Day Two: Lancashire 278-5 trail Hampshire 395 by 117 runs Alex Davies’ third championship century of the season and an unbeaten 76 by Dane Vilas enabled Lancashire to recover from 69-3 on the second day of this Specsavers County Championship match
Mason Crane is expected to become Hampshire’s youngest international at The Ageas Bowl tomorrow night. The leg-spin sensation is likely to be handed his England debut in the opening match of the three-match series against South Africa (6.30pm).
CONNOR Essam has joined Eastleigh’s National League rivals Dover Athletic on a two-year deal. The versatile, Kent-born defender played 15 games on loan at Crabble last term having failed to pin down a regular first-team spot for the Spitfires.
A popular Hampshire free runner died when he suffered "catastrophic" head injuries after he stuck his head out between the carriages of a Paris Metro train to take a selfie with his phone, an inquest has heard. Nye "Frankie" Newman, 17, from Aldershot
A driver who ignored a rolling roadblock on a Hampshire motorway has been told to pay more the £500. Spencer Lau-Brown, 35, of Lime Kiln Lane, Holbury, drove his black BMW through the road block which had been set up to remove debris from the M27
SONS of older fathers are more likely to display "geeky" traits such as high intelligence, obsessional interests, and not caring if they fit in, new research has shown. Scientists came to the conclusion after studying the behaviour of 15,000 twin
The leader of the train drivers' union has called for Southern Railway to be stripped of its franchise for "failing" to deliver services.A fresh row flared between Aslef and the company, part of Govia Thameslink Railway, with the union accusing
England captain Eoin Morgan is hoping his new stars can grasp the opportunity to shine in the three-match Twenty20 series against South Africa. Both sides will head into Wednesday night's opener at the Ageas Bowl on the back of Champions Trophy disappointment
A keen runner drowned after falling into a canal while going for a jog with his dog, an inquest has heard. Mark Baldwin, who had taken part in triathlons, was reported missing by his wife Helen Molyneux-Baldwin, when he failed to return home from
SYDENHAMS Premier new boys Hamble Club will kick off the 2017/18 season on home territory. The Monks, newly-promoted Division One champions, will open the doors of ‘The Abbey’ to Newport IW on Tuesday, August 1. With the FA Cup getting up and
Kyle Abbott was left stranded on a career-best 97 as Hampshire were bowled out for 395 by Lancashire at Old Trafford. James Anderson and former Hampshire star Ryan McLaren took the last two two wickets after Hampshire began day two on 351-8.
Police have launched a search for a missing man who walked out of Southampton General Hospital. Officers fear for Arkadijs Petrovs' health after he was last seen walking out of the high dependency ward at the hospital at 4.30pm on Monday. The
Police have released a man who had been arrested after a police chase on a Hampshire motorway. The vehicle was chased along the M27 after officers were called to reports of an Audi TT being stolen in Portsmouth at 7.25am on Friday. The vehicle
The driver of a Ferrari F50 is to appear in court after being summonsed for allegedly causing the death by careless driving of a 13-year-old boy after the supercar crashed into fencing. Matthew Cobden, 38, of New Road, Weybridge, Surrey, will appear
WEST Bromwich Albion are holding talks with Jay Rodriguez over a £12m switch from Saints, according to a national newspaper. The Telegraph report that Tony Pulis is keen on the striker, who netted six goals last term, and want to tie up a
A MAN appeared in court this morning following the death of a Hampshire man. David Richard Gray, 35, of no fixed abode, has been charged by Hampshire Constabulary’s Major Crime Team over the murder of Carl Scott. The 37-year-old’s body was discovered
SUNDARA Karma are to embark on their largest UK tour to date, stopping at Southampton’s 1865 in September. The string of dates marks yet another career high point for the fast rising Reading four piece. Sundara Karma’s burgeoning live reputation is marking
DAY ONE: Hampshire 351 for 8 (96 overs) George Bailey’s five-hour century and some determined resistance from Hampshire’s lower order left the visitors’ slightly better placed in this Specsavers County Championship match at the end of
The Met Office has issued the second highest heatwave alert for Hampshire and the UK as the country endures some extreme heat.The level three amber heatwave warning is one behind a national emergency and has been issued from 9am Monday to 9am Thursday
