Aaron Turner made an instant impression for Lymington & New Milton in the Sydenhams Wessex League last night. The towering striker, dual-signed from Salisbury City, scored in a 3-1 win at Downton which hoisted the Linnets to fourth in the table. They
Fareham scored three times in the last 20 minutes to salvage a 3-3 draw against newly promoted South Premier League rivals Bournemouth at Henry Cort. All looked lost for Fareham when two goals by Charlie Hayward improved Tim Stainer's 29th minute opener
Former Fareham and Bognor marksman Lee Paul was the star of the show for Havant & Waterlooville's young side. Paul scored one and made one in the 2-1 Russell Coates Cup win at Gosport Borough to push himself ever closer to a Dr Martens Premier Division
A SEMINAR for owner managers of small and medium businesses is being held by Chandler's Ford accountants CW Fellowes today. It is being held from 4.30pm to 6.30pm at Chilworth Manor, Chilworth, and includes a refreshment break and buffet. Topics include
Eastleigh are inviting along an all-star Saints cast to add some extra flavour to tonight's Dr Martens Eastern Division derby against Salisbury City at the Sparshatts Stadium (7.45). Former Dell boss Lawrie McMenemy will be a famous face in the crowd,
John Robson proclaimed Bashley "the better side from start to finish" after last night's successful 2-0 revenge mission over Newport in the Dr Martens Eastern Division. Two early goals did the damage with Aaron Cook drilling a free kick into the bottom
Aaron Turner made an instant impression for Lymington & New Milton in the Sydenhams Wessex League last night. The towering striker, dual-signed from Salisbury City, scored in a 3-1 win at Downton which hoisted the Linnets to fourth in the table. They
Last Thursday saw the first qualifying round for the national schools competition - and Mountbatten from Romsey took the event by storm. The local tournament for this area was held at Southampton Sports Centre and there were two sections for under-14
INVESTIGATIONS were continuing today into the deaths of 15 visitors at the French shipyard where Southampton's Queen Mary 2 is being finished off. They died when a narrow, ten- metre gangway collapsed under them as they started to board the £560m ocean
YOUNGSTERS ready for some serious fun and lots of laughter have been pouring into a Saturday morning club in Winchester. Saturday Kidz Klub, held at the Middle Brook Centre, is a fast moving programme of singing, games, prayers, Bible stories, quizzes
SHEER muscle-power has raised more than £31,000 for Oakhaven Hospice in the New Forest - and the cash is still rolling in. The impressive sum was collected by more than 600 people who walked and cycled a total of 8,000 miles last month in aid of Oakhaven
ANOTHER overwhelming "Don't close our school" plea has been sent to Hampshire's education bosses. The call came last night from a meeting between parents and education chiefs at Hythe's 119-pupil Langdown Junior School, which has been bouncing back from
INVESTIGATIONS were continuing today into the deaths of 15 visitors at the French shipyard where Southampton's Queen Mary 2 is being finished off. They died when a narrow, ten- metre gangway collapsed under them as they started to board the £560m ocean
Duck Variations, Nuffield Theatre, Southampton. TWO men chatting on a park bench is the deceptively simply premise behind Duck Variations - the perfect first production for the Nuffield's intimate new theatre space. An early piece by acclaimed American
A CHRISTIAN theatre group will be touring this Christmas with a seasonal comedy based on the traditional Nativity story. Scrub That Manger! centres on a hygiene-obsessed innkeeper's wife who wants to make sure her stable is spotless. But her plans are
DETECTIVES investigating the discovery of a woman's body on an Isle of Wight beach face a wait of up to two weeks for crucial DNA results which could identify the victim. The remains of a woman were found washed up at Alum Bay near Freshwater by a couple
HOW the Duke of Wellington helped to forge the British Empire is to be revealed at the University of Southampton. Professor Miles Taylor will be exploring the imperial aspect of the Iron Duke's life and times at the university's 15th annual Wellington
PINK Floyd tribute act Perfect Alibi play their biggest gig to date next month with a performance at Southampton Guildhall. The Southampton-based band have built up a major south coast following with their spectacular soundalike show devoted to the rock
SOULFUL dancefloor drum 'n'bass is on offer at the Nexus nightclub tonight. The London Elektricity Live band, led by keyboardist and backing singer Tony Colman, come to the Southampton club in the wake of a live Radio One session and an acclaimed gig
THERE was a treat in store for fans of The Lion King at a Fareham supermarket this week. Simba - one of the characters from the hit Disney film - made an appearance. Shoppers were able to cuddle up to the 5ft character, which is the prize for the winner
A CONCERT hall at a Chandler's Ford school has scooped a top design award. The 400-seater state-of-the-art building at Thornden School, pictured, was opened in May this year and is already bringing a new dimension to the arts and education in southern
