Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is dreaming of Euro 2020 success having watched part of England’s march to the World Cup semi-final in a London bar. The 26-year-old ex-Saint, who grew up in Locks Heath, missed over a year of football after suffering a serious
POLICE are attending a crash on the M27. The crash is on the westbound carriageway, near to junction one, for Cadnam. There are currently two damaged vehicles in lane two for the motorway, according to Highways England. Drivers are advised
A HAMPSHIRE home has been "completely destroyed" after a fire tore through its thatched roof. Fire crews from across the county rushed to battle the blaze at a home in Beauworth Road, Beauworth. Its roof was completely destroyed and the building
SOUTHAMPTON residents are being asked for their thoughts on the future of St Mary’s Leisure Centre. Following the opening of Southampton Solent University’s new sports complex, the arrangement with Southampton City Council for the University to
A FAREHAM woman has been jailed after stealing alcohol from a Hampshire store. Megan Stephanie Juryeff, 26, stole two bottles of Cava, worth £14, from the One Stop in Gosport Road Fareham. The theft took place on August 14, while Juryeff was
THE new landlord of famed Southampton pub The Hobbit has revealed his ambitions for the Middle-earth themed pub. Bar boss Jack Andrews has promised to keep the watering-hole’s renowned theme – which once sparked a battle with the might of Hollywood
From blousy tulips to cool white daffodils and dainty irises, Hannah Stephenson digs through some of the best bulbs available now. Summer's on its way out, which means it's time to start planting your new spring bulbs - and why not turn over a new
AT school I was not particularly good at certain subjects, ‘must do better’ said my reports, however, I did well in history and geography. From those lessons I have been fascinated by the Arctic, as my teacher described it as ‘islands at the top of
Strictly Come Dancing's new judge is Motsi Mabuse, who's not only appeared on German counterpart Let's Dance; but is the elder sister of Strictly professional Oti. But what can we expect from her judging style? Georgia Humphreys meets her to find out
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new McDonald’s restaurant expected to create more than 60 jobs in Southampton are back on the table. New proposals for a drive-through restaurant in the former Field and Trek building on Hawkeswood Road have been submitted
A NEW phone shop has opened in Romsey Town Centre. Mobile Zone is an independent retailer who also has a shop in Southampton. The shop sell new mobile phones and pre owned phones as well as doing repairs and unlocks. Mobile Zone is in partnership
CONTENTIOUS plans by council leaders in the New Forest to hand over the day-to-day running of five leisure centres are set to go out for expressions of interest. New Forest District Council is attempting to find a partner to operate the facilities
HAMPSHIRE residents are being encouraged to put their questions forward on police priorities and their concerns. Police and Crime Commissioner, Michael Lane, will be challenging the Chief Constable on police priorities, and the questions and concerns
At one time all England games were played at Wembley. That was understandable given the stadium but then the decision was made for various matches, usually friendlies, to be played around the country, especially up north in Manchester etc to repay
HUNDREDS of foodies have flocked to Hamble for the return of an annual festival. Hampshire Farmers’ Markets returned to the town's foreshore car park for this year's Hamble Food Festival on Saturday. Just some of the Hampshire producers exhibiting
AN ICONIC Southampton watering hole which is struggling to stay afloat is now up for sale. According to owner and landlord of the Platform Tavern, Stewart Cross he “can’t afford to make ends meet”. This is despite transforming the tavern from
A WINCHESTER city councillor has been named a the parliamentary candidate for Liberal Democrats in the Eastleigh constituency. Lynda Murphy, cabinet member for environment, is described in a Lib Dem statement as “a strong environmental campaigner
PLANS to convert a vacant railway stationmaster’s house into a heritage centre and museum in New Milton are progressing. The joint project by New Milton Town Council and the Milton Heritage Society seeks to deliver a facility for the benefit of
IT was the short-lived castle in the heart of Southampton which hosted British society's elite and sported breathtaking views. In the late 18th century William Petty-Fitzmaurice, 2nd Earl of Shelbourne, was given the title Marquis of Lansdowne by
A SOUTHAMPTON benefits cheat has been ordered to do unpaid work. Tanya Simmons, 29, dishonestly failed to notify Southampton City Council of a change in circumstances, which would have impacted on her Housing Benefit. She also failed to notify
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a Winchester man after crash in the city centre. Winchester Coroner's Court heard 86-year-old Albert Williams, of Clifton Road died in North View on August 27. In a preliminary report to the coroner, pathologist
