BTC Southampton were beaten but by no means disgraced on their big night at Staplewood against a strong Saints U23s side. Saints scored twice in the first five minutes before the masked Armani Little added two more before the interval as they booked
WINCHESTER City missed out on the chance to go third in the Evo-Stik South West, held 1-1 at home by Paulton Rovers tonight. Winger Rob Carr put the Citizens ahead two minutes before the break in front of a 110 Simplyhealth City Ground crowd.
A MOTORCYCLIST has been disqualified from the road for a year after he was caught over the alcohol limit. Krystian Fierka, 43, of Nightingale Close, Badger Farm, Winchester, was tested on Badger Farm Road on August 11, a magistrates court in Basingstoke
TO COINCIDE with National Adoption Week this week, Hampshire County Council is launching a new ‘web chat’ service for people who are interested in providing a stable and caring home for children in care. This new ‘web chat’ facility will allow prospective
A HAMPSHIRE activity centre failed to ensure the safety of a young girl who was left hanging by her neck on a rope bridge during a school trip.The girl, who was 11-years-old at the time, was unconscious and had to be flown to hospital in July 2012 after
A NEW Forest woman has avoided a prison sentence after trespassing in a house and stealing a gold engagement ring.Stacy Chant, 39, of Tedder Way, Totton, was found guilty of entering a house on Priestly Close and stealing the £250 ring. She received a
HAMPSHIRE young dancers are to benefit from a major cash injection. The Point theatre in Eastleigh has received a grant of £115,000 to deliver a new project which aims to give dancers new development opportunities.The funding came from the Linbury Trust
PROUD manager Steve Blackburn hailed the togetherness of Sholing’s under-18 youth team as “second to none” as they booked their ticket to the FA Youth Cup first round proper with a dramatic penalty shootout win at Aldershot Town. Connor Pearson
I've seen countless Lears over the years. Until now, the one I best remember is Ian Holm performing in the tiny Cottesloe (now Dorfmann) Theatre at the National. Therefore it may not be coincidence that Ian McKellen's Lear in the equally small Minerva
SO, I am sat in bed with my laptop, thinking about what to write in my first column. I’ve got a multitude of topics I could focus on: my partner Greg’s stage 4 cancer, my role as his carer, an appointment with a new specialist in a few days, our
NEW research has revealed that people in Southampton are confused about who is entitled to free eye tests.In the city, 46 per cent of adults do not realise that 16-19 year olds in full time education are entitled to free eye tests, while more than a third
CABINET members have backed plans to save millions of pounds in Hampshire by drastically slashing funding for vital services and potentially increasing council tax. Hampshire County Council officers suggested proposals to make saving in a bid to
SAINTS duo Steven Davis and Shane Long have avoided four-time winners Italy and club colleague Manolo Gabbiadini in the World Cup play-offs. The Republic of Ireland and Long have been drawn against Denmark in the play-offs while Northern Ireland
A HAMPSHIRE farmer has been locked up after leaving 170 cows in a “vision of hell”. Edmund Draper Kane, who lives at North End Farm in the New Forest, left his cattle in ‘squalid and filthy’ conditions in March this year leaving three dead, a court
A HAMPSHIRE farmer has been locked up after leaving 170 cows in a “vision of hell”.Edmund Draper Kane, who lives at North End Farm in the New Forest, left his cattle in ‘squalid and filthy’ conditions in March this year leaving three dead, a court heard.Southampton
A SPECIAL 5k run is taking place to support armed forces later this month. Poppy Run, a series of family friendly races comes to Southampton Common on Sunday, October 29.The event encourages runners to remember those who have served in the world wars
THEY ARE the precious wedding party photographs a heartbroken Hampshire couple thought had been lost forever.Newlyweds Mark and Alexandra Fane were left devastated after hundreds of irreplaceable images of their union were stolen during the reception.But
AN EXTRA £4.27 billion in revenue could be generated for the economy across Southampton and the South if home businesses could grow and move into commercial premises.This potential increase in revenue for businesses looking to grow is highest in the South
A MAN won't be able to drive for nearly two years after he was caught over the legal alcohol limit. Bradley Barnes, 42, of Market Lane, Winchester ,was stopped by police on the A30 on September 20, a court heard. When breathalysed his alcohol
IT’S a parody of The President set to premiere in Southampton. Celebrated city impressionist Mike Osman is to tread the boards with his latest creation as Mike Osman Trumped takes to the stage at Mayflower Theatre this December. Now the comic is calling
EASTLEIGH’S rearranged fixture against Chester is being switched to a Saturday, subject to approval from the Vanarama National League. The game had been due to take place on Tuesday, October 31 following the postponement of the original September
