PUPILS and staff at a Hampshire school are celebrating after inspectors rated it “good”. North Baddesley Infant School has seen rapid improvements since head teacher Carla Lashmar took over the reins in September 2016, according to the report by
WINCHESTER pensioner Glyn Richard Chalker has been banned from driving for being over the legal limit.Chalker, 69, was stopped by police on May 27 in a 57-reg car near his home on Thurmond Crescent, Stanmore, magistrates in Basingstoke heard.When breathalysed
WINCHESTER civic chiefs are coming under pressure to change direction over the future of Silver Hill.Scores of local people have signed a letter urging the city council to make culture and history the main plank of the development instead of shops and
WINCHESTER University is offering a warm welcome to local people on Christmas Day when it opens one of its coffee shops.The Learning Café is open from 9am-1pm on Monday December 25.Everyone is welcome to go along for free refreshments, company and conversation
A MAN has been charged in connection with a robberies on a business in Hampshire.John Paul Beesley, 39, of no fixed abode has been charged with robbery and two counts of fraud after Glitz Hair Salon on Janson Road in Shirley was targeted at 7.25pm on
SEVERE traffic is facing motorists on a Hampshire motorway this afternoon.A crash on the M271 at junction three with the M27 has closed one lane and is causing significant disruption.Delays of up to 45 minutes on the northbound carriageway are being reported
Mauricio Pellegrino believes a lack of “connection” led to Saints being humbled 4-1 by Leicester. Having had time to sleep on a disappointing result and poor performance, the Saints boss reflected on the defeat ahead of a trip to Stamford Bridge
A Winter sports legend was there to see off the first flight of a new air route linking Southampton to the Alps.Olympic ski jumper Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards watched as easyjet launched its new service to Geneva this morning.The plucky Brit
FATHER Christmas will once again be taking to the streets in style as Romsey Round Table collects vital cash for local causes.And this year even more festive joy will be spread as more routes are added to the packed schedule.Over the course of two weeks
PLANS to build homes and a convenience store in a Hampshire village look set to be approved - weeks after a similar scheme was thrown out.Members of the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) are being urged to approve the latest bid to transform a
A PENSIONER who “changed the lives of his victims forever” after he abused four girls as young as five years old has been locked up.Ernest Robinson has been jailed for seven years after he sexually assaulted the youngsters over a number of years by touching
TEACHERS and parents across Southampton are waiting to see how their children have done in their Key Stage 2 tests. The Department for Education will today release SATs results for every primary school in Southampton and Hampshire.The tables will show
THEY’RE no strangers to Southampton, but here was a first headline show in the city for Bolton’s rising stars Jordan Allen and it was their best performance in the south so far.Front man Jordan, lead guitarist Danny Quin, bassist Kieran Loughran and drummer
AFC TOTTON are spreading the festive cheer by offering free admission to everyone for Saturday’s Evo-Stik South West showdown with bottom-of-the-table Bishops Cleeve (3pm kick-off, gates open 1pm). ‘The Stags in the Community Christmas Party’ promises
EASTLEIGH begin their FA Trophy quest in Kent on Saturday – without the player that proudly held the trophy aloft at Wembley in May. Richard Hill’s men will get a welcome break from the struggles of the Vanarama National to take on league rivals
PREMIER League and Eastleigh fans can take advantage of cut-price admission for Winchester City’s big New Year’s Day showdown (3pm) against AFC Totton. With both sides pushing for promotion from the Evo-Stik South West, there will be more than
A MAN found guilty of the savage murder of a student after they spent a day drinking and taking drugs together has been jailed for life. Andi Edwards, 37, has denied murdering hairdresser Alex Woods, 22, at the defendant's home. A jury at Winchester
SCORES of stuffed characters were spotted around a Hampshire village last week as locals got into the autumn spirit.The North Baddesley Scarecrow festival was the biggest ever with more scarecrows, more visitors and a new short, fun and engaging harvest
