Hampshire News

The signed Armed Forces Covenant, being held by Maggie MacIsaac, chief executive of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Trust, left, and Lena Samuels, the trust's chair.

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NHS Hants and IW sign pledge to treat armed forces, veterans and families fairly

Ventnor seconds' Jack Gilbey being hoisted in the line pout against Fareham Heathens II.

Ventnor seconds' Jack Gilbey being hoisted in the line pout against Fareham Heathens II.

Ventnor starved of points at hungry Heathens

East Cowes Vics win dramatic tie against Wessex Premier opposition.

East Cowes Vics win dramatic tie against Wessex Premier opposition.

MIDWEEK CUP ACTION

Late drama as Vics take Premier scalp in Wessex League Cup

Newport and Aldershot walk out onto the field.

Newport and Aldershot walk out onto the field.

Port hammered by National League challengers Aldershot in cup 'free hit'

Newport's Joe Butcher in action earlier this season

Newport's Joe Butcher in action earlier this season

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Newport handed big cup test against National League side Aldershot Town TONIGHT

Wight Eagles Ladies appoint new manager Dan Verstraeten

Wight Eagles Ladies appoint new manager Dan Verstraeten

Wight Eagles Ladies appoint new manager Dan Verstraeten

An Island man was arrested in Petersfield, Hampshire.

An Island man was arrested in Petersfield, Hampshire.

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Island man arrested after dog bite injured man and drugs seized in Petersfield

Action from the Hurricanes v Basingstoke clash

Action from the Hurricanes v Basingstoke clash

Hurricanes blow Basingstoke away and leap-frog them into top spot

Tribute will be paid to Saints fan, Tom Dreyer.

Tribute will be paid to Saints fan, Tom Dreyer.

Standing ovation for Saints fan as Southampton host Sheffield Wednesday

Isle of Wight ferry and travel times for New Year's Day and New Year's Eve

Isle of Wight ferry and travel times for New Year's Day and New Year's Eve

Isle of Wight ferry

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day travel times

The Wight Wolves (in blue) in action in Salisbury on Sunday.

The Wight Wolves (in blue) in action in Salisbury on Sunday.

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Wight Wolves made every opponent know they were in a battle in rugby tournament

Tom Crews was in great kicking form for Ventnor, but his side could not win in Aldershot.

Tom Crews was in great kicking form for Ventnor, but his side could not win in Aldershot.

Ventnor and Isle of Wight RFC struggle for results on the road

Bertie Adkins, centre, has been selected to attend a Hampshire county winter training squad.

Bertie Adkins, centre, has been selected to attend a Hampshire county winter training squad.

Talented young cricketer Bertie handed golden winter training chance with Hampshire

John McKie, right, will be aiming to keep his good form in front of goal going tonight (Tuesday).

John McKie, right, will be aiming to keep his good form in front of goal going tonight (Tuesday).

MIDWEEK MATCH PREVIEW

Yachtsmen gunning for first league double of the season in Wessex Premier

East Cowes Vics and Newport are in cup action tonight (Tuesday)

East Cowes Vics and Newport are in cup action tonight (Tuesday)

MIDWEEK CUP FOOTBALL

Vics and Newport aim to progress past Wessex Premier opposition in League Cup TONIGHT

Hurricanes left winger Michael Barrett (with ball) ensured his side gained an important bonus point at Basingstoke.

Hurricanes left winger Michael Barrett (with ball) ensured his side gained an important bonus point at Basingstoke.

Hurricanes come back down to earth with a bump at rampant Basingstoke

Isle of Wight (in red) in action against Overton on Saturday.

Isle of Wight (in red) in action against Overton on Saturday.

Hurricanes blow Winchester away in new season curtain raiser

Cory Sanderson, left, in action for East Cowes Vics against Clanfield on Saturday.

Cory Sanderson, left, in action for East Cowes Vics against Clanfield on Saturday.

MIDWEEK CUP FOOTBALL

"Who knows how far we can go," says Vics captain ahead of Hampshire Cup tie TONIGHT

The weather is looking good for today's matches.

The weather is looking good for today's matches.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Yachtsmen face tough Stoneham in Wessex League high-flyers clash TODAY

The weather is looking good for tomorrow's matches.

The weather is looking good for tomorrow's matches.

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Yachtsmen face tough Stoneham in Wessex League high-flyers clash

Great day for Cowes Sports and Newport in the Wessex League.

