Archive - Wednesday, 17 October 2018

Drivers facing hour long delays on M271 - as work on A35 continues
DRIVERS face traffic chaos again tonight - with delays of an hour on a major route into Southampton.
Man suffers 'serious injuries' in fall from Itchen Bridge
RESCUE crews and paramedics raced to help a man after he fell 90ft from the Itchen Bridge.
Eastleigh caretaker boss gets a helping hand with training
EASTLEIGH managerial hopeful Ben Strevens has had a helping hand on the training pitch this week – from the boss of Basingstoke Town.
PHOTOS: Do you recognise any of these stolen items?
POLICE have launched a new drive to return a set of stolen items to their rightful owners.
New technology at Southampton school leaving parents feeling 'appy
A SOUTHAMPTON primary school is able to show its parents how marvellous their children are at a click of button.
McDonald's finds new site for Southampton restaurant - and ditches plans for Woolston outlet
A FAST-food giant has ditched its bid for a new restaurant in Woolston, Southampton – because it has found another site.
Michael Carberry leaves Leicestershire
Former Hampshire batsman Michael Carberry has had his contract with Leicestershire cancelled by mutual consent.
Tributes paid to 'patient and caring dad' who died in crash on The Avenue
THE family of a motorcyclist who died in a collision in Southampton earlier this month have released a tribute.
Here are some facts you may not know about Southampton's historic walls...
NEW building development over recent years has made the medieval walls of Southampton more visible and this will continue when the Bargate development opens up the eastern section of the north walls for everyone to enjoy.
Minibus driver had cocaine in his system when he crashed and killed passenger
A MINIBUS driver has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a passenger in a crash on the A34 by driving carelessly while having cocaine in his system.
Saints handed fitness boost
Alex McCarthy and Stuart Armstrong are reportedly fit to play against AFC Bournemouth this weekend.
THE BIG PREVIEW: Bournemouth v Saints
Saints face a Bournemouth side who will be in the mood for goals on Saturday.
Man falls from Itchen Bridge
RESCUE crews rushed to help a man after he fell from the Itchen Bridge today (October 17).
READER LETTER: Can you help my research into Homepoint House?
I am currently researching the history and occupants of Heathfield House, Bitterne (now replaced by Homepoint House, Mersham Gardens), one of whom between c.1921 and c.1935 was Henry (‘Harry’) Joseph Beazley, married to May Annie Beazley, nee Whale.
Kids who spend more time online 'twice as likely' to pest parents for junk food
YOUNG children who spend more than half an hour a day online are almost twice as likely to pester their parents for junk food, according to Cancer Research UK.
WATERING HOLE: Medieval Winchester pub is back on the up
A MULTI-function pub in Winchester 'has something for everyone' according to local punters.
Fire crews called to blaze at Fawley Power station
FIRE crews are dealing with a blaze in a diesel tank at the old Fawley power station.
Shock figures show a FIFTH of county's children have viewed animal abuse online
A FIFTH of schoolchildren in Hampshire have witnessed animal cruelty and neglect online, the RSPCA reveals.
The council wants your views on whether it should increase the Itchen Bridge toll
PLANS to charge motorist an extra 20p per crossing of the Itchen Bridge have taken another step closer after civic chiefs signed off on its new budget.
Dennis Clark
CLARK Dennis Passed away peacefully in Southampton General Hospital on Thursday 4th October 2018, aged 89 years. Treasured memories of a dearly loved Dad, from your ever loving daughter Rosemarie. His funeral service will be held in Hollybrook Cemetery…
Pat Squires
SQUIRES Dr Pat (née O'Connor) Formerly of Southampton and St. Anne's School. Died 11th October at home in Cheshire after a long illness. Rest In Peace my love. From her sister Wendy and husband Malcolm.
Betty Burns
BURNS Betty Passed away in Rose Villa Rest Home on 27th September. Age 96. To a kind, loving and caring Mum, Grandmother & Mother-in-law. You will be greatly missed by us all, but never forgotten. With all our love from her daughter's Christine,…
John Thorne
THORNE John 'Jack' Sadly, but peacefully, passed away on 4th October 2018, aged 89. Husband to Eve of 67 years. Much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. ---------- Funeral Service to take place at Wessex Vale Crematorium, Bubb Lane, West End Wednesday…
Theresa Frances Glover
GLOVER Theresa Frances Sadly passed away on 1st October, aged 90 years. Spent her working life at Sudan United Mission and at the school of Nursing in Southampton. Much loved Sister to Monica, and Aunt to David & Claire. A service to celebrate her…
David Sutherland
SUTHERLAND David Died peacefully after a short illness on 29th September, aged 80. No words can express how deeply he will be missed by his wife, family, pets & friends. Service to be held at Test Valley Crematorium on Thursday 25th October at…
VIDEO: Shocking video shows driver on phone for 15 seconds on M27
A SHOCKING video has emerged of a driver using their phone at the wheel on a busy Hampshire motorway.
Man injured in two-vehicle crash in the New Forest
ALL three emergency services have been called to a two-vehicle accident in the New Forest.
Water supplies cut off in Southampton estate
WATER supplies were cut-off in a Southampton estate this morning.
Flybe in profit warning
A REGIONAL airline which flies out of Southampton airport has issued a profit warning.
Drivers face another morning of delays due to emergency gasworks
DRIVERS face another morning of traffic chaos in Southampton.
Work starts on new £3.4m office block
FAREHAM-BASED Amiri Construction have started work on a £3.46m three-store office block at Whiteley.
Hampshire firm named Start up of the Year at British Engineering Excellence Awards
A HAMPSHIRE electronics and software design company has been named Start-up of the Year at the British Engineering Excellence Awards.

Archive - Wednesday, 17 October 2018

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Drivers facing hour long delays on M271 - as work on A35 continues

Man suffers 'serious injuries' in fall from Itchen Bridge

Eastleigh caretaker boss gets a helping hand with training

PHOTOS: Do you recognise any of these stolen items?

New technology at Southampton school leaving parents feeling 'appy

McDonald's finds new site for Southampton restaurant - and ditches plans for Woolston outlet

Michael Carberry leaves Leicestershire

Tributes paid to 'patient and caring dad' who died in crash on The Avenue

Here are some facts you may not know about Southampton's historic walls...

Minibus driver had cocaine in his system when he crashed and killed passenger

Saints handed fitness boost

THE BIG PREVIEW: Bournemouth v Saints

Man falls from Itchen Bridge

READER LETTER: Can you help my research into Homepoint House?

Kids who spend more time online 'twice as likely' to pest parents for junk food

WATERING HOLE: Medieval Winchester pub is back on the up

Fire crews called to blaze at Fawley Power station

Shock figures show a FIFTH of county's children have viewed animal abuse online

The council wants your views on whether it should increase the Itchen Bridge toll

Dennis Clark

Pat Squires

Betty Burns

John Thorne

Theresa Frances Glover

David Sutherland

VIDEO: Shocking video shows driver on phone for 15 seconds on M27

Man injured in two-vehicle crash in the New Forest

Water supplies cut off in Southampton estate

Flybe in profit warning

Drivers face another morning of delays due to emergency gasworks

Work starts on new £3.4m office block

Hampshire firm named Start up of the Year at British Engineering Excellence Awards