RADIOACTIVE waste from a nuclear power station in the north of England could be on its way to Hampshire. A hazardous materials disposal incinerator at Fawley is one of the sites under consideration to deal with the low-level waste. Residents and environmental
GUY Whittingham will be seeking talks with Newport chairman Bill Manuel after being hit with the bombshell news that he is now first team manager at St George's Park. The former Pompey and Sheffield Wednesday striker had less than 48 hours to digest Tony
DANNY FEE sparked a sensational comeback for North Baddesley in the Southampton FA Cup. North Baddesley were 3-1 down and seemingly out when super sub Fee came off the bench. Fee's first two goals brought Baddesley back to 3-3 to take the tie into extra
CHILDREN at a Chandler's Ford school went green when they were asked to think up ways of saving energy. The challenge was laid down at the first meeting of the newly-formed science club at Hiltingbury Junior School. Pupils must come up with environmentally-friendly
A JOBLESS man with a history of drug abuse has been placed on the sex offenders register for five years for possessing pornographic pictures of children. James Minton, 26, of Coleman Close, Oakridge, appeared before Basingstoke magistrates for sentence
TWO sailors were rescued from the Solent after their yacht capsized in windy conditions. The Hythe ferry was diverted to help after the stricken vessel got into difficulties at 11.30am yesterday near Hythe Pier. As the ferry pulled alongside the boat,
Today's Principal Arrivings: Leonid Leonov, general cargo, 0800, 107; Angela J, general cargo, 1200, 207; APL Malaysia, container, 1300, 205; Bunga Mas 10, due, SCT. Today's Principal Sailings: P&O Nedlloyd Marseille, container, 0200, 205; Le Castellet
JACK Brett is the overall winner of the Totally Tennis Mini Tennis Champions Race. The eight-year-old, who plays in the C Squad and started playing at Totally Tennis over five years ago, competed in every tournament in the latest series of the Mini Tennis
BASINGSTOKE swimmers produced excellent results at the Hampshire and South Coast open meet at Waterlooville. The outstanding performance came from Arran McDougall (pictured), who had a near-perfect competition, winning three gold and two silver medals
POTENTIAL cricket stars of the future at The Vyne School are set to benefit from a state-of-the-art bowling machine - thanks to a lottery grant. A £2,500 Awards for All grant from the National Lottery has enabled the secondary school to purchase the specialist
Milton Keynes Kings 1 Basingstoke Bison 2 FOR THE second time this season, the Basingstoke Bison won by a single goal in Milton Keynes. The home side had to thank the heroics of man-of-the-match Domenic DeGiorgio for keeping the score down. The Wella-backed
FOR the third time this season, Ellingham & Ringwood bowed out of the Powergen Junior Vase but not without a terrific battle with Sussex Two East outfit Newick, going down by just 8-6. Ellingham & Ringwood have only reached this stage after twice
DARREN MEW moved British sprint breaststroking into new territory to claim a European bronze medal in one of the fastest 50m breaststroke events ever swum. Mew, 22, from the Isle of Wight, became the first Briton to go under 27 seconds as he set a new
DEPLETED Solent Stars scraped out the narrowest of victories in London on Saturday night, to go into the Christmas break with a 3-2 record in the NBL Conference. They eked out a 95-93 victory over InterBasket London - a team they have already beaten twice
COMMUNICATIONS company Thornton has played a key role in providing the country's first NHS walk-in doctor's surgery with the technology to ensure that its telecommunications facilities operates efficiently. Thornton Communications, based in Winchester
LOVE him or loathe him, there's no denying that Jim Davidson knows how to put on a good show. The curtain lifted at The Mayflower this weekend on what has to be one of the most entertaining and impressive pantomimes around - for young and old alike. From
FOOTAGE for a new documentary about Benny Hill has been shot in Eastleigh. Camera crews from the BBC have been in the town to film the place that inspired Benny to devise his most famous comedy character Ernie, as he worked as a milkman in the town. The
PLANNING chiefs in the New Forest are threatening to take action against one of the area's top tourist attractions. The New Forest Owl Sanctuary at Crow Hill, Ringwood, has breached planning laws by extending its facilities without permission from the
