MORE than 4,000 motorists had their speeding fines cancelled in Hampshire last year, new figures show. The Police Powers and Procedures data produced for the Home Office showed that there was just one incomplete action and 4,240 cancelled fines
A TAXI driver has been left furious after receiving a parking fine for being pulled over for just one minute to help a “frail” woman. Victor Isaac, who is a private hire driver, pulled over in The Hundred, Romsey for one minute to help the woman
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised from a weekend beer festival. The third annual Romsey Beer Festival, run by the Round Table, raised approximately £3,500 after attracting hundreds of residents who were treated to 30 different types of beers
MOTORISTS experienced 45 minute delays due to a car blaze on a Hampshire motorway this morning. Crews from Redbridge and Eastleigh were alerted to the fire at 7.11am, involving a Mercedes-Benz E-Class on the hard shoulder of the M27 heading westbound
TICKETS are selling fast to the highly anticipated Naomi House & Jacksplace Santa Fun Run, with 500 Santas having already secured their spaces. The fun run, suitable for people of all ages and abilities, is happening on Sunday December 1 in Winchester
Here are the firework displays happening in and around Romsey this year. Cromwell Arms Fireworks Display in Romsey on November 7. Entry from 5pm and the display takes place at 7.30pm. Tickets are available online with limited availability on the
THE innovator behind Marwell Zoo – one of Hampshire's most popular tourist attractions – has died after a short illness. Dr John Knowles opened the attraction in Colden Common in 1972, specifically to breed endangered animal species. He purchased
MOTORISTS will experience delays this morning after firefighters rushed to a Hampshire motorway to tackle a car blaze. Crews from Redbridge and Eastleigh were alerted to the blaze at 7.11am involving a vehicle on the hard shoulder of the M27 heading
It has certainly been an interesting week in the House of Commons, with some fascinating twists and turns. The PM has now secured agreement for the General Election and we can look forward to a festive period of door knocking without the carol singing
PUPILS from a Romsey school delved into history when they visited a town abbey. Year 5 children who attend Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School, Church Lane, spent the day in Romsey Abbey and were treated to a sleepover in the ancient building.
A ROMSEY mother found hanging in her home had taken her own life, an inquest heard. Caron Finch, 54 of Pine Road, was discovered on June 20 by her husband Roy Finch. Winchester Coroner’s Court was told that Caron had a history of mental illness
Emmaus Hampshire companion uses upcycling skills to weld new public sculpture An ex-homeless companion of Emmaus Hampshire has helped to create a public sculpture at the newly opened Handlebar Café with local artist, Nadine Collinson. The companion
Construction of a new secondary school at Uplands Farm in Hedge End is soon to begin, with contractors Kier now preparing the site on Woodhouse Lane ahead of construction of the school buildings, scheduled for later this year. Hampshire County Council
A TEAM of metal detectorists discovered nearly 270 iron age coins on the outskirts of Romsey. Christopher ‘Kit’ Layman from Lymington was searching in the parish of Nursling and Rownhams with two friends back in January last year. The trio came
HAMPSHIRE'S senior coroner has retired after overseeing thousands of inquests in the last 28 years. Grahame Short was appointed to the role in 1991 and says his job has "changed vastly" since the start. Now, after 5,000 and 6,000 inquests, the
A SENIOR councillor has admitted his disappointment the city is council is not taking the lead on a project to deliver a new multi-purpose building at a Winchester green space. Councillor Malcolm Prince made the admission at a cabinet meeting while
CONSERVATIVES jumped at the opportunity to voice their concerns about options being explored by Liberal Democrat city council leaders to scrap free evening and Sunday parking in Winchester. Winchester City Council cabinet members were presented
THE final harvest of the year is now in. The vineyards of Hampshire have been busy with the picking of grapes, largely done by pickers fromn south-east Europe. Raimes English Sparkling have been busy with the grape harvest in their Cheriton
