TOM Alsop hit an unbeaten century as Hampshire won their Royal London One-Day Cup south group opener by six wickets against Kent Spitfires at Canterbury. James Vince’s side recovered from a patchy start at a cold, overcast St Lawrence ground and
BESTIVAL organisers are promising us a "glimpse of our musical destiny" as they reveal the rising stars that will grace their Invaders of the Future stage.If blistering bands, raucous rock and dreamy folk music is what you want at Bestival,
Thousands of Hampshire residents are facing an evening without powercut following an outage. Around 2,000 homes are currently without power this evening in Romsey. A spokesman from Romsey Fire Stations says the power is likely to be out for
IT says much about Graham Stack’s commitment to the Eastleigh cause that he had been playing through the pain barrier. The former Barnet goalkeeper picked up an elbow injury earlier this month but waited until the Spitfires had assured themselves of
SOUTH Wonston Parish Council have reported the new pavilion has been vandalised. The damage at the Recreation Ground was done to the outside toilet door, which had its handle forced off. It is also believed that the door kicked several times
A Hampshire primary school received a special guest as part of a Premier League programme. Saints winger Nathan Redmond visited Redbridge Primary School this morning as part of Primary Stars, a Premier League programme that inspires children to
CarFest organisers have revealed their "strongest music lineup yet" with news that Busted and Olly Murs will play the festival.Also newly announced is The Jacksons, The Vamps, KT Tunstall, The Happy Mondays and Tom Odell.These acts will join
A man armed with several knives has been arrested in Whitehall on suspicion of planning a terror attack, Scotland Yard said. The suspect was carrying a rucksack containing at least three knives when he was detained "following a stop and search
IT is simply the best and biggest copycat music show on the south coast.Hundreds of music fans will once again converge on Eastleigh this weekend as some of the world’s finest tribute acts salute a galaxy of multi-million selling recording stars.This
CLAUDE Puel says he has "confidence" in Saints' hierarchy to do the "best for the club" amid ongoing talk regarding a multi-million pound Chinese takeover. This comes as representatives of Saints owner Katharina Liebherr and Lander Holdings meet
A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a tractor on a Hampshire road. The 62-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after police were called to Ridge Lane, Newnham at 11.40am yesterday. Specialist officers are supporting the motorcyclists
PEOPLE have just a to spend or bank their old paper fivers before they lose their legal tender status. From May 5, shops no longer have to accept the paper £5 note as payment and the new polymer banknote featuring Sir Winston Churchill will be
GOSPORT Borough have withdrawn from the Russell Cotes Cup. The final will still go ahead, however, with beaten semi-finalists AFC Portchester reinstated in Borough’s place. The Royals will play Bemerton Heath Harlequins next Wednesday (May
REVIEW: Forty Years On.Chichester Festival Theatre THE problem with history is that, given hindsight, it doesn’t always stand the test of time.What seemed astute and witty in the late sixties, might just appear, well, a little faded and, dare someone
REVIEW: Pygmalion, Nuffield TheatreBy Gareth NewnhamSAM Pritchard’s bold, modern reimagining of Bernard Shaw’s classic social comedy Pygmalion is a triumph.A combination of clever staging, superb lighting and mesmerising performances by the entire cast
CITROËN C3 (2013 – 2016)By Jonathan CrouchModels Covered5 dr supermini (1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 petrol, 1.4, 1.6 diesel [VT, VTR+, Airdream+, Exclusive])IntroductionCitroen’s C3 supermini has always focused on comfort and value, along with an extra dash of
CITROËN C3 (2013 – 2016)By Jonathan CrouchModels Covered5 dr supermini (1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 petrol, 1.4, 1.6 diesel [VT, VTR+, Airdream+, Exclusive])IntroductionCitroen’s C3 supermini has always focused on comfort and value, along with an extra dash of
Land Rover Discovery - PREVIEWThere aren't too many vehicles that dominate their class in quite such an imperious manner as the Land Rover Discovery. Now the opposition has even more to fret about, courtesy of this all-new fifth generation model.
