FAST-IMPROVING Eastleigh served up what manager Ian Baird labelled “our best 45 minutes of the season” on Saturday as they crushed Maidenhead United 4-1 – their fourth win from their last six Blue Square Bet South outings. The Spitfires’ first-half
EASTLEIGH have been handed an away tie in the FA Trophy third qualifying round on November 26. Ian Baird’s men will travel to the winners of tonight's (Monday's) replay between Mangotsfield United and Chippenham Town who drew 1-1 at Hardenhuish Park
MARK Wotte believes there is “light in the darkness” for Scottish football. The former Saints boss today gave his thoughts on the state of the nation’s game, having settled into his role as the country’s first ever performance director. Wotte was
I NOTE that the judge in the case of Vincent Tabak has said that the terms of his life sentence mean that he cannot be considered for parole for at least 20 years. In the event that he actually remains in one of Her Majesty’s hotels for that
IN reply to Councillor David Furnell (“Walkway removal was not their idea”, Letters, November 1), it appears Cllr Furnell is able to receive my letter, write a reply accusing me of being a “Johnny come lately”, but all the while not actually bothering
RE D Smith’s letter of October 29, I know religion and politics have no answers to the problems in our society. I often thank God that my two brothers, sister and I were each encouraged to read our Holy Bible daily. We are all now retired and continue
YOUR correspondent (Letters, November 2) has hit a nail on the head – the elderly are not to blame for the housing crisis. Overpopulation is. A housing industry that prices first-timers out of the equation is. And, indeed, higher level earners (recently
THIS is a big thank you letter to the Good Samaritian who found my purse in Bedford Place, Southampton, recently and returned it to the police station with all my cards and money. You will not know what a huge difference this made, to find there
I AM a resident of North Stoneham and do not have any political affiliations. I am prompted to write to congratulate Steve Sharp of Boorley Green (Letters, October 27) on his observations of democracy in action at Eastleigh Borough Council. I
DAVID Keyworth of Chandler’s Ford (Letters, November 1) asks whether it is right to give pensioners a discount on their council tax. I think it is. Often I hear it said that public sector workers didn’t cause the economic problems that the country
I WAS recently asked by charities Leonard Cheshire Disability and Mencap to chair the Low Review, an independent review into how the personal mobility needs of disabled people living in state-funded residential care are met. Now that the Low
PARKING, burials and meals on wheels in Eastleigh are all set for a price increase, it has been revealed. Councillors have approved a raft of increases to Eastleigh Borough Council’s fees and charges, in an attempt to generate an extra £370,000
CHANGES have been made to the guidelines over who can become a blood donor today. The premanent exclusion of men who have sex with men from donating blood has been lifted. Now men can become a blood donor if their last sexual contact with another
IT IS just two years since Tinie Tempah burst onto the UK music scene and in that time he has gone on to become the country’s prince of rap. At the BIC on Saturday night he proved why he deserves that crown. A sold-out crowd went wild
A MAN claiming to be at university studying law has been jailed for a series of “sneak" burglaries across Southampton. Michael Fontaine would walk in to premises to steal. His victims included a doctor working at the city hospital and teachers
HER stunning vocals have captured the hearts of some big fans including Radio One’s Fearne Cotton. Now Birdy, aka Lymington schoolgirl Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, is releasing her debut album today. Entitled Birdy, the album will feature
BOSSES of a struggling south coast Peugeot and Mitsubishi dealer were this week hoping to find a buyer to rescue the business after they closed four branches. The struggling Southgate Group has been in negotiations to put together a rescue package
A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy and his dad suffered burns to their hands and faces after being hit by a stray firework at a church fun day. The father and son were at Bishopstoke Evangelical Church enjoying a Fireworks Fun Day when the rogue firework
A leading hospital has won its High Court battle over a consultation exercise which led to proposals to close down its children's heart surgery unit. The Royal Brompton in Chelsea, west London, said its future is in doubt if the closure - an
Before you read the column.. This column is part of a feature looking at the bubble Hampshire Constabulary will be employing for the two matches between Saints and Pompey this season. To understand more of the context
Local estate agent Fox & Sons in Romsey is urging would-be homebuyers who fear they may not be able to afford a mortgage to contact the branch and discuss their options for buying a home. A recent survey from Rightmove* suggests that 55% of renters
FEW things unite Saints and Pompey supporters, but this season one thing seems to be doing just that. The decision of Hampshire Constabulary and the two football clubs to force all away fans to travel to their opponents’ grounds in a ‘bubble
DOZENS of local jobs are under threat today after Carphone Warehouse announced its Hedge End Best Buy store is to close. The company has launched a consultation about closing its 11 UK shops as it shifts its focus to selling more electronics
THE villages and towns across Hampshire that will join the Olympic torch relay have been unveiled today. Olympic Games organisers announced more than 1,000 villages, towns and cities around the country where the Olympic flame will be carried
POLICE launched an investigation after the body of a man was found just a few hundred yards from Southampton’s sports centre yesterday. Neighbours nearby heard the screams of the woman who made the grim discovery as she walked through the woodland
ROMSEY’S MP has defended her much-criticised decision to join a cross-party parliamentary delegation to the west African country of Equatorial Guinea. Mrs Caroline Nokes joined fellow MPs Nadine Dorries and Steve Baker on the trip funded by
AT times, it was just like watching Brazil as Guilherme Do Prado shone at the Ricoh Arena. Guly, a wonderful foil for Rickie Lambert, led Coventry City’s defenders a merry dance with his mesmerising close control and vision. He was particularly
NIGEL Adkins saluted Guly do Prado after his match-winning performance at Coventry. The Brazilian terrorised the Sky Blues defence at the Ricoh Arena, scoring what proved to be the decisive goal and helping set up the other three for Saints. It
SAINTS boss Nigel Adkins has reiterated the importance of his squad rotation policy, after once again tinkering with his side for the win at Coventry. Skipper Dean Hammond was dropped to the substitutes bench for a rest, while left back Danny
A TRICYCLE rider is in hospital today after a motorbike collided with his bike. The man who is 64 from Fareham suffered serious injuries in the crash. A red Honda X11 motorbike collided with his tricycle as it travelled south on Cartwright Drive towards
A Southampton man was rescued from his first floor flat yesterday after his sofa caught fire. Two fire crews from Redbridge and one from St Mary's were called to the flat in Orchard Lane, in the city centre, at 3.50pm, after receiving numerous
A HAMPSHIRE student brewed up a storm to make the finals of a culinary cook-off. Top TV chef J a m e s Martin was so i m p r e s s e d with young M i c k y Wi g m o re ’ s R a v i o l i Wonder recipe that he gave the 14-year-old a shot at
THE first in a series of exhibitions takes place tonight over controversial plans to build thousands of homes in the Hampshire countryside. The public will have the chance to examine proposals that could see greenfield land bulldozed to make way
THE verdict of the judicial review into the controversial consultation which threatens the future of Southampton’s specialist children’s heart surgery unit will be revealed today. After five weeks of deliberation, the High Court judge is
