A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy is fighting for his life after being found "unresponsive" in a swimming pool. The boy was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital after being discovered in the pool earlier this evening. He received medical treatment
FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a car blaze on a busy Hampshire road. Crews were called after the vehicle caught alight on the A303 at Bullington Cross at around 5.10pm today. The car was well alight on arrival and one lane was closed during rush
Hampshire were replaced by Surrey in the LV County Championship’s top two as they lost ground in what is becoming a fascinating battle for promotion. The promotion battle is certainly more interesting than the third day of Hampshire’s latest Championship
CHIEFS at a cash-strapped council have decided to axe its tourist information centre budget. Fareham Borough Council's executive agreed to remove the annual funds for the town's facility from its 2015/2016 budget, saving £36,000 a year. The
ON opening the heavy green front door the sweet alcoholic musk in the background gives the place away. Since around the 1960s The Wykeham Arms, in Winchester, has been pulling pints for every man and his dog, quite literally, dogs are allowed –
FESTIVAL fever comes to the New Forest as the sixth annual Festibelly takes place. New and emerging musical talent mix with theatre, comedy and fine food at Friday and Saturday’s event which has established itself as one of the UK’s most charming
IF only the England football team had been drawn to play Australia and Honduras, who failed to achieve at least a draw in their three matches, then we may well have qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup. However, there is now the European
ON Saturday, after picking up my son from McDonald’s in Shirley, my car died as I pulled out on to the high street. My son and I started to push it out of the way when two young men ran over and helped us, then went back to what they were doing
WE have the New Forest National Park Authority, which basically covers all the rural parts and villages; the district council, which includes the towns, on the outskirts of the actual heritage area; and two parliamentary constituencies. What is
IT is completely unacceptable for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) not to consult with local people over the future of the Sea Mounting Centre at Marchwood. I support the efforts being made to make them change their minds, including questions being
Liz Young is hoping to make a splash in the Women’s British Open for the second year running, after qualifying for the 2014 edition of the major championship. The Brokenhurst Manor ace made it through final qualifying at Southport & Ainsdale
As Andrew Strauss will surely attest, it is a sizeable challenge to be involved in English cricket and escape the spectre of Kevin Pietersen. Former Hampshire star Pietersen may be gone, at least from an international perspective, but it seems
STUDENTS at a Hampshire school have gained an invaluable insight into the world of accountancy – thanks to pasta and marshmallows. More than 100 youngsters from Woodlands Community College in Southampton were invited to Whiteley-based Menzies LLP
BUDDING fitness professionals can help kickstart their career thanks to a new initiative from a Hampshire company. Future Fit Training based in Fareham has launched a career accelerator pack, designed to help fitness professionals get all the advice
A TECHNOLOGY giant has opened a £10m base in Southampton which will employ 530 people. The new Selex ES facility in Millbrook was officially opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday. Among the technology which will be developed at the
A HOTEL in Alresford has received recognition for its breakfasts. The Swan, which now houses the new town clock, has been given a Kellogg’s Breakfast Award after a VisitEngland representative assessed the hotel. The inspector praised the quality
ONE of Southampton’s largest digital agencies has just got bigger with the addition of a new employee. Etch has appointed Christopher Lass as head of customer engagement, which will see him developing a division called “Engage” which will focus
WITHOUT doubt it will be the largest display of opposition to Government policy for many years. Tomorrow’s planned day of action by several public service unions will see thousands of employees across the county taking strike action. They include
The New Forest’s most iconic cricket ground, which has been used since 1882, is no more. Swan Green CC has been conspicuous by its absence on Hampshire League scorecards this summer, after folding in its 130th year. Situated in the heart of
SOLEMN expressions and heavy black clothes may not be what you expect to see from a person jumping out of a plane. So funeral director employees are trading their traditional gear for a parachute to raise money for charity. Hoping to hear plenty
TOUGH new guidelines will be introduced in a bid to save Southampton’s pubs. Civic chiefs have voted to introduce a directive forcing any firm wanting to convert a pub to go through the planning process. And with 28 pubs closing every week
FOR the first time since 1882, the New Forest’s most iconic cricket ground is no more. Swan Green CC has been conspicuous by its absence on Hampshire League scorecards this summer, after folding in its 130th year. Situated in the heart of the
PROPOSALS for a solar farm in the New Forest are due to go before planners next Tuesday. Hive Energy has asked the National Park Authority (NPA) for permission to build a 6.7-hectare facility at Durley Farm in Pound Lane, Colbury. Members of
MUSIC lovers preparing to party in the park when Let’s Rock! rolls into town this weekend are being urged to plan their journeys. Southampton Common will be transported back to the 1980s on Saturday when the day-long festival takes place for the
SAINTS are being linked to one of the top scorers in the 2013/14 French second division. Andy Delort, 22, bagged 24 goals in 36 Ligue 2 appearances for Tours in what was his first season for the club since arriving from Ajaccio. He fired a
Eastleigh will host AFC Bournemouth in a pre-season friendly at The Silverlake Stadium next week. Cherries boss Eddie Howe will bring his first team squad - currently training in Austria - to the Conference Premier newcomers on Tuesday, July 15
IT is one of the most controversial plans ever in the south. Almost 3,000 people and organisations have registered to have their say over a massive wind farm planned off the Hampshire coast. It is thought to be a record figure for such a scheme
CITY council planners have approved plans to build three houses in Southampton. Vinodbhai Patel had applied to knock down a house in Glen Eyre Road, and replace it with two four-bedroom homes and one five-bedroom property.
