IT literally was a flying visit to a Hampshire school. Children at Sun Hill Junior School in Alresford enjoyed the landing of an Army Squirrel helicopter. They excitedly watched as the aircraft circled the field and gently came to rest on the
MOTORISTS and bikers are urged to look out for each other this month after seven motorcyclists died on Hampshire roads in the same period last year. Between July 2 and 21 last year there were seven motorcycle fatalities out of the 11 related deaths
A WINCHESTER man has been jailed for six years for an unprovoked and sustained pickaxe handle attack on a man delivering a cake to his grandmother. John Berry, 32, hit Thomas Appleton numerous times in a savage assault on a suburban street, Winchester
OFFICIALS are making final preparations for Sunday’s Romsey Carnival procession. A big turnout is expected for the parade which will be led by Romsey Old Cadets Carnival Show and members dressed in their pink pig costumes. Romsey carnival queen
WINCHESTER cubs and scouts, their leaders and parents have completed an epic fund-raising trek pushing and pulling a wooden cart from Brownsea Island to Winchester. Scroll down for video. About 70-80 people have taken part in the two-day 60
“THIS sends out a clear and joyful message”. That is the view of figures within Hampshire’s church community after the Church of England voted in favour of allowing women to become bishops for the first time. Bishops, clergy and laity in the
HAMPSHIRE schoolchildren have been battling it out to find out who knows best when it comes to the rules of the road. Around 50 schoolchildren from across Hampshire gathered at Winchester fire station to learn all about road safety giving their
SPARSHOLT College has added further expertise to its Board of Governors. Former Peter Symonds College Principal Neil Hopkins, who joined last year, has subsequently been appointed as Quality and Standards Committee chairman. Joining Neil will
OFFICIALS at Mottisfont have appointed a new head gardener following the retirement of David Stone in June. The post has been taken up by the former assistant head gardener, Jonny Bass, who, at 24-years-old, may be in the running to be named the
A CHILDREN’S hospice near Winchester has announced plans to host a special recruitment day for anyone interested working as a nurse for the charity. Naomi House and Jacksplace at Sutton Scotney will host the event on Friday (July 18) from 10am-
DRESSED in distinguished black and purple gowns, graduates of Sparsholt College have celebrated three years of studying. Joined by special guest Alastair Stewart, 750 former students proudly lined up to take home their degrees as proud parents
PLANNING chiefs have agreed permission for fencing in an area of the South Downs National Park despite objections that it would create the effect of a “patchwork quilt”. Winchester city councillors agreed the retrospective application by Danny
