JUSTIN Rose finished an up and down season with a tie for 44th in the Volvo Masters yesterday. The winner of the season ending tournament was Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson, who took the 583,000 euro first prize after a play-off with home player Carlos Rodiles
THERE ARE several key things you need to do in order to hope to win a football match. The first is to be able to pass and move the ball. Then there's being able to defend resolutely and not make mistakes. You need to be have the ability to create chances
NINETEEN-year-old Adam Rogers has disproved the theory that Winchester City's prolific frontline partnership of Ian Mancey and Andy Forbes can't be broken. The young gun from Chandler's Ford scored twice in Saturday's 5-0 Hampshire Senior Cup second round
LYMINGTON & New Milton are on cloud nine this morning following their devastating demolition of Hythe & Dibden in the second round of the Hampshire Senior Cup at Fawcetts Field. The high-flying Linnets lashed nine goals without reply past their
The first of three meetings between Christchurch and Fareham Town at Hurn Bridge over the next 18 days ended with the visitors drawing first blood as they claimed a 1-0 victory in the Hampshire Senior Cup. The only goal of the game came midway through
ELATED Eastleigh enjoyed a perfect Saturday - on and off the pitch. After coming through their FA Trophy assignment 2-1 at Erith & Belvedere, the club hosted a highly successful fund-raising ball, featuring comedian Mike Osman, which raked in over
Manager Dave Diaper described his VTFC as "a Wessex League team playing in the Hampshire League" after their resounding 5-1 victory over Premier Division title rivals Andover New Street on Saturday. New Street were second and Vospers third before the
Ordnance Survey's merrymen chalked up a superb 2-1 win over local Premier Division kingpins Botley Village to maintain a two-pronged attack on the Hampshire Cup. Anthony Merryman and Jim Chalk scored in the first team's success while Survey's reserves
THE GAZETTE is finally able to reveal the identities of the five men Basingstoke police say were some of the worst burglars in the town. The number of burglaries dropped dramatically when police arrested the five heroin addicts this summer. Since August
Today's Principal Arrivals: Kielder, general cargo, 0830, Dibles Wharf; Tampa, ro/ro, 0845, 43; Northern Dignity, container carrier, 0900, 205; APL Pearl, container carrier, 1800, 207; OOCL Chicago, container carrier, 1800, 206; P&O Nedlloyd Jakarta
AN INDEPENDENT survey has ranked Southampton University's Master of Business Administra-tion course among the top 30 in Europe. The Economist Intelligence Unit has just published its league table of the top hundred MBA full-time programmes in the world
IT WAS rugby galore down at the Grange on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. The half-term break gave 20 players, from the under 13 and 14 age groups, the opportunity to attend the two-day Dragon Camp and fine tune their rugby skills. The first day saw
ELATED Eastleigh enjoyed a perfect Saturday - on and off the pitch. After coming through their FA Trophy assignment 2-1 at Erith & Belvedere, the club hosted a highly successful fund-raising ball, featuring comedian Mike Osman, which raked in over
An outstanding individual display from Romsey's teenage fly-half Graham Noble within the steadfast resolve of his team led the London 4 South-West's bottom side to a superb win over high-flying local rivals Southampton. The Saints, who were looking at
Millbrook took the first point off unbeaten league leaders Guernsey and, but for an unsighted referee, could have broken their own duck in some style. Millbrook had to settle for a 22-22 draw but skipper Dean Weaver felt decidedly hard done by. His side
It was a case of happy returns for BAT boss Andy Leader who went back to his old club, AFC Newbury, on Saturday and came away with a superb 4-2 success. "It was a great performance from us today and we were well worth the win," beamed Leader. "Dave Roberts
THE chairman of the City of Winchester Trust has stepped down from his position after more than two years in the role because of ill health. Roger Backhouse QC said he had been forced to tender his resignation with much regret, because a reoccurring heart
A GROUNDBREAKING scheme is being launched to nurture the musical talent of children living on a Winchester council estate. Budding DJs and musicians in Winnall will be encouraged to develop their skills from scratch in the unique new venture. Organisers
WINCHESTER'S hospital is battling to meet the government's performance goals. The target for patients waiting from nine to 12 months for admission in September was 89, but the actual figure achieved at Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, was
A SENIOR New Forest councillor has spoken of her relief after being cleared of attempting to influence the outcome of a planning application. Maureen Holding, a member of the district council's ruling Cabinet, said she had been through "six months of
Dan Nolan - Missing, Oaklands Youth Theatre, Sarisbury Green Community Centre A double bill of drama by two youth groups, the first of which was Mark Wheeller's play about the disappearance of the late Dan Nolan. I feel privileged to have been invited
