EASTLEIGH chairman Stewart Donald says he will be guided by director of football Richard Hill about the management set-up for next season. With National League survival finally secured, the Spitfires hierarchy are in discussions about the best
TEAM Solent boss James Taylor has landed himself in disciplinary hot water following his late dismissal at Portland United on Tuesday. Taylor, who was filling in as goalkeeper, was sent off “for violent conduct against the match official” four minutes
THE Sydenhams Premier Division title race may not be concluded until next Wednesday – four days after the season ends! Leaders Moneyfields are two points clear of Portland ahead of Saturday's final fixtures. But Moneys have appealed against
WILL Smith responded to being dropped by scoring an unbeaten century in captaining Hampshire to a seven-wicket Second Eleven Championship win against Surrey. Smith was one of the players to make way following the signing of Rilee Rossouw and the return
FAWLEY AFC are billing Saturday's home game against Brockenhurst as “The Great Escape.” Currently third-to-bottom of the Sydenhams Premier with three to go down, the Oilers’ survival chances are out of their own hands. Should they beat Brock, they
A magistrate threw out a "time-wasting" hearing with his head in his hands as Chris Packham was cleared of assault while filming an illegal bird trapping documentary, the presenter said. Packham pronounced he was "a free man" after being cleared
AFC TOTTON have some special enticements on offer for Saturday’s final game of the Southern One South & West campaign. It's a 'Kids Go Free' day for the visit of fifth-placed Evesham United and, with Saints without a fixture this weekend, it
HAMPSHIRE are up against a Yorkshire side including Joe Root in his first first-class match since being unveiled as England captain. Root, who was named as Alastair Cook’s replacement in February, will be playing his first Specsavers County Championship
SALISBURY round of the regular Southern One South & West campaign away to Bideford on Saturday knowing home advantage in the play-offs is entirely in their own grasp. "Only we can lose it," said manager Steve Claridge, whose side emerged from
WINCHESTER City aim to put a damper on Hereford’s big celebration party on Saturday. The Citizens' final game of the season takes them to the runaway Southern One South & West champions who sit proudly aloft the table with 104 points. The Bulls
REVIEW:60 years of Jazz at The Concorde,The Concorde Club, Eastleigh. IT was a jazz journey that began 60 years ago.After starting life squeezed into the back room of Southampton’s former Bassett Hotel The Concorde has grown into an international jazz
BEMERTON Heath Harlequins have confirmed Rae Hughes as the man to succeed Graham Kemp at Western Way. Hughes, who is leaving his post at Downton to take up the new challenge, will focus on building a squad capable of competing at the top end of
IN the words of a certain White Rabbit don't be "late for an important date" for the UK Tour of Alice in Wonderland completes it's Southampton run at the Mayflower Theatre on Saturday ( April 22).A stellar cast has come together on the
CHAIRMAN Ralph Krueger’s “focus remains fully on Saints for now” after being touted as a potential candidate for the head coach role at Canadian ice hockey outfit Vancouver Canucks. Krueger previously coached the Switzerland ice hockey team and
WINCHESTER born singer, musician and composer Louise Jordan is touring with her latest project ‘No Petticoats Here’ this spring with an intimate and historic performance at God’s House Tower, part of Southampton’s ancient defensive walls on Friday ( April
Volkswagen up! (2012-2016)By Jonathan CrouchModels Covered3 & 5DR HATCH (1.0 PETROL – 60PS, 75PS) / E-UP!IntroductionA proper Volkswagen – just a smaller one. Launched in 2012, the up! enabled the German brand to regain the initiative in the important
AUDI Q2 – STYLISH, SPACIOUS AND PRACTICAL CROSSOVERThe Q2 shows that Audi has a youthful side. Jonathan Crouch and the Car & Driving team check out this appealing little small Crossover.Ten Second ReviewAudi aims to inject a little more fun into its SUV
A NEW project in Hampshire is giving young people with no mechanic skills the opportunity to restore a car.Students have been challenged to restore a 1999 Ford Fiesta Ghia to MOT stand-ard using iconic Haynes Manuals.The group, who have had no previous
A newly discovered "super-Earth" 39 light years away could be the best candidate yet for a world beyond the solar system that harbours life, say scientists. The planet circles the faint dwarf star LHS 1140 in the constellation Cetus and lies at
