WOE IS me. Oh, the piece of my life that has up and gone, and been flushed down the toilet along with the piece of excrement that is this unredeemable remake of the 1974 horror classic. In the Atomic Kitten vein of "let's take a perfectly good piece of
ONE of Southampton's landmark companies today dismissed speculation over its future. The hares were set running when a money market website claimed the UK subsidiaries of Swedish parent company Skandia Group were up for sale. But the financial services
Absentee Newport boss Steve Tate was sent a message from his Eastleigh counterpart after last night's Dr Martens League Cup encounter at Ten Acres. "Doswell 3, Tate 0" laughed Sparshatts Stadium manager Paul Doswell in the wake of a 2-1 Eastleigh victory
Dynamite Baits' Dave Hambidge is pictured with his winning haul in Cormorants' club match on the River Test at Broadlands The match saw some cracking weights of chub and grayling with Hambidge, who has been in tremendous form in recent weeks, taking 49lb
AN astonishing second-half performance by Barry Bendall's rink helped carry Banister Park through to the fourth round of the Ryman Denny Cup. Trailing 11-7 at Eastleigh, Trevor Comley, Pete Hammond, Denny Murrey and skip Bendall hit back with a vengeance
Andover 3 BAT Sports 0 ANDOVER began their Wessex League cup campaign with this comfortable first round victory at Southern Gardens on Tuesday. From as early as the fourth minute when Justin Bennett seized on a mistimed clearance to score the first goal
Alton Town 1 Andover 0 IF possession decided football matches then Andover would have won the game at Anstey Road on Saturday. With Damen, Rusher, Sullivan and Pratley all unavailable for various reasons, caretaker manager Ray Cozzi dispensed with the
Andover Vets 2 Bournemouth Vets 3 Andover Vets were very unlucky to be beaten by the league-leading Bournemouth Vets side in a very close game. The first half was an end-to-end battle with the away side making better use of their chances to lead by two
ANDOVER Olympic judo star Kate Howey was pleased with her performance on BBC's Superstars show last night despite not winning. The 30-year-old was not too down-hearted as she had just learnt she will be competing in next year's Olympic games in Athens
A HAMPSHIRE firefighter who became an arsonist so that he would be called out to blazes he started himself has been jailed for 15 months. Scott Richter, 30, admitted starting four fires and trying to set light to a boat in the Totton area to earn the
A WOULD-BE child abductor has tried to snatch a nine-year-old girl off the street. The youngster was grabbed by a man of Asian appearance as she walked home along a Southampton road. The attack in Highfield Lane, Portswood, was only thwarted when a passing
ONE of the BBC's most up-and-coming investigative reporters who claimed to have been the victim of road rage attack has had his case thrown out by a Southampton court after it was claimed his evidence was 'inconsistent'. Paul Kenyon, 37, of the BBC's
A REVOLUTIONARY £40m scheme to provide cheap heat to thousands of homes in Southampton is due to be debated by city planning bosses at the end of this month. The green scheme will supply 4,000 homes in and around Millbrook if it is given the thumbs up
BOSSES at the Southern Crimestoppers charity today reassured callers their anonymity would be guaranteed following a misleading storyline in a television detective series. The pledge followed an episode of Granada Television's drama Prime Suspect, which
SOUTHAMPTON city mayor Councillor Parvin Damani will be hosting a glittering charity event in the city on Monday to help raise much-needed funds for her two adopted charities - SCRATCH and Southampton Voluntary Services. The event will be staged at Kuti's
MARWELL Zoo believes it's got the ideal present for animal lovers across Hampshire all wrapped up this Christmas. Instead of tackling the crowds and trudging around the shops for hours on end, you can adopt five-month-old baby snow leopard Binu for £30
A CHEF from the Bourne Valley Inn, St Mary Bourne has raised more than £2,700 to undertake a sponsored climb of Kilimanjaro in aid of disability organisation Scope. Steve Ings, aged 52, from Ludgershall completed his fundraising by holding a Halloween
Andover will host a Hampshire Farmers' Market on Sunday from 10am until 2pm in the High Street. This month there will be nearly 60 stallholders attending with a mouth-watering array of festive goodies for those beginning their Christmas shopping. There
COLD war rivalry between the west and Russia lies behind the failure of successive British governments to grant a campaign medal to those who served on the convoys to Russia during the Second World War, believes one of those who took part. Roy Dykes,
YOUNGSTERS were 'chuffed' to receive free modelling kits won at a recent Andover Model Railway Club exhibition. Test Valley Mayor Pat West presented the winners with their kits after a prize draw was held, rather appropriately, at the Station Hotel. Children
KENNET District Council is predicting there is a gloomy financial year ahead - and blames spiralling inflation costs for its spending woes. Kennet District council is trying to cut costs for the 2004/05 financial year to make up for a disappointing grant
TEST Valley Borough Council is supporting an initiative by international environment group Planet Ark to reduce the amount of junk mail that Britons receive each year. A free 'Mailing Preference Service' has been set up for people who don't want to receive
