Ex-soldier guilty of further rapes

Brian Witty is 'a serial rapist who is arrogant in the extreme and has shown absolutely no contrition for his crimes', police said (Metropolitan Police/PA)

7:38pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A convicted date rapist has been sentenced to life imprisonment for three more rapes on teenage women, Scotland Yard said.

Experts probe UK's unusual weather

If the jet stream ends in a southerly position, it can bring wet summers

6:43pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

Leading scientists and meteorologists gathered at the Met Office to discuss the UK's unusual weather patterns in recent years.

Teacher's wife weeps over split

Jeremy Forrest has denied the charge of child abduction

5:53pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

The wife of a teacher who allegedly abducted a schoolgirl to France has broken down in tears as she told a court how their marriage was falling apart.

Knox acquittal 'full of mistakes'

Italy's high court has said Amanda Knox's acquittal was full of mistakes (AP)

5:42pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

The acquittal of accused murderer Amanda Knox was full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions Italy's high court has ruled, ordering a fresh look at all the evidence to determine whether she did kill her flatmate Meredith Kercher.

85,000 support Woolwich medals bid

The Rev Jesse van der Falk, Rector of Woolwich delivers a petition to 10 Downing Street

5:13pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A petition backed by more than 85,000 people calling for bravery medals to be given to three women who intervened in the aftermath of the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby has been delivered to Downing Street.

Tributes for rail death teenagers

Floral tributes outside the gates of Hertswood Academy in Borehamwood

4:17pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A headmaster has paid tribute to two of his teenage pupils who died after being struck by a passenger train.

Ex-police boss guilty over points

Former Chairman of Cleveland Police Dave McLuckie arrives Newcastle Crown Court

3:39pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A former police authority chairman has been convicted of persuading a friend to take three penalty points for him so he avoided a driving ban and furthered his career.

Schoolboy and girl killed by train

The incident, shortly before 9pm on Monday night, is not being treated as suspicious by British Transport Police

3:09pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

An 18-year-old schoolboy and a 15-year-old girl have died after being struck by a passenger train.

Crowds cheer Queen at Royal Ascot

The Queen has had 21 winners during her long association with Royal Ascot

3:01pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

Cheering crowds and ecstatic racegoers have greeted the Queen as she made a grand entrance to Royal Ascot.

G8 leaders agree position on Syria

Those around the table included US President Barack Obama, Prime Minister David Cameron and Russian president Vladimir Putin

2:26pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

Leaders of the world's most powerful nations appeared to have papered over their differences on Syria to agree a joint position after fraught talks at the G8 summit.



NEWS FROM YOUR AREAYourHampshire

  • News from your area


Your Say Your Hampshire

At the next election the majority will vote for more of the same old faces, then whine about it. WE get what WE deserve. Gutless, selfish councillors like Thornber represent the same old people doing the same old things.  − O Dear, Winchester

Defiant Ken says he won’t apologise »

Bishop's Waltham is a historic town where the buildings are of brick and tile so why-oh-why is Sainsbury's proposing to plonk a smaller version of its Hedge End store next to the historic mill?  − Graham Boorer

New scheme for Bishop's Waltham supermarket »

Register and join the debate with other Hampshire Chronicle readers



Essential Links



Local Information

Enter your postcode, town or place name

House prices »   Schools »   Crime »   Hospitals »

click2find


About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree