed. The hunt was for the Farley Mount rapist who carried out five attacks on young couples at gunpoint while they sat in their cars at
PENSIONERS in Hythe are devastated that they will lose a large part of their independence if the threatened ferry service to Southampton closes. Residents at Homeborough House live just around the corner from the ferry terminal and many rely on it to
CAMPAIGNERS today pledged to fight plans to add fluoride to Southampton's water supplies, saying: "You can keep your chemicals." Ann Richards, chairman of Hampshire Against Fluoride, said individuals should have the right to choose whether or not to increase
RAISE your glasses - Southampton publicans serve better pints than anywhere else in the UK. Research undertaken by beer experts at the national Cask Marque organisation supped pints at more than 2,000 pubs countrywide and nowhere could they get better
FEMALE students have been put on alert after an 18-year-old was subjected to a sex attack as she walked along a Southampton road. The young woman was grabbed and indecently assaulted by a man while a second man urged him on. It happened as the woman walked
A SOUTHAMPTON social club will be saluting a home-grown Hampshire 60s idol who made pop history on both sides of the Atlantic. Heinz Burt, who rocketed to international fame as one of The Tornados, died nearly five years ago after a brave battle against
THERE are few things that are more poignant than seeing a collection of flowers, messages and soft toys at the side of the road. These tributes are now synonymous with a desire to rember the victims of tragic road accidents. On the continent, this marking
RORY Gallagher tribute band Sinnerboy are performing at The Brook. Sinnerboy are Barry Barnes (electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals), Dave Burns (bass) and Steve Richardson (drums). All have individually been fans of Rory for many years
THE David Bowie tribute band The Bowie Experience play live at the Talking Heads tonight, while tomorrow jazz, blues and Latin music specialists Native Tung will be lifting the roof. The band is led by world class guitarist Roland Chadwick. For tickets
HEDGE End teenager Vicki Marsh is hoping to stand on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro this summer after being chosen to join just a handful of local air cadets for an expedition to the African mountain. The 17-year-old, from Thistle Road, needs to raise
PETER OSGOOD has warned Saints to beware of Chelsea's England stars at St Mary's on Saturday. Saints and Chelsea legend Osgood admits he will have mixed emotions when Jose Mourinho's side arrive on the south coast looking for a sixth successive win. And
GRAEME LE SAUX has indicated he may extend his playing career beyond the end of the season. The 36-year-old left-sided former England international has overcome niggling injuries to hold down a regular starting place in midfield under Harry Redknapp over
