WINCHESTER suffered their first league defeat since November when they went down to KCS. Their strict work ethic couldn't save them from a 21-18 loss. An early Andy Ashwin penalty was soon cancelled out as some poor home indecision let the visitors
EASTLEIGH weren't helped by the decision to condemn the Bishopstoke pitches as unsafe. The judgement by pitch consultants employed by Eastleigh BC meant Eastleigh having to lose home advantage in a crucial Hampshire 1 league match against a tenacious
Winchester and District AC trio John Beattie, James Ellis and Gavin Smith have all been rewarded for impressive recent cross country form by earning selection for Saturday's European under-23 International Cross Country Challenge in Düsseldorf, Germany
TIMSBURY Manor Fishery produced some outstanding sport for the latest Cormorants Club Match, with some massive weights of carp. Reelcare's Neil Tappin took a massive 119lb of carp to 5lb on the pole, corn and maggot to get the better of Jim Murray, who
BANISTER Park and Atherley virtually sealed their return to the top sphere of the Hampshire League after 7-1 victories in Division 2 for the Trisham Trophy. The convincing 90-62 result by Banister Park was significant because it came against third-placed
NO OFFENCE to Gareth Bale, but just about everybody is sick to death of hearing about him OFF the field - so what a welcome relief it was to get back to football and watching him ON it last night. Bale is a phenomenal talent, hence why he is coveted
Grzegorz Rasiak is targeting scoring his 20th goal of the season against his old club at St Mary's on Saturday. The Polish striker made his name in English football at Derby after being signed there during George Burley's time at Pride Park. He
Jake Shimabukuro plays "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on the ukelele. Amazing.
Well, after last post I thought I'd better read one of the Richard & Judy titles, as part of my booksellerly duties! I've had a proof copy of William Boyd's Restless on the shelf for a long time now, almost read it last year (but I'd just finished
Well, after last post I thought I'd better read one of the Richard & Judy titles, as part of my booksellerly duties! I've had a proof copy of William Boyd's Restless on the shelf for a long time now, almost read it last year (but I'd just finished
A SOUTHAMPTON man who was knocked over by a car outside the entrance to Southampton General Hospital has died from his injuries. The 60-year-old man had been walking towards the hospital's front entrance at 6.20pm on January 24 when he was struck by
HEALTH bosses are celebrating a £30,000 grant to help them combat hospital infection. Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust staff are being given the money to increase infection control facilities. Its record in tackling problems such as MRSA
CHILDREN from across the Winchester district enjoyed a visit by a professional story-teller. Graham Rogers, pictured with pupils, visited Compton Primary School and told his tale before Year 2 children. In the audience were pupils from surrounding schools
Pupils at Swanmore College of Technology were inspired by positive messages passed on to them by survivors of the Holocaust, as part of their Holocaust Memorial Day. The whole school took part in activities to mark the day, including an art project and
THE Tory party has let down the children of Whiteley and should apologise, rival politicians have said. The Lib Dems blasted their political opponents following revelations that the Conservative-ruled Winchester City Council has rejected plans to build
EDUCATION chiefs have unveiled a multi-million-pound plan to improve a newly created school on the edge of the New Forest. Extra classrooms and a children's centre will be built at Cadland Primary School, formed by the merger of Holbury infant and junior
IT IS the kind of Italian dream machine that any racing car enthusiast would love to acquire. But anyone tempted to make an offer for this Maserati T60, owned by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, would need very deep pockets. The gleaming red car is thought
THE Government has rejected a Southampton MP's proposals to deal with the prison overcrowding crisis. John Denham, Labour MP for Southampton Itchen, has made several calls for criminals to be given tougher community punishments - including being made
A dog charity is wagging its tail with delight thanks to the generosity of Whiteley shoppers. Canine Partners, a charity that trains dogs to aid disabled people, received more than £3,000 following donations from Whiteley Village shoppers. The money
It's going to be a birthday celebration with a difference as Southampton's London Hotel, on the corner of Oxford Street and Terminus Terrace, marks its centenary this month. With its distinctive green-tiled facade and etched glass windows, The London
AMONG the leg warmers, lycra and electrifying dance routines there was teen angst, tragedy and romance. Fame The Musical exploded onto the stage at The Mayflower to a rapturous reception. Almost every number was greeted with whoops and cheers from
AS investments go this one has proved to be more than gilt-edged. A Hampshire man who invested £30,000 in premium bonds just four months ago has received a massive return of more than 3,300 per cent on his money after scooping the £1m jackpot. The winner
A NEW SOUTHAMPTON outreach service to help mental illness sufferers break the cycle of poverty has been set up with lottery cash. Solent Mind and Southampton CAB, some of whose members are pictured celebrating, have been awarded £471,371 from the Big
So the local council have done a U-turn over the laser. I don't think that the Echo helped in this new venture. The original pictures showed a beam getting ever wider like a search light, whereas laser beams are, as seen in the latest photographs, just
