HAMPSHIRE-born film star Colin Firth has tasted BAFTA glory for the second consecutive year. Firth, who was educated at Kings' School in Winchester and Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh, was named best actor for his role in smash hit royal
A MAN is in hospital today with serious injuries after an incident near a Southampton school. Last night officers were called to Quayside Road in Bitterne, where they found the man suffering from a number of injuries. He was taken to
BRITISH troops on the front line in Afghanistan are tucking into improved ration packs thanks to a Hampshire company. They include new lightweight packs for patrols lasting 12 hours or less, which contain a sandwich and a main meal like chicken curry
IT was the best kept secret in the city. Saints legendary manager Lawrie McMenemy was shocked and surprised when he was presented with a lifetime achievement award at a celebration of the club’s 125th anniversary last night. The surprise
A SAINTS fan collapsed and died just moments before his team clinched a vital victory against Carlisle United yesterday. The 84-year-old was found on the floor in the toilets of the Kingsland Stand at St Mary’s Stadium minutes before the game
THE widow of Hampshire bomb disposal hero Olaf Schmid has criticised the inquest into his death and accused Army chiefs of covering up the “true reasons” he died. Christina Schmid, 35, of Harestock, Winchester, said she felt “betrayed” by the Ministry
TWO people escaped serious injury after the car they were travelling in veered off a major Hampshire road, crashing into a ditch. The Mitsubishi L200 was seen going out of control on the A31 eastbound in the New Forest. It was going down Castle Malwood
AN investigation is under way today into the deaths of two horses who collapsed and died after apparently being electrocuted in a freak accident at Newbury racecourse. The meeting had to be abandoned after Fenix Two and Marching Song were killed as
Adam Lallana believes Saints’ 1-0 victory over Carlisle could prove a massive result at the end of the season. The midfielder came on at half time for his first appearance in over a month after recovering from a knee injury as Saints edged
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating a Government climbdown over plans to dispose of the New Forest and other woodland areas. Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has vowed to think again over proposals to sell 15 per cent of Britain’s state-owned forests
Bargain chain Wetherspoon has launched a controversial new bid to open a pub in Lymington. The move has been welcomed by campaigners Jacqui and Emma Head. The mother and daughter team collected more than 1,000 signatures last year from people in
THE 125th anniversary of Southampton Football Club was celebrated in style last night, as some of the greatest Saints legends of all time gathered in the city. A gala dinner at the De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel was capped with a lifetime achievement
THE PROCESS of selecting the next Bishop of Winchester is well under way. It’s one of the most important positions in the Church of England dating back more than 1,000 years. These days the public has a big say in who takes over the top post at the cathedral
A HAMPSHIRE man’s long-term exposure to asbestos did not cause his death, a coroner ruled. George McLachlan, 78, came into contact with a “significant” quantity of potentially-lethal airborne particles during 25 years of service with building firm
Students in Southampton have hit the big screen with the premiere of a documentary about their work. Solent University offered those on the Popular Music Performance course the chance to get their compositions recorded at the world-famous Abbey Road
Romsey’s Abbey United Reformed Church is celebrating its links with voluntary groups across the town during its Community Awareness events this weekend. There will be a coffee morning today in the Abbey (URC) Hall between 10am and midday to raise money
