Over the years Southampton has had its fair share of industrial disputes but few have been so bizarre as the time when local schoolboys went on strike. It was October 1889 and it seems that word was spreading across the land that there was classroom
IT may only have been on sale for a short while, but already new Corsavan has picked up some prized silverware. The newest addition to Vauxhall's multi-award winning van range was named Car-Derived Van of the Year at the prestigious Professional Van
SHOWCASING a new design philosophy for BMW, the Concept CS has made its world debut at the Auto Shanghai 2007 motor show. Based on a bespoke platform, this unique car from the owners of Rolls-Royce offers a vision of future BMW design rather than the
LDV shows Maxus minibus expansionLDV is underlining its minibus market-leadership with the launch of a new 17-seat Maxus minibus - displayed for the first time at last week's Commercial Vehicle Show. The Maxus minibus range now includes 12, 15 and 17
UKBEG am, MAG pm - is the entry against Sunday April 22 in my diary. I hate to think what Chris Jessop of the United Kingdom Buell Enthusiasts Group (UKBEG) has in his diary for that day. After setting up a massive group meeting at Sammy Miller's Museum
IT WAS a great weekend at the Silverstone superbikes meeting for Rizla Suzuki as Chris Walker returned to form with a third and fourth and there was a cracking showing for Cal Crutchlow too. The Verwood-based team's manager Simon Buckmas-ter, summed
Saints have had their potential play-off dates confirmed. The Football League have confirmed that the sixth v third matches will be played on Saturday, May 12, at noon, with the return on Tuesday, May 15, kick-off 7.45pm. The fifth v fourth games
FOREIGN residents in Southampton are being targeted by a gang pretending to be police officers, say Hampshire Constabulary. Detectives hunting the gang say they have struck several times over the past week, each time trying to trick their way into
A NEW Forest actor who played an Ewok in a Star Wars film has died aged 95. Ronald Phillips, who was 4ft 6in, died in Lymington following a series of falls. Mr Phillips, a former engineer, played an Ewok in The Return of the Jedi film in 1983. His short
AN unqualified fitter lied to a Hampshire couple about his professional background as he fitted a new gas boiler in their home, Southampton Crown Court heard. Jonathan Blacklock assured them he was Corgi approved and appropriately filled in a trade log
MORE than £40,000 was raised for a Hampshire charity when it staged its first triathlon event on Sunday. The event was held in aid of the XLP Research Trust, a charity set up by the Hartley family from Romsey after their four sons were all diagnosed
FUN for all the family was on offer when a revamped precinct of shops celebrated their reopening. Shopkeepers in Angel Courtyard, off Lymington High Street, have endured more than 12 months of building work as new units have been built and the area spruced
Colden Common's infrastructure is buckling under the pressure of new development, residents have said. Villagers and the Parish Council expressed concerns at a meeting of Winchester city planners, who were considering an application to demolish one house
A fundraising fashion show will take to the catwalk at The Concorde Club, Eastleigh on Friday between midday and 3pm. Three of the Southampton area's top independent ladies' wear suppliers are joining forces to raise money for Eastleigh mayor Councillor
MORE than 60 archers are set to converge on the Hampshire countryside for an annual archery contest. The 53rd Merdon Arrow tournament, taking place on Sunday, will feature traditional English longbows, competition recurve bows and technical compound
A NEW Forest actor who played an Ewok in a Star Wars film has died aged 95. Ronald Phillips, who was 4ft 6in, died in Lymington following a series of falls. Mr Phillips, a former engineer, played an Ewok in The Return of the Jedi film in 1983. His short
THE firm behind the proposed helium balloon attraction in Southampton last night promised a "flying experience". Council leaders gave permission in principle for the passenger carrying balloon dubbed the "Southampton Eye" to go up in Andrews Park. The
IT struck without warning and devastated an entire neighbourhood. The biggest earthquake to hit the UK for five years damaged more than 474 buildings in Folkestone, Kent, and left many residents homeless. The quake, which measured 4.3 on the Richter
TWO of Southampton's leading property consultants have successfully completed the London Marathon. Only 42 seconds separated their finishing times. Michael Green, right, partner in charge of King Sturge's Southampton office and Humbert's director Andrew
TWO of Southampton's leading property consultants have successfully completed the London Marathon. Only 42 seconds separated their finishing times. Michael Green partner in charge of King Sturge's Southampton office and Humbert's director Andrew Archibald
WHEN the voters turn out in Southampton's local elections on Thursday they will probably be in a minority. Unlike the eight out of ten French who filed into polling booths last Sunday, only about one third of residents are expected to do the same here