Renault KoleosEXCEPTIONAL COMFORT AND CONVENIENCERenault's Koleos is a luxurious-feeling 7-seat SUV Crossover model that offers a very credible package for family buyers. Jonathan Crouch reports.Ten Second ReviewIf you need space for up to seven and
BMW Z4 (2014 – 2017)MODELS COVERED:(2 dr roadster-coupe, 2.0, 3.0 petrol)By Jonathan CrouchIntroductionBMW knows a thing or two about roadsters and this improved second generation Z4 proved to be one of its best. It may not be the sharpest car in its
Ford EcoSportThe EcoSport, Ford's most compact SUV, has been substantially improved, with smarter styling, a completely upgraded cabin, a fresh 4WD option and an efficient new 1.5-litre diesel engine. Jonathan Crouch reportsTen Second ReviewThe Ford
WE SEE a lot of propaganda from those who make indecent taxpayer funder profits from renewables about how we don’t need polar bear murdering fossil fuels or mutant-forming nuclear power. I’d like to bring to your attention the status of the UK
A FESTIVAL dedicated to one Britain’s favourite alcoholic drinks will be held in Southampton this weekend.Gin will be celebrated during the aptly named Gin Festival UK, set to take place at the O2 Guildhall on Saturday, December 16. Although commonly
FORMER Saints manager Claude Puel came back to haunt St Mary's as his Leicester City side demolished the home team. Goals from Riyad Mahrez and Andy King, as well as two from Shinji Okazaki, condemned Southampton to another home defeat. The
THE latest application to bulldoze a former hotel with links to the creator of Sherlock Holmes has been thrown out after sparking 860 objections.The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) has rejected an application to replace the old Lyndhurst Park
SOUTHAMPTON had one of the lowest proportions of ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ primary schools in the country this year – according to Ofsted. But city eduction chiefs have refused to acknowledge the issue, instead claiming Southampton is in line with
HE THOUGHT he had a cold but he is now fighting for his life. Hampshire businessman Heath Bland believed he had the flu last week but he is now lying in an induced coma on a life-support system. The 48-year-old brother of well-known pro golfer
A TEAM of dedicated students grabbed their overall to help clean up the streets in Bassett in Southampton.Pupils from Cantell School, in Violet Road, worked with staff at Burgess Road McDonalds to clean the streets.It operates as part of ‘Bennett’s Community
A HAMPSHIRE head teacher is celebrating after just twelve weeks into her new role. Lou Rhodes was told by Ofsted inspectors that Braishfield Primary is “good” at its last inspection released just this monthInspectors said the pupils at Braishfield School
SOUTHAMPTON residents can explore the city by lantern as part of a special Christmas event.The Christmas Lantern Tour will take place on Saturday led by city council archaeologist Dr Andy Russell, the event will tour the historic areas of Southampton,
WEEPING, Florence Smith took a swig from a bottle and cried out: “They are all against me.”Seconds later, the 16-year-old crashed to the floor unconscious – it had contained carbolic acid.Her brother, William – with who she had been happily playing only
CLAUDE Puel insists his one season at Saints helped him become a better manager at Leicester City. The Frenchman was sacked after his only campaign at St Mary’s in June because reservations over his management of the team and style of play.
PLANS for a new Lidl store have been approved - despite claims the scheme will result in the loss of up to 60 jobs.Fareham Borough Council has supported an application to build a Lidl branch at Speedfields Retail Park to replace the company's existing
A FORMER shopkeeper who knocked over and killed a cyclist has been cleared of causing death by dangerous driving. Viral Parekh, who admitted causing the death of Eastleigh rider Keiran Dix, was found not guilty of the charge by a jury at Southampton
‘Are you glad you sacked Puel?’ mocked the Leicester fans as they went 3-0 up before half time at St Mary’s. It would have been interesting to get the views of some Saints fans, and maybe even hierarchy, at that stage. Maybe some would have
THE stars of the South Coast's biggest pantomime have arrived in Southampton ready to put the finishing touches to the festive magic. Craig Revel Horwood, The Chuckle Brothers and Flawless appear in Mayflower Theatre's Snow White and the Seven
IF you're not spending the biggest shopping weekend of the year stocking up ready for next week, there's plenty of festive treats on offer around Hampshire. Here's our pick of ten of the best... (1) In Guildhall Square, Southampton... SING