Mercedes-Benz E-Class CoupeThe Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is now more desirable. Jonathan Crouch checks out the latest version.Ten Second ReviewMercedes' new generation E-Class coupe has even sleeker looks and offers a whole series of dynamic driving
UK teenagers are less happy with their lives than those in many other nations, with girls much less satisfied than their male classmates, an international report has found.It reveals that the nation is lagging behind other countries including the US,
Wildlife campaigner Chris Packham has said he is due to appear in court in Gozo charged with assault as he filmed a documentary on illegal bird trapping. The BBC Springwatch presenter was on the island off Malta in the Mediterranean making an independent
SUPPORT is stronger than ever for a major cross-Solent tunnel link, a survey claims. More than two-thirds said they were in favour of a £1.2 billion project in a survey approved by transport campaign group Pro-Link which has been lobbying to connect
A SOUTHAMPTON man went on a shop lifting spree and stole more than £250 worth of items, a court heard. Sean Keith Drewitt, of Portswood Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to six counts of theft which took place at Sainsburys in Portswood Road, over
WE’RE getting there! The campaign for a children’s emergency and trauma department at Southampton Children’s Hospital has raised £1 million. The milestone has been reached thanks to hundreds of Hampshire fundraisers, businesses
A MAJOR scheme to restore a historic Hampshire naval fort has been unveiled to the public. Developers have agreed to a deal with former landowners to redevelop the former Fort Gilkicker naval base near Lee-on-the-Solent into 22 townhouses and four
He’s the DJ with a global reach. Now world music aficionado Gilles Peterson is bringing his expertise to Southampton in a quest to find the next generation of music stars. The broadcaster and producer, who co-founded the Acid Jazz label in 1986 signing
TV STAR Ben Fogle is in Hampshire today to throw his weight behind a campaign to reinstate the region’s once thriving oyster market.The Channel 5 presenter will be visiting the Port Hamble Marina in Southampton to help marine conservation charity, the
RESERACHERS in Southampton are to lead a groundbreaking study to see whether a drug used for heart diseases could save patients’ sight. A drug used to treat heart failure will be used to see if it can be a cure for a currently untreatable eye condition
AMONG the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates Court were: ADRIAN ANTHONY MULLINS, 30, of Thackeray Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to failing to attend an office appointment, breaching a suspended sentence order. Fined £120 and ordered
As runners lace up for their big race this Sunday, one bus company is offering free travel to and from the event. This weekend sees the return of the ABP Southampton marathon, the first full 26.2 mile race in the city for more than three decades
Hollywood actress Julia Roberts has been named the World's Most Beautiful Woman by People magazine for a record fifth time.The Pretty Woman star, 49, said she was "very flattered" to have been chosen by the US publication.She now graces
A SCHOOL has issued a warning to parents about a potentially deadly social media game which is sweeping the country. The school has written to parents about the Blue Whale Game - a set of daily 'tasks' the game master posts on social media for 50 days
A CELEBRATED Hampshire restaurant has launched a massive compensation claim after blaming Southampton port bosses for its closure. Fantini’s at Town Quay, Southampton, is seeking hundreds of thousands of pounds from Associated British Ports (ABP) following
RESIDENTS of a Hampshire estate have called for tougher action following the death of a motorcyclist in the area. Kane Morgan, 22, died after striking a tree while riding through a woodland on his motorcycle in Lordshill on Friday. Now concerns
A vehicle has burst into flames after a four-car crash, causing rush hour commuters travel chaos. The crash had closed Bassett Green Road on the A27 between the Chilworth Roundabout and Bassett Wood Road at around 5.25pm yesterday. VIDEO
The future for those using Kodi-powered devices to stream copyrighted content for free is looking grim following the announcement that a Swiss digital security company will be targeting third-party Kodi add-ons. NAGRA, part of the Kudelski Group