PUBLIC services across Hampshire ground to a halt today following a bitter row between civil servants and the Govern-ment. Picket lines were formed at courts, tax offices, job centres, galleries and driving test centres as members of the Public and Commercial
AS a pensioner I would like to appeal to all candidates in Thursday's elections. Please place reducing the council tax high on your list of things to do. For us pensioners it has become a terrible burden. For those in Totton and Eling standing for the
ON April 21 I decided to use the bus to go to the football match at St Mary's. My four boys and I waited for the 1.08pm service but it did turn up, so we waited for the next at 1.28pm and again no bus came. The newly installed display said the bus would
SOUTHAMPTON is boasting it is the top cruise port - good. Living close to Mayflower Park, I am frequently there to see these luxurious ships arrive and depart. I feel so ashamed to see them glide past the ruins of the Royal Pier. It is well past time
THE front page on April 20 headlined the intended closure of the post office in Southampton High Street. This has happened because under European Union law our politicians in Westminster have limited powers. Westminster needs permission from the EU Commission
WHEN will effective steps be taken to solve the long-standing problem of gangs of motorcyclists riding on Lordshill recreation ground by Brownhill Way? The weekend before last saw about a dozen youths and up to eight motorcycles, scramblers and go-karts
Cruise ship fireworks I AM appalled at Southampton City Council for wasting money on fireworks for the cruise ships. Not only is it a noise nuisance for residents, is three nights on the trot really necessary? As well as wasting our taxes it is very
SO Hugh Cleverly and Jacqui Broadbridge think that National Service should be brought back, well I disagree. I joined the Army at 15 in 1942 as an apprentice tradesman and became a regular soldier in April 1945. On my nineteenth birthday in 1946 I arrived
A SOUTHAMPTON MP has called for a public inquiry into the 7/7 London terrorist attacks after it was revealed security services had tracked the perpetrators 16 months earlier but failed to arrest them. The disclosures emerged as five British men with
IT WAS the tightest squeeze of her life. Young Rottweiler Chloe found herself wedged between two walls at a Southampton home. Eighteen-month-old Chloe was so tightly stuck between the walls that firefighters had to knock a metre-square hole in a neighbouring
Today's Principal Arrivals Crystal Serenity, passenger, 0400, 101, Tombarra, vehicle, 0600, 34/35, Euphoria, container, 0830, 205,Toronto, ro/ro, 0830, 43,Toledo, vehicle, 11.30, 38/39, Philadephia Express, container, am, 204 Autotransporter, ro/ro,
THE creme de la creme of Southampton's pubs, clubs and bars were commended last night in a glitzy award ceremony. Licensees from across the city gathered to celebrate the second Best Bar None scheme, which rewards those who strive to ensure their premises
Stoneham's Richard Elmes rescued the Hampshire County side from the jaws of defeat in their annual Pinflag Golf Events Match against the Hampshire PGA at Blackmoor Golf Club. First former County Champion Elmes holed a ten-foot par saving putt to halve
Shane Warne is looking forward to facing Adil Rashid, Yorkshire's exciting leg-spin talent, when Hampshire host the championship leaders tomorrow. Yorkshire have recovered from an eventful winter by beating Surrey and Durham in their opening championship
SIMPLY fan-tastic! The south Hampshire area is going football crazy ahead of what promises to be a thrilling few weeks. Saints are challenging for promotion to the Premiership and could claim their play in the Championship play-offs if they beat Southend
HAMPSHIRE police have helped launch raids on 30 addresses linked to animal rights extremism across the UK and Europe. About 300 officers were involved in the operation, which was part of an investigation into criminal activity linked to animal rights
SOUTHAMPTON'S two MPs have backed a potential takeover of Saints by a billionaire investor. John Denham and Alan Whitehead believe a cash injection could be the ticket that puts the club back in the worldwide spotlight. They say they would welcome the
A HAMPSHIRE councillor struck down by a mystery illness has lost her battle for life. Pauline Watkins, who was a candidate in this week's local elections, died peacefully at Southampton General Hospital after failing to come out of a coma. The death
WINCHESTER police and civic chiefs have imposed the city's first dispersal order to clampdown on antisocial behaviour on an estate. Starting today, the order covers Garbett Road in Winnall and gives officers the powers to arrest people who do not move
ANNE Croudass will proudly wear the No 1 shirt at this year's Race for Life event in Southampton. Race organiser Hannah Davies explained why she had been chosen. "I am truly delighted that Anne will be wearing the No 1 running number at the Southampton
A LIFETIME spent around the roar of race engines and the buzz of the track has taken its toll on Murray Walker's ability to hear. He now sports two hearing aids and is campaigning to encourage people to look after their own hearing. "I've been round