NEW principal conductor John Traill from the Isle of Wight will be leading the City of Southampton Orchestra at Southampton Guildhall on Saturday. "Having benefited from the vast resources of music-making offered in the region, I am privileged to take
AN EVENING of pure rock'n'roll magic is on offer at Salisbury City Hall next month when Buddy Holly and the Cricketers revive the music of the legendary 1950s performer. The popular tribute act will be dusting off such classic Buddy songs as That'll Be
A MAROON sounded in Andover on Tuesday - Armistice Day - to mark the beginning and end of a two-minute silence honouring those who died in war and conflict. The deputy mayor and mayoress of Test Valley Cllr Neville and Mrs Whiteley gathered to pay their
MONEY matters will come under the spotlight at a special drop-in finance clinic being held for Testway tenants on Wednesday, 19 November. Testway's income recovery staff and representatives from the Newbury Building Society will be on hand at the Testway
MORE than 400 local people are already enjoying the benefits of an allotment in Andover, but there are still plenty available for hire from the borough council. More than 400 of the 498 available plots in Andover are occupied. The benefits of fresh, home
TWO thirds of rail passengers using Andover, Whit-church and Overton stations say their rush-hour trains are too small and overcrowded, according to a survey carried out by the Liberal Democrats. The under-capacity is the main cause of dissatisfaction
EDUCATION chiefs today admitted they have still not found a way to solve the primary school places crisis in Whiteley. After 14 months of looking they have been unable to secure a suitable site for a new primary school. A plan to build a one-form entry
Over the years, 26 players have represented England while at Saints. Only six - Peter Shilton, Mick Channon, Terry Paine, Dave Watson, Mark Wright and Wayne Bridge - having won more than ten caps while at the club. Will James Beattie ever become the magnificent
Saints have blocked Agustin Delgado from playing for Ecuador next week. The injury-prone striker was amazingly called up for the friendly against Peru next week - even though he has been sidelined for almost a year. Delgado told the Daily Echo yesterday
Lyn are keen to bring Southampton's Jo Tessem back to Oslo. The Norwegian club have confirmed the versatile forward is on their list of targets now that he is failing to hold down a regular place at St Mary's. The 31-year-old left Lyn to join Molde before
THE picture you thought you'd never see - avid Saints and Pompey fans having a laugh together! St Mary's regular supporter Steve Grant and Fratton Park season ticket holder Steve Turner can't wait for next month's Saints v Pompey double header. Saints
THE Scots are not renowned for their passion for cars. However, it would appear that they can spot a good car when they see one, as the new Skoda Fabia vRS was last month crowned Diesel Car of the Year 2003 at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards. Clearly
A FORMER view house on a small development of executive-style detached homes in Basingstoke is being sold with a price guide of £499,000 through agents Knight Frank. The house is one of just six in Cliddesden Court, which was completed in 2001. The sitting
WHEN owners of this detached house bought it brand-new in 1966, it had four bedrooms. However, they knocked two bedrooms into one to create a large master room. All the bedrooms share the family bathroom, but the second bedroom has its own wash basin
AN OLD lodge house is being sold for renovation through agents Lane Fox with a price guide of £265,000. The single-storey North Lodge has a semi-rural location but is within walking distance of Winchfield Station, which has fast rail links to London Waterloo
DEVELOPERS building in Basingstoke and its surrounding areas are including many designs of three-storey homes in their portfolios. But this three-storey, detached house in Lychpit was a pace setter when it was built about 17 years ago in a Scandinavian
Absentee Newport boss Steve Tate was sent a message from his Eastleigh counterpart after last night's Dr Martens League Cup encounter at Ten Acres. "Doswell 3, Tate 0" laughed Sparshatts Stadium manager Paul Doswell in the wake of a 2-1 Eastleigh victory
Today's Principal Arrivals: CMA CGM Voltaire, container carrier, 0230, 205; Asian Parade, ro/ro, 0530, 43; Auto Atlas, ro/ro, 0730, 40; Cervantes, ro/ro, 2230, 30; Cap Polonio, container carrier, TBA, 204; Leo Leader, vehicle carrier, TBA, 43; Mike, general
If you've spent your life landlocked -- and let's face it, how many boats do you see motoring through Andover? -- chances are you've missed out on one of the great arednalin rushes of our time, writes Steve Baxter. Most of us have gazed at the Solent
TWO men were today arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager fell into the path of a train at a Hampshire station. British Transport Police say the train missed the 19-year-old by seconds. His girlfriend, also 19, watched in horror as
A CLAMPDOWN on public drinking in Southampton's clubland area is likely to come into force early next year. However, calls by Labour members for a city-wide ban on people who drink in public has been turned-down by councillors following legal advice.
