VISITORS to Winchester’s zoo will be in for a treat this Easter with the arrival of three new meerkat pups. Born to mum Macbeth and dad Choggy, the triplets are the newest arrival for Marwell Zoo who have been cared for underground until now.
HEADBOURNE Worthy parishioners have bid adieu to their rector who is leaving after 12 years in the role. Alan Gordon, who looks after St Swithun’s Church and St Mary’s in Kings Worthy, is leaving for pastures new in the Diocese of Lichfield.
WINCHESTER civic chiefs have approved plans to fell a tree in the city despite half a dozen objections from nearby residents. Councillors approved applicant Greg Joslin’s plans to fell a cedar in Dean Lane although the tree is protected by a Tree
A WINCHESTER care home has raised nearly £1,400 for charity Parkinson’s UK. Residents and staff at Abbotts Barton care home, in Worthy Road, nominated the charity as its good cause to support over the past year. They have raised £1,391.30 through
FIREFIGHTERS were called last night after a fire at Winchester Prison. Watchmanager Chris Roper, of Winchester station, said it happened at 3.10am this morning (March 28) after an inmate set fire to their cell. They were removed by prison
A SCALED down scheme to build a large solar farm at Houghton will be debated by borough councillors next week. Kronos Solar is behind the 64-hectare project which involves installing around 180 panels on agricultural land at Eveley Farm. A group
