Titchfield teacher’s surprise as a national award finalist
A teacher in Titchfield was delighted to be selected as a finalist for a top national teaching award. Ruth Carty at Titchfield Primary School Ruth Carty from Titchfield Primary School in Southampton...
View ArticleArsenal star donates £800 to Warsash cricket coach’s marathon bid
A cricketer from Warsash running the London Marathon has been backed by Arsenal’s England international star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. James Hughes The £800 donation from the footballer – a former...
View ArticleWhiteley cinema decision due next week
Plans for a nine-screen multiplex cinema in Whiteley look certain to be approved by councillors next week. Artist impression of Whiteley cinema Members of the Winchester City Council planning committee...
View ArticleWork nears completion on Locks Heath pub’s £150,000 makeover
A popular pub in Locks Heath is undergoing a huge makeover and will be ready to launch “with a bang” for the May Bank Holiday weekend. Lock Stock and Barrel pub is being revamped The Lock, Stock and...
View ArticleNew hardware store open for business in Locks Heath
The owner of a new hardware store said he was delighted to open his doors to customers at the Locks Heath Shopping Village. Sharon Nicholson and Toby Roberts at D&G Hardware D&G Hardware owner...
View ArticleZoe and Michael serve up laughter with the breakfast show
By Rachael Fraser Despite the fact they had been up since the crack of dawn, Heart FM’s new breakfast presenters Michael Underwood and Zoe Hanson, were still giggling and full of energy after their...
View ArticleExcellent performances at Warsash Spring Championships
Sailors took to the water with the sunny weather last weekend for the Brooks Macdonald Warsash Spring Championship. There were 150 boats taking part in the event on April 20and 21 with officials...
View ArticleLocks Heath are Hampshire League champions
The celebrations continued in the dressing room – Picture James White Photography Locks Heath were last night crowned the Puma Engineering Hampshire Premier League Champions with a thumping 8-1 win...
View ArticleTeenage Warsash sailor to represent Great Britain
A Warsash teenager is to represent Great Britain in the Youth World Championships later this summer – the biggest event for sailors at youth level. Tim Riley and Luke Burywood during the youth national...
View ArticleWhiteley cinema gets the go-ahead
A nine-screen cinema for Whiteley has been given the go-ahead by councillors – but a start date for work has not yet been set. Plans for a new Cineworld multiplex theatre in Whiteley Winchester City...
View ArticleClimb aboard The Port and celebrate 10 years of Bestival
Popular music festival Bestival has announced a new maritime-themed arena to celebrate 10 years of the music and dance show on the Isle of Wight. Louise Roberts on Bestival’s Main Stage in 2011 BBC...
View ArticleFundraiser gig for male suicide charity in memory of uncle
A mother and daughter from Park Gate are fundraising to raise awareness of a charity to help prevent male suicide after a member of their family took his own life. Jasmine and Jacqui with a photo of...
View ArticleNew police body-worn cameras launched
Police officers launched body-worn video cameras that will capture evidence when attending crimes – and Park Gate station will receive 12 of these new devices. Watch video of the launch Hampshire...
View ArticleAnother successful Spring Series of sailing
It was successful end to the Brooks Macdonald Warsash Spring Series and Spring Championship. During the eight race days race officers have run more than 170 separate races and despite the unseasonably...
View ArticleGrouchy Rich Hall will be putting a smile on faces in the south
Funny man Rich Hall is set to perform his new brand new show An Evening With Rich Hall at The Kings Theatre in Portsmouth on May 24. Rich has come a long way since he gave up his job as a hurricane...
View ArticleTitchfield Common opera singer to perform at Help4Harvey concert
By Jenny Lingham-Doe Professional opera singer Maria Brigid-Ryan is to hold a performance for the Help4Harvey charity for Titchfield Common youngster Harvey Young. On May 18 Maria will be singing...
View ArticleWhiteley rower’s non-stop 32km pull for charity
Whiteley rowing enthusiast Charles Brisley will be putting his arms to the test over 32km for a lifeboat charity – but not on the water. Charles Brisley (PHOTO: Dan Akerman) The 38-year-old regular gym...
View ArticleStrawberry Field Tavern opens in Locks Heath
A popular Locks Heath pub has been relaunched and rebranded as part of a £150,000 revamp. The revamped Strawberry Field Tavern in Locks Heath Shopping Centre The Strawberry Field Tavern is the new name...
View ArticleLocks Heath’s new Mayor of Fareham delighted for her year in office
A smile spread across the face of Locks Heath ward Councillor Susan Bayford as she was installed as the new Mayor of Fareham at a special ceremony. Park Gate Councillor Brian Bayford has a kiss for his...
View ArticlePark Gate care home opened by dementia expert
A dementia specialist officially opened a new care home in Park Gate at a celebratory launch event with residents and workers. The ribbon is cut to officially open Hamble Heights Renowned dementia...
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