I would like to say to the persons responsible for the Respect meeting last week at Toronto Court. The first I and my friends heard of a meeting was when we read in the Daily Echo about the poor reponse. I and my friends heard nothing on Radio Solent
FAIR play to Pompey FC for backing Swaythling/Stoneham residents with regard to proposed transit site. Any respectable person would not want this situation to arise near their homes. So come on, Southampton Councillors, stand up and be counted - back
As director of Tate Britain one of my key aims is to make art more accessible to people all over the country. That's why I'm urging you to log on to Tate Online to view two new online video installations concerning the works of Antony Gormley and Rachel
It amused me that British Gas have decided to fine customers for late payment of their bills. Former tenants of mine left my premises owing British Gas large sums for gas and electricity, so I supplied the utility with information of the tenants whereabouts
In response to Paddy Maxwell''s letter about hosepipe bans, it can hardly be described as a conundrum that water may run out during dry weather. It's a matter of priority: do we need clean water to live on, or do we use it on garden plants - many of
In his sixth annual State of the Union address 23/01/07, President Bush told Congress Failure in Iraq would have "grievous" consequences."' He goes on Our country is pursuing a new strategy in Iraq, and I ask you to give it a chance to work.' He described
TONY Blair wants yobs to show respect to others. But who created the Children's Act? Well, of course, this Labour Government. We parents can be taken to court if we try to discipline our children! Teachers are not allowed to use any kind of force to
I'VE long thought Hythe and Totton could "up their games" in the civic folly stakes. How about each town shelling out £45 for a hand-mirror, long pole and roll of gaffer tape? Then the fine people of Southampton can reflect on the usefulness their quarter-of-a-million
IT'S the battle of the sexes that has taken seven years to work out - and left thousands of men in line for a pay cut. Hampshire County Council chief Peter Robertson is writing to every one of his 27,000 employees to unveil a new wage structure that
Playtime will never be the same again for the pupils of Hook-with-Warsash Primary School as they look forward to having pirate adventures in their new play area. Thanks to the outstanding fundraising efforts of the school's Parents Teachers and Friends
THEY cause damage, spread disease and strike fear into the heart of every household. Since we revealed fears of a rising rat population in Hampshire, residents throughout the county have flooded the offices of the Daily Echo with hundreds of telephone
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Grande Spagna, roro, 0030, 105; Nordsee, cargo, 0130, 203; Marfeeder, container, 0430, 204; Taipan, roro, 0630, 34/35; Chikuma Reefer, refigerated, 0715, 104; Montlhery, roro, 1400, 30; Sheksna, cargo, 1630, 108
BUSINESS advisers Grant Thornton have welcomed Isle of Wight ferry Red Funnel Group on board as a client. The Southampton office of GT will now be providing the Isle of Wight ferry specialist with audit, corporate finance and tax advice. Tom Docherty
ROYAL Mail bosses have got the green light to convert a former egg-packing plant near Winchester to handle part of their Southampton operation. Planners gave the scheme to adapt the Humphrey Farms facility their backing. It is the latest step in the
A HAMPSHIRE teenager who launched a vicious attack on his pregnant girlfriend has been jailed for two years after the judge branded him a danger to the public. Nicholas Jeffrey was already on bail for a violent attack when he battered his 34-week pregnant
The Gareth Bale transfer saga came to a temporary end last night - but not without a dig at his agent. As exclusively revealed in yesterday's Daily Echo, Bale turned down the chance to join Tottenham in a £10m deal that would have been rubber-stamped
IN-FORM Saints striker Kenwyne Jones is refusing to set himself any goal targets this season. Jones took his seasonal tally to 11 last night with both goals in a 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday at St Mary's. He has now scored in all four games
IT was a bitter-sweet evening for Saints at St Mary's last night. A 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday put them right in the hunt for automatic promotion. But injuries to two-goal hero Kenwyne Jones, Darren Powell and Kelvin Davis somewhat marred
TABLE-TOPPING Derby County will arrive at St Mary's this weekend boasting SEVEN new players signed during the January transfer window. Rams boss Billy Davies splashed out £3.7m last month to bring in Hull striker Craig Fagan, Blackburn defender Jay
DRAPED in the Union Jack flag and flanked by his Army comrades, Hampshire solider Sergeant Glynn Ludlow was given full military honours as friends and family gathered for his funeral. More than 150 people attended the service at Romsey Abbey where they
FOUR companies have been fined by the telecoms regulator for making silent calls following the Daily Echo's campaign against the controversial marketing ploy. Carphone Warehouse has been ordered to pay £35,000 for "causing annoyance" to consumers via
DOZENS of community representatives packed a city restaurant for the launch of a report highlighting the housing needs of Southampton's ethnic minorities. The Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Housing Report considered access to housing, conditions of
Two-goal Kenwyne Jones stole the limelight from Gareth Bale as Southampton edged past Sheffield Wednesday to enhance their Coca-Cola promotion credentials. Saints had already received a massive shot in the arm earlier in the day when Bale declared
