HAMPSHIRE sailor Alex Thomson's hopes of competing in a non-stop round the world race were lifted today less than 24 hours before the start. His Hugo Boss sailing team has asked race organisers to allow a temporary substitute skipper to replace
A NEW Southampton-based medical study is to investigate whether fish oils can help diabetics avoid blindness, heart disease and having their limbs amputated. A city podiatrist is launching the 18-month clinical trial to discover if purified fish oil
SAINTS will officially complete the signing of midfielder Richard Chaplow on a two-and-a-half-year deal when the transfer window opens. Terms have been agreed with the Preston player, who has been on an emergency loan at St Mary's since the
THE Queen is ''delighted'' with the birth of her first great-grandchild - a baby girl. Buckingham Palace announced that the wife of the Queen's grandson Peter Phillips gave birth to a daughter yesterday. Autumn and Peter Phillips' first
FLIGHTS are getting back to normal at Southampton Airport after the problems created by yesterday's fog. A spokeswoman confirmed that flights in and out of the airport had resumed in the early evening yesterday, but they were still trying to catch up
CHRIS Tremlett's Ashes heroics ensured a memorable Christmas at the family home in Otterbourne. The Hampshire product became the first Southampton-born Ashes winner when Australia were beaten by an innings and 157 runs at the Melbourne Cricket
A YOUNG woman was shoved to the floor and robbed of valuable items during a terrifying attack in Southampton. The 20-year-old’s attacker used both hands to push her so hard she was knocked backwards off her feet and dropped her black clutch handbag
Casablanca, Brief Encounter, Love Story. Few couples can hope to have their romance played out on the big screen like these iconic film classics. However, a pair of Hampshire lovebirds enjoyed a magic movie moment when Aaron Smith, 31
ISLE of Wight solo sailor Chris Stanmore-Major has made a New Year’s resolution to make it across one of the world’s most dangerous oceans in one piece. The Cowes yachtsman, pictured, is currently racing across the desolate Southern Ocean from
THE father of murdered architect Joanna Yeates today said he was pleased the police had made an arrest in connection with her death. Speaking at his 600,000 pounds home in Ampfield, near Romsey, Hants, a tearful David Yeates said: "At this
MORE than 110 marine companies from Hampshire will be showcasing their products, equipment and services at the London International Boat Show, which starts next week. The firms will form the largest regional contingent among the 500 exhibitors at the
CHEMICALS giant Ineos is seeking partnerships in China in a bid to strengthen its operations in Asia. The company, one of the largest privately owned firms in the UK, could form four of five joint ventures in the next two years as it emerges from debt
FOG was set to cause more disruption to flights at Southampton Airport today. No planes took off or landed at the airport yesterday because of the weather conditions, and the airport cannot say when that situation will change. Yesterday
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: Eglantine, ro/ro, 0615, 105; CMA CGM Ivanhoe, container, am, 206; CMA CGM Jamaica, container, am, 204; Toreador, roro, 1230, 43; APL Norway, container, 2300, 205. Today’s principal Southampton sailings:
THEY have been a rock of support to countless women in Hampshire struggling to battle breast cancer. Nothing is ever too much trouble and they are always at the end of the phone, ready to ease any fears and worries. It is this dedication
The landlord of landscape architect Joanna Yeates has been arrested on suspicion of her murder. Chris Jefferies, 65, was taken in for questioning from his home in the Clifton area of Bristol this morning by Avon and Somerset Police.
This is how events unfolded in the disappearance of 25-year-old landscape architect Joanna Yeates from Bristol: :: December 17. 6pm: Miss Yeates, 25, leaves the architectural firm where she worked with boyfriend Greg Reardon, 27, and
A SURVEY of more than 1,000 businesses in Hampshire and Thames Valley has found they overwhelmingly approve of the Government’s spending cuts – despite making them worse off. The research by Southampton accountant and business adviser James Cowper found
Today, forensic officers in white overalls were going in and out of number 44, where Miss Yeates and Mr Jefferies lived. A silver Chrysler which was parked on the road outside the house was lifted on to a lorry to be towed away. Yesterday, police
AN Isle of Wight ferry service from Southampton will be temporarily moved. Red Funnel Vehicle Ferry Services in Southampton is to operate from an alternate berth in the city for two weeks from January 17. The move is to facilitate some essential maintenance
CHARGES at a massive council car park in Southampton will come crashing down from Saturday in a bid to win customers. Council bosses are slashing charges at the 12-storey Marlands car park by almost two thirds. An all-day stay in the multistorey car
HEALTH services in Hampshire have drafted in extra staff after being inundated with thousands of flu-related calls. The GP Out of Hours service, covering Southampton, Portsmouth, and southern Hampshire, was bombarded by thousands of people
Emergency services tackled two fires in Hedge End this morning, less than half a mile away from each other. Crews from Hightown Fire Station were called to a recycling bin that was on fire outside Halfords on Tollbar Way at about 5.30am.
RICHARD Chaplow could still play against Exeter this weekend, even though his loan spell at Saints expires tomorrow. There is a strong possibility the Preston midfielder will tie-up a permanent deal at St Mary’s when the January transfer window opens
Engineers are working to fix a gas leak on a Southampton shopping street. A pipe outside the supermarket Aldi on Bevois Valley Road is thought to have fractured. Temporary traffic lights have been set up while the problem is fixed. The emergency services
Fire engines rushed to a severe chimney fire at a farmhouse near Ringwood yesterday evening. Firemen from Ringwood and Redbridge Hill tackled the blaze, which was in a two-storey home just off the B3081. Crews were called to the house
A HAMPSHIRE bus society has been handed a New Year boost by local charity fund. Friends of King Alfred Buses (FOKAB) have been given £300 as part of Winchester Round Table’s Cash for Causes scheme. The group is dedicated to the preservation and
HIGHWAY chiefs have launched an attempt to prevent lorries thundering through the centre of a Hampshire village to reach a business park. New signs have been installed in a bid to ensure that heavy goods vehicles going to and from Hythe
NAUTICAL knight Sir Robin Knox-Johnston added to his list of firsts by competing in the Sydney Hobart Race, one of the most famous yacht races in the world. At the tender age of 71 the sailing legend joined the crew of Titania of Cowes to ‘tick off
Southampton Airport has set up a new grant to support projects in Hampshire. The community fund will have £30,000 to distribute every year to projects with a particular environmental focus or that provide educational and training opportunities for
AN animal charity needs pet lovers to help them continue their work in the new year. The Second Chance Animal Rescue Centre at Mansbridge needs donations of good quality saleable goods for our charity shop and donations of cat and dog food. Call the
GOALS from Richard Graham and Ross Bottomley helped Eastleigh to a 2-0 win at Weston-super-Mare and back into the Blue Square Bet South top ten. The Spitfires did all the damage before the break and got their reward for an excellent first half display
