POLICE are investigating a “suspicious incident” in which a youngster was approached by two men in Southampton. The nine-year-old girl had been walking with her two friends in Millbrook when she stopped on Cuckmere Lane to tie her shoe laces.
HAMPSHIRE’S Ian Williams looks set to lose his place at the top of the 2013 Alpair World Match Racing Tour leaderboard. Racing in the Gold Cup in Bermuda, Williams was left bemoaning his team’s quarter-final performance. Having come out on
Southampton sailor Adrian Stead has won the 800 nautical mile Nord Stream race with Team Great Britain. Stead, one of the nation’s most accomplished sailors, was triumphant in the gruelling race across the Baltic from Flensburg in Germany to St
UNLIKE millions around the world, Sarah Parish hasn’t been able to bring herself to tune in to the fantasy series Game Of Thrones. “Mainly because I’m angry I’m not in it,” says the actress, with a big laugh. And the actress who lives in Hampshire
A TEENAGER was subjected to a serious sexual assault by two men in the early hours of today. Detectives are investigating after the 18-year-old woman reported that she had been attacked by the pair after becoming separated from her friends.
Southampton’s Richard Bland took a massive step towards retaining his European Tour card after finishing in a tie for 26th place at the Portugal Masters. The Stoneham player pocketed €17,000 in prize money, taking his earnings for the season to
POLICE are hunting a sex attacker who struck on Southampton Common. The victim, a 22-year-old local man, was walking along The Avenue after a night out when he heard crying coming from the parking area in Cemetery Road. Moments later he was
Newport (IoW) manager Steve Brougham believes his side underlined their title credentials after Saturday’s 1-1 draw in the top of the table clash against Sholing at the Silverlake Arena. Newport sit top of the Sydenhams Premier Division after Iain
TWO goals from Perry Harding enabled Bush Hill to stay top of Division 1 of the Hampshire League. The reigning Southampton League champions won 3-1 at Infiniy to record their fifth win in six outings. Shaun Clouder put Hill ahead on six minutes
Elliot Sills hit a hat-trick as Clanfield remained top of the Hampshire Premier League. Harry Potter and Darren Ferguson also netted as Clanfield won 5-0 against Bournemouth Sports. James Knight was another three-goal star, hitting a first
A MISSING Southampton man has been found safe and well after he was spotted by a friend in the city centre last night. Concern had been growing for Kevin Davis-Walton, 54, of York Close, who had not been seen for two weeks. A friend, Andrew
ANIMAL welfare groups have criticised the trend to dress up pets for Hallowe’en. Spooky fashions for cats and dogs have been flying off the shelves of Internet stores for the past few weeks. Among the most popular has been this pumpkin costume
A POLICE officer suffered serious facial injuries when he was attacked in the New Forest. The officer was taken to hospital after the drama in Gosport Lane, Lyndhurst, at 10.30pm last night. He needed stitches to the wound but was released
KICKING the habit has just been made easier for council workers across Hampshire and Southampton thanks to the launch of special quitting clinics next month. To encourage more staff to stop smoking this October bosses at Hampshire and Southampton
WHEN finished, it will cost roughly the same £15m fee as star striker Dani Osvaldo. But the long-term benefits to Southampton FC of upgrading their Staplewood training ground could be worth more than ten times that amount. The Daily Echo this
Behind every Saint is a story. From allegations of spying during the war, bravery on the battlefield, and even naming their pet rabbit after Kerry Dixon, there are countless tales to be told from those who have worn the club’s shirt over the years.
PEOPLE are being asked for their views on the future shape of hospital services in Winchester and Eastleigh. Bosses at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Winchester, Basingstoke and Andover hospitals, have been working on proposals
BUSINESS owners have welcomed the success of the New Forest Tour which has seen record numbers of passengers jump on board over the summer. The “hop on, hop off” bus service is estimated to have contributed £700,000 this year to the local economy
HUNDREDS of worshippers have been celebrating the biggest festival in the Hindu calendar. Navratri is celebrated in different styles by different Hindu communities. The Vedic Society celebrates for nine days, culminating tonight from 8pm with
A HAMPSHIRE pub is taking part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning fundraiser. Staff at the Luzborough Inn in Romsey will be serving coffee and cake on Tuesday in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Manager David Coleman, said: “We are delighted
