HAMPSHIRE CRICKET legend Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie has hit out at the "short-sighted" decision to award Sky Sports the right to broadcast all international cricket from 2006. The new four-year agreement announced by the ECB means that England Tests will
NEW BOSS Danny Bowers led happy Hamble ASSC to a shock fourth round 2-0 victory at AFC Totton last night to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Sydenhams Wessex League Cup. Totton went into the tie on an awesome 11-game unbeaten league run, yet
Fareham are through to the last eight after ousting BAT 1-0 at Cams Alders. The winner came four minutes from time when Danny Boyle released substitute Peter Wood for a typically flamboyant finish, booking Town a home tie against Hamworthy United. Christchurch
PALMERSTON face a tough task in the second half of the season if they are to retain the Bramley Bowl as Hampshire League Division 1 champions. Even though the Fareham club whitewashed relegation-bound Chawton Park, they made no headway in cutting down
THE CITY is braced for soaring parking costs after leaders agreed to increase the cost of permits by up to 100 per cent. The move will see some families paying double what they currently do to park outside their own homes. Further increases are likely
HE'S their very own superman. Steve Newbury has led the fight against antisocial behaviour in a bid to clear up the streets of his Waterside estate. Littering, graffiti, vandalism, cleaning up dog mess, clearing abandoned cars and cutting back overgrown
An innocent Hampshire man suffered years of misery after being confused with a sex offender - but it took a judge to force an apology from the council department responsible... AS THE buff-coloured envelope dropped though Derek Collings's letterbox, he
UNDER FIRE hospital boss Mark Hackett is remaining tight-lipped over his controversial appointment after he left his previous health trust in the grip of a financial crisis. The chief executive was chosen to pull Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust
HUNDREDS of council staff in Southampton have until July next year to stub out their cigarettes - or face the prospect of disciplinary action. City employment chiefs voted unanimously to bar workers from smoking on council premises - or when they are
Sydenhams Wessex League - Division 1: AFC Totton 1, Wimborne Town 0 WIMBORNE started strongly, and were awarded a free kick just outside the area in the first minute. Gareth Barnes, who took the kick, struck a Totton post. Stewart Kearn in the Wimborne
FA Challenge Vase - Round 3: Thamesmead Town 1, Winchester City 3 WINCHESTER City continued their successful defence of the Vase, coming from behind to win against Kent League opponents last Saturday. But it needed a stoppage time goal from Ian Mancey
ONE of the finest gymnastics centres in the country was officially opened at Hamble this week. The £1.1 million facility at Hamble Community Sports College is the new home of the Dynamo School of Gymnastics, which coaches youngsters from a wide area around
AFTER 13 months, 5,800 representations and evidence from 147 individuals and organisations, the public inquiry into the proposed South Downs National Park is to finish today. If given the green light the move would see the park stretch from Winchester
WORKERS at Eastleigh's train repair depot could find out tomorrow if they have a future in the town. The Daily Echo revealed last week how 450 full time and 100 contract workers feared losing their jobs as engineering giant Alstom held meetings to review
ANTTI NIEMI will be a January transfer window target for giants Arsenal and Manchester United, according to a tabloid report today. The Finn signed a contract extension at St Mary's back in the summer and has always said he is happy at St Mary's. But
SHIPBUILDERS VT Group is in negotiations with MoD bosses for the contract to build a new 80 metre offshore patrol vessel for the Royal Navy. The programme is expected to be worth an initial total of about £30m. The Hedge End based company will build the
THERE will be a new figure at the helm of Red Funnel from January 1. Tom Docherty takes over from managing director Alistair Whyte, who becomes deputy chairman, of the company that runs ferry services between Southampton and the Isle of Wight. Tom, who
Today's Principal Arrivals: CFF Seine, ro/ro, 0530, 30; Patriot, vehicle carrier, 0630, 34/35; Oriana, passenger, 0700, 106; Autofreighter, ro/ro, 0730, 201; CMA CGM Pasteur, container, 0900, 204; OOCL Thailand, container, 1000, 206; CMA CGM Ravel, container
QUESTIONS are being raised about whether a multi-million-pound rail freight upgrade from Southampton to the West Midlands will ever see the light of day. Government ministers have confirmed their support for the scheme but nobody has been willing to commit
MANAGER Geoff Butler was bemused by Bashley's wastefulness in last night's 2-2 Ryman Division 1 draw against Hastings United. "We had so much possession, but didn't have the finishing touch," he complained. "It could have been 10-2, no exaggeration. We
