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  • How many holidays do Hampshire people take each year ?

    NEW research by online travel agency sunshine.co.uk has revealed that people in Hampshire take three holidays abroad each year. People in the county and the south east prefer holidays away from the UK. The survey questioned more than 2,000

  • Southampton 2-2 Tottenham: Poch still loves Saints

    Mauricio Pochettino said he still loves Southampton despite getting a frosty reception on his return to St Mary’s. Southampton 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur - in pictures >> Southampton 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur - match report >>

  • Crews tackle blaze at waste site

    FIREFIGHTERS have been dealing with a blaze at a Hampshire waste centre at Somerley since Friday night. It broke out just before 8pm on Friday and this morning Hampshire Fire and Rescue still had four pumps and two water carriers at the site in

  • Southampton 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur: In pictures

    Two goals from Graziano Pelle ensured that Saints took the lead twice at St Mary's Stadium, but equalisers from Erik Lamela and Nacer Chadli meant both teams came away with a point. Southampton 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur - in pictures >>

  • ELECTION 2015: Spotlight on Meon Valley

    WITH just one general election under its belt, this year could be exciting and unpredictable for one Hampshire constituency. Meon Valley gained a place as a constituency in Parliament for the 2010 elections because of Winchester’s growth. It

  • Woman died after falling

    A WOMAN died in her Southampton home after falling and injuring herself, an inquest heard. Mavis Jewell, 64, was found unconscious at her home in Brookwood Road, Millbrook, by a neighbour on the morning of February 13 this year. She had a history

  • Crafty class for youngsters

    THE next children’s crafts class takes place in Shirley, Southampton, on Saturday, May 2. The Crafty Saturday club meets from 10-11.30am in the ParkLife Cafe in St James Park. It is suitable for youngsters aged four-10 and entrance is free.

  • Aventurer to spin real life tales at event

    AN award-winning adventurer is coming to Littleton to talk about his travels. John Pilkington will give the lecture, entitled A Balkan Adventure, on Friday May 8 at 7.30pm. He spent five months in 2013 in the Balkan mountains, where he met

  • Southampton 2-2 Tottenham: As it happened

    3:28pm Southampton 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur - in pictures >> Southampton 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur - match report >> Southampton 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened >> Southampton

  • Man took life after rowing with partner

    A SOUTHAMPTON man killed himself after going to a funeral and having an argument with his partner, an inquest heard. Peter Hillier, 47, was found hanging on the stairs at his home in Carey Road, Thornhill, by his partner Kelly Anne Ford on the

  • Spurs result could be make or break for Saints

    In amongst all the inevitable talk of Mauricio Pochettino’s return, it should not be forgotten that Saints are facing a massive game in the context of their season today. The fixture against Tottenham at St Mary’s could ultimately make or break

  • Pacy Saints star Mane has always been hard to catch

    Ever since he was a kid, Sadio Mane has been hard to catch. The irrepressible Saints forward, who is approaching the end of his first season in England, has spent much of the campaign sprinting clear of Premier League defenders. But, back when

  • Spitfires won't be setting up for a draw

    EASTLEIGH head into today’s (5.15pm) showdown against Kidderminster needing just one point to secure a place in the Vanarama Conference play-offs. But anyone expecting a cagey 0-0 stalemate should think again. By his own admission, Spitfires

  • Jackson Bird still not fit for Hants debut

    Hampshire overseas signing Jackson Bird is still not ready for his debut. The 28-year-old remains unavailable with a “neural injury” that has prevented him from playing in the first two matches, so an unchanged 13-man squad has been named for the

  • What does future hold for Allardyce and ticket prices?

    It’s not often that ladies hit the headlines in our football world, but two did recently. One was wishing she hadn’t done when Manchester City’s Jill Scott had to apologise for headbutting an opponent, whilst the other was Baroness Karren Brady

  • Ex-primary teacher in court on child sex charges

    A FORMER primary school teacher has appeared in court charged with a string of sexual offences against two schoolboys. Lloyd Dennis, 32, faces a total of 28 separate offences, including rape and sexual activity with a child. Wearing a grey, round