Saints 'keeper Paul Jones last night made it clear that Welsh players' desire to qualify for the Euro 2004 finals is not driven by money. "I would walk to Portugal if that's what it takes=" said Wales' number one who insisted playing against European
Kathology (nap), 2.05 Southwell, 1pt e/w Jockey Lisa Jones has been a revelation this year. On Monday, she revitalised the form of Pup's Pride when she brought him into the winner's enclosure at 10/1. If she can do the same with the talented, but inconsistent
John Robson proclaimed Bashley "the better side from start to finish" after last night's successful 2-0 revenge mission over Newport in the Dr Martens Eastern Division. Two early goals did the damage with Aaron Cook drilling a free kick into the bottom
Winchester City top gun Andy Forbes limped off with hamstring trouble four minutes into last night's Hampshire Senior Cup third round defeat at Farnborough Town. With his frontline partner Ian Mancey already sidelined with a broken thumb, Forbes's early
HAMBLE'S popular lollipop man Tony Williams is still on patrol with his two Newfoundland dogs - and that's the way it is going to stay, according to villagers. Tony reluctantly gave his notice after Hampshire County Council bosses ordered him to stop
Today's Principal Arrivals: Saga Rose, passenger, 0130, 38/9; Autofreighter, ro/ro, 0230, 201; Undine, ro/ro, 0715, 34/35; Angela J, general cargo, 0730, 207E; OOCL Freedom, container carrier, 1030, 204; Chikuma Reefer, refrigerated vessel, 1800, 104;
MERIDIAN Broadcasting in Southampton is gearing up to relocate following months of speculation, Business South can reveal. A formal public announcement is to be made by the company tomorrow regarding upping sticks from its landmark riverside studios at
Solent Junior Women scored 100 points as they brushed aside winless Richmond College, conceding just 22 points in the process. After last week's disappointing defeat to Sheffield Hatters a full strength Solent team were back to their best. Coaches Ryan
POLICE have started daily patrols around farmland in Winchester after vandals repeatedly cut through fencing. The deliberate destruction started after nearby residents discovered scrubland they had walked on for years had been fenced off to the public
A HAMPSHIRE dog walker was killed in a freak accident when he was run over by his own car, an inquest heard. Graham Lavender, 59, had left his Nissan Primera in a hill-top car park while exercising his daughter's dog. However, he had failed to secure
A MOTHER has been jailed for two years after being convicted of trying to murder her disabled baby while the infant was being cared for at Southampton General Hospital. The 37-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, tried to suffocate the child
SICK vandals stuck razor blades on children's slides in a Hampshire playground. Now council bosses have decided to install spy cameras to crack down on the vandalism that is plaguing the area. The decision comes after razor blades were found glued in
BOB GELDOF has been announced as the guest speaker at a Southampton charity event next week. The musical knight is lending his support to a charity dinner at St Mary's Stadium on Wednesday, November 26. The evening has been arranged to raise funds for
A HAMPSHIRE head teacher got in the mood for dancing at a Stars in their Eyes fundraiser for Children in Need. Richard Schofield, head at Redbridge Community School in Southampton, donned a wig and women's clothing to join two colleagues as The Nolan
IT was smiles all round at Southampton's Disney Store when lucky youngster Lucy Best collected her special prize after winning a Daily Echo competition. The ten-month-old won the contest, run in conjunction with the shop at The Marlands centre, after
UP AND coming Southampton band Funkquest are holding a showcase night on Thursday at Sobar in Portswood, Southampton. Representatives of more than ten major record labels will be present but the event is also open to the public. The 11-piece band features
Winchester City top gun Andy Forbes limped off with hamstring trouble four minutes into last night's Hampshire Senior Cup third round defeat at Farnborough Town. With his frontline partner Ian Mancey already sidelined with a broken thumb, Forbes's early
BUDDING pop stars are a step closer to having their own music academy after work begins on a purpose-built performing arts centre at a Fareham school. Contractors have moved on to the site at Brookfield Community School, Sarisbury Green, where the music
SICK vandals stuck razor blades on children's slides in a Hampshire playground. Now council bosses have decided to install spy cameras to crack down on the vandalism that is plaguing the area. The decision comes after razor blades were found glued in
EASTLEIGH schools could be in line for a special award for keeping their sites clean. Governors and head teachers can sign up for inspections in the new year that could lead to a Tidy Schools Award. The move is one of two new initiatives introduced to
It seems that the scores of Saints fans who have been jamming the Daily Echo's phone lines over the past couple of days can rest easy - for now - as Eddie Gray looks set to stay in charge of Leeds at least until Saturday. But it is hasn't stopped the
Saints midfielder Matthew Oakley says he has come to terms with being ruled out for the rest of the season. The 26-year-old will have a reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Saturday which will mean he won't return to full