Great day for Cowes Sports and Newport in the Wessex League.

Yachtsmen hit Blackfield and Langley for six in Wessex Premier

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s new Deputy Chief Constable Samantha (Sam) de Reya

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s new Deputy Chief Constable Samantha (Sam) de Reya

Hampshire Constabulary

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Meet the Island's new deputy chief constable (and find out her priorities)

A trio of Islanders excelled in a big tournament in Hull.

A trio of Islanders excelled in a big tournament in Hull.

Basingstoke Buccaneers ice hockey stars from Island win trophy in swashbuckling style

Cowes Sports keeper Ed Hatt was kept busy, Scott McFarlane scored a penalty, Vics manager Alex Smith got his season off to a flyer and Charlie Mersek, centre, got on the scoresheet.

Cowes Sports keeper Ed Hatt was kept busy, Scott McFarlane scored a penalty, Vics manager Alex Smith got his season off to a flyer and Charlie Mersek, centre, got on the scoresheet.

MIDWEEK FOOTBALL

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Emotions on both sides of River Medina poles apart after opening Wessex matches

After last weekend's washout, cricket returns with a more favourable weather forecast for tomorrow.

After last weekend's washout, cricket returns with a more favourable weather forecast for tomorrow.

CRICKET PREVIEW

Cricket back tomorrow after last weekend's washout

The Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire County Council's partnership on children's services could

The Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire County Council's partnership on children's services could

Hampshire County Council

Reaction to Hampshire's shock children's services announcement

The Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire County Council's partnership on children's services could end.

The Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire County Council's partnership on children's services could end.

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What's next for Hampshire and Isle of Wight children's services partnership?

The Wight Eagles U11 team celebrate jointly won the Hampshire Youth Girls' League Division 4.

The Wight Eagles U11 team celebrate jointly won the Hampshire Youth Girls' League Division 4.

GIRLS' FOOTBALL

Wight Eagles U11 girls soar to first-ever league title win

Ben Woodhouse catches superbly down to his left from the bowling of Zach Wells in Ventnor's match against Basingstoke & North Hants at a blustery Steephill on Saturday.

Ben Woodhouse catches superbly down to his left from the bowling of Zach Wells in Ventnor's match against Basingstoke & North Hants at a blustery Steephill on Saturday.

Heavy loss for inconsistent Ventnor in blustery conditions at Steephill

A sex offender illegally brought a mobile phone to the Isle of Wight Festival.

A sex offender illegally brought a mobile phone to the Isle of Wight Festival.

Isle of Wight Festival 2023

Sex offender caught with banned mobile phone at Isle of Wight Festival

Action from the Ventnor II v Portsmouth III match at Steephill on Saturday.

Action from the Ventnor II v Portsmouth III match at Steephill on Saturday.

Dineth leads Ventnor to important win as season reaches half-way stage

International T20 cricket will be coming to the Ageas Bowl next year.

International T20 cricket will be coming to the Ageas Bowl next year.

England iT20 cricket coming to Ageas Bowl next year featuring Aussies

Dineth Thimodya smashes a six against Rowledge at Steephill on Saturday.

Dineth Thimodya smashes a six against Rowledge at Steephill on Saturday.

Inconsistency holding Island clubs back as cricket season reaches halfway stage

The public were unable to dial 999 this morning (Sunday) due to a temporary fault with BT.

The public were unable to dial 999 this morning (Sunday) due to a temporary fault with BT.

Public were unable to use 999 for emergency services due to temporary BT fault

Ashes test cricket is coming to Southampton — great news for Isle of Wight cricket fans.

Ashes test cricket is coming to Southampton — great news for Isle of Wight cricket fans.

Island cricket fans take note — Ageas Bowl to host Ashes test match in four years

Newport Rowing Club's men's novice crew — Boris Hare, Connor Garner, Chris Clarke, Artur Rozvodovski and Marianna Hare (cox).

Newport Rowing Club's men's novice crew — Boris Hare, Connor Garner, Chris Clarke, Artur Rozvodovski and Marianna Hare (cox).

Newport and Ryde rowing crews make mark at BTC regatta in Southampton

The athletes who took part in the Hampshire County Championships represented the Isle of Wight with pride.

The athletes who took part in the Hampshire County Championships represented the Isle of Wight with pride.

Remy leads way with champagne performance in Hampshire County Championships

Wightlink Wight Mountain CRT produced decent results and performances at recent meets.

