Mauricio Pellegrino apologised to Saints fans after his side were humbled 4-1 by former manager Claude Puel’s Leicester. Puel’s first return to St Mary’s since his sacking at the end of last season could hardly have produced a worse night for Saints
Claude Puel exacted revenge on his first return to Saints as Leicester romped to a 4-1 Premier League win at St Mary's. Shinji Okazaki's brace and further goals from Riyad Mahrez and Andy King eased Leicester past the struggling Saints, who
ARCHITECTS are about to launch a series of meetings to consult the public over the future of the area of Winchester where the city council wants to build a new leisure centre.Five public ‘drop in’ sessions will take place between June 23-29.The architects
WORK is set to start on a new £11.2 million extra-care facility in Romsey, as civic chiefs push plans forward.Hampshire County Council leader Roy Perry announced that the demolition of the controversially-closed Nightingale Lodge is to begin early into
A MAN has been found guilty of murdering a student after they spent a day drinking and taking drugs together. Andi Edwards, 37, denied murdering hairdresser Alex Woods, 22, at a home in Eastleigh. Mr Woods was stabbed a number of times in the
SOUTH Western Railway is set to be hit by strikes on New Year's Eve as part of a bitter row over the role of guards.Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union on South Western Railway will walk out for 24 hours on December 31 and on Greater
EASTLEIGH loan midfielder Simon Heslop is heading back to York City. A statement released by the Spitfires this afternoon said: "Eastelgh Football Club can today confirm midfielder Simon Heslop has returned to his parent club, York City, due to
COMMUTERS are facing delays after a rush-hour crash on a major Southampton route. The incident happened on a slip road from Redbridge roundabout towards Redbridge Causeway and has left one lane blocked. Delays are building on Redbridge Road
A MAN who took a car and drove with excess alcohol has been banned and fined more than £900. John Frank White, 30, was stopped by police at Bar End Industrial Estate after driving on Bar End whilst over the limit on November 19. Basingstoke
“ALL we want for Christmas is our centre back” was the message on a banner held by angry campaigners hoping to save a Southampton respite centre.Meeting at the Mencap Centre in Portswood, the users of the Kentish Road facility gathered together for a
PLANS to redevelop an aircraft factory site in a Hampshire village for housing have been unveiled. GE Aviation in Hamble could undergo a major revamp and plans have been unveiled to demolish some of the buildings and create 147 new homes on the nearby
FORMER Saints boss Claude Puel admits it will be “strange” returning to St Mary’s with his new side Leicester City tonight – but hopes for a good reception. The Frenchman, who was sacked after one season in charge at Saints in June, brings the
STAFF at The White Stuff in Westquay are donning their favourite seasonal socks in aid of No Limits which helps young people facing homelessness, anxiety, depression, abuse and poverty. The charity is asking everyone to don their festive socks in a bid
Night-time sky-watchers willing to brave the cold can look forward to a spectacular display of shooting stars later this week.The Geminid meteor shower, which returns every December, is predicted to be one of the most dazzling ever.An almost absent moon
LOCALS, dignitaries and volunteers all came together to officially open a Romsey charity’s new base.Following months of work and thousands of hours of volunteer manpower, Romsey Cancer Support Centre has finally moved into its new home.The new base of
REVIEW: Aladdin, Ferneham Hall, FarehamHAVING two young children I’ve watched my fair share of pantomimes - but I’d never seen a Lycra jumpsuit-wearing genie, until now.Resplendent in full Afro, flares and sequins, Jason Denton was unexpected to say the
A MAN accused of murder was acting in self defence when he stabbed his friend to death, a court heard.Andi Edwards, 37, reacted “instinctively” when Alex Woods flew into a rage after being bitten on his arm by a dog, Winchester Crown Court was told.Mr
A MAN has been rescued after becoming stuck in mud near the River Itchen.Emergency services were called to Priory Road in Southampton at around 3.38am today after reports of a man stuck in mud. Firefighters from Redbridge, St Mary and Fareham Fire Station
MOTORISTS are facing delays after a rush-hour crash on a Hampshire motorway. The incident happened on the M27 eastbound near junction five for Eastleigh. The outside lane of the carriageway is blocked and traffic is building in the area.
BUSINESS owners have expressed their anger after council planners backed controversial plans to expand a Hampshire supermarket which could put up to 60 jobs at risk. Fareham Borough Council has recommended LIDL's plans to expand their store on
Mauricio Pellegrino reflected on the tough job Premier League managers face as his predecessor Claude Puel tonight returns to St Mary’s for the first time since his sacking. Puel was dismissed at the end of last season despite leading Saints to
A HAMPSHIRE man knelt down in the middle of a busy main road and was hit by a coach travelling at 60mph, an inquest was told. The court was shown dramatic dash cam footage of Connor Johnson kneeling in the left lane of the A31, with his hands outstretched
TOLL charges on the Itchen Bridge could be scrapped as early as next year – but only for electrical vehicles. Environmental chiefs plan to introduce a new toll category for eco-friendly motorists, allowing them to cross the pay-per-use bridge for
SOUTHAMPTON superstar Craig David will headline Mutiny Festival next summer. The Southampton sensation will headline the main stage on Sunday, May 27, at King George V Fields in Cosham with his esteemed TS5 show, a massive hit at Bestival in
SOUTHAMPTON taxi drivers fear being driven out of business by an incoming scheme to tackle the city’s illegally high pollution levels. That’s despite civic chiefs offering cabbies in Southampton and Eastleigh a £250,000 pot to help them ‘go-green
A NEW hotel could be on the way for Fareham in a “unique” partnership with the local authority. Travelodge has revealed plans to partner with Fareham Borough Council and build a new hotel to fit in with the council’s plans to regenerate the town
CAR parking charges in Eastleigh’s Swan Centre have been scrapped in the evenings.From Tuesday evening there will no longer be a charge to park in Eastleigh’s Swan Centre car parks from 6pm.The aim of the move is to give people the opportunity to park
THE run-up to Christmas is for many a time of fun and friendship. Our members are enjoying plenty of both by attending a string of Christmas parties and socials in Romsey and Southampton. But it is also a time to think of the vulnerable, the destitute
ON the edge of the New Forest lies a pub that has been serving up the best that Hampshire has to offer since 1886. The Forest Home, Hardley, is regarded highly by its customers who appreciate the quality of the food and drink – but above all the
A MAN charged with causing the death of a cyclist admitted “he should have slowed down” moments before the collision. Viral Parekh, who admitted causing death by careless driving but denied causing death by dangerous driving, told Southampton Crown
A FAREHAM convenience store was fined £250,000 after pleading guilty to health and safety failings. Fareham Borough Council successfully prosecuted convenience retailer One Stop Ltd after a customer tripped over on a pothole on a garage forecourt
