Richard Graham will hike 100km from Basingstoke to Selsey on June 20 to raise money for Saxon Woods School. Hiker to Walk 100km for Special Needs School in Hampshire Richard Graham is 34 years old. He will walk to raise money. The walk is from Basingstoke to Selsey. It happens June 20. He wants to…
PCC Donna Jones engages young people to discuss critical issues like substance use and dangerous driving habits. Hampshire PCC Seeks Youth Input on Drugs and Dangerous Driving The YC asks young people their thoughts yearly. They do this with surveys and events. The “Big Conversation” survey includes ages 14 to 25. Their feedback was shared…
Andover council approves dog groomers beside a cat cafe after debate, despite some concerns about noise and waste. Dog Groomers Approved Next to Andover Cat Cafe After Council Vote The council made a decision about the dog groomers. They approved the plan for 6 Winchester Street, Andover. This ended the debate about the business. Cllr…
Hampshire councillors urge government to rethink plans, fearing weaker safeguards for chalk streams vital for biodiversity. Hampshire Councillors Unite to Protect Rare Chalk Streams Many Hampshire councillors want to protect chalk streams. They asked the government to rethink its plans, fearing the changes weaken safeguards. The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust agrees. They…
A mother and baby otter were filmed playing at Ewhurst Park, marking their return since the 1950s after conservation efforts. Otters Return to Ewhurst Park After Decades Absence Excites Locals Guess what? Otters are back at Ewhurst Park! This is the first time since the 1950s. Someone filmed a mom and baby otter playing. They…
Public hearings for Hampshire’s mineral and waste plan conclude. The plan faces scrutiny over site selections and local concerns. Hampshire Mineral and Waste Plan Hearings Reach Conclusion Local authorities must have a mineral and waste plan. The plan guides decisions on mineral sites or waste places, affecting land in the authority’s area. Five Hampshire groups…
A third man is arrested in Suffolk, suspected in a series of Hampshire burglaries where jewelry was stolen. Investigation ongoing. Third Arrest Made in Hampshire Burglary Spree Investigation A 27-year-old man from Red Lodge, Suffolk was arrested on Friday, February 14. Police suspect him of conspiracy to commit burglary, targeting a dwelling with the intent…
Rural areas see rising crime. Farmers face threats and need protection. Police increase resources to fight back. Rural Crime Surge Demands Action in Hampshire and Isle of Wight Hey, things are getting bad in the countryside. Violent crime is actually going up. Farmers and landowners face threats from gangs. Rural areas are isolated, so criminals…
Meet Monica, Pudding, Barbara, Arthur, Harvey and Iris, six adorable pets at Dorset RSPCA looking for their forever homes. Dorset RSPCA Six Pets Seeking Loving Homes and Forever Families The Ashley Heath Animal Centre is near Hampshire. They care for animals in a rural setting. Some animals needing homes are listed below. You can find…
Council tax in Oxfordshire will increase by 4.99 percent, the maximum permissible without a vote. Oxfordshire Council Tax Set To Rise By Maximum Allowed Amount English councils can raise council tax yearly. They can go up to 4.99 percent without a vote if they handle social care. Smaller councils have a 2.99 percent limit and…