THE happy couple's wedding day has been saved – thanks to some help from Daily Echo readers.

BHANGRA dancers provided the entertainment for hundreds of people looking to get inspiration for their forthcoming wedding at a Southampton hotel.

AN ICONIC Hampshire hotel which closed its doors after going into administration has been bought by an international hotelier.

IT’S the “life-saving” organisation that is slowly emerging from the shadows.

A FUNDRAISING page has been launched to help a Hedge End man and his wife after the helicopter they were sightseeing in crashed into the Grand Canyon.

A HAMPSHIRE charity has launched its annual search for local good causes that need a cash boost.

IT'S the perfect antidote to cold winter afternoons - and this year it's bigger than ever.

A SOUTHAMPTON grandmother spent years battling cancer.

IT IS an ambitious fundraising target but one that dedicated fundraisers are confident of reaching in a bid to make a state-of-the art children’s emergency department in Hampshire a reality.

WINCHESTER Sings! a local community choir, held a fundraising evening in May to raise money for Winchester & District Young Carers (WYC).

HAMPSHIRE Masons have raised funds to help provide specialist equipment for children and young people at Hampshire hospices.

A ?SOUTHAMPTON man has ?received? ?one? ?of? ?the? ?most? ?prestigious? ?awards? ?in ?sailing in recognition of a life spent inspiring thousands of people to take up the past time.

A SCHOOLBOY who was apart from his soldier dad for four months was stunned when he turned up out of the blue to pick him up from class - just in time for Christmas.

A TEST Valley school has improved its Ofsted rating following a five-year wait.

A TEST Valley school has improved its Ofsted rating following a five-year wait.

HE'S BEEN an integral part of Saints' rise from League 1 to European football - and to mark his birthday, we've got a special José Fonte photo gallery.

It's 40 years today since Southampton FC began their memorable journey to glory in the 1976 FA Cup - and we've got some never before seen photos.

IT may be small in size but for what The Eclipse Inn lacks in square feet it makes up for with an abundance of character and charm.

IT USED to be known as the largest village in England.

A QUIRKY pub in Winchester has 'the widest diversity of customers you can find in the city' according to its landlady.

IT is the pub with the best garden in Winchester.

IT is the Winchester watering hole that brings in “thousands of tourists” each year.

The Dancing Man Brewery is located on Town Quay and next to the Southampton docks.

TWO first-time landlords are having 'lots of fun' running their Winchester pub – and hope to become a key part of the local community.

Matthew Hoggard thinks his former team-mate Kevin Pietersen has no chance of playing for England again and believes incoming chairman Colin Graves was ''careless'' to suggest otherwise.

FORMER Hampshire star Glenn Maxwell blasted 88 off only 39 balls as Australia romped to the highest team total in cricket World Cup history.

Kevin Pietersen's hopes of a second England chance have been dealt another blow after coach Peter Moores appeared to rule out the possibility while he is in charge of the national team.

Former Hampshire star Glenn Maxwell hit the second-fastest century in Cricket World Cup history as Australia beat Sri Lanka by 64 runs to book a quarter-final place.

Former Hampshire all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's World Cup heroics were not enough to earn him a place in Australia's Test squad for the Ashes series against England or a preceding tour of the West Indies.

Kevin Pietersen marked his long-awaited return to domestic cricket with 170 for Surrey against Oxford MCCU.

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has urged England to move on from Kevin Pietersen, believing the controversial batsman no longer merits a place in the side and brings too much baggage as well.

TELEVISION presenter Piers Morgan has aimed a dig at a BBC Radio Solent journalist today over former Hampshire Cricket star Kevin Pietersen's exclusion from the England squad.

HE’S the former England cricket captain best known for his ability as an all-rounder.

James Vince blunted the much-hyped Australia attack but fell foul of England's new number one enemy Nathan Lyon just when he was all set to tame the Gabba on day one of the Ashes.

Ben Strevens was left to rue yet more injury problems as Eastleigh were beaten 3-1 at Fylde.

Eastleigh came from behind to defeat struggling Chesterfield and move themselves safely into midtable in the National League.

EASTLEIGH are through to the FA Cup first round after two penalties for Scott Rendell.

Scott Rendell struck against former club Woking to earn Eastleigh a point as they extended their unbeaten run to eight matches.

Scott Rendall admitted his confidence is sky high after his fine goalscoring continued with a match winning hat-trick.

Eastleigh are facing an unwanted FA Cup replay after being held to a 2-2 draw at Stourbridge.

MARCUS Barnes scored a stunning consolation goal as Eastleigh’s FA Cup run ended with a 3-1 defeat at League Two Crewe Alexandra.

All the photos from Saints' 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace, as Sadio Mane's late goal decides the match.

Saints bag themselves a well deserved point at Stamford Bridge after Dusan Tadic equalises with a penalty.

Pictures from Saints' victory over Burnley at St Mary's Stadium.

Check out our picture gallery from Saints v Hull.

Despite Morgan Schneiderlin drawing first blood at Britannia Stadium, two second-half goals from Stoke sends Saints away without a point.

Two goals from Graziano Pelle ensured that Saints took the lead twice at St Mary's Stadium, but equalisers from Erik Lamela and Nacer Chadli meant both teams came away with a point.

Despite an equaliser from Sadio Mane, Saints suffer a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland The Stadium of Light.

Saints had a battle on their hands after Leicester scored two goals in the first 19 minutes of play. No further goals were scored.

Photos from Saints' 6-1 win against Aston Villa, in which Sadio Mane scored a hat-trick in 2mins 56secs - the fastest in Premier League history.