ONE of Britain's leading businessmen, Sir Brian Pitman, will be at Winchester Guildhall next Tuesday with a warning: "There'll soon be only two kinds of managers - the quick and the dead.'' Sir Brian, chairman of Lloyds TSB and Next, will be talking to
A FESTIVE jobs bonanza has been announced for Southampton's WestQuay. Up to 1,000 positions will be created at the shopping centre to cope with the shopping rush in the weeks leading up to Christmas. And as many as 500 of the temporary vacancies could
HAMPSHIRE beer drinkers are being ripped off with over-priced drink and poor quality pubs, claims a new book. A survey by the Good Pub Guide shows Hampshire drinkers pay 35p per pint more, on average, than the cheapest beer in the country, but they do
A CROOKED accountant has been jailed for 15 months for 114 offences involving more than £33,000. Glenn Gray, 45, pleaded guilty to one charge of stealing cash from engineering consultant Malcolm Moores and three charges of obtaining cash from clients
THE naming of Saints new stadium has been badly handled. The general understanding was that fans would be consulted and the most popular name would be chosen and linked with that of a sponsor. However, it seems the SFC board has ridden roughshod over
NIGEL Rawson has a big, sweet-smelling order on his hands which appropriately comes from the owners of the largest cruise liner in the world, Explorer of the Seas, due to arrive in Southampton today. For the past few days Nigel and his eight-strong team
Australia 2.6004 dollars Austria 22.28 schillings Belgium 65.41 francs Canada 2.16 dollars Cyprus 0.921 pounds Denmark 12.11 kroner Euro 1.67165 euro Finland 9.65 marks France 10.6 francs Germany 3.185 marks Greece 552. drachma Holland 3.566 guilders
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Hyundai Highness, container, 0300, 207; Britta Oden, ro-ro, 0600, 25 link; Kassel, ro-ro, 0730, 34/35; Celtic King, container, 0830, 204W; Autofreighter, vehicle carrier, 1200, 201; Takara, vehicle carrier, 1430
SOUTHAMPTON'S teenage superstar Craig David was the toast of the prestigious Mobo Awards last night after picking up three prizes to crown a remarkable first year in the music business. The 19-year-old - the youngest male solo star to go into the singles
SOUTHAMPTON citizens had a chance to air their grievances at a ceremony dating back to medieval times and re-enacted in the council chamber. This year's Court Leet heard presentments on a whole range of subjects and from residents of all ages. The day
SOUTHAMPTON'S loss looks to be Portsmouth's gain after the city announced it would welcome Vosper Thornycroft with open arms. Planning permission was granted for the shipbuilders to build an assembly hall and berths at Portsmouth's naval base - leaving
A BUS company has come to the aid of a severely-disabled Isle of Wight boy who used to have a difficult journey to reach Fareham's Rainbow Centre. Ben Welton, four, who suffers from cerebral palsy, and his mother, Alison, travel daily from Nettlestone
BIG guns from trade unions and commerce have thrown their weight behind the controversial Dibden Terminal development on Southampton Water. Backing for the proposal comes after ABP officially lodged their planning application to create world-class container
AN AWARD-winning landlady trying to open up the New Forest's first self-catering accommodation for acutely handicapped people is furious that her plans have been rejected because of possible band practice at a nearby Scout hall. Mary Lewis is also telling
YOUTH power is set to make its mark with youngsters encouraged to join a fledgling forum for teenagers. The multi-agency Shout Out team is visiting schools in the Fareham area, urging pupils to voice their concerns. Eventually, the forum will become a
Friends Provident are set to delight Saints fans by adding an historical aspect to the name of the new stadium. The original decision to call the new ground The Friends Provident Stadium has been greeted by protests from supporters unhappy at the lack
Saints have handed teenage starlet Mark Peters the perfect 17th birthday present - a professional contract. The prolific young striker from Frimley has scored 17 goals in just six games for the Under-17 side this season including three hat-tricks. It
SOUTHAMPTON Running Club finished sixth in the senior event at the Nike South of England Road Relay Championships in Aldershot - only to be disqualified. South African Emil de Jong ran a fast third leg over the 6x6-kilometre race but then discovered he
Kevin Keegan declared Steve Gerrard's fitness ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Germany to be a "major plus" as he challenged his England side to embark on a run of victories against their arch rivals. Keegan has been unable to carry out his wish
