DISASTROUS. That is the only word capable of summing up our meal at the Hungry Horse owned Shamblehurst Barn, near Botley, on Monday. OK so it was the bank holiday, one the busiest days in the calendar year, but surely that's no excuse for a large chain
DISASTROUS. That is the only word capable of summing up our meal at the Hungry Horse owned Shamblehurst Barn, near Botley, on Monday. OK so it was the bank holiday, one the busiest days in the calendar year, but surely that's no excuse for a large chain
OLD Tauntonians & Romsey got their Southern Electric Premier League season off to a poor start on Saturday at the Bypass Ground. On a damp day with a wet wicket and wet outfield skipper Mike Trodd was more than happy to win the toss and put Alton
EMBLEY Park Junior School took home two trophies in two days at the annual Police Sparkling Tag Rugby Festival held at Overton RFC recently. In the Year 3/4 age group Embley and Overton played their hearts out in a nail biting final, drawing 5-5 at the
CHRIS TREMLETT took a step nearer becoming a rare Hampshire home-grown Test player yesterday. The 23-year-old Southampton-born seam bowler, pictured above, was a surprise inclusion in the 25-man ECB development squad unveiled by chairman of selectors
A TASTEFULLY-DESIGNED loft conversion will provide you with a complete new living area without the cost of moving house. As well as creating space for your own family, it also increases the saleability and value of your home. A recent study suggests a
DOG wardens across the borough are gearing up for a major change in the law that will see responsibility for dealing with stray dogs switched entirely to local authorities. Councils currently share responsibility for strays with the police - who provide
ENERGETIC fundraisers had a spring in their step as they took part in a sponsored walk. About 140 people participated in the six-mile stroll, through picturesque countryside in sunny weather, in aid of St Michael's Hospice. The round trip to Monk Sherborne
DEVON or Dorset, that was the question as the blue skies and bursting buds brought out an itch to hit the road for a break. This year we had clocked up a lot of miles for sadder reasons, but now we were simply going to head west and stay where we stopped
THE SECOND model variant of the new BMW 3 Series range - the Touring - will go on sale in the UK on September 17. Media and public acclaim for the recently-launched 3 Series Saloon - a car widely reckoned to have set a new benchmark in the compact executive
Today's Principal Arrivals: Autoprestige, ro/ro, 1700, 203; P&O Nedlloyd Tasman, container, 1715, 206; Donald Redford, dredger, 1730, Marchwood Quay; Setubal, vehicle carrier, PM, 201 Today's Principal Sailings: Hudson Leader, ro/ro, 1715, 202; Asian
NEW Forest art and jewellery store Reklava is set to appear on TV's Risking It All. Filming is in progress at the store for series two of the Channel 4 entrepreneurs show. Presenter Martin Webb - a multi-millionaire entrepreneur - will outline how Jaguar
WITH the search for this year's Hampshire Business Awards contenders well under way, a website has been launched to help companies keep up with the latest news and make entering more straightforward. For the first time, companies can submit their entries
INSOLVENCY specialist Antony Fanshawe may have had a career in figures but even he can't work out the numerological significance of the coincidence that his 50th birthday fell yesterday on May 5! Antony, pictured above, was born on 5.5.55, and, as if
WITH wonder club Eastleigh standing on the brink of a remarkable third successive promotion, manager Paul Doswell's mind has been transported back to where it started - outside a pets superstore in Winchester Road, Shirley! That was the day when Doswell
IT is make or break time for Hampshire tomorrow in their quest to move out of the bottom tier of the county ladder. They must turn around the disappointment of defeat to Dorset & Wiltshire when they host Somerset at Basingstoke. Both sides slipped
The Dr Peter Community Centre is another step closer to reality thanks to a donation of £10,000 from the Joan Stainer Charitable Trust. Romsey District Scout Council and 1st Romsey Scout Group have teamed up to build a new £300,000 community centre for