=THIS one act play starts with an analogy - a dramatic licence is compared with a driving licence. Arty (Laura Sherman) has accumulated too many points through her various artistic renderings. She sets off with a king's (played well by Alex McGuire) son
A SOUTHAMPTON family aboard the virus-hit luxury liner Aurora spoke today of their £10,000 "holiday from hell". City forestry contractor Paul Brammer, 34, branded the £200m vessel a "prison boat", after being trapped on board when Greek officials refused
INVESTIGATIONS were continuing today into a marine accident which left a gaping hole in the historic Hythe Pier - but was just minutes from causing disaster. Marchwood based merchant dredger the Donald Redford smashed into the pier in Southampton Water
HE'S BETTER known for his silky skills in the box than his thinking out of it, but Saints hero Matthew Le Tissier is being given an honorary degree. Yes, it will soon be 'Le God' hon MA after he picks up his honorary degree from Southampton Institute
PASSENGERS on the virus hit cruise liner Aurora were finally allowed to go ashore today in Gibraltar. Just six passengers are now showing signs of illness on the Southampton based liner, it was revealed today. Aurora has docked in Gibraltar and public
The Brighton Hill Community College Under-13 Boys Tennis Team have surpassed the success of their Under-17 comrades by winning the Southern Regional Final of the British Schools Tennis Competition. Playing against Dr Challoners School, who have won the
Hamble ASSC had 12 first-team players missing for their clash at Combined Counties League outfit Cove - but still squeezed through to round three of the Hampshire Senior Cup with a 4-2 extra-time verdict. Larry Clay's men had to do it the hard way, a
DAREDEVIL duo Laura Bowyer and Suzanne Tucker, who work at Warner Goodman & Streat Solicitors, aren't afraid of a challenge. They successfully managed a 15,000ft parachute jump reaching speeds of up to 150mph. The two legal eagles completed the adventurous
Southampton 0, Manchester City 2 Robbie Fowler's first Premiership goal for Manchester City helped his side on their way to a comfortable win over Southampton. The former England striker scored only the second Premiership goal against Saints at St Mary's
A SCHEME pioneered in Eastleigh to enable residents to report minor highway defects is to be piloted across the whole of Hampshire. Eastleigh council's Check It Out Sam scheme was hailed a huge success and was very popular with the public for reporting
INVESTIGATIONS were continuing today into a marine accident which left a gaping hole in the historic Hythe Pier - but was just minutes from causing disaster. Marchwood based merchant dredger the Donald Redford smashed into the pier in Southampton Water
FERRY services from Hythe to Southampton were back in business within hours of Saturday's accident that put Hythe Pier out of action. Peter Lay, director of White Horse Ferries - which operates the ferries and owns the pier - said the company was currently
FRED Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its worldwide cruises brochure for 2004/5. It details cruises on the line's three ships, Black Watch, Black Prince and Braemar. Two of the world cruises begin and end in Southampton. For more information go to the
A NUMB Gordon Strachan will take his "plodding" Saints squad back to basics with a gruelling week of training. The St Mary's boss sympathised with fans who emptied the stadium before the end of the 2-0 home defeat against Manchester City on Saturday and
GORDON Strachan admitted Saturday had been Saints' most disappointing display of the season. Robbie Fowler and Paulo Wanchope did the damage as they went down 2-0 to Kevin Keegan's Manchester City at St Mary's. The Saints boss was at a loss to explain
GRAEME LE SAUX felt Robbie Fowler's early strike was the decisive moment in Saints' 2-0 defeat against Manchester City on Saturday. As against Middlesbrough and Newcastle already this season, Saints struggled to break down their opponents after conceding
GORDON STRACHAN was typically honest in admitting he got certain decisions wrong on Saturday. The Saints boss didn't expand further, but the most surprising element of Saturday's team sheet was the complete omission of Leandre Griffit. There has been
Basingstoke Bison 7, Belfast Giants 2 THE LEAGUE leaders were dished out a thrashing by an awesome Wella Bison side as they produced arguably their best performance ever on home ice with a 7-2 victory. The home side got off to a dream start as Steve Moria
Stephanie Matthews won all of her three rubbers for Sherpas in a 3-3 draw with Andover in the Ladies division four of the Castlegate Investments-sponsored Badminton league. She was supported by two rubbers from her sister Cheryl and one from Hayley Kopp
COMPUTER entertainment store GAME opened its new flagship store in Basingstoke's Festival Place last Friday. It has moved to the new unit on the ground floor of the shopping centre as part of a big investment in the town. Europe's leading specialist retailer
Another trip north, another 3-0 defeat. Pompey returned south with a comprehensive defeat at the hands of a Premiership giant for the second time in a week. But they left Old Trafford with far more positives than they had taken from St James's Park seven
