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Cricket fans in stitches as Hampshire bowler imitates umpire by giving batter out lbw

Hampshire bowler Keith Barker gave Kent youngster Tawanda Muyeye a send-off in their County Championship clash at the Rose Bowl, and his actions have left fans in stitches

Daily Mirror · Sep 20, 2022

County cricket: Chelmsford carnage as 26 wickets fall in Essex v Lancashire

A pinch-yourself 96 wickets fell in in the County Championship but Glamorgan captain David Lloyd battled to an unbeaten 203

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2022

Man drowned in Navy base moat probably suffered cardiac arrest, inquest told

Andrew West’s body was found at the HMS Sultan Royal Navy training base in Gosport, Hampshire, in June 2021.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Broken down Royal Navy aircraft carrier to return to base ahead of repairs

The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is to sail back to its home base after breaking down off the Isle of Wight.The £3 billion warship left from Portsmouth Naval Base on August 27 heading to the US for diplomatic visits and exercises including flight trials with the…

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2022

Firefighters free cow’s head from tree after ‘udderly ridiculous’ incident

The animal got its head stuck in a tree in Chilbolton, Hampshire, and was freed on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022

Former estate agent shares 'dark arts' he used to get more money out of you

The insider, who worked in Hampshire and has since left the industry, said the property market is a cut-throat world - and people will do anything to get ahead

Daily Mirror · Sep 2, 2022

Four charged over harassment of giraffe during break-in at Hampshire zoo

Armed officers used night vision sights at Marwell Zoo near Winchester after reports on social media of people throwing things at the animals

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2022

HMS Prince of Wales given colourful send-off sailing past music festival

The departure of the 65,000-tonne warship from Portsmouth Naval Base in Hampshire was had been delayed because of a technical issue.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022

Schoolgirl's surprise at getting a GCSE in a subject she didn't even take

Alice Matthews, who goes to a school in Hampshire, says other students also received grades in Art without having sat the exam. When she received her results, she was shocked

Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022

An escaped 18ft python found its way into a Hampshire home – it’s more common than you think

Even the most experienced reptile keepers can get caught out by a restless serpent. But there are simple ways to stay safe, says herpetologist Paul Rowley

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022