LEE Burch has quit as head coach of Southern One South & West outfit AFC Totton. A club statement confirmed: "Following discussions about next season, Lee Burch has tendered his resignation. "Lee leaves us after one season at the club as
HAMPSHIRE expect to be without Fidel Edwards for the rest of the season. Coach Dale Benkenstein admits Edwards’ broken leg, sustained during a game of football before the final day’s play against Yorkshire at Headingley a fortnight ago, means he
HAMPSHIRE believe Middlesex should be able to replace Adam Voges for the remainder of their Specsavers County Championship match at The Ageas Bowl - and have made their views known. The visitors’ captain is unable to play in the rest of the game
TOTTENHAM will have little left to play for when Saints visit White Hart Lane on Sunday after their 2-2 draw with Chelsea saw Leicester confirmed as Premier League champions. Former Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino will be urging his side to ensure
SOUTHAMPTON born Sam Vokes sealed Burnley’s return to the Premier League at the first attempt with a brilliant headed winner against QPR kicking off a promotion party at Turf Moor. It will mean an emotional return to St Mary's for Vokes, a lifelong
FRIENDS have lead tributes to a popular former boxer stabbed to death at a Southampton home. The body of Michael Freshwater was found in a house in Westridge Road in the Portswood area of the city. Last night police were interviewing a 26-year-old
SYDENHAMS LEAGUE CUP FINAL NEWPORT IoW 0 TEAM SOLENT 1 WHEN it comes to expertise in winning silverware, the Students of Team Solent are top of the class. Less than a month after successfully defending the Southampton Senior Cup, James
FURRY friends of all shapes and sizes joined their owners at a dog show in Hampshire. The Barking Bonanza event was hosted at Royal Victoria Country Park in Southampton and brought out families to enjoy the sun and conversation. Attractions
SOUTHAMPTON-BORN Sam Vokes sealed Burnley's return to the Barclays Premier League at the first attempt with a brilliant headed winner against QPR kicking off a promotion party at Turf Moor. Sean Dyche's side came into the match knowing victory
THERE were all things equestrian at a family fun day over the bank holiday. Quob Stables in Durley Brook Road, Southampton, hosted more than 1,000 people with a day of fun filled horse themed activities. These included pony rides, the chance
NOT even the wet weather could put a dampener on the fifth annual Fryern Funtasia. The fair saw 6,000 people sample food, buy gifts and see amazing circus performances including fire stunts and juggling with knives. There was even the chance
JACK Hillier made the semi-finals of the senior elite championships in Liverpool in the bantamweight division. First up, the Southampton ABC fighter beat Connor Coghill (Hull Boxing Centre) in the quarter-final in a great contest which saw Hillier
Former amateur star Ryan Garner has turned professional after signing a promotional deal with Frank Warren. The 18-year-old from Southampton is being trained by Wayne Batten and gearing up for a first pro fight later this year. Garner, much
Joe Pigford kept his stunning knockout record rolling with a first round demolition of Mike Byles. The 22-year-old Southampton super welterweight was expected to be given some tough rounds by the experienced Byles, who has a winning record.
NEIGHBOURS of a man who was brutally stabbed to death say the incident may have been linked to a dog attack in the area. Police have launched a murder investigation after Michael Freshwater, 49, was discovered in a flat on Westridge Road, Southampton
LAST season they were staring at relegation and now they are setting their sights on winning a double. Cheers and celebrations rang out for one Southampton women’s football club when they secured promotion yesterday. Southampton Women’s Football
A RESCUE mission was launched after a man threw himself into the sea in Hampshire. Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS) were called to the scene after the man dived into Portsmouth Harbour and became separated from his yacht yesterday
Ryan McLaren took two wickets before bad light forced a premature end to the second day of Hampshire's Specsavers County Championship match against Middlesex at The Ageas Bowl. But the all-rounder missed out on the scalp of Dawid Malan, whose unbeaten
Middlesex captain Adam Voges is expected back at the Ageas Bowl to watch his team-mates as he recovers from the blow he took to his head while fielding against Hampshire. Voges went to hospital with suspected concussion after being hit on the back
THOUSANDS of music lovers headed to the Hampshire countryside for a music festival. Soundclash, held at Somerley House, near Ringwood, featured performances from leading artists including Chase & Status, Ms Dynamite and Mistajam. Festival-goers
Tickets have gone on sale for a new summer festival by the sea. The two-day Beach Feast event is described as a "summer celebration with cocktails and street food". It has the capacity for 1,000 people. The festival will take place at the
MOTORISTS returning to work after the bank holiday weekend may be hit by delays after plans to put temporary traffic lights on a diversion route were announced. The two-way traffic lights will be in operation in Christchurch Road, Ringwood, from
A Hampshire man is to appear in court over a brutal hamemr attack on a teenage girl. The incident left the 17-year-old with life-changing injuries. James Hemming, 28, of Cross Street, Portsmouth, has been charged with attempted murder.
