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  • The new leader of Hampshire County Council has been revealed

    THE new leader of Hampshire County Council has been revealed. Cllr Keith Mans, current deputy leader and executive lead member for children’s services is set to become the new leader of the county council, the Local Democracy Reporting Service

  • Hants reveal T20 overseas signing

    Hampshire have signed South Africa star Chris Morris as their overseas player for the Vitality Blast. The 32 year-old is the latest Proteas star to sign for Hampshire, joining former teammates Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw. Morris knows Hampshire

  • Harry and Meghan's baby son makes his debut

    THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex have proudly showed off their baby son to the world for the first time, describing him as having the "sweetest temperament". Meghan and Harry could not hide their delight as they posed for pictures with the tiny infant

  • Man climbs from car after smashing through motorway barrier

    A MAN has escaped after his car flipped onto its roof after smashing through a motorway barrier and into a wall. Eastleigh fire services were called to the incident on the M3 between junctions 10 and 11near Twyford at 9.52am. The man managed

  • Man charged with string of burglaries

    A MAN has been charged with a string of burglaries. Daniel Bryan Thornton, 35, of no fixed address, was charged following break-ins on Gordon Road in Curdridge, Gaylyn Way, Fareham, Clayhall Road, Gosport, Lower Spinney in Fareham, and Ranvilles

  • Elyounoussi plans talks with Hasenhuttl over his future

    SAINTS winger Mohamed Elyounoussi is hoping to sit down with Ralph Hasenhuttl and discuss his future on the south coast. The £16 million summer signing has failed to make an impact in his first season with the club, featuring only six times since

  • Controversial Forestry England scheme wins national award

    A SCHEME which aims to improve internationally-important wetlands in the New Forest has won a national award - despite proving controversial. Forestry England - formerly the Forestry Commission - is returning artificially-straightened streams to

  • Learn everything you wanted to know about death

    FUNERAL professionals in Hampshire are inviting the public to talk about death. Richard Steel and Partners in Winchester has teamed up with the Dying Matters charity, and will open their doors to answer “everything you always wanted to know, but

  • Broken down vehicle causes delays on M27

    A BROKEN down vehicle is causing delays on the M27 this morning. One lane of the westbound carriageway is blocked between junction two for the A36 and junction one for Cadnam Interchange. #M27 Westbound - One lane BLOCKED due to broken

  • The olde-world pub with a 'horsey feel'

    HE WAS dubbed the nation’s favourite racehorse. Legendary steeplechaser Desert Orchid captured the hearts of millions by notching up an impressive series of victories in races such as the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Irish Grand National. A bold

  • 'Loving and caring' father found dead at home in Southampton

    FAILINGS have been identified by a mental health trust after a ‘loving and caring’ father took his life. It comes as Winchester Coroner’s Court heard 30-year-old Ricky Collins was found dead in his flat on December 10. The inquest heard Mr

  • Southampton to get UK's fastest broadband in £50m scheme

    SOUTHAMPTON is all set to become the best-connected city in the UK thanks to a £50m upgrade of its outdated broadband network due to be unveiled today. New telecoms firm toob has announced that Southampton will be the first city to benefit from

  • Campaigners to highlight ME problems

    A DEMONSTRATION is set to take place in the city centre this month to highlight the plight of ME sufferers across the globe. Southampton Guildhall Square will be one of 90 worldwide sites demonstrating from May 5 to 12 as part of the week-long campaign

  • Redmond scoops club award double

    Nathan Redmond scooped two of the major honours at Saints’ annual awards dinner. The midfielder, who also leads the voting for the Daily Echo Player of the Season award, picked up two gongs at the glittering dinner at St Mary’s. Redmond scooped

  • Tadic guns for Champions League final

    FORMER Saints star Dusan Tadic is tonight hoping to help Ajax to a spot in the Champions League final. The Amsterdammers, including Tadic who left Saints for £10m last summer, lead 1-0 at the halfway stage thanks to Donny Van De Beek’s all-important

  • Staff held at knifepoint during robbery at Southampton pub

    Staff at a Southampton pub were threatened by a gang of robbers armed with knives over the bank holiday weekend. The gang of at least four were described by police as wearing balaclavas and dark clothing as they burst into the Walnut Tree pub via

  • Dozens take part in family sailing day

    DOZENS of people flocked to Fareham to take part in a sailing open day. On May 5, Hill Head Sailing Club held it’s open day to coincide with the Royal Yachting Associations Push the Boat Out initiative to get more people involved in Watersports

  • TV’s Fred set to visit retirement homes

    TV'S FRED Dinenage is to visit retired residents in Southampton. McCarthy and Stone is inviting Southampton retirees to join television and news presenter, Fred Dinenage MBE, for the grand opening of The Boathouse Retirement Living development on

  • New emergency vehicles will meet demand in Hampshire

    A HAMPSHIRE charity has introduced two new emergency response vehicles to meet a rising demand. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) has introduced two new Skoda Superbs to their fleet of Critical Care Team vehicles. The decision

  • Hasenhuttl demands change on and off the pitch

    Ralph Hasenhuttl is looking to strengthen his backroom staff as well as the playing squad this summer as he prepares Saints for a new era. Having kept the club in the Premier League this season the Austrian is being given a free hand to make changes