PARISH representatives at West Dean are sending a written complaint to Hampshire County Council after losing the chance to speak at a vital debate affecting access over the village green. The access issue has been in dispute for years since Lt Col Huw
ROMSEY police have launched a major blitz on the town's teenage yobs. Officers will be targeting known antisocial behaviour hotspots in the latest no-nonsense approach aimed at stamping out Romsey's growing yob culture. These include Romsey Rapids, Romsey
Lib Dem hold Mark Oaten (Lib Dem) 31,225 George Hollingbery (Con) 23,749 Patrick Davies (Lab) 4,782 David Abbott (UKIP) 1,321 Arthur Pendragon (Ind) 581 Majority 7,476
HONDA is the first car company in Britain to launch fixed price repairs on models more than three years old, with the launch of Honda Happiness this month. The new programme allows owners of three-year-old cars to "keep their Honda a Honda", while saving
Conservative hold. Desmond Swayne (Con) 26,004 Murari Kaushik (Lib Dem) 8,719 Janice Hurne (Lab) 7,590 Brian Lawrence (UKIP) 1,917 Janet Richards (Green Party) 1,837 Majority 17,285 Turnout 67.6 per cent
Turnout 72.5 per cent Sandra Gidley (Lib Dem) 22,465 Caroline Nokes (Con) 22,340 Matthew Stevens (Lab) 4,430 Michael Wigley (UKIP) 1,076 Majority 125 Hold
TORY Desmond Swayne retained New Forest West with a massive increase in his majority. On the night that Labour secured an historic third term in office, the true-blue New Forest stayed loyal to the Tories, who won both seats in the district. In New Forest
Conservative hold Julian Lewis (Con) 21,975 Brian Dash (Lib Dem) 15,424 Stephen Roberts (Lab) 5,492 Katy Davies (UKIP) 2,344 Majority 6,551 Turnout 66.9 per cent
Conservative hold. Desmond Swayne (Con) 26,004 Murari Kaushik (Lib Dem) 8,719 Janice Hurne (Lab) 7,590 Brian Lawrence (UKIP) 1,917 Janet Richards (Green Party) 1,837 Majority 17,285 Turnout 67.6 per cent
Liberal Democrat hold Sandra Gidley (Lib Dem) 22,465 Caroline Nokes (Con) 22,340 Matthew Stevens (Lab) 4,430 Michael Wigley (UKIP) 1,076 Majority 125 Turnout 72.5 per cent
VICTORIOUS Tory Dr Julian Lewis launched a scathing attack on his political opponents after retaining New Forest East with a massively increased majority. In a bitter finale to the campaign, Dr Lewis accused Labour and the Liberal Democrats of joining
TORY Desmond Swayne retained New Forest West with a massive increase in his majority. On the night that Labour secured an historic third term in office, the true-blue New Forest stayed loyal to the Tories, who won both seats in the district. In New Forest
IT WAS the closest - and most tense - election night Romsey has ever seen. After two recounts, the one-time true Blue seat fell again to the Liberal Democrats, by a whisker of just 125 votes. It marked the end of a contest steeped in bitter rivalry between
THESE are the teenage footballers hoping it's not only Harry Redknapp's men that are celebrating a crucial Southampton football success at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park in the next few days. While Saints continue to battle for their Premiership lives
Hungry for some laughs? What's On gives you the definitive line-up of the best comedy in the south this week. NATALIE Haynes and Sarah Kendall bring the freshest stand-up to The Point on Thursday as part of the theatre Edinburgh to Eastleigh comedy season
UNTIL March 2003, he was one of the rising stars of Tony Blair's administration. But last night, John Denham's decision to resign as a Home Office minister over the controversial war in Iraq appeared to have helped shore-up his support in Southampton
UNTIL March 2003, he was one of the rising stars of Tony Blair's administration. But last night, John Denham's decision to resign as a Home Office minister over the controversial war in Iraq appeared to have helped shore-up his support in Southampton
THESE are the faces of the two youths police want to quiz in connection with five attacks on Southampton Common in the past ten days. The pair are believed to have been part of a group who filmed the violence on their mobile phones for entertainment,
A TEAM of Southampton rowers will attempt to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight for charity. Three oarsmen from Southampton Amateur Rowing Club (SARC) will take up the challenge in sculling boats - designed for high speed racing on calm waters such as lakes