THE HANGAR - the newly launched entertainment venue at Eastleigh’s Silverlake Stadium has announced it's summer season.Starting on a high note, Southampton Indie/Britpop Band The Novatones will be playing next Friday May 6.The lads are gaining nationwide
Ronald Koeman is hoping that Sadio Mane can consistently produce performance like the one that destroyed Manchester City in the coming years. Mane bagged his second Saints hat-trick in a stunning display at St Mary’s. City looked unable to handle
By James Robinson IT was a tragic day that would shock and change the football world forever. Ninety-six Liverpool fans, some as young as ten, who had travelled to watch their beloved team play in an FA Cup semi-final would never return home
YOUNGSTERS as young as ten from across Hampshire will be getting behind the wheel for a competition. The Young Driver Challenge 2016 is back and looking for the safest and most responsible teenage and child drivers. And the best could come
A HAMPSHIRE tourist attraction’s newest building which had been labelled a monstrosity by critics has scooped a top architectural award. The £3 million visitor centre at Mottisfont Abbey, designed by Burd Haward Architects, was criticised by traditionalists
“HE was my world and I’m absolutely heartbroken.” Those were the words of a woman whose partner was stabbed to death in a vicious attack in a Southampton flat. Police launched a murder investigation after the body of Michael Freshwater, 49,
THE government is seeking to stop the illegal smuggling of mobile phones into jails by harnessing technology. The Ministry of Justice is investigating ways to block phone signals in prisons. It comes as Hampshire police investigate the alleged
IT WAS the end of an era. Thousands have found rest and support at Southampton’s Centre for Seafarers over the last 130 years, but now it has closed its doors for good. Retired seamen and worshippers emotionally gathered for the final service
A FIREFIGHTER suffered injuries to his eye after battling a blaze that destroyed a cottage. More than 50 firefighters raced from across the county to deal with the fire in the roof of a picturesque thatched cottage. It is understood that a
A COUPLE had a lucky escape after a car smashed into their home. Ainars Puzulis and girlfriend Zane Krigere had been in their flat less than three months when drama unfolded on their doorstep last night as a Vauxhall Zafira mounted the pavement
Graziano Pelle was dropped from the Saints squad to face Manchester City after failing to show “intensity” in training. The Italian striker was on the bench as Saints defeated Aston Villa, and followed that up with what Ronald Koeman viewed as
Our photographer Chris Moorhouse was at St Mary's Stadium to capture Saints tear Manchester City up. Check out the pictures above. • Southampton 4-2 Manchester City - match report >> • Southampton 4-2 Manchester City - as it happened
A MAN has died after firefighters burst into his flat in a dramatic attempt to save him. Crews were in a race against time to force their way into a room in Jordan House, Millbrook Road East, at 11.25pm on Saturday night after ambulance crews were
A YOUNG woman was cut free from the wreckage of a car by firefighters following a smash in a Southampton shopping parade yesterday. The 25-year-old driver was taken to Southampton General Hospital after a BMW hatchback she was travelling in crashed
THESE were the violent scenes which erupted inside a Southampton nightspot involving up to 40 people. Chairs were thrown and bottles were used as weapons during the fight which was likened to ‘western saloon-type brawl’ by a judge. The CCTV
THOUSANDS of Saints fans packed the city’s streets to celebrate a historic day for Hampshire sport. On May 1, 1976, Southampton FC took on Manchester United at Wembley and a Bobby Stokes goal sealed an incredible win. And to commemorate the
POLICE have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder. The body of Michael Freshwater was found at a house in Westridge Road in the Portswood area of Southampton on Friday. Police said they had been given more time
