Firefighters battle ongoing forest fire
FIREFIGHTERS are battling a "large" forest fire in the New Forest. Engines have rushed to an area of forest off Ringwood Road near to Ringwood. The situation is ongoing. More to follow...
FIREFIGHTERS are battling a "large" forest fire in the New Forest. Engines have rushed to an area of forest off Ringwood Road near to Ringwood. The situation is ongoing. More to follow...
FORMER England striker Darren Bent described the work of Ralph Hasenhuttl at Saints as “brilliant”, adding: “I really like what they’re doing down there.” After a slow start to the campaign, Hasenhuttl guided his side to an 11th-placed finish in
TWO men wearing "distinctive" yellow gloves stole money from a Hampshire shop. Police are appealing for witnesses dash cam or CCTV footage, following a robbery at a McColl’s store in Fareham last week. Officers were called at around 3pm on Friday
Sunflower lanyards are being handed out for free at supermarkets such as Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's in order to alert people to hidden disabilities. Though shoppers are now required to wear a face mask when picking up their groceries, some people
ITV have swapped the sunny climbs of the Australian jungle for a countryside castle for this year's I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. The reality show, which is watched by millions over three weeks in November each year, have changed the programme
RESCUE teams rushed to Lepe after receiving reports of a man in trouble in the water. The casualty was winched aboard a coastguard search and rescue helicopter and two other people who had attempted to rescue him swimmer were given a check up by
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a 16-year-old girl was assaulted. The victim was in Salisbury Road, Totton, when she was approached by a man who grabbed her by the arm and held on to her. No further details
Ben & Jerry's have explained why millions across the UK and around the world have been storing their ice cream 'incorrectly'. The ice cream manufacturer has revealed that storing it in a specific way helps to keep it fresh and prevent freezer burn
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have shared an update as to when they will resume flights and holidays to Cyprus. Here's a round-up of everything you need to know. When are flights and holidays resuming to Larnaca and Paphos in Cyprus with Jet2?
Capital FM host Roman Kemp broke down in tears during his breakfast radio show as he paid tribute to his “absolute brother” - producer Joe Lyons - who died last week. The DJ shared memories of his friend and colleague on Capital Breakfast on Monday
ALL-ROUNDER Liam Dawson was stretchered off with what looked a serious Achilles tendon injury to mar a productive day for Hampshire in their Bob Willis Trophy match against Middlesex at Radlett. The 30-year-old, who was part of England’s white-ball
PIERRE-EMILE Hojbjerg underwent a medical at Tottenham today ahead of his proposed transfer from Saints. The Denmark international was at the club’s Hotspur Way training complex to undergo health checks, the PA news agency understands. Hojbjerg
Beekeepers have appealed to the public to be on alert for 'bee killer' Asian hornets after they were spotted across the country. We've put together everything you need to know about them - including what to do if you see one. What is an Asian
Police have issued an alert after scores of Amazon Prime customers were targeted by fraudsters. While a sharp rise in the number of sophisticated scams relating to the service were reported to Thames Valley Police via Action Fraud - customers across
BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood surprised viewers when she accidentally said she could see “lots of doggers” in a London park. Carol, 58, was updating viewers on the forecast when she made the slip on the morning programme. What
HUNDREDS of people gathered at a New Forest beauty spot yesterday - just weeks after villagers complained about anti-social behaviour in the area. Passers-by said about 500 flocked to an area known as Brock Beach - a large area of shingle beside
AZ ALKMAAR are considering a move to sign Saints defender Wesley Hoedt, according to reports. Hoedt joined Saints from Lazio in 2017 for £15million, but has spent the past 18 months out on loan at Celta Vigo and then Royal Antwerp. The Dutchman
Good Morning Britain viewers received a fresh update from host Kate Garraway on the health of her husband Derek Draper. The ITV presenter shared the latest with viewers on Monday morning's breakfast show on Derek following his battle with coronavirus
POLICE have arrested a man and seized a number of cannabis plants in a drugs raid early this morning. Officers arrived at Chamberlain Grove in Fareham this morning to conduct a warrant. A male at the address was arrested by police and a number
