HAMPSHIRE civic chiefs have launched their plan to cut traffic congestion in the Winchester area. The county council and East Hampshire and Winchester district councils are attempting to ease the stranglehold of cars and lorries, cut pollution and improve
WINCHESTER hospital tested its major incident plan by dealing with a 'plane crash' at Southampton airport. The emergency plan of the Winchester and Eastleigh healthcare NHS Trust swung into action to deal with 120 casualties when a plane overshot the
THE New Forest Junior Athletic Club can go from strength to strength after securing a £5,000 award from the National Lottery. Their successful application to the Awards for All organisation means they can now purchase extra equipment plus pay for some
THE excitement was in tents as Hampshire erected the first part of their innovative roof on their new £17 million HQ at West End. The distinctive, tent-like canopy over the club's Cricket Academy was flown after a ten-hour operation, which involved 11
The need for Saints to get into their new ground has been re-emphasised by the latest accounts which show they made a loss of £2.4 million for the financial year ending May 31, 2000. The figure, confirmed at yesterday's annual general meeting, was a big
STEVE CLARIDGE was installed as manager at Fratton Park this morning after Tony Pulis was shunted sideways. Portsmouth-born Claridge (pictured right) was given control of team affairs after chairman Milan Mandaric gave Pulis four months leave of absence
ON THE day he appointed Tony Pulis to manage Portsmouth FC, Milan Mandaric described him as "a man who never had a free lunch in his life." Yesterday, Pulis a waiter turned up with a large bill. The man who displayed all the blue-collar characteristics
TALES of life as a tourist guide enlivened the most recent meeting of the Fair Oak branch of the Women's Institute. From bickering travellers and rain-soaked campsites to beautiful scenery and trips abroad, Mary Tedd's anecdotes provided an insight into
THE Tudor age will come back to life to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the warship Mary Rose being raised from the Solent seabed. Events planned this month to mark yesterday's anniversary include displays of bow-making, medical science and everyday
THE DIY expert and home decorator's dream event kicks off at Southampton Guildhall today. Organisers of the third Ideal Home Exhibition to be held in the city, are promising the biggest and best show with a huge range of things to buy, see and do. The
Councillors in Lyndhurst are demanding more police presence in their village following last weekend's suspected arson attack on three buses. More than £400,000-worth of damage was done on Sunday night to Wilts & Dorset buses parked in the village
ATHERLEY'S John Barter has been called up for his Liberty Trophy debut when Hampshire embark on a revenge mission against Essex. He is one of four newcomers in the side, the others being Victory duo Darren Griffith and Barry Starks and East Dorset's Bill
A TOUCH of winter colour is going on sale at a Gosport nursery to help brighten up even the dullest of gardens. A wide range of autumn bedding plants and a selection of alpines, heathers, houseplants and bulbs will be on sale at Grange Farm Nursery on
COMPANIES in Eastleigh can now be found at the turn of a page thanks to the launch of a new A to Z of industrial and business parks. The free guide detailing the borough's key sites has been produced and published by Eastleigh council's economic development
A TAXI firm set up specifically to serve Southampton's massive WestQuay shopping complex could have its vehicles taken off the road today after its advertising signs broke licensing regulations - by just half an inch. Only two weeks after West Quay Cars
MOVES have been made to secure a village industrial site for new Hampshire homes. Alan Dowden wants planners to draw up a blueprint for residential development of land currently occupied by Bordon UK and AEP at North Baddesley. The Lib Dem councillor
TOTTON has fired the first shots in its battle against plans for a massive dock development at Dibden Bay. Town councillors said Totton would be hit by a huge increase in road and rail traffic if the proposed container terminal was approved. Members of
A MUSHROOM meal which came complete with the mushroom compost has landed a fast food take away in the New Forest area with a stiff letter from health watchdogs. Environmental health manager Derek Roe said checks revealed that there was still some compost
