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SOUTH Coast MPs are to look more closely at possible ways of cutting through the red tape burdens on small businesses following a meeting at the House of Commons with members of the Southern Society of Chartered Accountants. At SOSCA's annual get-together
In Port Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Philipp, container, 0230, 205E; Tanabata, ro-ro, 0630, 34/35; Vittoriosa, vehicle carrier, 0700, 202; Traviata, vehicle carrier, 0730, 43/44; Magic, refrigerat, 0800, 104; Pelayo, container, 0900, 207E;
SLIMMING champion Diane Hudson has won back her ex-husband - after shedding almost six stone in weight. Diane was pursued by former love Maurice after she showed off her new trim figure at a local pub one night. Not realising it was his ex of eight years
PEOPLE power has helped launch a new bus service for borough residents at Eastleigh. The Sunday and Bank Holiday service which went on the road last week provides a direct link between Eastleigh town centre and Winchester. Funded by the borough council
WHEN Violet Slarke celebrated the end of the 19th century aged seven, little did she think she would survive the turbulence of the 20th century and still be alive to see in the 21st century. But now Hampshire's oldest woman, who is 107 today, cannot wait
AS A clampdown on traffic in Fareham roads is expected to be approved, action is unlikely outside a school because of an improvement in safety. Fareham councillors are due to endorse measures at a highways sub committee tomorrow. However, they are being
A PARISH council which refused to make a grant to a credit union has been asked to think again. Fawley Parish Council decided against giving a grant to the Waterside Credit Union which provides loans for people who would otherwise have difficulty in obtaining
Ventnor paddled their way to an eighth straight victory in Hampshire 1 on a wet and watery Millbrook pitch where conditions underfoot were appalling and mistakes understandably abounded. Millbrook played with commendable spirit despite being understrength
Saints go into tonight's FA Cup third-round tie at Ipswich (8pm) knowing victory will give them chance to redeem their lowest point of the season. The fourth-round draw had handed tonight's winners a trip to Aston Villa who thrashed Southampton 4-0 in
A HAMPSHIRE radio presenter was arrested live on air and taken to the cells for two hours. Bemused listeners rang Wave FM after police arrived at the station's offices in Fareham and took Tracey Clarke into custody. But the "arrest" turned out to be a
RESIDENTS are teaming up with council officers to thrash out plans to combat speeding motorists and large lorries using their roads. Householders in Athelstan Road and Chessel Avenue, Southampton, are to set up a think-tank to discuss ways of calming
TENS of thousands of motorists in Hampshire are set to endure months of additional daily delays from January. Roadworks will start next month on the M3 near Winchester when a new junction is built for the controversial service station at Shroner Wood.Q
TRADERS have come under fire for being Scrooge-like and failing to dip into their tills to help support one of Winchester's most successful annual festivals. The Hat Fair, held in July, is Britain's longest running festival of street theatre and plays
Gosport & Fareham achieved a victory away to Old Alleynian for the first time ever and thereby maintained the leadership of London League 3 South West. Once Paul Middleton had set up a try for his brother, Gary, and then converted it, Gosport were
POMPEY chairman Milan Mandaric's trip to the Stadium of Light could dim his desire to make a quick managerial appointment. Although Pompey are keen to have a new man in place before Saturday's crucial Division 1 basement battle with Port Vale, Mandaric
