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  • Missing woman found safe and well

    A missing New Forest woman has been found safe and well. Susan Batchelor was last seen this morning in Beech Crescent, Hythe, but the 48-year-old has since been located.

  • Emergency services rush to city park

    EMERGENCY services rushed to a Hampshire street after a woman suffered a cardiac arrest. Ambulances and police cars were seen parked at The Broadway next to Abbey Gardens in Winchester. Hampshire Constabulary say that a woman had suffered a cardiac

  • UPDATE: Body found in search for missing man

    A BODY has been found in the search for a missing man. Hugh Cox, 61, was reported missing earlier this month, with the latest police helicopter search carried out along the Dorset coastline on Thursday. The "hugely respected" consultant left

  • PHOTOS: Glitz and glamour at Regents Park prom

    IT was glitz and glamour aplenty as Regents Park students arrived at their prom. The youngsters turned out in their finest suits and most elegant gowns as they arrived at the special event at Chilworth Manor. Scroll through the gallery above to

  • CX-5 DELIVERS NEW LEVELS OF SOPHISTICATION AND STYLE

    Mazda's CX-5 is a mid-sized SUV with a loyal following. Jonathan Crouch checks out the MK2 model to find out why.Ten Second ReviewMazda's CX-5 mid-sized SUV has been thoroughly rejuvenated in second generation guise. As before, it's a good

  • RIO, AWARD WINNING MODERN FAMILY CAR

    KIA RIO (2011-2016)By Jonathan CrouchModels Covered3/5dr hatchback (1.1 & 1.4 CDi diesel, 1.4 petrol)IntroductionWith its fourth generation Rio model, Kia produced a smartly-styled supermini that challenged for class honours and suited sensibly-minded

  • NEW KUGA, ADVANCED, SPORTY AND EFFICIENT

    NEW KUGA SUV WITH SYNC 3Ford's Kuga has sharpened up its act in this improved second generation guise. Jonathan Crouch checks out the changes.Ten Second ReviewThe Ford Kuga has evolved in this improved second generation form into a more desirable

  • Southampton mum's 'horror' tattoo

    Southampton mother Katy Chase has been a horror fan for as long as she can remember. Her passion for horror films began with Freddy Krueger. She became such a fan that for her husband, artist Gary Chase, tattooed a thigh sized portrait of the

  • Dom reveals all on naked dating show... thanks to his mum

    A HAMPSHIRE man will be appearing on the new series of a naked dating show – thanks to his mother. Dom Newbold’s mother was reading a Newsquest publication when she noticed an article urging Hampshire residents to appear in the new series of the

  • Health trust in court over care allegations

    ALLEGATIONS against a Hampshire-based mental health trust accused to failing to safeguard patients are due to be aired in court today. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is prosecuting Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust following an incident at

  • PCC claims Hampshire Police is 'unfairly funded'

    HAMPSHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner Michael Lane held a ‘safer together’ event to showcase some of the work he has done in his first year in office. With a ‘tardis’ photo booth open and free to the public, examples of confiscated weapons

  • Restaurant boss appeals ‘illegal immigrants’ fines

    THE owner of an Indian restaurant has spoken out after his licence was temporarily suspended when illegal workers were found at the premises on numerous occasions. Adib Ahmed Bachhu, owner of the Indian Tree at Market Place, Ringwood, contacted

  • Pellegrino starts work as players return

    Mauricio Pellegrino will today meet members of his Saints squad for the first time as the build-up to the new Premier League season begins in earnest. The 45-year-old, who was confirmed as the new Saints manager last Friday, has arrived in

  • Primary school pupils 'create their own university'

    CHILDREN from a Hampshire primary school were given an insight into life at university. Year six students from St Marys CofE Primary School were given the chance to explore the world of higher education this week, with a visit to Southampton Solent University

  • 'How do you tell your children you're dying?'

    HOW on earth do you tell your children that mummy is dying? It’s a question no 36-year-old should have to contemplate, but it’s one that Hayley Ryan wrestles with every day. Just weeks ago the mum-of-two was told the shattering news that the

  • Blackmail claims over development plans

    HAMPSHIRE villagers are claiming they are being ‘blackmailed’ by a developer which has added a scout hut to its plans. Foreman Homes proposes 150 houses, a new scout hut as well as community space, off-site parking and some natural green space

  • Smoking at its lowest level in the region

    NUMBERS of smokers in the Solent region have reached the lowest level in the last five years, according to new figures released this week.Figures show that just 13.6 per cent of the population of Hampshire now smoke compared with 16.1 in 2012.In Southampton

  • School rated good across the board

    By Harrison CoxA SOUTHAMPTON school has been rated good in all areas by Ofsted.Inspectors found pupils at The Polygon School became more confident and had greater self-esteem.The school, in Handel Terrace, Southampton, is a specialist school for boys

  • Anger over alcohol plans for proposed Tesco store

    MORE than 80 people have signed a petition against the planned alcohol licensing hours at a proposed new Tesco Express store. Tesco have announced they want to move into the former River Island unit, which is currently empty, in Winchester High

  • Roll up, roll up Sinners...

    NEW Forest rockers Saints of Sin play a special show to preview their debut full length album at Southampton’s Talking Heads tomorrow night. Welcome to the Circus, which’ features 12 original tracks including the band’s epic anthem, 21 Shots, is due for

  • Historic folk club takes its final bow with rising star

    SOUTHAMPTON’’S celebrated folk club Fo’c’sle is to close its doors for the last time after more than 50 years tomorrow night. The club, which has folded because of a lack of volunteer organisers, will go out in a blaze of glory with Sunjay, a rising star

  • Controversial rat run to be closed

    A CONTROVERSIAL rat run in Ringwood is set to be closed amid proposals to widen the A31, new plans have shown. The westbound carriageway - between the A338 Salisbury Road junction to the B3081 turn-off for Verwood - aims to reduce congestion during

  • Faecal bacteria 'discovered in ice at three coffee chains'

    Concerning levels of faecal bacteria were present in ice at three major high street coffee chains, according to an investigation. Samples from drinks at Costa, Starbucks, and Caffe Nero were reportedly found to be contaminated in lab tests carried

  • Eastleigh sign former Premier League winger

    EASTLEIGH have signed former Premier League winger Mark Yeates. The 32 year-old has signed a two-year deal and brings with him some experience of playing in the top flight with Tottenham. After a nine-match loan spell at Brighton, Yeates made