He made his name with legendary 80s band Spandau Ballet and after finding fame again in ITV's Reborn in the USA two-years-ago is back at his big band best. NOEL DAVIES talked to the star about his career ahead of his show at The Mayflower in Southampton
MOBILE telephone giant Vodafone is to be asked to do the newly installed Tidworth Town Council a big favour by donating a 20ft steel pole. Members of the council believe that the Newbury-based company, which has a huge number of mobile masts dotted around
Eighties pop legend Paul Young joins The Manfreds at Bournemouth's Pavilion Theatre next Friday. ALEX HARVEY met up with the singer-songwriter ahead of the gig for a chat about his career... WHEREVER he lays his hat, that's his home. Or it would be if
A TRIP to Andover town centre next week will give shoppers a lot more than they bargained for. Just a stone's throw away in the Andover Guildhall, visitors can learn how to make crafty cards, a colourful hanging basket or settle down to a good book at
What's On's ultimate guide to the south's club scene THE south's biggest nightclub celebrates its eighth birthday in style this weekend with a headline set by the legendary Lisa Lashes. Since opening in 1997 Bournemouth's Slinky has showcased some of
ALPHINO headline at Winchester University tonight following their hugely successful run of charity gigs in the area in association with The Big Issue. The band, which started life as an acoustic two-piece, blend puissant rock melodies with headstrong
WHITCHURCH residents could get an improved library service if the planning application to build a first-floor library is approved. After discussions with Hampshire County Coun-cil Library Service, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's Leisure Services
Your guide to the south's jazz, blues, folk, classical and alternative music scene... THE Turner Sims plays host to a truly astounding concert of world music today, which unites the raw power of three throat-singing traditions, from the ethereal beauty
A BLACKENED shell is all that remains of the thatched cottage that was once the pride and joy of a St Mary Bourne couple. The retired couple, who wish to retain their anonymity, say they can't wait until the day when they can move back into their beloved
Conservative hold. Mark Hoban (Con) 24,151 James Carr (Lab) 12,449 Richard De Ste Croix (Lib Dem) 10,551 Peter Mason-Apps (UKIP) 1,425 Majority 11,702 Turnout 67.35 per cent
Conservative hold. Mark Hoban (Con) 24,151 James Carr (Lab) 12,449 Richard De Ste Croix (Lib Dem) 10,551 Peter Mason-Apps (UKIP) 1,425 Majority 11,702 Turnout 67.35 per cent
Conservative hold. Peter Viggers (Conservative) 19,268 Richard Williams (Labour) 13,538 Roger Roberts (Lib Dems) 7,145 John Bowles (UKIP) 1,825 Andrea Smith (Green) 1,258 Majority 5,730 Turnout 61.56 per cent
TRUE Blues turned out in force in Fareham to land Mark Hoban half of all votes cast. In what has been one of the safest Tory seats in the UK throughout its history, Conservative Mr Hoban swept to victory with a convincing majority of 11,702. An impressive
THE chief executive of Southampton based mapping agency Ordnance Survey Vanessa Lawrence will be launching the seventh annual walking festival on the Isle of Wight on Saturday. Ms Lawrence will launch the event in St Thomas's Square in Newport at 11am
Liberal Democrat hold Christopher Huhne (Lib Dem) 19,216 Conor Burns (Con) 18,648 Christopher Watt (Lab) 10,238 Christopher Murphy (UKIP) 1,669 Majority 568 Turnout 66 per cent
Liberal Democrat hold Christopher Huhne (Lib Dem) 19,216 Conor Burns (Con) 18,648 Christopher Watt (Lab) 10,238 Christopher Murphy (UKIP) 1,669 Majority 568 Turnout 66 per cent
LIBERAL Democrats held onto the Eastleigh constituency in a nail-biter which saw Chris Huhne transfer from Brussels to Westminster as of last night. But it was tighter than tight as the former MEP came home by just 568 votes to succeed former Lib Dem
MATTHEW Oakley can still remember when, as an apprentice, he cleaned Iain Dowie's boots. The Saints midfielder is the club's longest serving current first-teamer after Jason Dodd and can still vividly recall the dressing-room influence of the Crystal
