Computer glitch at Swanwick air traffic control centre halts flights
Thousands of air travellers are facing delays after “technical problems” at the Swanwick air traffic control centre this morning (July 9). Air traffic control at Swanwick The problem led to NATS...
View ArticleNew charity ambassador helps transform Ethiopian families’ lives
A Lower Swanwick mum has been named an ambassador for a children’s sponsorship charity that helps poverty-stricken communities in Ethiopia – and has just returned from visiting the country and meeting...
View ArticleA glittering night at the prom for Brookfield students
Students from Brookfield celebrated the end of their exams and their time at the Sarisbury school with their glittering prom night at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton last night (July 12). Watch our...
View ArticleOil spill exercise in River Hamble starts today
An oil spill response exercise on the River Hamble at Swanwick is due to start today (Monday July 15). Hamble Harbour Master vessel will be on patrol throughout the exercise Oil booms are due to be...
View ArticleWestern Wards school choirs unite for stirring concert
School pupils from across the Western Wards performed together at the annual collaborative concert in front of a sell-out Ferneham Hall crowd of parents, friends and relatives. The different coloured...
View ArticleMen wanted for vandalism attack at Park Gate cash point
Vandals attempted to damage a Park Gate cash point along with a number of other machines in the Southampton area in what police believe are linked offences. Man wanted in connection to Barclays...
View ArticleHelp chose name for snow leopard at Marwell Zoo
You could help choose the name of one of three endangered snow leopard cubs that have taken their first steps at their new home at Marwell Zoo. The snow leopards at Marwell Zoo (pic by Jason Brown) The...
View ArticleStaff return to celebrate Park Gate Primary School’s 40th birthday
Pupils and staff from past and present joined in a celebratory tea party to mark 40 years at Park Gate Primary School. Rebecca Kingsland and guest of honour Hazel Gallagher cut the cake Former teachers...
View ArticleSarisbury Green builder’s work could have led to house falling down
A builder from Sarisbury Green whose work was “potentially one of the worst examples of building practices” a council inspector had witnessed has been fined and ordered to pay compensation. Shane...
View ArticleEveretts staff in the pink to raise awareness in cancer race
While running around donned in pink, 1950s inspired outfits, these ladies thought about the enormous numbers of people that suffer with cancer. The team of nine from Everetts Pharmacy in the Locks...
View ArticleHot weather delight for Solent Singers’ Summer Concert
The high temperatures made it a lovely summers evening for the Solent Singers’ Music for a Summers Evening concert. Solent Singers Summer Concert The choir, based in Warsash, performed a mix of music...
View ArticleNew market starts at Locks Heath centre
Stalls were set up at Locks Heath Shopping Centre today for the first of a new weekly market to be held every Tuesday. Market stalls setting up in Locks Heath The market, from 9am until 4pm every...
View ArticleWarsash footballers to play Ex-Saints in fundraiser match
Saints fans will get to see their heroes in action when former players compete against Warsash footballers in a fundraiser match. Former Southampton FC players Matt Le Tissier, Steve Guppy, Rod...
View ArticleGovernment to fund extensions for Locks Heath schools
Two huge school extensions will be built at Locks Heath Junior and Infant schools to replace the huts. Locks Heath Junior School It will mean that the 120 pupils currently using the temporary...
View ArticleHero pupil saves dad’s life after spotting heart attack symptoms
Heralded as a life-saver, Lewis Sadaoui’s quick-thinking actions ensured his dad survived a heart attack at their home in Whiteley. Lewis Sadaoui saved his dad Alex’s life The 11-year-old...
View ArticleWin tickets to Sarisbury’s Comedy on the Green
Win two free tickets to see popular New Zealand comedian Jarred Christmas right here in Sarisbury Green. The Kiwi-born comedian is one in a great line up of stand-up comics appearing at the Sarisbury...
View ArticleWalking and talking since life-changing leg surgery
Three-year-old Harvey Young could walk for the first time on his own by Christmas, doctors have said. Harvey Young balances on his own feet after surgery standing next to mum Natalie Four weeks on from...
View ArticleM27 roadworks finish date delayed again
Work on the bridges at junction nine of the M27 motorway has been delayed again and now will not be finished until at least the end of January next year. Completion of roadworks on M27 junction nine...
View ArticleA loud and messy start to Boomerang in Locks Heath
Boomerang got off to a loud and messy start today (July 29) with more than 300 children and adults in the Locks Heath Free Church. A few spots of rain was not going to dampen the spirits of the first...
View ArticleArt work on display in Warsash gallery
Artists from the Western Wards will have their work on display at a Warsash shop as part of the annual Hampshire Open Studios event. Artist Rachel Russell in her studio Rachel Russell and Peter Levy...
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