RESIDENTS of the Itchen Valley are hoping for an unofficial ban on power tools on Sunday afternoons. The “lazy Sundays” idea has been mentioned to Penny Flemons, chairman of the parish council, who says people feel strongly about having one quiet
RESIDENTS have another chance to have their say on how Alresford will develop over the next few years. The town council has arranged a public meeting at Perins School on Friday, July 18. The meeting will allow them to have their say on alternative
AN academic from Southampton has clinched a prestigious geographical award for his work exploring the impact of climate change. Professor John Dearing has received the Murchison Award (2014) from the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). The Southampton
NURTURING parks and green spaces has long been vital in making urban areas more pleasant to live. But untamed and ill-considered trees and vegetation may be damaging some of our most iconic heritage buildings, scientists have warned. Southampton
A DEVELOPER has won permission to convert offices in Winchester city centre into four homes. Hythe Marine Services applied for the right to change Walcote Chambers, High Street into a house and three flats with parking spaces.
THE pre-season friendlies have already begun and training is under way. While it may still be four weeks until the Premier League kicks off, football fever is already gripping Southampton. And as the World Cup nears its end, footie fans can
A CAMPER van was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Southampton. Fire crews were called to Ellwood Avenue at about 4am after reports the vehicle had been set alight. The van was completely destroyed. Police are now investigating the
A SOUTHAMPTON church will be bringing the community together with a summer fete. Pear Tree Church in Bitterne will host the event from 1pm on Saturday, which will include music, a falconry display, dancing and children’s games.
RESIDENTS using a Hampshire community centre now have a roof over their heads for the next 20 years after a fundraising campaign reached its target. Winnall Community Association has secured the rest of the funding needed to replace the roof of
A GANG of six will appear in court today charged with the supply of heroin and crack cocaine. Officers from Hampshire Constabulary's Operation Fortress team arrested the six yesterday as part of an 18-month long investigation which also focused
A Hampshire pharmaceutical company is today at the centre of a £30 billion take over bid. US firm AbbVie has upped its takeover proposal for Shire to £30 billion. The approach represents an 11% increase on AbbVie's most recent offer at the
AN OUTBREAK of a sickness bug has forced the closure of a Southampton school. Pupils at King Edward VI have been told to stay at home for the rest of the term after pupils were struck down with gastroenteritis. Head teacher at the independent
Dusan Tadic has become the first signing in Ronald Koeman’s Saints revolution. The 25-year-old Serbian international has penned a four-year deal at Saints to complete his move from FC Twente for a fee of around £11m. After a summer that
MORE than 60 schools have already announced that they will be closed to all or some students as a result of tomorrow's industrial action. The National Union of Teachers has announced it will be taking part in the action which means schools across
Poilce patrols have been stepped up after a woman was attacked and raped in Southampton woodland Officers hunting the rapist who attacked the woman revisiedt the scene exactly a week after the attack happened. Officers patrolled Merryoak Road
RESIDENTS of the Itchen Valley are hoping for an unofficial ban on power tools on Sunday afternoons. The “lazy Sundays” idea has been mentioned to Penny Flemons, chairman of the parish council, who says people feel strongly about having one quiet
PARENTS have pleaded with council bosses in Southampton not to cut their children’s “lifeline”. Day services for people with learning disabilities are under threat as Labour city council chiefs put forward their latest round of proposed cuts.
