Road closed in Warsash after boy hit by bus
A road was closed in the centre of Warsash last night (January 29) after an eight-year-old boy was hit by a bus. The boy was knocked down by the bus at the junction of Warsash Road and Church Road at...
View ArticleCommunity order for Sarisbury Green assault
A 21-year-old man was given a community order for assaulting a man in Sarisbury Green. Vincent David Gordon Foster pleaded guilty to Fareham magistrates to assaulting Lloyd Tester by beating him on...
View ArticleNew chief constable for Hampshire announced
A new chief constable has been appointed for Hampshire’s police force and will begin his new role on February 5. Andy Marsh, currently the deputy chief constable of Hampshire Constabulary, was...
View ArticleSmoke alarm saves man’s life in Titchfield fire
A smoke alarm that woke a man up when a fire broke out in a Titchfield house in the early hours of today (January 31) could have saved his life. The man was asleep on his sofa in the living room of the...
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Rocking 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...
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Andy 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 ArticleVillagers reassured by Post Office changes
Titchfield villagers packed a meeting to hear about changes to the village post office – and were reassured about their concerns. Around 75 residents attended the meeting at St Peter’s Church to hear a...
View ArticleMan banned after drink-driving in Titchfield Common
A 23-year-old motorist has been banned from the roads after drink driving in Titchfield Common. Jamie Lee Conduct was disqualified from driving for 16 months after being caught on January 12 with 60...
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Bursledon and Hamble MP guilty of perverting course of justice
Eastleigh MP Chris Huhne, whose constituency includes Bursledon and Hamble, today pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Chris Huhne The former cabinet minister changed his plea when he...
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Fundraising 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 ArticleDate announced for opening of Whiteley shopping centre
Whiteley Shopping Centre is due to open to the public on May 23. An announcement today (February 4) revealed that the new 320,000sq ft shopping centre will be opening in less than four months. Some...
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Employment 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,...
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Plans 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...
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Investigation 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...
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Pupils 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...
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Church’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...
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Warsash 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 ArticleLatest planning applications
The latest planning applications made to, and decision made by, Fareham Borough Council. Applications Locks Heath 67 Church Road, Locks Heath. Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a pair of...
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Ambulance trust apologises for Whiteley bollard delay
Officials at South Central Ambulance Service have apologised for a delay in getting to a two-year-old boy in Whiteley who was suffering an allergic reaction. Kerry Rudge called 999 last Saturday...
View ArticlePensioner guilty of drink-driving
A pensioner has been banned from the roads after pleading guilty to drink-driving in Titchfield Common. Seventy-two-year-old John Burton drove a Volkswagen Golf along Segensworth Road with 105mg of...
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