HARRY REDKNAPP has likened the relegation battle to the sinking of the Titanic and says he is hoping to be the manager who grabs the last seat on the lifeboat. The Saints boss tomorrow faces another crunch game at Crystal Palace as his side try to build
IT'S being billed as Saints' day of destiny. After a season struggling near the bottom of the table, Harry Redknapp's men still have the keys to Premiership survival in their own hands. But, according to Matthew Oakley, everything is now likely to rest
IN THE sport of kings, Paul Lucas from Basingstoke is a real champion after being voted the "best newcomer" at the inaugural Stable Staff of the Year awards. This is not bad for a groom at Andrew Balding's Park House Stables in Kingsclere, who, less than
FORGET false moustaches, big hair and tight trousers, Ga Ga present the ultimate tribute to one of the world's greatest rock bands at The Corn Exchange, Newbury, on Wednesday, May 25, at 7.45pm. The Ultimate Tribute To Queen is packed full of hits, including
WITH his latest work, the nightmarish fairy-tale Palindromes, the cult filmmaker, Todd Solondz's, reach may have finally exceeded his grasp. For he employs the gimmick of casting eight different actors of varying ages, races and sizes in the role of his
JANNIK (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) is released from prison and begins to rebuild his life, including re-establishing links with his parents, who have always shown preference to his golden boy older brother Michael (Ulrich Thomsen). The first few days are difficult
FORTY-nine-year-old retired bus driver Andrew met a 69-year-old English professor in Bromptons, a legendary gay bar in Earls Court, London, in 1999. Despite stark social differences and the obvious age gap, the two men fell hopelessly in love and they
This week's Top Ten films at the box office... 1: THE INTERPRETER (12A): Nicole Kidman stars in this high-octane thriller as Silvia Broome, a brilliant interpreter who is taken into protective custody after overhearing a possible assassination attempt
ESTATE agents Keel Barrett sold this Bellwinch-built house when it was brand new. Now, four years later, the owners have gone back to the same agents to put the house up for its first resale. The detached property is one of a cluster built by Bellwinch
TODAY is the deadline for petitions to be sent back in the Daily Echo's campaign to save the Hythe Ferry. Throughout the last six weeks we have been deluged by a flood of support from thousands of people desperate to keep the service afloat. Ferry fans
LUKAS Jutkiewicz has recently signed up with the youth training scheme at Swindon Town Football Club. The formal signing took place on the pitch at the recent home game against Bristol City. Lukas is currently studying for his GCSEs at the Mountbatten
WITH wonder club Eastleigh standing on the brink of a remarkable third successive promotion, manager Paul Doswell's mind has been transported back to where it started - outside a pets superstore in Winchester Road, Shirley! That was the day when Doswell
DEPARTED Winchester City boss Neil Hards has professed himself "disappointed but not surprised" to be ruled out of managing the team in any possible promotion play-off. City, whose scheduled game at Enfield tomorrow has been put on hold pending appeals
THE owners of Hampshire Cricket have slashed losses by 43 per cent to the financial year ending October 2004. Rose Bowl PLC, the parent company behind not only the county cricket club but also the golf and health clubs at the West End location as well
BAT Sports are expected to give a debut to Hampshire's Greg Lamb for the intriguing ECB Southern Electric Premier League clash with Portsmouth at Southern Gardens tomorrow (1pm). BAT got away to an explosive start with a nine-wicket win at Bournemouth
JUST as Schindler's List has become the definitive portrayal of the Second World War's holocaust, so Downfall deserves to become its equivalent on a different part of the same conflict - the end of the war, viewed from Hitler's bunker in Berlin. Opening
NEIGHBOURHOOD policing received a boost this week when a dynamic duo of community support officers hit the streets of Basingstoke. Karen Binney, 21, and Gemma Wheeler, 23, reported for duty yesterday as the town's new Police Community Support Officers
