Waterside Changemakers protest Hampshire’s plan to restrict bus passes for disabled and the elderly. Petition hits 500 signatures. Petition to Halt Hampshire Bus Pass Cuts Gathers Steam Quickly A petition got 500 signatures in one week. It concerns bus pass changes for older and disabled folks. Hampshire officials plan these changes, which start April 1st.…
Stunt horse riders Atkinsons Action Horses will perform in the New Forest Show 2025, presenting acrobatic stunts. Atkinsons Action Horses Confirmed for New Forest Show in 2025 Stunt horse riders will amaze everyone at the New Forest Show. Atkinsons Action Horses are performing in 2025. They will present acrobatic stunts and great riding. The show…
Companion bus pass return in West Berkshire faces setbacks due to budget constraints and a pending government review. West Berkshire Companion Bus Pass Reintroduction Unlikely West Berkshire might not bring back companion bus passes. These passes helped disabled people travel with a helper. Budget cuts stopped them about ten years ago. Reinstating the passes would…
Northumberland Council paid over £500k for accident claims since 2020 due to potholes and footway issues. Claims have dropped since 2022. Northumberland Council Pays Over £500k in Accident Claims Since 2020 The council paid over £500,000 in five years for claims. These claims related to potholes and footway problems. Accident Claims Advice got these figures…
Matt Payne runs London Marathon for Autism Hampshire after his kids’ autism diagnosis. He aims to raise funds and awareness. Autism Hampshire Praises Dad’s London Marathon Challenge Matt Payne is running for Autism Hampshire. He will compete in eight events for the charity. Matt wants to push himself to the limit. This will help him…
Pennies of Andover marks a milestone. It celebrates 50 years in business, serving generations of customers. Andover Haberdashery Shop Celebrates 50 Years Serving the Community Penny Sinclair owns Pennies of Andover, a haberdashery shop celebrating its 50th year. Penny said they have lots of items and can get anything they may lack. Penny’s granddad and…
The Chatty Cafe scheme, fighting loneliness, expands from Andover to Winchester, creating connections and friendships. Chatty Cafe Scheme Fighting Loneliness Expands to Winchester The Chatty Cafe Scheme works against loneliness. It is a non-profit, global group. They started at Cafe Nero in Andover on January 23. Visiting Angels Central Hampshire partnered with them. Deanne Ingram,…
Housebuilder continues backing Naomi House & Jacksplace after a record fundraising year, providing essential care. Miller Homes Southern Extends Support for Naomi House & Jacksplace Miller Homes Southern will keep supporting Naomi House. They are a housebuilder working in Didcot. The company is based in Basingstoke. Last year, they raised over £33,000 for the charity…
SCAS starts project in Hampshire, Thames Valley, to cut stabbings. Education, first aid training, and film release planned. Ambulance Service Launches Campaign to Tackle Knife Crime SCAS leads a knife crime project this February, covering Hampshire and the Thames Valley area. The goal is to reduce knife-related offenses and show the impact on everyone involved.…
SCAS launches a campaign to combat knife crime, focusing on education, first aid, and the impact of stabbings. Thames Valley: Reducing Knife Crime with New Awareness Campaign SCAS will run a campaign all through February. It wants to show knife crime’s impact; victims, families, and communities all suffer. The campaign teaches first aid, so people…