POLICE have closed a Hampshire road this afternoon and advised drivers to avoid the area. Morestead Road, near Winchester, is shut between the A31 and Hazeley Road, near Twyford, following the incident, which happened at about 3pm. A police
It was good news for the Watercress Line when plans to rebuild the line another seven miles to Alton were announced. The exciting revelation was delivered to steam enthusiasts as they celebrated the 115th anniversary of the opening of the line
The Government has axed a pandemic-inspired benefits boost and thousands of people in Winchester have lost around £1,000 a year as a result, figures suggest. The decision to end the £20 a week Universal Credit uplift has faced strong opposition
Supermarkets in the UK have issued urgent warnings to customers over possible health risks from items bought in stores. Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and Sainsbury’s are among the supermarkets urging customers not to eat food items. Food allergies
PARKER Bullen Solicitors, which has offices in Romsey, Andover and Salisbury, has announced, three of the law firm’s trainees have qualified as solicitors and are remaining with the business. Having qualified this month, Katen Patel will be joining
PLANNERS have approved plans to develop a former farm in Waltham Chase despite fears of flooding. Seven houses have been approved for the Old Barn, Jhansi Farm, off Clewers Lane. The scheme, proposed by T Goss, would see the demolition of a
ROMSEY Road Runners were out in force for the London Marathon and Clarendon races on the first weekend of October. After last year’s Storm Alex turned the Clarendon into a muddy river, this year the weather was pretty much perfect for running,
A Winchester woman, who was a charity volunteer for 12 years, has retired from the role. April Chidgey was a volunteer and trustee with Home-Start in Winchester, a role she relinquished at the charity's recent Annual General Meeting. April
HIGH pressure is going to be in charge for much of the forecast period. This means a largely dry and pleasant autumnal spell of weather with a mix of sunny periods and patchy clouds at times. A chance of one or two showery bursts of rain here
THREE military women, leading in their fields of army aviation, will take to the stage at a Test Valley Museum to interact and share their experiences with a live and online audience this month. The event, called Women in Army Aviation, is part
Walking through the streets of Winchester, it's impossible not to soak in the rich history of what used to be the capital of England. With a population of around 35,000, Winchester is a now a quiet town, however as you walk through its streets,
A WELL-known Winchester newsagents looks set to close. Hyde Newsagency, on Hyde Street, was taken over by the current owners in 2018 and is one of the last independent convenience shops in the city. It is thought that the building will be turned
ANGRY residents have hit out at a railway company after three years of daily ‘screeching’ from a nearby railway. Those living in Botley Road in Romsey say the noise coming from the track behind their homes is “awful” and even forces people to cover
A DRUG driver caught in Winnall has been banned for a year. Aidan Crookall-Fallon, 24, was in a 57-reg Ford Focus when stopped by officers on Shepherds Road on March 30, a court was told. Crookall-Fallon, of Damy Green, Corsham, Wiltshire,
SIR: I totally agree with Ian Tait regarding the decline in the amount of rubbish dropped and littering the city and I find it embarrassing to imagine what visitors must think when visiting Winchester. We seem to have lost pride in our city which is