THE magnificent new £1 million-plus gymnastics facility at Hamble Community Sports College has been hailed "a dream come true" by one of the main driving forces behind its creation. It was back in 1986 that Southampton's Dynamo School of Gymnastics began
THATCHERS cruised to victor in the fifth round of the Hants, Wilts and Dorset Winter League on The Kennet and Avon Canal at Pewsey and look certain to retain their title with the final leg at the same venue on Sunday, January 9. Thatcher's only recorded
A HUNT for the Winchester Grinch is underway after the city's Christmas tree was hacked down. The 30ft tree, the centrepiece of Winchester's Christmas decorations, was attacked with a chainsaw. Shoppers yesterday spoke of their shock at the wanton act
AFTER 13 months, 5,800 representations and 147 contributions by groups and individuals, the public inquiry into the proposed South Downs National Park is to finish today. If it is given the green light, the park will stretch from Winchester in the west
A GRANT to tackle homelessness in the New Forest has been branded "pitiful", the Daily Echo can reveal. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has announced that the district council is to receive one of the lowest grants in the county - even though it has
DANCE fever will be coming to Southampton Guildhall when 150 youngsters take to the stage next week to perform a selection of routines inspired by a mixture of hit musicals. After three months of energetic rehearsals the cast members, who are aged between
WORKERS at Eastleigh's train repair depot could find out tomorrow if they have a future in the town. The Daily Echo revealed last week how 450 full time and 100 contract workers feared losing their jobs as engineering giant Alstom held meetings to review
A YOUNG Hampshire actress flew into London's West End last night and produced a Supercalifrajilisticexpialidocious performance as Mary Poppins. Laura Kelly, 23, who was brought up in Totton, was the toast of the musical world after her spectacular first
BUILDING work is crippling our business. That's the message from angry traders in a Southampton district who've seen business plummet by more than half in recent months. They're now issuing an urgent plea to shoppers - return to Shirley precinct before
A HUNT for the Winchester Grinch is underway after the city's Christmas tree was hacked down. The 30ft tree, the centrepiece of Winchester's Christmas decorations, was attacked with a chainsaw. Shoppers yesterday spoke of their shock at the wanton act
HAMPSHIRE County Council has retained its "excellent" rating as a local authority for the third consecutive year. Southampton City Council has also retained its "good" status for three years in a row, according to an Audit Commission report looking at
NOT only is this one of the most stunning festive homes in Southampton, but the owners have gone one step further. The Purkiss family spent two weekends putting up a splendid display, which includes a projector beaming festive pictures onto their neighbour's
CAROLS will be filling the airwaves tonight at Southampton Airport. Hangar 2, with the backdrop of airport operational vehicles and fire engines, will be the setting for the popular Hymns in the Hangar which starts at 7.30pm. It is expected that more
Southampton Sports Centre played host to a tense match recently when Winchester Mitie beat Central Park 37-21. The home team were expected to be a tough proposition, but Winchester held strong and came out victorious. There were many injuries sustained
Winchester rider Hilary Mullins enjoyed a fine end to her 2004 British Eventing season, at the sport's final event of the year at Aldon in Somerset. Hilary, who lives at Chilworth, was competing in the top CCI* (one star international 3 day event) section
Snow Patrol, Southampton Guildhall. STRAIGHT from a Los Angeles flight, via a live session on Radio One, Snow Patrol, pictured, headed to Southampton to play their first gig in the city. The date came on the back of the smash top ten album Final Straw
Sydenhams Wessex League - Division 2: Liss Athletic 5, Stockbridge 1 STOCKBRIDGE took a bit of a thumping on Saturday at the hands of resurgent Liss, the prolific Steve Harding returning to form by bagging all five of the home side's goals. Making light
GOSPORT'S Royal Hospital Haslar will be shut down by the summer of 2008. That's the deadline health trust chiefs have given after the death knell was sounded on the much-loved hospital last night. The decision to sink the final nail in the Haslar coffin
RESIDENTS are being urged to be vigilant and report acts of vandalism after an abandoned van was torched at a showpiece Chandler's Ford recreation ground. The incident, which is being investigated by police, is the latest in a wave of antisocial behaviour
TWO of Saints' 2003 FA Cup heroes, Chris Baird and Jo Tessem, are hoping to resurrect their St Mary's careers under Harry Redknapp. The duo were big stars of the memorable Cardiff campaign just 19 months ago, but have since faded from view. Baird, 22,
SOUTHAMPTON'S leisure bosses are due to give a further cash boost of £20,000 to help preserve one of the city's most historic vessels. Members of the ruling Liberal Democrat Cabinet have agreed to make the payment to members of the Tug Tender Calshot