A SPECIAL night of health advice and makeovers held to raise funds for a village hall was a resounding success. The Dummer Spring Clean of Health raised £500, which will be used to help pay for disabled facilities at the village hall. Mike and Jane Northrop
A BASINGSTOKE couple have put their best feet forward for charity in a gruelling 64-mile trek. Bryan Ironside, 58, and his wife Sylvia, 59, of Pendennis Close, Winklebury, donned their hiking boots to complete a two-day walk along Basingstoke canal. Together
NISSAN is opening up its expanding range of light commercials to a brand new audience by developing its very first motorcaravan conversion. Based on the Primastar and developed in association with Reimo Motorcaravans of Kent, it will ensure you and three
NOW the warmer weather is here, are you looking for things to do? If you are in need of some company and wish to make new friends, then come to our club at Hampton Court, Winklebury, each Friday afternoon, where a warm welcome is guaranteed. Contact Beverley
POLICE are targeting weekend bikers who speed along the A3057 between Romsey and Stockbridge. High visibility police patrols will be out in force each weekend throughout the summer in a bid to reduce the carnage on the A3057 - where major road safety
SABOTUERS targeted Romsey's Conservative general election candidate's posters at the weekend. Candidate, Mrs Caroline Nokes said it was acts of criminal damage and the police were now investigating. Around 50 large displays were either stolen or sprayed
Christopher Pritchard, the head of Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School, is leaving at the end of this term after nine years in post. He is moving to the Winchester Diocese to become a school support officer for the 90-plus church aided schools in the Diocese
Liberal Democrat Sandra Gidley held onto the Romsey seat by just 125 votes after two recounts. Full results Sandra Gidley (Lib Dem) 22,465. Caroline Nokes (Conservative) 22,340. Matt Stevens (Labour) 4,430. Michael Wigley (UKIP) 1,076. The Lib Dems' grip
Lib Dem hold Mark Oaten (Lib Dem) 31,225 George Hollingbery (Con) 23,749 Patrick Davies (Lab) 4,782 David Abbott (UKIP) 1,321 Arthur Pendragon (Ind) 581 Majority 7,476
Lib Dem hold Mark Oaten (Lib Dem) 31,225 George Hollingbery (Con) 23,749 Patrick Davies (Lab) 4,782 David Abbott (UKIP) 1,321 Arthur Pendragon (Ind) 581 Majority 7,476
LIBERAL Democrat Mark Oaten repulsed the Tory challenge to hold Winchester, but with a reduced majority early today. Mr Oaten won for the fourth time in eight years, polling 31,225 votes, some 7,476 ahead of George Hollingbery, who polled 23,749. The
A NEW road-going A4 sports saloon developed by the Audi division responsible for the RS 4 and RS 6 quattros is to commemorate a landslide championship victory for Audi in the 2004 German Touring Car Masters (DTM). Limited to 250 right-hand-drive examples
ONE of the first tasks facing the new Parliament will be to address the speed camera issue - and start again on a new Road Safety Bill. The old Bill had completed its readings in the House of Comm-ons but not reached the Lords when the election was called
Conservative hold Julian Lewis (Con) 21,975 Brian Dash (Lib Dem) 15,424 Stephen Roberts (Lab) 5,492 Katy Davies (UKIP) 2,344 Majority 6,551 Turnout 66.9 per cent
VICTORIOUS Tory Dr Julian Lewis launched a scathing attack on his political opponents after retaining New Forest East with a massively increased majority. In a bitter finale to the campaign, Dr Lewis accused Labour and the Liberal Democrats of joining
Turnout 72.5 per cent Sandra Gidley (Lib Dem) 22,465 Caroline Nokes (Con) 22,340 Matthew Stevens (Lab) 4,430 Michael Wigley (UKIP) 1,076 Majority 125 Hold
THE Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is in danger of becoming a sexist dinosaur, according to university researchers. The degree has been accused of being too aggressively macho, following a study by the Brunel University Business School
THESE are the teenage footballers hoping it's not only Harry Redknapp's men that are celebrating a crucial Southampton football success at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park in the next few days. While Saints continue to battle for their Premiership lives
