JAMIE Brown’s future at Blue Square Bet South promotion chasers Eastleigh is in the balance. The braveheart striker/midfielder has been suspended for two weeks for a breach of club discipline. He has been told not to report back until next
A DRIVER is in hospital with serious injuries after his waste lorry overturned amid freezing conditions in the New Forest today. The man, who is in his 50s, was trapped in his cab after the vehicle toppled in to a ditch at Hatchet Gate. Firecrews from
HUNDREDS of homes in a Hampshire town have reportedly been left without power on the coldest day of the year so far. Electricity supplies have been cut to up to 600 homes in Fordingbridge since 3.15pm, as temperatures have stayed below freezing
The ice and snow in Hampshire have meant plans for a charity fashion show are on hold. Models were due to hit the catwalk this evening at Hedge End Social Club, Bursledon Road, to raise money for the Rose Road Association, but adverse weather conditions
STILL in the grip of the coldest weather in years, Hampshire continues to struggle on. The vast majority of schools across Southampton and the county remain closed today, after temperatures plummeted overnight. Experts last night warned
LADY Brabourne has taken up the ceremonial role of Romsey’s High Steward after her husband, who now spends most of his time in the Caribbean, retired from the position. Romsey Town Council invited Lady Brabourne to take up the post last month
NISSAN’S Leaf has become the first allelectric car to win the coveted Car of the Year (COTY) title, after one of the most diverse voting processes in the award’s history in which some judges voted it last. Nissan’s revolutionary Leaf, on sale
VAUXHALL has added a winter driving must-have to its comprehensive range of accessories with the highly effective Snow Socks tyre covers to get you out of a slippery situation in snowy and icy conditions. Less cumbersome than snow chains and
VAUXHALL’S ever-popular Corsa range has been refreshed for 2011. An exterior makeover brings it into line with bigger models such as the Insignia and Astra, and features a larger front grille with a more prominent Griffin emblem at the front.
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ONE of the best loved pantomimes, of all time, Jack and Jill’s fantastic adventure up the Beanstalk has been entrancing children of all ages for more than 150 years! Cheer on the hapless Jack, his sweetheart Jill, Dame Tr ott, and their beloved
BRITPOP luminaries Bluetones bring their Golden Soul tour to Southampton next week. With support from Married to the Sea, the band plan to blend newer material with already established classic hits from their back catalogue. In the mid 90s,
THERE is a long and healthy debate raging on Mintsouth's Facebook page about how many people a band should bring to a gig. It was prompted by a local promoter who suggested that some bands were “either rubbish, lazy or playing too often in the
JLS are set for a full UK arena tour. Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, Jonathan “JB” Gill and Oritse Williams have secured three No 1 singles and a No 1 album since coming second in the X Factor in 2008. SCENE SOUTH finds out the latest on the boys
A HAMPSHIRE charity is counting the cost of the severe wintry weather after it was forced to cancel one of its biggest annual fundraisers. The New Forest-based Honeypot charity that offers respite to young carers has been hit hard in the pocket by the
THE man who helped develop talents such as Theo Walcott and Gareth Bale fears England could “go backwards as a sporting nation” after losing its World Cup bid. FIFA voted yesterday to award the 2018 tournament to Russia, dashing the hopes
SAINTS’ FA Youth Cup tie at Bradford City has been postponed for a SECOND time. The third-round tie was due to be played on Tuesday but has been put back another week to December 14 (7pm k.o). With Valley Parade still under snow, Bradford
A FOAL was left for dead when a motorist drove away form the scene of a collision in the New Forest. The bay filly pony was found badly injured in the middle of the night in freezing conditions on the side of the B3079 at Sunny Bushes. When
MPs across the south were paid more than £73,000 in expenses in the first three months after the election, records released by a watchdog revealed. Sir George Young, Commons leader and MP for North West Hampshire, received the largest payment
Simian Mobile Disco are one of these mix-match groups who perform a multitude of tasks to appease the baying public. Whether it’s producing their own work or remixing the tunes of others they are adept at live performances as well as performing as a
JUNE 1982 - The First Lebanon War. A lone tank and a paratroopers platoon are dispatched to search a hostile town - a simple mission that turns into a nightmare. The four members of a tank crew find themselves in a violent situation that they cannot
