THE last time I was in Guernsey two years ago, the island was fogbound, cold and, quite frankly deathly dull. What a difference a hefty dose of superb weather can do to change appearances. Easter weekend in the Channel Islands has been glorious. Temperatures
FOUR teenagers today appeared at Winchester Crown Court accused of the murder of Southampton youth Lewis Singleton. Lewis, 18, died of stab wounds after an attack in Obelisk Road, Woolston, last month. Rikki Johnson, 18, of Honeysuckle Road, Bassett
I HAD never met Lizi Robson, never even heard of her before now, but now I've heard first hand what a difference child cancer support charity CLIC Sargent makes. Treatment for a four-and-a-half-year-old boy living in Cornwall involved surgery in London
HERE'S ONE that could benefit all riders. There will be a demonstration of basic bike maintenance at Rob Willsher Motorcycles, Bursledon, on Tuesday May 15 at 7pm for everyone who worries about adjusting their chain correctly or what checks to carry
A GROUP that owns or manages more than 2,600 Hampshire homes looks set to double in size after agreeing a merger with a West Sussex rival. Southampton-based housing association Hyde South is to merge with Chichester's Martlet Homes in a deal which will
A HAMPSHIRE firm has designed a complete office in a box. Called the GoPod, it folds away from fully working office to just two foot ten inches deep in seconds, Bursledon-based inventors Creative Facilities Management claim it's the future of the office
APRIL is set to be the busiest month for Southampton docks in modern times, with more than 90,000 passengers crossing the quayside in just one week. The rush comes as the finishing touches are put to a deal that will underpin a major expansion at the
INNOVATION is an essential weapon in the fight against climate change and a powerful tool in designing greener businesses, which is why a special category has been created in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainable Business Awards. Sponsored by Business
LONG established city marine services firm Williams Shipping named its new flagship Willendeavour at a ceremony held in Southampton docks. Built in Holland by Neptune Marine Services, the 22m workboat is designed for a broad range of roles, from towing
A PASSENGER-carrying helium balloon, dubbed the Southampton Eye, is set to become the latest attraction to lure more visitors to the city. The tethered balloon would be anchored in the city centre's Andrews Park and float up to 400ft into the sky, giving
STANDING in a hospital corridor, Angie Little watched her son being wheeled in on a trolley, covered in blood. He was unconscious and fighting for his life after being stabbed through the heart. A short time later she and husband Gary were told the
"Look! He's got his eyes open!" It had taken more than 13 weeks, but finally I saw my brother's eyes again. Unlike in the films, this doesn't mean Simon has woken up - but he is getting better slowly. I was so overwhelmed with excitement when I saw him
SOUTHAMPTON commercial property developer Craigard Investments has struck a joint funding deal with Royal Bank of Scotland to buy up £50m worth of industrial and office space in the region. The brainchild of former IM Properties executive Paul Foster
MORE than 26 acres of agricultural land at Sparsholt are for sale for £185,000 with rural asset management company Bays Curry McCowen. The land, the first of several parcels expected to come to the market, is available as a whole or in two lots, both
UNDER floor heating manufacturer Wamafloor GB Ltd has chosen fingerprint entry' biometric access systems to control doors at its new hi-tech Hampshire head office and warehouse. The 20,000 sq ft development in Fareham will be among the most environmentally
STANDING in a hospital corridor, Angie Little watched her son being wheeled in on a trolley, covered in blood. He was unconscious and fighting for his life after being stabbed through the heart. A short time later she and husband Gary were told the
THE Sydenhams Wessex Premier Division championship chase took another dramatic twist yesterday as the leadership reins changed hands again. Totton lost their high-noon clash at home to Moneyfields 2-1, handing the initiative to rivals Gosport Borough
That's the proposal being put foward by some local politicians in the light of powers being proposed through Parliament to allow the Secretary of State to push through boundary changes even if some local authorities resisted. The plan for a Greater Southampton
Chris Baird believes a win at Birmingham on Saturday could be the catalyst for a tremendous finish to the season for Saints. The Northern Ireland international defender was left heartbroken after Saints lost a one-goal lead to be defeated 2-1 by high
George Burley has set his side a target of three wins from the final four games to reach the play-offs. Defeat at home to Sunderland yesterday saw Saints drop out of the play-off places and down to eighth as the season reaches its climax. Saints
A SOUTHAMPTON pensioner who died after falling down a cliff while on holiday had lost his way in the dark, an inquest heard. William Bain died when he fell down a 180ft cliff on a weekend coach trip to Seaton, Devon, with his wife Joan. Mr Bain, a grandfather
ROWDY youths who travelled from miles around to congregate in Brockenhurst have been the target of a police operation. Groups of up to 50 teenagers were descending on the village on Friday evenings, causing a headache for residents who complained of
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Chijun, roro, 0800, 105; Golden Fan, roro, 0830, 43; Bladerunner Two, barge, AM, 24, Surgut, cargo, 1430, 108; Chicago Express, container, 1630, 206; Schippersgracht, cargo, 1630, 202; OOCL Montreal, container
DESPITE a freezing wind, Rob Patrick's putter became red-hot as the 18-year-old blitzed the field to complete a successful defence of the Royal Winchester GC Junior Open title last Tuesday. Patrick's gross scores of 69 (-2) and 71 belied the tricky
GOLF has been a major part of Alasdair Hay's life in sickness and in health. And now, with the latter at 100 per cent, he's hoping to win a place among Europe's elite. Rewind back to the mid 1990s and the Royal Winchester assistant pro had just
IN FOOTBALL you hear the phrases must-win game' or make or break' far too often. Sports journalists and pundits are all too quick to trot them out - you've probably heard them said about Saints at least seven or eight times already this season.
WINCHESTER hospital staff still face a tough task to keep control of spending, despite receiving good financial news. Their boss told workers at the Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust that it has broken even in the financial year 2006/07.
SOUTHAMPTON is one of the most expensive places to park in the south of England, according to a new report. A survey of parking charges showed that while airports topped the table as the priciest places to park, Southampton's Portland Terrace car park
SCORES of residents have shown a Premiership football club the red card over plans to build a multi-million pound training complex on one of Hampshire's beauty spots. Portsmouth Football Club hope to move from their training ground in Eastleigh and set
HER DYING wish is to be reunited with one of her dearest friends. Cancer patient Betty Anscombe, 74, lost touch with close friend Diane Easter when she moved away from the area in the late 1970s. Now the grandmother of six would give anything to see
A SPECIALIST teacher from Hampshire is jetting off to the other side of the world for a career trip of a lifetime. Anthea Leslie, 57, who lives in Titchfield, will be spending six weeks in New Zealand - the only downside is that it's in the middle of
PEOPLE living in villages around Winchester are joining forces in a bid to stop a demolition and recycling company moving in near their homes. Residents in Compton, Otterbourne and Shawford are angry over AJ Blake Ltd's plans to move into Four Dell Farm