HOLDERS Sholing will open their defence of the Sydenhams Wessex League Cup away at Division One outfit Totton & Eling. Despite lifting the trophy with a 2-1 win over Baffins Milton Rovers at Portchester last month, Dave Diaper’s Boatmen must
A HAMPSHIRE school will close its doors later this year, it has been revealed. Hampshire County Council executive member for education, Cllr Peter Edgar, rubber stamped the decision to amalgamate Fort Hill Community School with Cranbourne Business
MATTHEW Bourne’s celebrated take on the classic fairytale of Cinderella returns in 2018, visiting Southampton in March. One of New Adventures’ most popular productions, the ballet is a thrilling and evocative love story set in London during the Second
NATHAN Redmond is two goals away from joining Alan Shearer as England Under-21s’ all-time top-scorer after netting a crucial goal at the European Championships. But time is running out for the 23-year-old to go level with Shearer and Francis Jeffers
A driver has been left with life-threatening injuries following a collision on a Hampshire road in the early hours of this morning. Officers were called to the B2070 between Sheet and Rake, near Petersfield, at 3.15am to reports of a single vehicle
ANGRY parents have hit out at a Hampshire college after pupils were forced to wear trousers in sweltering heat. The county is currently in the grip of high temperatures with the mercury topping 30C, and the Met Office has issued its second highest
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is urging the public to only call 999 for life-threatening or serious emergencies while it deals with an extremely high demand during the blistering weather. The plea comes after thousands of calls were received
Commuters were being warned to expect long delays this morning after a vehicle broke down on a busy Hampshire road. Delays of 35 minutes built up due to the blockage on the A36 northbound near Whinwhistle Road in West Wellow at about 7.30am.
Hursley Park’s bid to claw away from the British as Southern League Division 3 danger zone is gaining momentum. A second consecutive win, an eight-wicket thrashing of Fair Oak, lifted them off bottom place, now occupied by newly promoted Alton
Totton & Eling’s proud six-week unbeaten stint as British Gas Southern League Division 2 leaders ended with a dramatic one-wicket defeat at second placed Hartley Wintney.They fought tooth and nail to defend a modest 211 and were favourites when Hartley
Hythe & Dibden put paid to Ropley’s unbeaten start to the Hampshire League season – despite having two players taken to hospital during the game!The promoted Watersiders were on their way to a powerful 298-7 against the undefeated County Division 1 leaders
AMAZON Prime viewers are being warned they will need to invest in a TV licence if they choose to take on the company's new expanded service. The online streaming service announced this week it will offer live television channels for the first time
STAFF at a Southampton house building company raise thousands for charity.Barratt Homes Southampton participated in the Hope Challenge, a unique fundraising event organised by Habitat for Humanity, raising almost £9,400.The team, consisting of Stuart
A HAMPSHIRE charity is set to welcome two of English rugby’s biggest stars in a fundraising lunch.Wessex Heartbeat, a heart disease charity operating opposite Southampton General Hospital, has announced two rugby legends ahead of a lunch at the end of
A FAMILY which fell victim to a gang of vandals terrorising a Hampshire village fears residents may resort to vigilante justice if the thugs are not caught soon. Simon Herring from Blackfield raised the warning after a large metal object was thrown
HAMPSHIRE politicians and community figures have appealed for calm and security is to be reviewed at a city mosque after an attack on a group of worshippers at a mosque in Finsbury Park left one person dead and several people injured.The attack at Finsbury
PLANS have been unveiled for a new multi-million pound hotel in a Hampshire town. Travelodge have been given the go-ahead for a new 54-bed hotel in the heart of Gosport that the company says will create more than 20 jobs and bring in more than
AN arson attack has cost a Hampshire charity shop thousands.The Stubbington Green branch of Sue Ryder was left severely damaged after the blaze over the late May Bank Holiday weekend. Now staff are appealing for donations from the public to replenish
SCIENTISTS in Southampton have helped make a breakthrough in the treatment of lung cancer.Researchers at the University of Southampton and scientists in California have discovered a new type of immune cell that could predict which lung cancer patients
