Cedric Soares has become the first Saints player to qualify for the knockout stages of this year's World Cup after surviving late VAR drama with Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty as Portugal blew the chance to finish top of Group B,
A GROUP of Hampshire schools have been ranked as some of the best historical buildings in the country. Three schools built in the 1980s by Hampshire County Council have been awarded Grade II listings by the department of digital, culture, media
By Matthew Goodwin THIS year marks the 70th anniversary of the NHS and to celebrate this fantastic occasion we’ve delved into the archives to find some interesting, and sometimes rather strange, documents about medicine and health. On 24 August
POLICE have praised organisers and festival goers for the low crime rate at this year's Isle of Wight Festival, despite police reports more than doubling. Initial figures released by Hampshire Constabulary revealed that 90 offences were reported
By Alice Ashcroft - Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust SINCE the dawn of literature, woodlands have captured our imaginations. Most of our favourite fairy tales take place in woodland settings, and even now we associate these stretches
A SOUTHAMPTON actress is set to star as millions of football fans get ready to feast on the World Cup. Terri Butcher, from Bitterne, is among the hand-picked selection of trade and DIY people set to star on the latest Screwfix campaign ad as the
A WOMAN has died after being hit by a train at Winchester station. British Transport Police and South Central Ambulance Service were called to the scene at about 11.45am following the incident. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and
HARD work has paid off for outstanding Bursledon athlete Serena Vincent. The Gregg School shot put ace has booked her ticket to the European U18 Youth Championships in Gyor, Hungary next month (July 5-8). The 16-year-old will be flying out
THREE people capsized a rowing boat while trying to watch the Killers at the Isle of Wight Festival. The Cowes RNLI and coastguards were called to the River Medina, near the festival site, at about midnight on Sunday. Two of the people in the
EASTLEIGH residents are invited to have their say about the future of the borough as public consultations on the Local Plan are set to start today. As previously reported, national policy requires the borough council to help meet a shortfall in
MORE than two dozen postal workers were attacked in the Southampton area last year, figures show. National statistics show that the overall number of incidents in the UK has reduced by eight per cent, but the 27 attacks in the SO postcode area is
CULINARY students joined a professional chef to cook up a storm for teachers and parents. Eastleigh College hospitality and catering students ended their academic year on a high note as they joined Andrew Mackenzie, executive chef of the Exclusive
CIVIC chiefs, environmental groups, and the police have joined together to keep the Hampshire countryside from being “trashed” by dumped waste. As part of a new campaign, launched today (June 25), their message is: Fly-tipping will not be tolerated
HARD work has paid off for outstanding Bursledon athlete Serena Vincent. The Gregg School shot put ace has booked her ticket to the European U18 Youth Championships in Gyor, Hungary next month (July 5-8). The 16-year-old will be flying out
GOALKEEPER Lewis Noice and defender Zak Sharp have signed up for Blackfield & Langley’s first season as a Southern League club. Noice, a Sydenhams League Cup winner with AFC Portchester last season, boasts plenty of higher league experience
EVO-STIK South Premier newcomers Salisbury have lined up a fourth summer signing. Manager Steve Claridge is adding central midfielder Darren Mullings from Chippenham Town to his squad. A former Gloucester City, Paulton Rovers and Weston-super-Mare
Accountants Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of Paul Holland as assurance director across the Southampton and Thames Valley region. He joins with more than 20 years’ experience across financial auditing and most recently was head of
ONE of Hampshire’s oldest law firm celebrated its 200th anniversary at the 02 Guildhall in Southampton. Paris Smith - which has more than 200 staff and offices in the Southampton and Winchester – staged a glamorous gala event which saw a sunny
CIVIC bosses in Test Valley are calling on residents to get involved as it shapes the borough’s future Corporate Plan. Test Valley Borough Council is about to begin its consultation with residents on what they feel the priorities are between 2019
IT IS one of the borough’s highlights every year. Hundreds of revellers packed out Eastleigh’s recreation ground on Leigh Road on Saturday for the return of Eastleigh Unwrapped. With circus performers, jugglers and live music, people flooded
AS THE night closed in and chords rung out across Seaclose Park, Newport, the 50th edition of the Isle of Wight Festival drew to a rousing close. Throughout the four-day event, thousands upon thousands of music lovers, families, friends and artists
PLANS to bring safe standing back to top-flight English football stadia will be debated by the government today, which could pave the way for Saints to introduce it at St Mary’s. MPs, campaigners, and fans, including member for Southampton Itchen
ONCE again Saints miss out in the transfer market. James Maddison looked a good signing, what could Leicester offer that we can’t? It always seems to come down to the wages, we are a Premier League club and should offer Premier League wages.
TIME IS running out for teams who want to take part in one of Hampshire’s biggest spectacles. Organisers of the Daily Echo-backed British Pedal Car Grand Prix say anyone yet to enter should do so by Thursday, June 28, at the latest. Ringwood
CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS FROM THE OTHER SCHOOL PROMS THE Ringwood School prom got off to a Chitty Chitty Bang over the weekend as students arrived in style. It came ahead of an evening of glitz and glam at The Carrington House Hotel in Bournemouth
MATT Le Tissier wants Saints to end two seasons of goal-scoring struggles and sign a striker with the potential to score 15 to 20 goals next season. The Saints legend is under no illusions that a striker of such calibre will not come cheap and
AS THE night closed in and chords rung out across Seaclose Park, Newport, the 50th edition of the Isle of Wight Festival drew to a rousing close. Throughout the four-day event, thousands upon thousands of music lovers, families, friends and artists