Renault ClioCLIO EMBODIES RENAULT’S ACCLAIMED REPUTATIONThe fourth generation Renault's Clio returned its maker to credibility in the supermini sector. In this improved guise, its appeal is kept current. Jonathan Crouch explains whyTen Second ReviewIt
SCHOOL children and teacher in Ringwood are set to celebrate the official unveiling of their new geography block today.Ringwood School hosted the grand opening of the building – which has been open to students since it was completed in February – with
Todber Manor's Match Fisheries Ash, Homeground and Hill View produced some fantastic weights for The Preston Innovations three day festival. Gary O’Shea won his section on all three days for a perfect score of three penalty points and a weight of
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a Hampshire after a tumble dryer caught fire. Two crews were called the flat in Somerst Court, Gosport at 1.45am. A child was treated for smoke inhalation by ambulance crews after the fire broke out in the ground-floor
HUNDREDS of children took to the stage last night in a bid to wow judges at the Southern Junior Rock Challenge final. Southampton's Calmore Junior School were victorious and earned a place in the 2018 Rock Challenge final. The school performed
Drivers are facing long rush hour delays on a Hampshire motorway. There are delays of about 25 minutes on the M3 northbound up to junction 11 for Winchester. Queues are also backing onto the M27. There are also delays inbound on St Cross
Drivers are facing delays in Southampton due to crash. The collision took places at the Itchen Bridge junction with Saltmarsh Road inbound. The crash has been cleared but there are currently delays of around 20 minutes as a result. First
Emergency gas works caused heavy traffic during rush hour on a major Southampton road and will return later today. The works causing delays on Millbrook Road West outbound past rush hour, despite being cleared away at around 7.40am. Delays
Mark Vardy targeted his local beach at Lee-on-Solent during a roving shore competition and landed a brace of nice thornback rays.The Elmore SAC member also hauled in a trio of pouting together weighing 15lb 9oz to take overall victory. After weighing,
DUSAN Tadic believes Saints’ poor results against the Premier League’s elite this season are due to a lack of experience. “We have some good moments, but we miss experience in these kind of games,” he said after the 4-2 loss at leaders Chelsea on Tuesday
Homes were evacated and gas and electricity supplies cut off after Hampshire firefighters tackled a gas mains blaze. #Farnborough #ReadingRoad attended by @Rushmoor02 @FarnboroughCops - Gas main fire (video by my OH). pic.twitter.com/mSZwfVjQDu
Weston Park Blades’ U16 Netball squad are competing in the National Club Finals this weekend.Based near Winchester, the squad - whose coaching team is headed up by Jan Crabtree - come from all over Hampshire and Dorset, including five from the Southampton
A HOST of Hampshire's elite sailors will go head to head in pursuit of glory as the second round of the Extreme Sailing Series kicks off in Qingdao, China.Hamble racer Pete Greenhalgh will be looking to avenge his team Oman Air's last-minute defeat
HAS the time come to drop Fraser Forster for the first time in his Saints career? If not, then is the time right to introduce Martin Caceres into the centre of defence for the first time in order to give the goalkeeper more cover? Those are two
SIR Ben Ainslie has unveiled his latest weapon in his quest to win the America's Cup - a 'tactical aid' that will serve as a virtual crewmember.The gadget is the brainchild of Ainslie, tactician Giles Scott and Land Rover BAR partner BT and
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line’s decision to operate out of Southampton in 2017 and 2018 has been welcomed by ABP Southampton and Solent Stevedores, who have been chosen to provide baggage and stores handling services for all vessels.The NCL liners involved this
Interview by Hilary PorterINDIE rockers The Kooks are celebrating a decade together with a 'Best of...' headline tour and album that includes classic singles, and fan favourites such as ‘Naive,’ ‘She Moves In Her Own Way,’ and ‘Bad Habit’ plus
Mature upholstery students from Brockenhurst College taking part in a night-time powerwalk marathon in May to support breast cancer causes have ‘outstripped’ their £1,800 target, with sponsors already pledging £4,665 – more than double. The group
Southampton’s services for children with special educational needs have been criticised in a new report by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).The report, which assessed how well council and NHS services support children and young people with
Seven Hampshire Scouts have received the organisations’ top honour at Windsor Castle.Joined by The Duke of Kent Prince Edward in honouring them, the Queen Scout award is the highest goal a Scout can achieve.Awarded for outstanding personal achievement
