CALLS for people to use their vote tactically to keep out one party or another prove the need for radical reform of the electoral system, a senior Hampshire Liberal Democrat has said. Home Affairs spokesman Chris Huhne, who is seeking re-election
IN the second of our hot seat interviews, three Hampshire MPs answered questions on jobs from first time voters. Tory Mark Hoban, Lib Dem Chris Huhne and Labour's John Denham all took their place in the hot seat to face a grilling. Tomorrow, in the
A COMMUNITY election in Southampton had to be abandoned after it descended into farce with masses of voters turning up with marked ballot papers. Police were called to keep order as hundreds arrived at the Newtown Youth Centre to cast votes
Notts 273-7 (Mullaney 72*, Franks 26*) after 86 overs in reply to Hampshire's 300 There was a healthy dose of déjà vu for Hampshire on another frustrating day in the LV=County Championship. Hampshire managed to lose at Edgbaston last
A PENSIONER was driving with his legs crossed seconds before he crashed into the back of a tipper lorry on a notorious Hampshire road, killing his girlfriend, jurors heard. Michael Stewart, 77, had his left foot on the accelerator to help relieve
TWO firefighters were badly beaten when they stepped in to break up a fight – just hours after attending the funeral of a hero colleague killed in the Shirley Towers blaze. The pair need hospital treatment for the injuries they suffered
This production of co-directors Jane Hilliard and Paul Rudelhoff ran into last-minute difficulties, meaning a partial rewrite of the original play, to accommodate the lack of one of the characters. A painting weekend turns out to be something quite else
Television’s most audacious comedy about the French Resistance comes to Swanmore Village Hall, which is given over to the ’Allo ’Allo idea of 1940s France. Even though no performance can fail with a Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft script, Swanmore captures
IT was the terrifying moment when residents were woken by the Moscow State Circus crashing into their block of flats. The large trailer carrying the circus’ portable ticket office mounted the curb, ploughed through the pavement’s railings and
A HAMPSHIRE Royal Mail worker accused of murdering his secret lover, Saints steward Paula Poolton was tiring of his affair with her, the court heard. Winchester Crown Court heard how 40-year-old Paula was putting pressure on Roger Kearney to
It’s the view, of course. Yes, the food is superb. Yes the standard of service is exemplary. Yes, the décor is delightful. But no matter how you wrap it up, it’s the view that will set your heart racing. And what a view. By day the rolling sands of
ONE of the big differences between buying food that’s been flown in from across the globe and eating locally is seasons. Some people might see it as a downside, not being able to eat any fruit or vegetable they like at any time of the year but for many
HE used to be one of the most fearsome defenders in the Premier League, now Saints’ legend Franny Benali is tackling Thai food with a new venture at a Southampton restaurant. The veteran left back is hosting three nights a week at Kuti’s
SAINTS steward Paula Poolton was planning to move in with the man accused of her murder, a court heard. The 40-year-old had told friends that she was hoping to move in with Roger Kearney with whom she had started a relationship three months
ACROBATIC teenagers are celebrating the completion of a new skatepark in a Hampshire village. The £30,000 facility at Normandy Way, Marchwood, is expected to attract a large number of skateboarders, BMXers and rollerbladers. Youngsters in the area
LAWRIE McMenemy has warned Saints fans not to expect an easy ride in League One next season. Despite missing out on the play-offs, there is already optimism about how the club can do when the new campaign gets underway in August. Alan Pardew’s side,
DRIVERS have been battling massive delays on a Hampshire motorway this morning. Traffic has been crawling along the M27 at an average speed of 20mph between junctions three and four west bound. This was following a broken down lorry
AIR passengers travelling to and from Southampton Airport are being warned to expect further travel misery today as Iceland's volcanic ash cloud continues to cause disruption. UK and Irish aviation chiefs this morning ordered no flight restrictions
CANDIDATES in Meon Valley are uniting in a campaign against a new supermarket. Politicians in the constituency are opposing Sainsbury’s plans for Bishop’s Waltham. Amid frantic electioneering in the run up to the general and local elections, almost
A VILLAGE near Winchester is gearing up for its first election in two decades after a surge in interest in seats on the parish council. Several of the 16 candidates to put their names forward to become a Kings Worthy parish councillor have clashed
It's All About Me Skincare is a brand new beauty brand, which really is 'gr8 4 teens'. Every product in the range from the Yeah...Washeva mild face wash to the Clear Off effective spot treatment is full of attitude – along with all-natural
POLICE cracking down on suspected football hooliganism have revealed a second wave of fans they want to question in the wake of the FA Cup south coast derby three months ago. Officers have already arrested 25 people alleged to have been involved
LAWRIE McMenemy fears Alan Pardew could end up leaving Saints if chairman Nicola Cortese does not get “right behind” his manager. The Saints legend believes Pardew’s achievements this season will mean “he will be in demand” from other clubs
A BREAKFAST seminar which looks at the opportunities and pitfalls of developing your business overseas is being held in Hampshire. The Southampton office of accountancy group Smith & Williamson is hosting the second of its three annual business breakfasts
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals Independence o the Seas, passenger, 0515, 101; Oriana, passenger, 0630, 46; Black Watch, passenger, 0645, 106; Euphony Ace, roro, 0730, 38/9; Huelin Endeavour, cargo, am, 45; APL Russia, container, 1530, 206; Green
A PINK pig with a £100m turnover is set to become Hampshire’s newest attraction. Plans to create Peppa Pig World, a theme park dedicated to the children’s favourite cartoon character, have been unveiled in a major money-spinning expansion of
THE installation of thousands of smart water meters in Hampshire households is set to begin in four months. Homes in Sholing, Itchen and Thornhill areas of Southampton will be the first in the county to be compulsorily metered. Over the next
10)M.I.A-Born Free. 9)TV Rock-In the Air (Axwell Mix). 8)Two Door Cinema Club-Something Good Can Work. 7)Blame-On My Own. 6)Chipmunk-Until You Were Gone. 5)Professor Green-I Need You Tonight. 4)Diana Vickers-Once. 3)Usher-OMG
ACTRESS Susan Hampshire has opened the first part of a Hampshire hospice’s £1m extension. The Forsyte Saga star, who lost her parents George and June to cancer in their early 60s, was in Lymington to see how Oakhaven Hospice has been extended to include
GET YOUR pom-poms at the ready and prepare to step into the world of Glee. Fleming Park Leisure Centre in Eastleigh is launching its very own cheerleading course, complete with stunts, routines and tumbles. The ten-week course starts on May 17, and
STAFF at a Hampshire community centre are rolling out the red carpet today for a royal visit. The Earl of Wessex is to give his seal of approval to Hilt Community Centre in Chandler’s Ford this morning. The centre was completed last year to provide
PARTY bosses have called in the cops after a spate of thefts of and attacks on their election posters. Both Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have complained of the vandalism and the over night disappearance of prominent posters in the
A NEW law to protect high grade agricultural land such from new developments topped a poll run by Liberal Democrat candidate for Romsey and Southampton North Sandra Gidley. Mrs Gidley said if re-elected said she would "guarantee" to introduce a bill
TWO long-standing Conservative Hampshire MPs joined forces with the party's prospective parliamentary candidate Maria Hutchings as she went canvassing for votes in West End. Havant MP David Willetts, who is the Shadow Secretary of State
A VILLAGE near Winchester is gearing up for its first election in nearly two decades after a surge in interest in seats on the parish council. Several of the 16 candidates to put their names forward to become a Kings Worthy parish councillor (KWPC)