GET your skates on, the highlight of The Mayflower's theatre season is on its way to Southampton at last! Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End legend Starlight Express arrives at the Southampton theatre on Wednesday for a five-week run. Fans of the timeless
What's On alternative guide to the south's stage scene SALISBURY Playhouse presents the world premire of a brand new comedy on Thursday Lone Star Mark Three by Mike Akers. The productions runs until May 28 and has been specially commissioned by the Playhouse
What's on stage next week in Hampshire. GRAB those leg warmers and reach for the stars, there's still a chance to see the brilliant FAME the Musical at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth this weekend. The show has proven a big hit with audiences in the
PUTTING on a production is a big enough challenge for most. Add to that training for the awesome prospect of climbing a 19,000 foot high mountain. If that's not enough to do, throw in the organisation of getting married too! These are the tasks facing
SUNG in English, vivid and sumptuous, La Vie Parisienne is Offenbach at its very best. Fast exhilarating and so hilarious that the numerous fast one liners verge on slapstick. That's the promise of the latest offering from Winchester Operatic Society.
POLICE hunting a mentally ill patient who went missing from a Southampton hospital for the second time in two months have extended their search to London. Faysal Diiriye's details have been given to Metropolitan police in a bid to find the 33-year-old
TODAY is the deadline for petitions to be sent back in the Daily Echo's campaign to save the Hythe Ferry. Throughout the last six weeks we have been deluged by a flood of support from thousands of people desperate to keep the service afloat. Ferry fans
LABOUR'S Alan Whitehead has hung on to his Southampton Test seat but his majority has been slashed by a third. Lib Dem candidate Steve Sollitt stole votes directly from Mr Whitehead with the Labour MP acknowledging Tony Blair's controversial decision
LABOUR'S Alan Whitehead has hung on to his Southampton Test seat but his majority has been slashed by a third. Lib Dem candidate Steve Sollitt stole votes directly from Mr Whitehead with the Labour MP acknowledging Tony Blair's controversial decision
STAFF, governors, parents and children at one Southampton school are so delighted by their Ofsted inspection report they are going to throw a party. Inspectors found Shirley Infant School to be very well led, with good teaching across the curriculum.
TV PRESENTER Debbie Thrower has taken what is for some the first step to becoming a fully ordained vicar. The Meridian Tonight anchor, 47, is training to be a church reader, which means she will be authorised to preach and teach, conduct worship and help
SINCE the middle of April there have been four major house fires in Andover and one non-domestic fire at the Southern Water warehouse. Sub-officer Jess Andrews of Andover fire station says this concentration of so many fires in and around the town in
TAKE a hint of crazy electro-noise with jagged guitars mixed with warming vocals that are downright confusing. Finally add some curly hair and you've got Clor. MARIE HORNER met lead singer Barry as they prepare to start their UK tour. Is Southampton ready
What's on in the south this month. JULIAN Marley - yes the son of the late, great Bob Marley - brings his organic fusion of rootical bass reggae, hard, driving anthems, breezy jazz sounds and samba-tinged Jamaican ska to the Guildhall in Southampton on
ORGANIC living is the only way for the Test Valley School pupils who are getting their hands dirty in a one-of-a-kind GCSE. Two groups of 21 Stockbridge pupils have downed pen and paper to carry out practical tasks as part of the only GCSE in rural and
ANDOVER'S politicians believe the town's police are doing a good job - but need more assistance in their fight against crime. During the election debate in Andover Guildhall all four candidates spoke about their thoughts on the law and order issue. Each