IT’S a little tough to think about digging out your tent, shorts and cowboy hat when there’s a foot of snow on the ground. But the freezing conditions haven’t cooled my huge excitement about next year’s summer festival season in the south. Isle of Wight
Times are hard this Christmas. Spare a few coppers for the poor Cratchit family. Mister Scrooge is having none of it, so Marley’s ghost comes to teach him a lesson. The three mischievous Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, work their
A GREAT-GRAN had £500 of savings for Christmas presents snatched while she was shopping in a Southampton clothing store. Police believe three women followed the 79-year-old from a bank across the road then surrounded her to create a distraction
An electrical failure which caused an explosion and a blackout on the Cunard liner Queen Mary 2 was described today by marine accident investigators. One of the capacitors - an energy-storing container - in a compartment within a switchboard
A FINANCIAL expert received a “highly commended” accolade for work advising the elderly on ways of coping with care fees. Karen Rayner, of The Wealth Centre Partnership, got the prestigious gong in the category of Best Long Term Care Intermediary at
Jimmy Adams enjoyed a winning start to his Twenty20 stint with the Auckland Aces. Opening the batting, Hampshire's Player of the Year made 23 from 18 balls before becoming one of Ian Blackwell's three victims as Auckland posted 154-8. Defending
Hampshire teenager Danny Briggs took four wickets as the England Performance Programme won their latest match in Australia. The slow left-armer finished with an outstanding 4 for 9 as the EPP beat Western Australia A by six wickets in Perth
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: Victoria C, bulk, 0700, 36; Gran Canaria Car, ro/ro, 0900, 105; Grand Vega, ro/ro, 1100, 40; OOCL Rotterdam, container, 1100, 207; Crystal Ray, vehicle, 1130, 34/5; CMA CGM Pegasus, container, am, 205; Elusive
James Anderson showed that practice makes perfect by starring as Australia were bowled out for 245 on the first day of the Adelaide Test. There was scant reward for Anderson's outstanding bowling in the drawn first Test on what became a batsman's
The snow and ice has forced the Southampton Sexual Health Service in Bitterne Health Centre to close today. Anyone requiring emergency contraception can visit the Sexual Health Service or Minor Injuries Unit at Royal South Hants Hospital in Southampton
THE postponement of this weekend’s trip to Hartlepool has afforded Saints’ injured stars some valuable extra recovery time. While there is obviously some disappointment at tomorrow’s game being called off, the snow-filled clouds have at least
Watch video clips from across Southampton and Hampshire showing how various people dealt with the snow - from sledging and snowball fights to shovelling and slipping. To play or pause a video, simply click on it. Hampshire gripped by
THOUSANDS of Hampshire residents are unlikely to find themselves being governed by a London-style mayor, the Daily Echo can reveal. The prospect of a Boris Johnson-type figure reigning supreme in the New Forest failed to win any support at a meeting
Royal Navy flagship HMS Ark Royal is to return to its home port today for the final time before it is axed as part of the Government's defence cuts. The aircraft carrier is arriving at Portsmouth Naval Base, following a farewell tour of the
A HOODED raider snatched cash from the till of a convenience store after threatening staff. The man, who was covering his face with a balaclava, struck at the Co-op in Warburton Road, Thornhill, Southampton, at 9.55pm on Monday, shortly before the
Here is a list of schools, colleges and universities that have been closed in Southampton on Friday, December 3, 2010 due to the snow. This list will be updated as more closures are announced. A list of schools in Hampshire that will
Here is a list of schools, colleges and universities that have been closed in Hampshire on Friday, December 3, 2010 due to the snow. This list will be updated as more closures are announced. • A list of schools in Southampton is also
BUSINESS bosses and marine experts are clamouring to get their firms a place at a Hampshire event that is rapidly becoming one of the biggest events on the seafarers’ calendar. All aspects of the industry will be represented at the Seawork
FORMER district and county councillor Susan Glasspool has been made an honorary alderman of Hampshire County Council. She was part of the authority’s Cabinet from 2001 to 2005 and handled three different jobs, including executive member for adult social
A TOWN Hall lobby group has called for councils and businesses to work together to ensure that the south-east economy isn’t held back by lack of investment following Government cuts. The South East England Councils, which represents more than 70 local
