THERE are currently long tailbacks on the M3 southbound this evening (Tuesday) following a collision. One lane has been blocked between junction 11 for Shawford and junction 12 for Pitmore. M3 Southbound J11 #Shawford to J12 # Pitmore
A 12-YEAR-old girl suffered minor injuries during a collision on the B3049 Stockbridge Road. Emergency services were called to the stretched of road close to Watley Lane, Sparsholt, at 3.21pm today (Tuesday). The crash involved three cars,
TWO SHEEP have been attacked by a dog near Romsey. A dog, which has been described as a terrier/mongrel, was seen to chase some sheep in the field and pull down two of them. Two women, who are thought to be in their early 40s and late 50s,
POLICE have issued a warning after a car flipped on its side in Itchen Abbas this morning (Tuesday). Winchester Cops wrote on social media: “Please take care on the country roads this morning as there is still black ice about, especially in shaded
FOG could cause travel disruption this morning, the Met Office has warned. A yellow weather warning has been issued for much of Hampshire, and will remain in force until 11am. Drivers heading west should also take caution with the warning applying
A 47-YEAR-old pastor died after his heart stopped beating, but came back to life after “the power of prayer” saved him. Father-of-five and Reverend Chris Wickland was jumping at a trampoline park with three of his youngest children. But when
THE Theatre Royal Winchester is giving audiences another chance to go behind the scenes on Saturday January 25. Families will get to see what it is like to perform and work at the venue by exploring the usually off-limits stage, dressing rooms,
DETAINEES in court custody in Hampshire, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight were treated well and held in reasonable conditions, inspectors found. But they raised concerns about the regular handcuffing of children under 18, even in secure environments
THE greatest chronicler of Winchester street life has produced a second volume of his diaries. Marvin B Naylor’s Diary of a Busker, Volume 2, Strawberry Tea tells the stories of Marvin’s busking on the High Street since he was sacked from, his rock
AIR quality is improving in Winchester according to a new report by the city council. Data shows that more areas of central Winchester are now meeting national standards for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), an environmental pollutant. Several of the main
A RETIRED confectioner died when he lost his footing and fell down the stairs of his home, an inquest heard. Grandfather James Johnston, known as Keith, was found in the hallway of his home in Burley Road, Harestock, on February 21 last year.
SOMETIMES the news stories are so big, that it is worth looking beyond the normal scope of this column to comment on global issues. The Australia fires are one such story, writes environmentalist Andy Lester. For those of you who have been watching
A WINCHESTER man been given a 13-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman. Liam Foard, 31, had initially denied rape and assault by penetration but changed his plea last month. A judge at Winchester Crown Court said Foard
CIVIC chiefs will be giving an update on progress of a major housing development at an upcoming meeting. The Kings Barton Forum on January 21 will see Winchester City Council share updates on the scheme. The agenda features many topics such as
