Fatal Park Gate motorbike crash case withdrawn
The Crown Prosecution Service has discontinued the case against a woman from Park Gate who had been charged with causing the death of 20-year-old Marcus Lowbridge by careless driving. Marcus Lowbridge...
View ArticleSnow causes cancellations, delays – and joy
Snow caused a standstill of traffic and cars being left on the roadside this morning (January 18), as well as school and business closures. While all schools closed in the Western Wards, families took...
View ArticleIt’s not snow bad to be back at school
Scores of snow sculptures were created at Park Gate Primary School as children got creative in the winter weather. The field at the school in Northmore Road was covered in tall, round snowmen, which...
View ArticleWarsash cricket coach’s run inspired by dad
A cricket coach from Warsash is running the 2013 London Marathon for charity – after being inspired by his father whose own attempt last year ended in injury. James Hughes, 19, who is the South East...
View ArticleArtwork of decay exhibited in Warsash gallery
It will be a composition of decomposition as decayed artwork by Brookfield Community School pupils is on display in a Warsash framing store. (top) Morgan Marshall, 13, Myles Bell, 14, Ben Critchley,...
View ArticleWhiteley link survey has begun – residents urged to have say
The survey of residents and businesses either side of the controversial Whiteley bus gate over a possible six-month trial opening of the route has started. Whiteley bus gate survey has begun The...
View ArticleHampshire band head to California to work with rock legend
Hampshire band Kodiak Jack could be on the brink of the big time after being flown out to California to get their second album produced by one of the biggest names in rock music. Jeff Arnold, Matt...
View ArticleRocking around the clock for carers charity
Staff at a Locks Heath supermarket donned rock-and-roll gear to mark the announcement of its charity of the year. Locks Heath Co-op staff Rock Around the Clock Wearing fancy dress to a Rock Around the...
View ArticleAndy returns to Locks Heath to recount his rollercoaster life
Life as a homeless alcoholic with a drug addiction and living in fear of being attacked by a vicious gang was a dark time for Andy Robinson. But after a Sunday service at Locks Heath Free Church, he...
View ArticleFundraising in memory of our 21-month-old daughter
It is a parent’s biggest fear – and for Carolyn and Paul Turner their nightmare became a reality. The couple, who live in Locks Heath, were enjoying a happy moment with their three children swimming at...
View ArticleEmployment hub opened at Fareham College
Students can now use iPads to look for new jobs in a bespoke new centre that was opened by the Minister for Employment and Fareham MP Mark Hoban. (l t r) Nigel Duncan, Principal, Stephanie Deighan,...
View ArticlePlans submitted for nine-screen cinema in Whiteley
Plans for a nine-screen cinema complex at Whiteley have been submitted to Winchester City Council – and a decision is expected to be made in May. An artist impression of the Cineworld cinema at...
View ArticleInvestigation launched after ambulance blocked by bollards
Ambulance officials are to launch an investigation into why a crew called to an emergency in Whiteley took more than 25 minutes to get there after failing to open a bus gate bollard. Harry in hospital...
View ArticlePupils inspired by award-winning author
Children at Sarisbury have been inspired to take up writing as a career after an author gave them some tips. Matthew Sullivan, 11, gets his booked signed by author Steve Voake Sarisbury Junior School...
View ArticleChurch’s £4m extension plan boosted by land sale
Locks Heath Free Church has bought a new pocket of land from Hampshire County Council which could prove the key in getting planning permission for their controversial £4m extension. The artist's...
View ArticleWarsash sailor Mike Golding completes global challenge
Warsash sailor Mike Golding crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe race last night (February 6) to become the first person to complete the challenge three times in the race’s 24 year history. Mike...
View ArticleNew top name announced for Whiteley Shopping Centre
A Topshop and Topman store has been announced as the latest retailer at the Whiteley Shopping Centre. Topshop and Topman store at Whiteley Shopping Centre The high street chain has signed a new lease...
View ArticleLocks Heath pupil’s Christmas gift changes alcoholic’s life
An eight-year-old pupil and her classmates had no idea the impact their Christmas cards and gifts for homeless people and drug addicts would have. But Ellena Sloan and her fellow pupils at Locks Heath...
View ArticleMissing sailor family head to Dubai seeking answers
Titchfield Common grandfather Jim Cunningham is to head to Dubai with his son and granddaughter next week to raise questions about the disappearance of Royal Navy sailor Timmy MacColl. Leading Seaman...
View ArticleSnow causes cancellations, delays – and joy
Snow caused a standstill of traffic and cars being left on the roadside this morning (January 18), as well as school and business closures. While all schools closed in the Western Wards, families took...
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