FIRST there was the Pagan Princess, and now Southampton have brought in a sports psychologist to aid their flagging fortunes. Manager Gordon Strachan revealed after Saturday's 2-0 win over Sunderland that the psychologist has been working with the team
THE hunt for a new Bashley manager could finally come to fruition tonight when the two candidates meet the club committee. Poole Town boss Pete Moore and ex-Bash manager Barry Blankley are still the front-runners, but caretaker manager/chairman Derek
Chris Collinge is set to quit as Brockenhurst boss after the Badgers crashed to a 3-0 defeat at Eastleigh - the ambitious New Forest club's seventh Jewson Wessex League slip up. Collinge faces Football Association disciplinary action after being reported
Southampton Saints boss John Donoghue said he felt neither angry nor disappointed after yesterday's 9-1 slaying at the hands of Fulham in the AXA FA Women's Premier League Cup quarter-final at Woking. In Donoghue's book, the full-time pros from SW6 are
BASINGSTOKE council is £250,000 short in its rate support grant for next year - equivalent to a five per cent rise in the borough part of the council tax. But even if the shortfall is not corrected, borough chiefs will stick to their pledge of a nil rise
PENSIONERS from Oakley had a great time when they put on their glad rags and enjoyed a Christmas treat together. Tadley Court was the venue organised for the event by the Oakley Old Folk Fund Committee after a year of fundraising. Personal invitations
GRIEVING parents are pleading for the fugitive involved in an accident which led to their son's death to give himself up so their family can be at peace this Christmas. Ian Armitt, 33, from Chineham, died instantly on June 18 when Albanian immigrant Pjetraj
Basingstoke 30pts Reading 41 Martyn Humberstone BASINGSTOKE were beaten at home for only the second time this season on Saturday. Against Reading, 'Stoke rested several regular first teamers, including player-coach Ian Calder and last year's captain,
Basingstoke Town 2, Hitchin 3 CHRISTMAS came early to The Camrose - but it wasn't the home side celebrating, as Basingstoke Town gifted three goals to lowly Hitchin. Manager Ernie Howe is now resting his hopes on the return of injured defender Don Forbes
YOUTH projects in Botley, Hedge End and West End are set to benefit from £2,500 of borough council money. Grants ranging from £50 to £500 will be made to support activities for young people in the three communities. The grants are to be distributed by
TWO leagues separate Southampton and Alton, but on the evidence of this performance, that is likely to be temporary as the city side comfortably took this Hampshire Caffrey's Cup tie 23-5 at a blistering cold Test Park. In deep trouble at the foot of
ECLECTIC and star-studded are the best words to describe Salisbury City Hall's new season line-up. With everything from cover bands to comedy stars, by way of circus and science, City Hall really does have something to please everyone. Those who think
TWO Hampshire victims of variant CJD were given polio vaccinations from the same batch, according to shock new research by a Southampton doctor published today. But senior medical figures have denied a direct link between the vaccine injections in 1994
TWO sailors were rescued from the Solent after their yacht capsized in windy conditions. The Hythe ferry was diverted to help after the stricken vessel got into difficulties at 11.30am yesterday near Hythe Pier. As the ferry pulled alongside the boat,
A MURDERER who escaped from a Hampshire jail is to be held at a high-security prison after he was recaptured. William Todd - one of Britain's most dangerous gunmen - is back behind bars after breaking out of Winchester Prison. Todd, 37, who was serving
FOX hunting can today resume across the New Forest after a ten-month lay-off caused by the national foot-and-mouth crisis. But the first meeting of New Forest Hounds, pictured, will take place on Boxing Day at the Balmer Lawn Hotel, Brockenhurst. The
TAXPAYERS in the New Forest and Romsey will back the decision not to make cuts to stave off a nine per cent rise in their bill demand, the county council's leader has claimed. Residents look certain to face a huge council tax increase thanks to the government's
YOUTH projects in Botley, Hedge End and West End are set to benefit from £2,500 of council money. Grants ranging from £50 to £500 will be made to support activities for young people in the three communities. The grants are to be distributed by the youth
MARIAN PAHARS is one of life's quiet, and unassuming souls off the football pitch. He is reluctant to face the limelight and, in fact, pre-match on Thursday, he had to be persuaded big-time to give a press interview. When he does speak, Pahars is economical