CONTEMPORARY art took on a new twist when Southampton schoolchildren proved junk really can be artistic. Youngsters from the Shirley area of the city unveiled a unique sculpture made entirely from recycled materials as part of a programme to promote sustainability
IT was a fairytale ending for Andover pensioner Sydney Bradbury's replica model of the Canberra ship - when it found a new home at a recent craft fair. Limited room in his Charles Dalton Court flat meant that Sydney, aged 89, was forced to give up his
Eastleigh 3 Fisher Athletic 1 A HAT-TRICK by Sam Carter enabled Eastleigh to beat Fisher at the Sparshatts Stadium last Saturday and maintain their position in the top four of the league. The 21-year-old was promoted to play up front in the senior side
MORE than 70 people gathered in the Bourne Valley Inn at St Mary Bourne on Monday to find out if Derek Kane was the weakest link. Derek, aged 47, invited friends, family and villagers to watch as he battled it out against eight other contestants on the
American ace leads Stars' late charge to cup victory Solent Stars 106, Reading Rockets 95 In recent seasons, cup success has been something of a stranger to Solent Stars - but all that may be about to change! Although they'll need some luck with the draw
CAMPAIGNING residents have warned it's only a matter of time before a speeding vehicle kills a child or pensioner on a busy Stubbington road. But borough traffic chiefs are refusing to take any action in Marks Road, Stubbington, despite a 76-name petition
JAMES BEATTIE'S dream remains to help England lift the European Championships next summer - but could it become a fantasy if he stays at Saints? Is playing for Southampton, a club still very much minus national glamour despite recent on-field achievements
THE superb Innovations Jazz Orchestra is performing at the William Penney Hall, AWE Aldermaston, on Saturday at 7.30pm. Proceeds from the concert will go to two charities - the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society and the Alzheimer's Society. IJO was
A MAGICAL blend of classic showstoppers and nostalgic war-time tunes from the past century will be featured at The Anvil later this month. A concert by the Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force to mark 100 Years of Flight will take place at the Basingstoke
THE countdown to Christmas starts with a flourish on Dec-ember 5 when the Winchester Festival celebrates the seasonal traditions which have developed over half a millennium. Five Centuries of Christmas is a show devised and presented by John Julius Norwich
AN OAKLEY home has been extended and upgraded over recent years and is a new instruction with estate agents Carson and Company, who have priced it at £350,000. The house is in Lomond Close and its upgrading includes double-glazed windows and a refitted
A SEMI-DETACHED house in Odiham offers three-bedroomed accommodation for around £325,000. One of the bedrooms has been created in the loft space of the extended house which stands in an area known as Colt Hill, between Odiham's famous Georgian High Street
THE price of a modern home in the village of Sherborne St John has been reduced from £290,000 to £284,950. The detached home is built on the Cranesfield development in the village and is selling through the Chineham branch of estate agents Redwoods. It
AN EXTENDED Sherfield Cottage dates back to around 1780 and has views over farmland from its location in Hartley Wespall. The cottage-style home is on the market with a price guide of £750,000 through agents Dreweatt Neate, who say: "The light and airy
