Paula Thompson

Senior Feature Writer

Latest articles from Paula Thompson

Threat to Solent wildlife

A NEW report examining the health of the Solent provides a unique snapshot of one of the south coast’s most important areas for wildlife, industry and leisure.

Fighting spirit of brave Hampshire soldier

Five months ago he lost both his legs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan. Lt Dave Henson has since re-learnt to walk, raised over £9,000 in a charity swim and is now championing a campaign to provide specialist homes for other war heroes.

Challenging campus homophobia

The University of Winchester may become the first in Britain to publish an ‘Outlist’ – an online record of its openly gay students and staff. The lecturer behind the idea, Professor Eric Anderson talks to PAULA THOMPSON about changing attitudes on campus.

Barmaid's horror after glassing attack

A night at work turned to horror for former barmaid Jodie Byrne when she was glassed in the face by a drinker. With her attacker today behind bars, she talks to Paula Thompson about the physical and emotional scars left behind.

Seeing red?

In the week a man was jailed for attacking a pensioner during a queue-jumping incident at a New Forest petrol station Paula Thompson asks, is society getting angrier?