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Youngster from a Hampshire school enjoyed their annual prom. Students at Forest Park School got all dressed up for the annual celebration which was held at the school in Totton.

DARREN Bent has tipped Charlie Austin to be a success at Aston Villa. The Premier League new boys have been linked with a move for striker Austin, who has been told he can leave the club this summer. And with Dean Smith's side already raiding

IT’S unique aesthetics and grand charm make it instantly recognisable to all those who know Southampton. But, there’s more to South Western House than meets the eye. 1. Opened in 1865 The building, designed by John Norton in a French Renaissance

THE sight of dozens of pedal cars speeding their way along New Milton’s high street had everyone desperate for a view of the action on Sunday. In a fierce competition, crowds were treated to a spectacular afternoon of racing in the Pedal Car Grand

MORE than 40 firefighters were called to tackle a wildfire which broke out on Hampshire heathland. Crews battled for more than seven hours to put out a blaze at Browndown Ranges, Gosport. Portchester fire station received an emergency call

SOUTHAMPTON residents were shocked by a “horrendous” explosion during a late-night fire. Fire crews rushed to the scene of a blaze on Bindon Close, Shirley Warren, where they battled flames higher than a two-storey house. Receiving an emergency

FAREHAM students were honoured at an annual awards ceremony. The ceremony for Fareham College students saw parents and employers from across the south come together to celebrate incredible student achievements. This year’s 19 categories included

A ROMSEY man has finally scored a hole-in-one after playing for 53 years. Pete Morton, who lives in Church Lane, was playing a round at Hamptworth Golf, Hamptworth Road, when he hit his dream shot. The retired school teacher was playing on the

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a landmark 25-storey waterfront tower block in Southampton have moved a step closer – but residents are calling on the council to refuse them.  The proposal to build 223 new flats in Ocean Way, Ocean Village, have been submitted

LORD Montagu of Beaulieu has been named as president of this year's New Forest and Hampshire County Show, which takes place later this month. The 58-year-old peer said he was "delighted" to be following in the footsteps of his mother and grandmother

THE site of a former Southampton school is to be given a new lease of life. The former Oakland’s Community School site in Lordshill is set to be turned into 103 new homes. The school closed in 2013 and the building has been demolished since.

EASTLEIGH residents will be able to manage their parking permits more easily with a "quicker and improved" digital service. Introduced by the borough council, it will be offering parking permit holders the opportunity to buy and manage their permits

THANKS to the stupid driver who turned left without looking and knocked my son off his bike. He now has a broken elbow and will be off work for some time. He now has to also get his bike repaired. It happened in Bitterne on Wednesday, July 3.

A SAINTS legend has helped celebrate the official opening of a “ground-breaking” new store. Matt Le Tissier was in Shirley, signing autographs for fans, as Chandler’s Ford-based Utilita Energy opened its second high street energy hub. From the

A CARER headbutted a police officer in the face after drinking more than 10 cans of alcohol. Officers found drunk Michael Bull being restrained by his parents after a row and arrested the 36-year-old. But as one officer grabbed him, Bull pulled

EASTLEIGH Borough Council has declared its commitment to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping as part of a five-year strategy. Its new strategy reinforces its commitment to end homelessness across the borough and builds on the work carried

HUNDREDS of residents took place in this year’s Southampton Bubble Rush. It was a mad dash through 5k of coloured foam as part of a family-friendly charity fun-run. Participants of all ages were able to “run, walk, toddle or dance” around the

SOUTHAMPTON residents will be able to enjoy sea, sunshine and sand without having to book a holiday abroad this summer Guildhall Square is set to be turned into an "urban beach" complete with sand, beachside bar and places to relax. The Seaside

A MAN who hit his “extremely vulnerable” six-year-old son has been given a suspended prison sentence. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, struck his son on the arm after becoming frustrated at his behaviour. It left a red mark on

DEMOCRACY is having a “tough time” and an “awful lot” of business depends on how the world changes after Brexit, an expert on Anglo-American relations has said. Bronwen Maddox, director of the Institute for Government and former foreign editor

AN EASTLEIGH man was found dead in a layby over the weekend in what police believe to be a targeted murder. Hampshire detectives have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in Corhampton on Saturday. The police

Ralph Hasenhuttl said Saints have had the “perfect week” in Austria. The manager led his side to a 1-1 draw with SCR Altach in their first friendly of the summer to round off their trip and was delighted with how it went. "It was a perfect