Hamble ASSC had 12 first-team players missing for their clash at Combined Counties League outfit Cove - but still squeezed through to round three of the Hampshire Senior Cup with a 4-2 extra-time verdict. Larry Clay's men had to do it the hard way, a
It was a case of happy returns for BAT boss Andy Leader who went back to his old club, AFC Newbury, on Saturday and came away with a superb 4-2 success. "It was a great performance from us today and we were well worth the win," beamed Leader. "Dave Roberts
Gosport Borough missed the opportunity to close the gap on table-toppers Winchester City after being held to a 2-2 draw by Bemerton Heath Harlequins at Western Way. Ian Rew gave Borough an early lead only for Stuart Findlay to level from the penalty spot
Craig Davis says he has not joined Salisbury City to jump on the FA Cup bandwagon. Incredibly, the 22-year-old midfielder from West End, Southampton, could make his debut against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough this Sunday (2pm) after completing a
HUNDREDS of Hampshire youngsters have a host of new handcrafted wooden friends to play on. A wide-mouthed frog, squirrel pole, snail slide and talking flower are among equipment which has appeared in woodland at Itchen Valley Country Park, West End. Local
THE GAZETTE is finally able to reveal the identities of the five men Basingstoke police say were some of the worst burglars in the town. The number of burglaries dropped dramatically when police arrested the five heroin addicts this summer. Since August
ENERGY minister Stephen Timms visited Southampton to take a look at Isle of Wight company NEG Micon Rotors' renewable energy success story - the barge Blade Runner 2. The minister spent last week touring the country's renewable energy industry triumphs
COMPANIES in the South are on average 11 per cent less productive than their German counterparts because of poor literacy and numeracy among their staff. British businesses employ "some of the most highly-skilled people in the world but we also lag behind
FORM predictably went out the window in Portsmouth's derby match with Andover. Andover, with one win all season prior to this game, edged comfortably-positioned Portsmouth 23-22 in a nail-biter at the Goodship Ground. It came as no surprise to the visitors
LYMINGTON & New Milton are on cloud nine this morning following their devastating demolition of Hythe & Dibden in the second round of the Hampshire Senior Cup at Fawcetts Field. The high-flying Linnets lashed nine goals without reply past their
IN THEIR first home league match of the season Solent Stars lost 89-88 to unfancied Team Bath Romans in a match that they will quickly want to forget. Yet the start had seemed so promising for the home team who had broken the deadlock of score for score
POLICE have struck a blow against the organisers of illegal raves at a beauty spot near Winchester. Four men were arrested on Saturday when police raided the unauthorised party at Crab Wood, Farley Mount. About 12 officers from the force support unit
THE battered Hythe ferry service was back up and running again today as an investigation got under way into a crash which wrecked its pier. The pier was left with an 80ft gap in it after it had been hit by the Marchwood-based dredger Donald Redford at
COUNCIL chiefs in the New Forest have launched a campaign to save one of the area's best-known markets. The weekly collection of stalls off Salisbury Road, Totton, is under threat after suffering a dramatic drop in trade. A 50 per cent reduction in the
MINI Marmite muncher Effie Robinson likes the savoury spread so much she even took a sandwich with her when she splashed down a water slide while on holiday in France. And eight-year-old Effie's extreme sandwiching feat, captured on film by her father
MARK Steel made an impassioned plea for us to put a bit more passion in our lives at the Wedgewood Rooms last night. His hour-and-a-half show covered topics as diverse as Caesar's sexuality, Fareham train station, Celine Dion and George W Bush as he railed
A Tomb With a View - Lyndhurst Drama and Musical Society, Vernon Theatre, Lyndhurst A DEMENTED family, a potential fraudster and a convoluted will with a lot of strings attached form the basis of this comedy thriller. It is not long before the various
ONE of Oscar Wilde's most beautiful children's stories is brought to life in a stage show at Havant Arts Centre this month. The Remarkable Rocket and the Temple of Gloom, based on Wilde's tale The Remarkable Rocket, tells the story of the Rocket and his
A TOP European Commissioner has raised hopes that the work of local charity Leukaemia Busters may be able to continue unaffected by new EU restrictions on clinical trials. The charity is facing the possibility of having to halt parts of its vital research
TWO Hampshire families today spoke of their relief after their missing teenage daughters returned home. The parents of Kerry Leigh Phillips, 14, and Leighann Gale, 15, were frantic with worry after the pair disappeared five days ago. The Daily Echo ran
RESIDENTS have lost their battle to block new flats being built in a historic area of the city. But protesters have wrung a promise from city planning bosses that they will look into making Rockstone Lane a conservation area so future development is more
SURPRISED staff from a Southampton Asda store were delighted when a truck load of sparkling new supermarket trolleys were unexpectedly delivered to boost floundering supplies. Staff at the Portland Terrace store were thrilled to have their trolley fleet
