I'M SURE I wasn't alone in feeling disappointed at the low attendances at last weekend's FA Cup 3rd Round clashes. Next week I will be at St Mary's to watch Saints entertain Derby County in the third round replay but it would be really good to see
POLICE have issued CCTV footage of a man after an arson in Totton on New Year's Day. Police were called to Boothby Close at about 8am after reports that rubbish had been piled up against the door of a home and set on fire. The resident put
I WAS surprised to read the Soapbox letter of January 2 calling for weekly bin collections in Southampton. The writer, from a two person household, states that their household waste bin is overfull a week before the bin collection date. I am
INTERNATIONALLY renowned celebrity stylist Trevor Sorbie MBE has opened a room in his Hampshire home to offer a free wig customisation service through the charity he founded more than a decade ago. Trevor Sorbie founded the charity mynewhair in
TWO teenagers were knocked out after being assaulted in the early hours of the morning in Southampton. The two 18-year-old men were walking along West Quay Road in the direction of Harbour Parade at between 2.45am and 3.15am on Sunday, January
AN Eastleigh company was awarded Best Volunteering Organisation at the 2018 British Youth Travel Awards. African Adventures works with 25 community projects in developing areas of Ghana, Kenya, and Zanzibar. It supports these projects with the
STEVEN Davis insisted the opportunity to work with Steven Gerrard at Rangers was too good to turn down. Davis joined the Scottish club on a six-month loan deal having left them to sign for Saints six-and-a-half-years ago. TRANSFER WINDOW
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Saints youth player, allegedly abused by coach Bob Higgins, who died in a car crash. The former Coventry and Millwall player, aged 47, suffered 'irreparable brain damage' while a passenger in a silver Ford Transit
MANOLO Gabbiadini is edging closer to Saints’ exit door, but goalkeeper Fraser Forster could be set to make a dramatic return to the first team. Italian side Sampdoria are understood to have offered Gabbiadini a way out of St Mary’s via loan deal
Now the dust is settling after Christmas, I’m beginning to see what is left of my house from the carnage of the festive season. I won’t discuss mess (as my friends say I write all my columns about it and anyone who has ever shared a house/office with
WHEN a Southampton mother realised that her grown up autistic daughter was becoming isolated, she decided to do something about it. And today, Jane Bills-Moore is launching paintbox, an art group for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities
PETER Axbury was a big meat eater. And as a chef, meat was also a big part of his professional life. But six years ago, a short film about animal welfare changed all that. And now he is not only vegan but is also sharing plant-based eating
MOTORISTS are facing delays following a rush-hour crash on the M3 this morning. The incident happened at about 6.30am on the northbound carriageway near Eastleigh. There are delays in the area and traffic is building back onto the M27 in both
A HUNT has been launched for a group of men after a number of raids across Southampton. Detectives have released these images of men they want to speak to following the incidents, which happened between December 9 and December 20, 2018. The
A 78-YEAR-OLD Southampton woman was killed in a head-on collision on a busy road. The victim suffered fatal injuries in the crash which took place at Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset, on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called at
BEFORE she was paired with her canine partner, Amy Bishop could barely leave the house. The 31-year-old from Southampton has autism, ME, fibromyalgia and functional neurological disorder. She was diagnosed with developmental co-ordination disorder
FAREHAM College has appointed a local firm to build its new Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC). Amiri Construction, based at Segensworth, will be the contractor for the multi-million pound campus which will be run in partnership with the Solent
THE HEAD of the UK’s top college has announced his retirement. Nigel Duncan will step down as principal of Fareham College this year. The education expert- who started his career more than 40 years ago - joined the college in 2005. As reported
A VIOLENT thug who launched an “unforgivable” attack just two days after being released from prison has been sent back to jail. Southampton Magistrates’ Court heard how Keiran Thomas Claffey, 24, was released from HMP Guys Marsh on September 3
DOWNTOWN ABBEY star Hugh Bonneville has "inspired" acting students from a Hampshire college. Hugh Bonneville visited Itchen College last year in December to speak with the students studying at acting. He gave advise to the 30 students on how
MOTORISTS are set to endure heavy traffic as two major sets of roadworks got underway - but a traffic boss said: "You were warned". Phase three of the Millbrook Roundabout development began yesterday, resulting in lengthy delays on Redbridge Road
THE port of Southampton could be in for a trade bonanza when Britain leaves the EU, predicts a top government minister. As MPs restarted the Brexit debate, Secretary of State for International Trade Dr Liam Fox claims Southampton could benefit
NEW plans for ten new flats in the heart of Eastleigh have been revealed. Under the scheme the former bed and breakfast, Chestnut Lodge Guest House, would be demolished. The site on Southampton Road will see the construction of a three-storey
ADVICE to motorists involved in animal accidents in the New Forest could be changed following a plea made by a schoolgirl. Small cards available at various outlets across the district encourage drivers to report collisions with ponies, cows and
BEFORE she was paired with her canine partner, Amy Bishop could barely leave the house. The 31-year-old from Southampton has autism, ME, fibromyalgia and functional neurological disorder. She was diagnosed with developmental co-ordination disorder
In a season where Saints heroes have been rather thin on the ground one man has been quietly rebuilding his career. Nathan Redmond has gone through difficult times at Saints but is slowly emerging on the other side as the player the club always
A HAMPSHIRE care home for disabled residents has been told to improve. Inspectors told managers at Rowan Close in Bursledon that safety standards were not up to scratch. The warning comes eight months after inspectors put the home into special
A SOUTHAMPTON animal shelter is set to host 40 events in a bid to boost donations and celebrate their 40th birthday. The news comes after Rose Milne, who has been the manager of Second Chance Animal Shelter in Mansbridge Road in Southampton for
PLANS have been submitted for a landmark development in Eastleigh that is set to be the focal point for the new community. An application for a new local centre on North Stoneham Park, Chestnut Avenue has been submitted including plans for shops
SAINTS will face League One side Accrington Stanley away from home in the FA Cup fourth round - if they beat Derby County in their replay. The third round replay will take place on Wednesday, 16 January at 7.45pm. The game will also be broadcast
CALLUM Slattery highlighted James Ward-Prowse as his Saints role model. Slattery joined the academy aged eight and made his debut in the 2-2 FA Cup third round draw with Derby on Saturday. Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl partnered the midfielder
