Today's Principal Arrivals: Heidelberg Express, container, 0800, 204; OOCL Malaysia, container, 1600, 206; Arklow Moor, cargo, pm, 107. Today's Principal Sailings: Grande Mediterraneo, vehicle, 1400, 202; OOCL San Francisco, container, 2000, 205; P&
A SOUTHAMPTON academic is helping water companies work out how they will be able to supply us all with fresh water beyond the year 2020. Professor Nigel Arnell is researching the effects of climate change on rainfall and rivers through data produced by
A HAMPSHIRE man is suing a hospital trust after he contracted the superbug MRSA following surgery. Amurali Damani claims hospital staff failed to realise he had contracted MRSA after he underwent a hernia operation at the Royal South Hants Hospital in
IN THE middle of the Second World War the Union-Castle liner Dunottar Castle, then serving as an armed merchant cruiser, made a voyage in great secrecy from Cape Town to the remote island of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. It took place in May
If a week is a long time in politics, then a year is an eternity in football. Twelve months ago, Portsmouth had just been beaten 3-1 at Grimsby and were 14th in Division 1. A week later they were dumped out of the FA Cup in the third round by Leyton Orient
TWO Southampton drivers will go head to head for national saloon car honours in 2003. Gary Prebble, winner of the Pagid Performance Saloon Car Championship at Castle Combe is moving up a notch to take on the Toyo Tyres champion Nick Williamson. The two
New year resolutions - yes, it's that time again. So how can you stay true to your vows... It's something we do every year, but how many of us actually keep them? Whether yours is to quit smoking or biting your nails, when the sparkle of the Christmas
One of Britain's top military attractions will make sure that this summer's New Forest Show goes off with a bang. Some very important four-legged guests will be welcomed to Brockenhurst when the King's Troop of the Royal Horse Artillery Four Gun Musical
PORT workers in Southampton face an uncertain new year with a threat of redundancy hanging over the port, despite continuing business growth as Britain's premier port. It comes as port owner Associated British Ports admits that some jobs will be on the
NEW YEAR revellers are set for some extended fun with three Southampton pubs selling beer at 50p a pint in their very own January sale. Whether it's hair of the dog you're after or just a break from shopping, the offer of 1981 prices will be sure to go
TODAY'S the day when many will gingerly get on the scales and decide enough is enough - 2003 is the year to lose those unwanted pounds. Sha Wylie from Southampton took drastic action when she decided to get into shape - she signed up for the Fat Club
DEFIANT residents in Sarisbury are battling to prevent a historic nursing home from being demolished and turned into flats. Dozens of people living in Holly Hill Lane have objected to plans to knock down Southwinds Nursing Home and build 21 flats in its
FORENSIC scientists are continuing to examine cars which have been seized as the hunt continues for the hit-and-run driver following the death of an Eastleigh mum in a Boxing Day road tragedy. Carolyn Boylan, 28, of Hardy Road, died after being hit by
GORDON STRACHAN has warned rival managers interested in buying his star players: "You're wasting your time." The transfer window reopens today for one month, but the Saints boss has made it clear he has absolutely no intention of breaking up his high-flying
HYTHE'S Bobbie Brewster, 62, tells of her distant cousin who was involved in the bitter struggle for women's rights nearly a century ago. WHEN thinking about the suffragettes little did I know that I have links with one of the women who chained themselves
THE DRIVE to find Hamble teenager Dan Nolan has been given a boost - one year after his mystery disappearance. It was one year ago today when the 15-year-old vanished following a late-night fishing trip on the foreshore of Hamble with friends. A massive
The Hampshire-based British Automobile Racing Club is bringing 24-hour motor racing back to the UK. Spectacular Le Mans-style racing will return for the first time in a decade when Snetterton stages a 24-hour race for competition-prepared racing Citroen
A WOMAN has died after the car she was driving collided with a tree. The accident happened at about 12.30pm yesterday on the westbound carriageway of the A3090 just before the Romsey side of Gardeners Lane. Emergency services were called and the woman
POLICE investigating an armed robbery at a Hampshire garage have found one of two witnesses they were anxious to trace. Detectives have interviewed a 15-year-old boy who remembers seeing two men at the Watsons Service station near Ringwood shortly before
THIS is the terrifying moment when two masked men brandishing a sawn-off shotgun held up a Hampshire garage. They burst into the quiet country garage and pointed the gun at a female employee in her 60s. The two men ran off after forcing the terrified
INTERNET users in Bursledon are helping BT to accelerate the roll-out of high speed broadband communications across the UK. Bursledon exchange will on February 21 become one of the first in the country to be equipped with ADSL broadband equipment through
FANCY taking to the high seas? If so, Eastleigh Borough Youth Theatre needs you. The local group is preparing to stage its latest show, the Gilbert and Sullivan spoof Pinafore Pirates, by Malcolm Sircom. Would-be cast members, aged eight to 16, are invited
IT'S the start of a new year - and the beginning of a new chapter in Paul Smith's life. For the last 57 years war child Paul has had no father and no father figure. But in 2003 Paul at last has someone to call dad. After ten years of searching, Paul has
A FORMER Southampton Institute student has today sent a New Year's greeting to friends in city as he stands on the verge of making polar history. At just 23 years old Andrew Cooney is only a few miles short of becoming the youngest man ever to walk to
THE DRIVE to find Hamble teenager Dan Nolan has been given a boost - one year after his mystery disappearance. It was one year ago today when the 15-year-old vanished following a late-night fishing trip on the foreshore of Hamble with friends. A massive
MARWELL Zoo has welcomed three exotic new visitors to its complex - three South American Saki monkeys. The cute creatures - a male, female and male baby, arrived this month from Bristol Zoo. Although they can be seen in a handful of other British zoos
THEY barely reached higher than number 30 in the UK singles charts, but Californian rockers Counting Crows still command an impressive following this side of the Atlantic. Fans in the south will be flocking to see the Crows - whose biggest UK hit was
THE touring bug has certainly bitten Norfolk songstress Beth Orton. Beth has spent the majority of 2002 touring her new album all over the world. She must have enjoyed herself as she's already confirmed her 2003 tour dates. Beth brings her unique sound
SOME of the finest soloists and ensemble players in jazz will be providing exuberant entertainment at The Anvil, Basingstoke, later this month. Fresh from their triumphant televised concert at the 2002 BBC Proms, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra is led
BULLFROG Blues Club has the perfect antidote to post-Christmas depression with a mini-blues festival at South Parade Pier, Southsea, on Thursday, January 23. The entertainment includes Memo Gonzalez & The Bluescasters and guitarist Michael Messer
THE FAMILY of schoolgirl Zara Willis who was knocked down on her way home from school have had their new year wish granted after she was accepted at a specialist rehabilitation centre. Since the accident three months ago the 12-year-old has been recovering
EASTLEIGH fans of Queen are in for a treat. Queen tribute band The Bohemians will be at The Point in Leigh Road on Saturday, March 15. The show starts at 8pm and tickets can be booked by phoning 023 8065 2333.
PORT workers in Southampton face an uncertain new year with a threat of redundancy hanging over the port, despite continuing business growth as Britain's premier port. It comes as port owner Associated British Ports admits that some jobs will be on the
TODAY'S opening of the Premiership's first transfer window has raised expectations of a frenzy to match the Oxford Street January sales. But Saints fans can expect little excitement from any new year shopping excursions involving chairman Rupert Lowe
Dean Richards has joined the growing fan club of James Beattie, and is backing the Southampton striker to make it into the England set-up in the new year. Richards was a teammate of Beattie until he joined Tottenham in September of last year and has watched