Wightlink Wight Mountain CRT produced decent results and performances at recent meets.

Great results and performances for cyclists ahead of Island Games in Guernsey

Ventnor were knocked out of the National Village Cup on Sunday.

Ventnor were knocked out of the National Village Cup on Sunday.

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Ventnor bow out of National Village Cup in county final

The Wight Wolves ladies' rugby team showed signs of being at their very best at a tournament hosted by Aldershot & Fleet RFC.

The Wight Wolves ladies' rugby team showed signs of being at their very best at a tournament hosted by Aldershot & Fleet RFC.

Wight Wolves off to bad tournament start but added bite to game to end on high

Damon Wilkins tried to break in a Co-op store on the Isle of Wight.

Damon Wilkins tried to break in a Co-op store on the Isle of Wight.

Man hurled drain cover at glass shop door in failed break-in attempt to steal booze

Dineth Thimodya continued his superb early season form for Ventnor with another huge ton.

Dineth Thimodya continued his superb early season form for Ventnor with another huge ton.

Ventnor's batsmen make hay in the weekend sunshine

Tommy Barton was a highly respected cricketer on the Isle of Wight.

Tommy Barton was a highly respected cricketer on the Isle of Wight.

Ryde murder investigation: "Tommy was one of the very best IW cricketers"

Martin Blackman and James Cheek smashed double centuries for Ventnor II on Saturday.

Martin Blackman and James Cheek smashed double centuries for Ventnor II on Saturday.

Double hundreds for Ventnor batsmen in record-breaking total

Tom Friend and Dineth Thimodya were destructive against Calmore Sports.

Tom Friend and Dineth Thimodya were destructive against Calmore Sports.

CRICKET ROUND-UP

Amateur Cricket

Returning Ventnor talent Tom Friend showed no bonhomie towards Cranmore in big win

Ryde Rowing Club's coastal junior B crew battling with BTC for second place at Ryde Regatta.

Ryde Rowing Club's coastal junior B crew battling with BTC for second place at Ryde Regatta.

Top regatta weekend racing seen but wind leaves mark with capsizes and cancellation

From left: Dineth Thimodya, Zach Wells and Rob Snell helped ease Ventnor through to Round 2 of the Southern Premier T20 competition.

From left: Dineth Thimodya, Zach Wells and Rob Snell helped ease Ventnor through to Round 2 of the Southern Premier T20 competition.

Super Sri Lankan puts Trojans to sword smashing ton in stunning Ventnor victory

The Isle of Wight Law Courts, Newport.

The Isle of Wight Law Courts, Newport.

Hampshire Constabulary

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Woman punched to ground then landed haymaker punch on police officer

East Cowes Vics have come Newport's rescue again amid further delays in the construction of a new stadium in Whippingham,

East Cowes Vics have come Newport's rescue again amid further delays in the construction of a new stadium in Whippingham,

STADIUM SAGA CONTINUES

East Cowes Vics hand Newport groundshare lifeline amid stalling stadium project

What next for relegated Southampton FC? Matt Le Tissier speaks out.

What next for relegated Southampton FC? Matt Le Tissier speaks out.

WHAT NEXT FOR SAINTS?

English Premier League

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Island's Saints fans invited to share views of club after being slammed by 'Le God'

Island cricketers Adam Hose and Danny Briggs played important roles in their first outings in the County Championship's opening games of the season.

Island cricketers Adam Hose and Danny Briggs played important roles in their first outings in the County Championship's opening games of the season.

England cricket

Islanders Danny Briggs and Adam Hose get County Championship off to flying start

Ventnor, Shanklin and Ryde cricket clubs are champing at the bit as the new season starts on Saturday.

Ventnor, Shanklin and Ryde cricket clubs are champing at the bit as the new season starts on Saturday.

CRICKET PREVIEW

Sri Lankan star returns for Ventnor as Island cricket clubs embark on new season

Ryde Rowing Club's young talents enjoyed a great start to the regatta season at Milford-on-Sea.

Ryde Rowing Club's young talents enjoyed a great start to the regatta season at Milford-on-Sea.

Young rowers get Ryde club's regatta season off to highly promising start

The Wight Wolves women's rugby team in action at Gosport.

The Wight Wolves women's rugby team in action at Gosport.

Amateur rugby league

Depleted Wight Wolves show winning qualities in Gosport tournament