DEPARTED Winchester City boss Neil Hards has professed himself "disappointed but not surprised" to be ruled out of managing the team in any possible promotion play-off. City, whose scheduled game at Enfield tomorrow has been put on hold pending appeals
NINE months after being ruined by vandals Whitchurch Silk Mill's fine oak bridge was officially opened by Sir George and Lady Young. Royal Engineers, based in Minley, Surrey came to the rescue and rebuilt the bridge using their traditional skills. The
AS Stockbridge's newly refurbished playground is officially open, parish council chairman David Baseley warns it must be looked after. Three years ago the playground was badly vandalised and a lot of money was spent in repairs, but last year a number
THE old custom of maypole dancing was enacted on Monday when Broughton village held its May Fair. The village hosted a very traditional fair with the mythical Jack O' The Green and the old tradition of sweeping the doorsteps of new residents. For more
THE planning application to turn a derelict former hotel near Weyhill into a secure unit for the mentally ill has been withdrawn. This application, which has caused uproar and protests from nearby residents, was officially withdrawn last week when the
A MEDIEVAL Fayre was held in Andover on Sunday to celebrate and commemorate the 800th anniversary of the time when King John visited to present a Royal Charter to the town's merchants. Back in 1205 the charter gave the town the right to hold a market
Conservative hold. Peter Viggers (Conservative) 19,268 Richard Williams (Labour) 13,538 Roger Roberts (Lib Dems) 7,145 John Bowles (UKIP) 1,825 Andrea Smith (Green) 1,258 Majority 5,730 Turnout 61.56 per cent
TRUE Blues turned out in force in Fareham to land Mark Hoban half of all votes cast. In what has been one of the safest Tory seats in the UK throughout its history, Conservative Mr Hoban swept to victory with a convincing majority of 11,702. An impressive
Conservative hold. Peter Viggers (Conservative) 19,268 Richard Williams (Labour) 13,538 Roger Roberts (Lib Dems) 7,145 John Bowles (UKIP) 1,825 Andrea Smith (Green) 1,258 Majority 5,730 Turnout 61.56 per cent
FOR 31 years he has been a serving MP - now Peter Viggers has secured himself at least another four years and increased his majority. Election veteran Mr Viggers snapped up Gosport once again with a majority of 5,730, up from 2,621 in 2001, and ensured
Conservative hold Andrew Turner Conservative 32,717 Anthony Rowlands Liberal Democrat 19,739 Mark Chiverton Labour 11,484 Michael Tarrant UK Independence Party 2,352 Edward Corby Independent 551 Majority 12,978
ISLE OF WIGHT Conservative candidate Andrew Turner held on to his seat with an increased majority. Mr Turner, who won the Island from the Lib Dems in 2001, polled 32,717 votes - boosting his majority from 2,826 last time to 12,978. Lib Dem candidate Anthony
Liberal Democrat hold Christopher Huhne (Lib Dem) 19,216 Conor Burns (Con) 18,648 Christopher Watt (Lab) 10,238 Christopher Murphy (UKIP) 1,669 Majority 568 Turnout 66 per cent
SAINTS keeper Antti Niemi believes tomorrow's game at Crystal Palace is as big as the 2003 FA Cup final. As Saints take their desperate battle against relegation to Selhurst Park tomorrow, it seems hard to believe that just two years ago Southampton was
TWO thousand miles in four days may sound like an arduous journey, but when you're travelling by 3 Series saloon, it's amazing how relaxing the jaunt can be. The 330i SE selected for the journey from Seville back to Blighty is the fastest version of the
AFTER countless supporting roles in Black Hawk Down, Troy and The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, Orlando Bloom finally graduates to leading man status in a major Hollywood blockbuster. It's his name in bold type above the film's title and his beatific image
JOHN Waters evokes another warped vision of modern day Baltimore in this deranged comedy, which evokes memories of Sirkian white picket fence Americana, albeit with a filthy mind. Bored housewife Sylvia Stickles (Tracey Ullman) suffers a mild concussion
What's On looks at the arthouse films on local screens... THE Point in Eastleigh screens Vanity Fair (PG). A tale of one woman's relentless climb through England's social hierarchy. Rebecca Sharp is beautiful, funny, passionate and calculating, and she
