A FORMER bursar of a Hampshire special school accused of fraud broke down at her trial saying a member of the public was accusing her of being a liar. Linda Whittaker sobbed as she told her counsel: “I’m finding it upsetting that a person behind
A SMALL amount of drugs has been found outside of a Winchester primary school. On January 28 a small bag of herbal cannabis was found on the ground adjacent to the entrance of Harestock Primary School. It was handed in to police and destroyed
ALL aboard; children from Harestock Primary School have won the Barton Farm play space design competition with their pirate themed play area. Some 21 teams from the school battled it out to be announced victorious at a special assembly recently
WINCHESTER mayor Ernie Jeffs has been visiting flood-hit villages across the district. Cllr Jeffs, the Mayoress Barbara Jeffs and deputy leader Robert Humby, donned wellies to visit Easton, Headbourne Worthy, Sutton Scotney, Hursley and Bramdean
HAMPSHIRE’S most impressive volunteers will be honoured in one of its most impressive settings. The High Sheriff of Hampshire’s Community Awards, presented to those who make an outstanding contribution to communities across Hampshire, will take
A RESTAURANT serving East Asian food will be coming to Winchester, developers have confirmed. Wagamama was expected to open on Jewry Street in October but developers have said planning complications have led to a delay. A spokesman for Versant
A NEW scheme which aims to reduce alcohol-related crime and disorder is to be launched in Winchester city centre. The Best Bar None scheme works to improve communication and relationships between licensed traders, police and local authorities.
Railway enthusiasts will be converging on Romsey this weekend (March 1&2) when Romsey & District Railway Modellers Society present their 35th annual model railway exhibition in the Crosfield Hall. Layouts in a range of scales and gauges
CHILDREN with a sweet tooth had better prepare themselves when the Easter Bunny pays a special visit to Winchester this year. Organised by the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) and city council, the free Winchester Bunny Hop is inviting
A BORN and bred Winchester entrepreneur has seen a dramatic increase in online funding after appearing on a popular television show. Simon Weatherall, 33, originally from Winnall, appeared on Dragon’s Den last night (February 23) pitching for his