SAILORS from HMS Southampton are to transform themselves into Laurence Llewelyn Bowen when they redecorate the homes of three of the city's deprived families - in a day. Around 150 sailors from the Type-42 destroyer are to spend a day helping out charity
NINETEEN-year-old Adam Rogers has disproved the theory that Winchester City's prolific frontline partnership of Ian Mancey and Andy Forbes can't be broken. The young gun from Chandler's Ford scored twice in Saturday's 5-0 Hampshire Senior Cup second round
SOULFUL songstress Trudy Kerr will be reviving some old classics at the Concorde Club, Eastleigh, next week with her tribute to jazz legend Chet Baker. The Australian singer, who is a regular at Ronnie Scott's, will be thrilling local music fans with
In the Hampshire Senior Cup Andover hot-shot Justin Bennett was a hat-trick hero as the North Hampshire outfit booked their third round ticket with a 7-1 battering of Bishop's Waltham. Yet it was the Hampshire Premier Division outfit who snatched a shock
Totally Tennis' new competition programme for 10-16-year-olds has got off to a flying start - selling out in just two weeks, with a growing waiting list for spaces. The "ABC Challenge", as it's been named, involves players from each squad competing against
AROUND 500 homes on the Isle of Wight were without power today after heavy thunderstorms swept across the south coast. Power lines crashed down in the Ryde area overnight. It is hoped supplies will be restored by lunchtime today. Hampshire Fire and Rescue
SOCIAL Services bosses today insisted they did not need to talk to neighbours of little James Moxham, who died in a house fire two months ago. Their comments come after concerned residents living in Holly Close, Sarisbury Green, said they were ignored
THE family of a Fareham cyclist who died before a major race in France has raised enough money to install a memorial bench at a beauty spot he loved. More than £600 has been collected from friends, family and colleagues of Bob Redrup, 55, who died from
Basingstoke Town 4, Whitchurch United 1 BASINGSTOKE Town booked a place in the third round of the Hampshire Senior Cup, but not before Whitchurch United had given them a scare. Three second half goals, including the final one from a penalty from goalkeeper
Crewe 1 , Reading 0 STRONG second half pressure wasn't enough for Reading, as they lost out to a fifteenth minute strike at Gresty Road on Saturday. The home side took command from the start, and within three minutes only a lack of control from Dean Ashton
AFTER years of uncertainty, the axe looks set to fall on Bishopstoke's Mount Hospital following a "landmark agreement" reached by health bosses. A campaign had been launched to safeguard facilities and services currently offered at The Mount in the wake
SOME familiar faces hit the high notes at the Chandler's Ford Methodist Church when the 1st Chandler's Ford Boys' Brigade Brass Band staged a special 30th birthday reunion. Some 50 former band members travelled from as far afield as Yorkshire, Essex,
HUNDREDS of Eastleigh residents are to have a say on the future of parks and open spaces in the borough. The council recently sent out a questionnaire to 4,000 random addresses throughout the borough. The aim was to find out what residents would like
PASSENGERS on the virus hit cruise liner Aurora were finally allowed to go ashore today in Gibraltar. Just six passengers are now showing signs of illness on the Southampton based liner, it was revealed today. Aurora has docked in Gibraltar and public
HUNDREDS of passengers on a Southampton based cruise liner have been struck by a highly contagious stomach virus. Around 430 people on board P&O's flagship Aurora have been laid low by the noro virus, which causes severe vomiting and diarrhoea. They
SETTING a benchmark for fuel efficiency with the best fuel economy figures for any premium-sector vehicle at just 65.7mpg, the Audi A2 1.4 TDI (90PS) becomes available to order this month. Priced from just £15,090 on-the-road, first deliveries of the
A YOUNG Basingstoke gymnast has just shared a world championship victory as a member of a Great Britain team. The team gold in Germany was all the more remarkable for Julie Cheung because she is only just getting back to competition after suffering a
THE Basingstoke League carried on with its centenary celebration with a special game against the Hampshire FA under-21 side, which they soundly won 5-0. The Basingstoke League representative side was made up of a mixtures of players from the Saturday
NORTH Hampshire technology company SatDrive celebrated its first year of providing a broadband satellite service to homes and businesses in rural Britain by moving into the Northern Ireland market. The broadband company, which is based in the old telephone
FINDING people with the right business and enterprise skills is essential to the prosperity of the economy. And it is vital that the next generation of business leaders starts to develop these skills as early as possible. A recent Government review of
A MANAGEMENT buyout has secured the future for a Whitchurch-based IT company which is now looking to expand rapidly within its specialist field. The ownership of C&C Technology has transferred from its parent company, The Royston Group, to directors
