COUNCILLORS have expressed concerns about changes to the Winchester museums service. A plan to investigate a possible merger between Hampshire and Winchester museums to create a county-wide museum service was passed by the Winchester City Council
Police have arrested 90 people in the first 11 days of Hampshire's Christmas anti drink and drug driving campaign. The figures for Operation Holly are up 15.4 per cent on last year's statistics. Of those arrested 77 are men and 13 women
Police investigating an arson attack in Alton are appealing for information and witnesses. At around half past midnight today a van was set alight on the driveway of a property in Geale’s Crescent. The fire then spread to a car also
CULTURE Secretary Jeremy Hunt has confirmed Southampton as one of the 20 locations likely to launch the local TV services which he has been championing. The list of ''pioneer areas'' has been chosen from a shortlist of 65 which were identified in the
THE PARENTS of a teenager killed in a car crash in Hampshire have paid tribute to their son. Timothy Othniel Arshad died following an accident on Lepe Road, near Blackfield and Langley on Saturday, December 10. His parents, Malik and
Calling all Saints fans – let us know your favourite Saints v Pompey derby memories. Were you there at Fratton Park in April 1976 when Mick Channon’s late goal virtually condemned Pompey to relegation from the old Second Division? Were
POLICE are hunting two men who attacked a taxi driver after he picked them up from a Southampton nightspot. The driver had picked them up from Leisure World and was travelling towards Sholing where they had asked to go. As they got near Itchen Bridge
UNIONS and business leaders have condemned a possible German takeover of the Hampshire-based firm that runs Britain’s air traffic control service. Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS), Germany’s state-owned air traffic service, is planning a bid
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says manager Harry Redknapp is not interested in the England job "at the present time". Ex-Saints and Pompey boss Redknapp has been a huge success at White Hart Lane and is overwhelming favourite to take over from Fabio
A Royal Navy sailor escaped a jail sentence today after admitting downloading indecent images of boys while serving as part of a protection force on board an oil platform in the Persian Gulf. Leading Seaman Andrew Lomax, who has medals for service in
When Steve Tickner wanted to propose to his cat-lover girlfriend, he came up with the perfect way to pop the question - by asking her at the National Cat Adoption centre. The loved-up IT consultant surprised girlfriend Emma Parkinson when he dropped
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy has been left devastated after thieves stole his prized motocross bike. Ellis Gregory was in tears when he found that the £1,000 vehicle, as well as kit that he had spent four years collecting and saving up pocket money for,
AN arson investigation is underway today after residents were forced out of their homes following a shed blaze. Up to eight sheds were torched, sending smoke billowing towards three homes, shortly before 10pm last night. Police received an initial call
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision on the A303 at Weyhill. At around 5.45pm yesterday, a black VW Golf heading west came off the carriageway and down the embankment. The driver, a 58-year-old man from Exeter, suffered
Pompey have been handed a major boost ahead of the south coast derby, with captain Liam Lawrence declared fit for Sunday's showdown. The Republic of Ireland international has been sidelined for the last six weeks with ankle ligament damage,
AN industry-backed scheme is creating hundreds of local jobs and apprentices through construction projects in Southampton worth more than £1 billion. Construction firms are providing the employment opportunities under targets agreed with the
SIGNALLING problems in London are causing problems for commuters in Hampshire. There are currently delays of up to 60 minutes on services between Clapham Junction and Waterloo. Network Rail says it expects these problems to remain until
OPPOSITION and business leaders have warned that an “ambitious” £3 billion blueprint for Southampton to bring 24,000 jobs and 5,000 homes could become another pie in the sky vision. As reported in yesterday's Southern Daily Echo, the stunning
IT has been circled on the calendar for months – the jokes about earthquake damage causing millions of pounds worth of improvements have been done to death, as have the threats of keyboard warriors on either side of the divide. That’s right
More than 1,200 jobs are at risk under Government proposals to close 39 regional offices of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), it was announced today. The 39 offices are expected to close by the end of 2013, Roads Minister Mike Penning
SAFETY fears have delayed the start of a probe into the cause of a blaze at a Hampshire hospital. Investigators were last night still waiting for helium used as a coolant in the MRI scanner at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) in Winchester
Southampton sailors suffered a double setback at the World Championships in Perth today with Iain Percy suffering a back injury and Ben Rhodes forced to pull out due to a rib problem. Percy was left in agony when his back gave out while he and
Worcestershire have signed Australia opener Phil Hughes for the latter half of the 2012 season. The 23-year-old, who had a short spell with Hampshire last year, has scored over 1,000 runs in 16 Tests for his country, though captain Michael Clarke yesterday
POLICE have named the pensioner who died following a crash on a Hampshire road. Brian Barnes, 74, died following a collision involving the black Peugeot 207 he was driving and a blue Aprilia Sonic moped on Stubbington Lane, Fareham.
SAINTS will have one foot in the Premier League if they avoid defeat at Pompey this weekend. Providing they leave Fratton Park with at least a point, Nigel Adkins’ men will top the Championship table at Christmas. And history suggests
ANDY Leader has taken over at the helm of Lymington Town following the Hussey brothers’ decision to stand down. Having transformed the New Forest club from relegation candidates to a comfortable mid-table side last term, Southampton-based Stuart and
Hampshire 1’s ‘clash of the titans’ lived up to its billing at the weekend – with home side Fordingbridge claiming the bragging rights. Hampshire 1 leaders Bridge defeated second-placed Eastleigh 16-10 in an enthralling end-to-end clash at the Recreation
ONE woman was injured in a ten-vehicle shunt on the northbound M3 near Winchester today. Firefighters cut the roof off a Ford to release the woman, who had suffered suspected neck injuries in the crash about a mile north of Winchester Services
BRIGHTON have been fined £15,000 by the FA following the actions of their players in last month’s 3-0 defeat to Saints. The Seagulls, managed by Gus Poyet, were charged with misconduct following the heated match at St Mary’s – which saw the hosts awarded
What does Santa do on his day off? Ice-skating? No, but he loves some four-wheeled retro roller action! It’s time you found out his secret and checked out the fun and friendly atmosphere of the south’s only club roller disco for all ages - Mo’roller
A FATHER has told of the terrifying moment a tree crashed onto him as he lay in bed. Dick Wilkinson, 65, was trapped in his bedroom after a 60ft beech tree fell on the roof of his Winchester home this morning. Speaking exclusively
PLANS for a youth and community facility in a village have been criticised by residents amid fears that it could prove divisive. At a public meeting, people in Twyford voiced concern that the project could damage the existing parish hall or even pave
The safety of motorcyclists in Hampshire has received a boost following a £1500 grant from council bosses. Solent Advanced Motorcycles was awarded the money by Hampshire County Council to help them continue to equip riders with improved road skills.
RESIDENTS have been handed £10,000 to carry out work on a play area they claim was made worse by a £40,000 makeover. The lottery funding will be used to fence off the Northolt Gardens play area in Southampton, which was opened up for dogs to
Coastguards were called out in gale force winds last night after reports that there may people trapped on a barge which was on fire. Calshot RNLI all weather lifeboat Alexander Coutanche and D class inshore lifeboat Willett were launched to
