Pensioner jailed for sexual assault on five-year-old girl
An 84-year-old man from Whiteley has been jailed for sexually assaulting a young girl. Joe King indecently assaulted the girl over a four-year period from when she was five years old. The assaults took...
View ArticleSuspended jail sentence for Locks Heath woman
A Locks Heath woman who was spotted by police driving despite being banned from the roads has been given a suspended prison sentence. Officers saw April Pickett behind the wheel of her car leaving the...
View ArticleWarsash church to get cash-boost
St Mary’s Church in Warsash is to receive a cash-boost for a new hot drinks water heater. The venue which is popular for community groups, parties and weddings, will now be able to buy the new water...
View ArticleWhiteley bollard consultation extended
More than 2,000 people have responded to a consultation about the controversial electronic bollards in Whiteley – which has now been extended for another week. Residents now have until February 17 to...
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Learning about uniforms and police cells
Young children at a school in Titchfield Common donned police uniforms and were locked in a van cell as part of an educational lesson. St John the Baptist reception pupils learn about police uniforms...
View ArticleSilver jewellery and Turkish rings stolen in Titchfield burglary
Silver jewellery and rings from Turkey were stolen in a burglary in Titchfield. Detectives are investigating the incident where someone broke into the address in Mill Lane between 9.30am and 11.50am...
View ArticleNo horse meat in Hampshire school meals
Parents are being reassured by Hampshire County Council that beef in school children’s meals is 100 per cent beef and not horsemeat. Hampshire County Council has reassured parents, residents and those...
View ArticleMotorway lane closures near Park Gate during bridge works
Lane closures will take place on the M27 for the next seven months when work on upgrading a bridge near Park Gate starts next week. Motorists entering and exiting junction 9 of the motorway at...
View ArticleShock at Pope’s resignation
Roman Catholics in the south have spoken of their shock of the announcement of the Pope’s resignation. Pope Benedict XVI has said he will leave his ministry on February 28, but the reason for his...
View ArticleLatest planning applications
A list of the latest planning applications submitted to, and decisions made by, Fareham Borough Council. Applications Locks Heath 182 Locks Road, Locks Heath. Erection of rear conservatory. Mr and Mrs...
View ArticleSchoolgirl escapes injury in Park Gate crash
A schoolgirl was hit by a car in Park Gate this morning (February 12) but escaped the incident without injury. The girl was walking to school and as she crossed Botley Road in Park Gate, near to the...
View ArticleCarer jailed after stealing from 91-year-old Locks Heath man
A carer who fleeced an elderly and vulnerable Locks Heath man out of almost £5,000 of his savings has been jailed. Wade Anthony Lander “systematically” stole £4,753.70 from 91-year-old Arthur Wapples...
View ArticleParrots stolen from Titchfield garden
Two parrots – one of which is missing a claw – were stolen overnight from a garden in Titchfield. The African Grey birds, which are mainly grey with some red tail feathers and believed to be around...
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Great Wall walk planned for heart charity
Since both of Gill Warnock’s parents have suffered heart attacks, she is determined to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle – and is planning a spectacular trek along the Great Wall of China to prove...
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Park Gate car dealership director dies in fire
Park Gate based car salesman Graham Lowe has been found dead in the burned out wreckage of his BMW car outside his home. Graham Lowe, known to his friends and family as Ralphy Mr Lowe, who was a...
View ArticleWarsash drink-driver was over twice the legal limit
A 20-year-old man from Warsash has been banned from the roads after he was caught driving at more than twice the legal alcohol limit. Thomas Lindley of Warsash Road was arrested after driving a Peugeot...
View ArticleAdvice on new disability benefits system at event in Fareham
Disabled and elderly will be given advice on changes to the new benefits system being introduced in April at an event in Fareham. Fareham Area Disability Forum will advise anyone from the Western Wards...
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Volunteers help national charity to 100 millionth shoebox gift
Present-givers in the Western Wards have helped a national charity to donate their 100millionth shoebox full of gifts to less fortunate children abroad. Iris Meatcher and husband David with thousands...
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Graham Lowe inquest opened and adjourned
An inquest into the death of a Park Gate car dealer has been opened and adjourned. Graham Lowe, known to his friends and family as Ralphy Graham Lowe, who was a director of Cars of Swanwick in Bridge...
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Peace, punks and Penelope Pitstop at Park Gate 70s day
It was like stepping into a time warp at Park Gate School when pupils and staff dressed in 70s gear. Back to the '70s at Park Gate school Peace and love were the messages spread as everyone marked the...
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