SCORES of custom-made machines rolled into Beaulieu on Father’s Day. Around 600 cars and bikes came together on Sunday for the Hot Rod and Custom Drive-In Day. More than 6,000 show-goers immersed themselves in the cars, bikes, music and fashions
Among the court cases heard at Southampton Magistrates on June 6 are:Kirk James Harrison, 30, of Rufford Close, Eastleigh. Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour. Fined £72 and ordered to pay £85 costs and £30 victim services
Weather warnings have been issued over the scorching weather continues.With the 30°c temperatures setting in for most of this week, health bosses are sending out alerts to help people stay cool.The Met Office has issued a Level 3 Heatwave Alert for the
DISNEY films are loved and celebrated by children all over the world. But now some adults are displaying their adoration for the media production company, in ink form. Southampton customer service advisor Heather Singleton first watched children
THEY were the big winners at this year’s Winchester Business Excellence Awards. Richard Steel and Partners, the family owned funeral directors, have been serving Winchester and the wider Hampshire community since 1860 through four generations of the Steel
A RAILWAY commuters’ group have been granted a hearing in a bid for a judicial review of the government’s handling of the Southern rail strikes.The Association of British Commuters (ABC) will attend a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in Central
HAMPSHIRE fire chief Dave Curry is calling for sprinklers to be installed in all high-rise buildings. Mr Curry, chief officer of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, was due to speak to the media about the issue today at fire service headquarters
A HAMPSHIRE charity is looking for votes to win £25,000.The Rainbow Centre in Fareham, which supports people suffering from brain trauma and injury, is down to the last seven in a competition to win the grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The
MILITARY vehicles and personnel took part in an event in Winchester to mark Armed Forces Day. On Parade, organised by Winchester Military Museums, was held on Sunday at Peninsula Barracks.At this year’s event, parents and their children tested their skills
POLICE say no crime was committed when a man accosted a seven year old girl in McDonald's in Winchester. The girl's mum Deanne Tollervey said the police did not appear to be taking the incident seriously. The man offered Mia money to go with
WHEN Annabel Stewart gets on her bike at the start of an epic bike ride across Cuba she will be finishing something she set out to do seven years ago. Back then she was in a very different place. Grief stricken from losing two children who
NHS Blood and Transplant is urging people in Hampshire to say #ImThere and start saving lives by registering as new blood donors during National Blood Week (June19-25).Over the past year, 900,000 people have given up their time to help patients in need
CIVIC chiefs are facing their ‘biggest financial challenge yet’ in plugging a £140 million funding gap.Hampshire County Council has to close the hole by 2019/2020.Ahead of a meeting to consider the council’s end of year financial report today, the authority
England Under-21 captain James Ward-Prowse has revealed senior boss Gareth Southgate has been offering advice ahead of their key Euro 2017 clash against Slovakia. The Young Lions face leaders Slovakia in Kielce later today (5pm) knowing anything
NATHAN Redmond fired England Under-21s a step closer to the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Championships with the winning goal against Slovakia tonight. Saints team-mate and Young Lions captain James Ward-Prowse assisted Redmond for the crucial
Saints have agreed to switch their Premier League fixture at West Ham to St Mary's - meaning they'll now face a gruelling four successive away trips in March and April. Saints were scheduled to play the Hammers at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday
A second crash on a busy Hampshire road caused delays just a few hours after drivers face two-hour-long rush hour tailbacks. The outside lane of the Redbridge Causeway entry slip road (outbound) was blocked as a result of the incident, which occured
A man has been charged following the murder of a Hampshire resident. David Richard Gray, 35, of no fixed abode, has been charged by Hampshire Constabulary's Major Crime Team over the murder 37-year-old Carl Scott. Mr Scott's body was discovered
A SOUTHAMPTON man threatened to burn down his employers’ house with his children inside. Robert Doughty also admitted threatening to “put an axe straight through the head” of his employer who he was on a trial work day for. They were among