A HAMPSHIRE MP has pledged to tackle motorcycle noise on two major roads. Meon Valley’s George Hollingbery has received an undertaking from the roads minister he will research a solution to tackle motorcycle noise on the A32 and A272.John Hayes, minister
SHOPPERS queued to get a glimpse of a new store opening at a Southampton retail park. The first 100 customers at the Wilko shop in the Westquay Retail Park yesterday received prizes including gift cards and home products. Stuart Amey, fundraiser
A HAMPSHIRE man accused of stealing £55,000 worth of jewellery has appeared in court. Ben Antonio Rizzo, of Oakgrove Road, Bishopstoke, appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court charged with seven offences including burglary, theft and possession
DUSAN Tadic believes that Saints’ shortcomings against the leading sides this season is down to lack of experience. Claude Puel’s men have not won against any of the top six in nine attempts in the Premier League, which is a considerable change
The following fishing-related cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court:Andrew Duell, 36, of Burgess Road, Swaythling, Southampton. Proved in his absence, fishing without a licence on September 25 2016 at Headlands Farm Fishery, Romsey. Fined
A HAMPSHIRE MP has said the funding formula for schools is so bad that one Southampton school is even asking parents to clean the loos. During Prime Minister’s questions, Southampton Test Labour MP Alan Whitehead said that the cut in pupil funding
A hunt has been launched for the thug who kicked a young cat so hard that it had to be put down. Animal welfare campaigners are calling for the attackers to be brought to justice after the cat was discovered in agony in a Southampton garden.
SOUTHAMPTON’S first free school is on course to open in the heart of the city in September. Hope Community School will open in a temporary site in Central Hall in St Mary’s ahead of the new school year. Up to 60 children are set to attend the new
Southampton is set to welcome one of its biggest mass events on the city calendar.Thousands of people will be dusting off their bikes to take part in a new cycling event this summer.British Cycling and HSBC UK have confirmed that Southampton will host
A SEX worker was robbed in her own home by three intruders – one of whom held a knife to her throat, a court heard. Violeta Pasare, 37, was alone in her flat at White Star Place in Southampton when the gang burst in and demanded money, jurors were
LYMINGTON will be hosting its first seafood festival this summer. The two-day event, set to be held at Bath Road Park on August 12 and 13, will feature some of the region’s most exciting chefs, restaurants and artisan producers.It will play host to 70
THE NEW owners of Hythe ferry have marked their first few days in charge by vowing to make a raft of improvements to the vital transport link. White Horse Ferries has sold the service to Southampton-based Blue Funnel in a deal that has saved the
A HAMPSHIRE duo are launching a choir for those who have been told they sing out of tune. Mo McCallum and Jon Booth have set up the Solent Tuneless Choir for self-confessed terrible singers who want to improve their voices. The choir, which
A FURIOUS New Forest man attacked his ex-girlfriend after finding texts on her phone which led him to believe she had cheated on him. Steven Scaum, from Parish Court in Lymington, struck his former partner with a phone as she slept after he discovering
A duvet full of DVDs have been found by police, who believe the items to have been stolen. Officers are asking the public for help after the duvet was found on Bursledon Road on April 17. The duvet was found hidden behind a bus stop. It
Who doesn't love it when a hilarious quip, hot new profile picture or scintillating link posted on their Facebook page attracts a flood of likes and comments?Scientists have shown that each little blue thumb you garner releases a hit of dopamine in
A NEW festival dedicated entirely to rum will take place on Saturday at the Southampton Guildhall. Drinkers will be able to taste rum from across the globe.The event promises a rum journey where attendees can taste, rare and special craft spirits from
A yacht race that takes in sights around the world will this year miss out Southampton.The Clipper Round the World race was held in the city in 2011 and 2012, but this year will begin in Liverpool after Southampton City Council wasn’t approached.The event
HERE’S looking at you kid! Casablanca, the classic Humphrey Bogart movie about an American expatriate who encounters an ex-lover in wartime Morocco, has been chosen to breathe new life into another old favourite. The 1942 adventure
PATIENTS may have access to fewer medicines after Brexit. That was the warning from a Hampshire expert speaking at a London meeting. Professor Saad Shakir, the director the Drug Safety Research Unit (DSRU) in Bursledon, told the conference at the
