HE was only seven and still two years from picking up a cue, so it was perhaps fitting that 11-year-old Jordan Winbourne should win the historic 200th Chandler’s Ford SC Under-21 Roll-Up tournament. Four years ago, club-boss Jim Everett took the gamble
HE was only seven and still two years from picking up a cue, so it was perhaps fitting that 11-year-old Jordan Winbourne should win the historic 200th Chandler’s Ford SC Under-21 Roll-Up tournament. Four years ago, club-boss Jim Everett took the gamble
For all succesful players who made it through to the second trials, please see below details: Players are required to attend Crestwood School promtly at 11am on Saturday 6th October 2007. Two teams will be organised and a match will be played. Players
Firstly, may I thank all trialists for their efforts and determination at today's trials. The standard of football which reflects through out the league was shown today and I was some what surprised but pleased at the turn out of players and the quality
George Burley felt his team got what they deserved as they walked out of Bramall Lane with three valuable points. Goals from Grzegorz Rasiak and Jhon Viafara helped Saints to a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United and got them back on track after a blip
Saints ended their three match winless streak with a superb 2-1 victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. George Burley's side were good value for the three points in a game in which all three goals came in the first half hour. The win was hard
AFTER a few days of press domination by Jose Mourinho, it is possibly a good time to have a look at other events. Both rugby and cricket and also women's football have been holding world cups at present. It is possibly a reflection on how all three
WHEN it comes to the rugby World Cup, Clive Woodward's boys were definitely a hard act to follow. In fact, talking to some of my friends in that game, they pointed out that most of the World Cup winning squad were at their peak when they won in Australia
THERE have been plenty of questions asked of Saints over the past couple of weeks. On Saturday they provided the perfect response. Yes, we know George Burley's team can score goals. We know they can play good, attractive football, the way most people
TO celebrate the news that top celebrities Myleene Klass, Jeremy Kyle, Ryan Seacrest and Toni Phillips are to host a series of new and exclusive shows on the station, Power FM presenters and staff partied the night away at London hot-spot, The Embassy
A HAMPSHIRE railway line is due to close tomorrow for seven weeks to enable engineers to build a £3.4m flood defence scheme. Trains on the Lymington to Brockenhurst line will be replaced by buses while the Environment Agency constructs a barrier that
FRIENDS of Hampshire schoolgirl Rosemary Edwards are being asked to celebrate her life when her funeral takes place next week. Her parents, David and Jennifer Edwards, are urging mourners not to wear black at the service in St Andrew's Church, Dibden
WE want to remind anyone who has a relative aged 75 or over to check they are claiming their free TV licence. More than 23,000 pensioners in Southampton are already enjoying the benefits of the concessionary licence, but we hope this will prompt even
THE Harefield youth continue to be let down by an inept council who show no commitment to their duties. Despite attempts by local residents to provide facilities and activities for the children, time and time again we are hampered by a lack of support
I WAS 94 on Tuesday and my family and I were hoping to have Lunar returned for my birthday (Daily Echo, September 22). I am disappointed in the judgement and that various items of evidence about her care were not presented in court. I hope the Labrardor
MUCH has been written about charity shops and there is a proliferation of these, some of them are well-appointed. I go to almost all of them in Southampton and its suburbs and agree with Debbie Sefer (Letters, September 18) about those in Portswood.
I WAS struck by the inconsistency of planning permissions when reading the Daily Echo (September 21). On page 10 a couple in Brockenhurst were refused permission to replace an "eyesore'' of an old coaching business with two houses on the grounds that
WHEN prejudices are as deeeply held as those of Ralph Prothero (Letters, September 21) it is very difficult for fact and reality to break it down. However, I am happy to quote words of the Spanish Ambassador to London, the much respected Carlos Miranda
REGARDING the letters published recently about people's attitudes towards voting in local elections, there is no absolute secrecy, of what party a voter has supported. I have voted all my life because I believe that non-voters shouldn't criticise council
Fewer residents are happy with services from Fareham council than in previous years, says its annual report. The report looks at the council's vision, its achievements and results over the past year, finances and future risks. Fareham Borough Council
THE SHIRTS are off, the pectorals have been well and truly oiled, and now there are only six Hampshire hunks left to choose from. But which gorgeous hunk will get glamour model Lucy Pinder's vote in the final of the Daily Echo's "abtastic" competition
SEAFARERS swapped the high seas for cycles yesterday as about 200 bikers took part in a long distance charity ride. The Tour Pour La Mer is an annual event that raises money for the Mission To Seafarers. The Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Stephen
POLICE have put on display a huge haul of booze seized as part of a clampdown on underage street drinking and street bingeing. Over a four-week period police officers, police community support officers and special constables confiscated alcohol from
THE fight to save the ancient Hampshire farmhouse home of a world famous portrait painter could be set to go all the way to the High Court. This was revealed last night as Allbrook residents packed a public meeting to discuss the future of their village
FROM romantic couples trying to spice up their love life to dozy dogs trapped in tight spots and even grilled slippers - Hampshire's firefighters have seen it all. While their heroic exploits in the heat of a blaze is what often makes the news, the
Totton & Eling all-rounder James Hibberd is still reaping the benefits of what he describes as "the best knock of his career" three weeks ago. But he hopes the biggest reward is still to come. The 26 year-old smashed a huge 157 off just 48 balls against
FAIR Oak teenager Dan Hildyard took the scalp of England Under-16 snooker captain Mitchell Mann on the EASB Premier Junior Tour in Leeds. The 16-year-old reaffirmed his position among the country's top 30 under-21s with a 3-2 victory over Mann, 15,
HAMPSHIRE's James Wade underlined his world number three spot with victory in the UK Open Welsh regional final - taking top scalps on his way to victory. The Aldershot player, who fulfilled his potential in July by claiming the prestigous Stan James
A grass-roots local football club has had to postpone its match today - because the players are unhappy with the way their manager refereed their game last week! AFC Aldermoor boss Mike Day, a qualified ref, stepped in to take charge of the Drew Smith
GEORGE Burley could be ready to make yet another change to his defence. Young loanee Phil Ifil could be the tenth player used in defence in eight Championship games at Sheffield United this afternoon. And the 20-year-old defender, who has signed
