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Marwell’s popular white rhino Hannu dies
One of Marwell’s most popular animals, white rhino Hannu, has been put down after deteriorating arthritis in recent weeks. Hannu at Marwell Zoo Hannu, 29, enjoyed an illustrious life and arrived at...
View ArticleRevamped Post Office to open two days early
The Lockswood Post Office, which is undergoing refurbishment, is set to re-open two days ahead of schedule. Originally due to open on January 16, the new-look post office, based in the Locks Heath...
View ArticleLatest planning applications
A list of the latest planning applications made to, and decisions made by, Fareham Borough Council. Applications Locks Heath 6 Headland Drive, Locks Heath. Conversion of garage to habitable room...
View ArticleMeeting to discuss Titchfield Post Office revamp plans
A meeting has been planned for Titchfield villagers to share concerns on changes to the Post Office. Villagers will discuss proposals to refurbish the branch in the One Stop shop with store staff on...
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Teenagers star in boy band’s debut video
Four teenagers from the Western Wards glammed up in their prom dresses to star in a music video for their favourite up-and-coming band that has been backed by TV Dragon Duncan Bannatyne. Anna and...
View ArticleFuneral for Titchfield Common charity fundraiser
The funeral of a charity fundraiser from Titchfield Common whose body was found on a beach on Christmas Eve was due to be held today (Tuesday January 15). David Ellett, 22, of Clarendon Crescent was...
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£6m care home to open in Park Gate
A new £6m specialist dementia care home in Park Gate will be opening its doors on February 1. Hamble Heights Hamble Heights, a residential, specialist dementia and nursing care home in Botley Road,...
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New 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 ArticleHampshire born actress and former MTV presenter dies
Hampshire born former Coronation Street actress and MTV Asia presenter Sophiya Haque has died in London at the age of 41. The actress who was born in Portsmouth and did her earliest dancing and acting...
View ArticleSchools open as usual in Western Wards tomorrow
Schools in the Western Wards plan to be open as usual tomorrow (January 18) while up to 10cm of snow has been predicted to fall across the county. Locks Heath Infants, Locks Heath Juniors,...
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Avoid travel if the predicted snow falls
Up to 10cm of snow has been predicted to fall across Hampshire – with the bulk of snowfall anticipated between 4am and 1pm tomorrow (January 18). Snow in the Western Wards People have been urged to...
View ArticleRevised train timetables after severe weather warning
Passengers travelling from Swanwick or Bursledon rail stations have revised timetables to prepare for severe weather forecasts tomorrow (January 18). South West Trains has altered timetables for...
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Missing 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 ArticleLocks Heath shoppers donate cash for charity collection
Children enjoyed the winter scene display by the Locksheath Rotary club at their Christmas charity collection event. Shoppers at the Locks Heath District Centre contributed a huge £1,100 to the club....
View ArticleSchools closed today after overnight snow
All the schools in the Western Wards area took the decision to close this morning (January 18) amid concerns for the safety and welfare of children, parents and staff. The schools deciding to close...
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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 ArticleSaints boss Adkins sacked
Saints manager Nigel Adkins has today been sacked. In a shock move the Southampton manager was dismissed from the post that had seen him win back-to-back promotions and pull away from the bottom of the...
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Snow 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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Co-op rock around the clock for carers charity
Staff at a supermarket in Locks Heath will be hitting the right note with unpaid adult carers when they launch a record-breaking year of fundraising for this year’s chosen charity Carers Trust. Locks...
View ArticleDecision due on new Whiteley School land
A decision was due be reached this week on whether a site in Whiteley is suitable for a new Church of England primary school. The 210-place school being proposed by the Portsmouth and Winchester...
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