HOW Hampshire residents vote could be about to drastically change as proposals could see new parliamentary constituencies created. Recommendations from the Boundary Commission for England, published today, have reshaped the county as 50 MP seats
A ROMSEY church is encouraging people to join them for a new style service this weekend.Freedom Church, which meets in the The Romsey School hall, is launching The 7! A fresh approach to Sunday evenings.The new service will be held in the main hall, starting
PLANS to slash opening hours at Southampton's main recycling centre are set to be scrapped by civic chiefs.Councillors agreed in 2016 to cut opening times at City Depot and Recycling Park by almost 20 hours a week.However the proposals, which were
FROM Testwood Recreation Ground to a (behind-closed-doors) cup tie against Saints. BTC Southampton FC are preparing for the biggest match of their lives tonight, against a young Saints side in the second round of the Southampton Senior Cup at Staplewood
A PROBE has been launched after a mysterious smell wafted across the Solent.Gas company, SGN, has confirmed it is investigating the "unusual" stench, which was reportedly smelt in areas such as Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight on
IT WAS a homecoming to remember as the people of Southampton filled the streets to welcome home their king and queen.The town, as it was on June 22, 1939, was the “envy of the country” being the first place in the kingdom to welcome home the King George
A SOUTHAMPTON man has been put behind bars after failing to register as a convicted sexual offender.Adam James Michael Robinson, 26, of Shirley Road, Southampton, was found guilty of failing to comply with the notification requirements by failing to sign
IT'S a well-worn phrase that 'life begins at 40'. But for Katie Cornhill, a station manager at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, the expression has more than a grain of truth in it – because it is only since reaching that milestone birthday that
HISTORY suggests that hotshot striker Manolo Gabbiadini could be about to hit a trademark scoring streak – and fire Saints up the Premier League. The Italy international is known to suffer lengthy spells without goals but comes alive in fruitful
THERE’S a ticking timebomb in the boardrooms of many small businesses, warns a firm of accountants. Over a fifth of SME directors (21 per cent) are now over the state pension age of 65, reveals Moore Stephens. The firm warns that many business
WHILE I am delighted to see YoBikes emerging in the city, why are they being allowed to use our precious few cycle stands instead of the correct locking bays that have been installed as in other cities where these are successfully used? The council
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: Dylan Martin, 19, of Goodlands Vale, Hedge End. Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive behaviour and insulting words towards Ben Plowman. Community order made. Ordered to
A SITE dubbed Fareham’s “Berlin Wall” could finally be demolished after a £3m homes development was approved. Fareham Borough Council will invest £2.85m on redeveloping the former Hampshire Rose pub site on Highlands Road into ten one and eight
HAMPSHIRE heart attack sufferers have the greatest chance of survival of anywhere in the country. South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) boasts the largest survival percentage of all the trusts in England, and is the only one to secure a rate of
A MYSTERIOUS smell has been reported to police across the Solent. The stench, the cause of which isn't known, has been sniffed as far away as the Isle of Wight, and is also hitting Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham and Netley. Police have appealed
WHY didn’t they listen? A family are demanding answers after a Hampshire man targeted by a controversial group of paedophile-hunters was found dead two days after being released from police custody. David Baker was lured to an underground car
QUESTIONS are being asked about security at a Southampton swimming centre after three men managed to hide and use the facilities during the night. They hid in a slide for more than an hour as staff at The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex, which
A MAN was stabbed during a fight involving two groups of people in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral. Police were called to the scene following the incident and a 23-year-old man was taken to Royal Hampshire County Hospital for treatment to his
HAMPSHIRE became the Twilight Zone following what appears to be the early arrival of night-time. Skies over the county became remarkably dark and gloomy in scenes normally witnessed only during a partial eclipse of the sun. Photos taken by
AFTER a glittering Hampshire career that yielded five trophies and countless memories, Michael Carberry is now focused on the next chapter of his career, as captain of Leicestershire. But he will always be remembered fondly at The Ageas Bowl.
THE future of a Southampton pub that seemed to have been secured has been thrown into doubt once again. As reported by the Daily Echo, the Bitterne Park Hotel was set for a mid-October opening with a new publican. But now, Ei Publican Partnerships
