MORE than 150 veterans of conflict in south-east Asia were presented with medals at a special ceremony. The Pingat Jasa Malaysia medal was presented to the old soldiers by the deputy high commissioner of Malaysia in an all-day ceremony held in Eastleigh
MARK Oaten has called for tougher safety laws for pensioners who use electric scooters, after a 90-year-old diced with death on the M27. The Winchester Liberal Democrat MP wants users of motorised wheelchairs and scooters to be forced to undergo training
COUNCILLORS will visit a site where a developer wants to build a three-bed house near to three other new homes, at West House in South Hill, Droxford, on Monday, June 25. Both Droxford Parish Council and the South Downs Joint Committee are objecting
POTATOES, sugar beat, maize, horse, cow and pig muck - it could all add up to a self-sufficient future in Longstock. Climate change and alternative fuels are rarely out of the headlines these days, and research and development into linking all of the
THOUSANDS of green-fingered gardeners braved torrential downpours at Sparsholt College to enjoy a special garden party. On Saturday, the BBC Radio 4 programme, Gardeners' Question Time, chose the college to hold its Summer Garden Party, which marked
I have lost contact with a friend of mine, her name is Vanessa Evenett from Southampton. We studied nursing together from August 1983 to 1986 at the Mayday Hospital in Thornton Heath, Surrey. I then got married and worked at St Thomas' Hospital and returned
Desperate to find family members: My mother, Jacqueline Taylor, was born circa 1934. She had a sister, and a brother who I believe was Anthony Nigel Taylor. Their mother was Marie but I think Marie was alone with no husband, certainly by the time I was
I am looking for any descendants of Frank or Frances RALPH born Wherwell. Also of Ernest Charles RALPH born 1888 Longparish married Ellen RICHARDSON and of Frederick RALPH born 1890 and married Edith Jackson. Until their marriage these boys lived in Chilbolton
Erratic displays in both forms of game. Another topsy-turvy week - we can't quite find the consistency that will allow us to string together results in both the competitions taking place at the moment. We are performing well in the Friends Provident
ECB Southern Electric Premier League Division 1. Hampshire Academy (190-2) beat South Wilts (189ao). England Under-19 prospect Liam Dawson produced a stunning near one-man show as the Hampshire Academy crushed South Wilts by eight wickets at Lower Bemerton
The detailed planning for the Friendship Football Tournament - to be held between July 20-22 at the Denplan City Ground in Hillier Way - is now in full swing. The tournament, which is aimed at growing support for the Laon and Giessen Twinning Associations
ECB Southern Electric Premier League Division 1. Hursley Park (153) lost to Havant (259-6 dec). In their first all day game of the season a valiant rearguard action led by Paul Edwards just failed to gain a draw. There were only ten balls left when
A KARATE amateur who trains in Winchester has become a world champion in his category. Vernon Stewart, 47, was stunned by his success, having taken up the martial art less than three years ago. "I trained hard and worked hard enough, but I was very
Southern Electric Premier League - Division 2. Trojans (163ao) lost to Lymington (241-8). Trojans suffered their sixth league defeat of the season when they went down by 68 runs to Lymington. Although Hal Mohammed was unavailable, Trojans were boosted
Hampshire League County Division 1. Compton & CF (161ao) beat Sarisbury Athletic (142-7) - Rain affected target. Compton and Chandler's Ford's batting frailties were exposed again at home against a disciplined Sarisbury bowling attack. Only opener Damian
Southern Electric Premier Cricket League - Division 3. Fair Oak (155-8) lost to Paultons (158-9). Paultons pulled victory from the jaws of defeat at Lapstone Park thanks largely to a vintage innings of 89 not out from Colin James. The big left-handed
The sixth race of the RSYC Twilight Series on June 7 was held in initial hazy sunshine followed by dull cloud cover but with a steady 11 knot north-westerly breeze. Competitors had an ebbing tide for the entire race, which increased in speed, creating
The designs might be from the last century but enthusiasm and commitment continues to grow with the resurgence of the Quarter Ton Class and the Coutts Quarter Ton Cup which was run by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Cowes from June 8-10. The trophy
Women's football is going from strength to strength at Peter Symonds College. Since September 2006 the college have fielded 25 students (16 to 19-year-olds) in 28 fixtures in six different competitions. This is quite an achievement in an era when obesity
Worthys Youth FC have been recognised with a best in county' award from the Hampshire Football Association. The Club's application for Charter Standard, already fast-tracked to Development Club' level, was this week judged by Hants FA to be the best in
Winchester Archery Club returned triumphant having scooped gold and bronze in Open competitions hosted by Waterside at Exbury. Junior archer Sarah Colgrave (pictured), aged 14, battled soaring temperatures to clinch the gold medal and trophy in the Junior
Winchester Tennis and Squash Club junior, Hannah Crawford (pictured) had an excellent victory in the recent Eastleigh Tennis Open which was held at The Hampshire Club. The event is a grade 3 level tournament and attracts top juniors from outside of the
Emergency Services event. Congratulations to The Park team who successfully defended their champions' title in the 999 event held at The Park Golf Course, Avington. Players from The Park and the three Emergency Services raised £651.20 for The Heart
Hampshire Deaf Association is holding a charity golf day on Thursday, June 21, at East Horton Golf Club, to raise vital funds. The day "tees" off with a bacon roll on registration followed by a shotgun start. After playing you will be served a three-course
