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Esther Rantzen says public must help vulnerable elderly

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:04:38 +0000

In the week in which Esther Rantzen has said there should be a helpline for vulnerable and isolated pensioners, she tells SARAH JONES that the public, too, have their part to play in these difficult financial times.

What was Southampton director Ken Russell's contribution to cimena?

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:45:40 +0000

With the death of New Forest film director Ken Russell on Sunday, British cinema lost one of its true originals. Sally Churchward looks back at his controversial work and lasting legacy

Are police plans for Saints vs Pompey match going too far?

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:17:48 +0000

It’s set to be one of the biggest ever football policing operations in Hampshire as police prepare to use the controversial ‘coach bubble’ tactic to get Southampton fans to this month’s clash with rivals Pompey. But is this approach heavy-handed – or a necessity to keep fans safe? Here, both sides have their say.

How does Southampton compare to rivals this Christmas?

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:03:57 +0000

T'IS the season to be jolly.

Keeping fans in a bubble ahead of derby clash

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:19:47 +0000

A new tactic is being employed by police to keep trouble to a minimum at the upcoming South Coast derby between Saints and Pompey, but as Dan Kerins explains, some think the bubble is a step too far.

Fighting spirit of brave Hampshire soldier

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:45:01 +0100

Five months ago he lost both his legs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan. Lt Dave Henson has since re-learnt to walk, raised over £9,000 in a charity swim and is now championing a campaign to provide specialist homes for other war heroes.

Challenging campus homophobia

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:52:42 +0100

The University of Winchester may become the first in Britain to publish an ‘Outlist’ – an online record of its openly gay students and staff. The lecturer behind the idea, Professor Eric Anderson talks to PAULA THOMPSON about changing attitudes on campus.

Flight of the Navigators

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:05:38 +0100

In the week in which the Government is said to be considering selling its 49 per cent share in the UK’s air traffic control service, SARAH JONES gets a rare insight into the heart of the organisation.

Could Liverpool be cruising for a bruising?

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0100

The row between Southampton and Liverpool over northern ambitions to play a bigger role in the UK cruising industry seems to have come to an end. Shipping editor Keith Hamilton gives a personal view on the outcome of this heated war of words.

Swapping four wheels for two

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:11:49 +0100

THEY have been hailed as a solution to the UK’s traffic problems, and with 20 million already sold in China, electric bike sales are now stepping up a gear in Britain. JON REEVE swapped his car for one for a week to find out whether they really are a viable alternative.

Coming out in football

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:25:33 +0100

This week gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell called on the FA to take a much stronger lead in tackling homophobia in football. Could gay football teams be the way forward?

Seeing red?

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:10:00 +0000

In the week a man was jailed for attacking a pensioner during a queue-jumping incident at a New Forest petrol station Paula Thompson asks, is society getting angrier?

City is second most expensive in UK for retirement

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:10:00 +0100

SOUTHAMPTON is the second most expensive city in the UK to retire in, according to new research.

Organ donors needed to help save more lives

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:50:16 +0100

Only 31 per cent of people are signed up to become organ donors – and more are needed.

Could oil spill disaster happen here?

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:33:09 +0100

Barack Obama this week compared the Gulf of Mexico oil leak to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. With two major oil operations on the banks of Southampton Water, PETER LAW asks if it could happen here