A supermarket chain have launched an urgent product recall on a number of cartons of milk over fears of a 'microbiological contamination'. Here's what you need to know. Which supermarket has recalled the milk? Sainsbury’s have taken the
A DISQUALIFIED motorist was stopped by police after driving a car with one of its tyres missing. The Audi was spotted in the main park at Lyndhurst, where the wheel without a tyre was carving a groove in the tarmac. Police say the car had been
THERE are probably more unfinished books on local and family history than any other subject. Add to these the piles of unsorted papers, unidentified photographs and the projects that were never followed up and you have an encyclopaedia of unfulfilment
A SOLAR farm scheme for a field near Alresford has been scrapped because of opposition from villagers. Hundreds of dark blue or black solar arrays had been proposed for 30 hectares of farmland between the A31 and the Watercress Line, east of Bighton
CAN you give these cats a home? These cats are currently residents at the Blue Cross rehoming centre in West End, near Southampton. One-year-old Cleo has been waiting for more than 190 days for her perfect match. The team at the centre
An events company in Eastleigh has adapted it's production line to produce hospital gowns. Tiger tailoring in Eastleigh, a support company for Covers and Linings Ltd. was originally a business that produced and hired out marquees for the event industry
Dozens of new NHS workers joined the Southern Health Trust in April during the first peak of the coronavirus crisis, new figures show. The Government has praised the contribution made by new and returning healthcare workers during the pandemic
SHE IS the Southampton poet who has contributed to a 444-page anthology inspired by the Covid-19 crisis. Aishwarya Parui penned one of the works that appear in Together, which is being hailed as a unique collection of human experiences during the
SUNFLOWERS bring a touch of yellow to fields as many take in the warmth of the heatwave. A horse is seen taking a sip of water to cool down while insects are drawn to the gorgeous blossoming flowers. If those views weren't fascinating enough
OVER 30 police officers have joined Hampshire as part of a government drive to tackle crime. An additional 31 officers are being welcomed across the region in a bid to recruit 20,000 extra officers to England by 2023. LISTED: How many new police
A FORMER care home erupted into flames despite reports that nobody has lived there for two years. Cottage Farm in Hythe used to support residents with learning disabilities for 20 years, but had to close its doors in February 2018. WATCH: Home
HALF of all the Southampton people currently working from home have no wish to return to the office, according to a new survey. Theta Financial Reporting, a chartered accountancy and consultancy firm, has released research showing how employees
Boots Opticians in Shirley is due to close following an announcement by the company. Boots said last month that the company would be restructuring in order to mitigate the significant impact that Covid 19 has had on the business. This is too
A MUM of two with a history of attacking emergency workers has been jailed. Alexandra Mairis grabbed an emergency care assistant by the wrist and bent her hand back. The 29-year-old had been found “unconscious and in drink” by street pastors
MORE than 2,600 child sex offences were recorded in Hampshire last year, new figures have revealed. Hampshire Police recorded a 53 per cent rise in child sexual offences in the five years since 2014 to 2015, figures from the NSPCC reveal. A
COMMUNITY transport services are beginning to operate in Hampshire again as the government lifts travel restrictions. The first council-run services to resume following the coronavirus pandemic have been the Dial-a-Ride, Call and Go and Shopper
DEVELOPMENTS could be seen going up after millions were secured to tackle environmental issues in the region. It comes after a wildlife trust proposed a scheme to help tackle nitrate pollution in the Solent. Hundreds of jobs promised for Southampton
A WELL respected and friendly face in Warsash and Locks Heath, she was awarded the MBE for her work with Ordnance Survey as well as a host of charity fundraising. Civil servant and ardent fundraiser Beryl Flux MBE has died at the age of 86. Born
HE was a well-respected family man who could turn his hand to anything. Robert Frank Knowlton, who has died aged 84, was the co-founder of Southampton electrical engineering firm Knowlton & Newman. Bob was born in Lymington in 1936, the second
THE number of jobs advertised in Southampton has more than halved in a year – but there has been an improvement since June, data suggests. There were 53.2 per cent fewer vacancies advertised in July than the same month in 2019, according to the