School happy with Ofsted with plans ready for improvement
The head teacher of a school in Sarisbury Green said he was delighted with a recent Ofsted inspection report despite a drop from its status from outstanding to good. Sarisbury Junior School Andy...
View ArticleRare Somali wild ass foal born at Marwell Zoo
This young Somali wild ass is the newest addition to Marwell Wildlife Zoo. Somali wild ass foal The young foal, named Nthanda, has increased the number of a species which has been labelled critically...
View ArticleWarsash footballers to play Ex-Saints in fundraiser match
Saints fans will get to see their heroes in action when former players compete against Warsash footballers in a fundraiser match. Former Southampton FC players Matt Le Tissier, Steve Guppy, Rod...
View ArticleGovernment to fund extensions for Locks Heath schools
Two huge school extensions will be built at Locks Heath Junior and Infant schools to replace the huts. Locks Heath Junior School It will mean that the 120 pupils currently using the temporary...
View ArticleHero pupil saves dad’s life after spotting heart attack symptoms
Heralded as a life-saver, Lewis Sadaoui’s quick-thinking actions ensured his dad survived a heart attack at their home in Whiteley. Lewis Sadaoui saved his dad Alex’s life The 11-year-old...
View ArticleThree in critical condition in hospital after M3 minibus crash
Motorists have been urged to avoid one of the main routes to and from the south after a minibus crash this morning (July 24) left three adults in a life-threatening condition at Southampton General...
View ArticleDuke of Edinburgh’s Navigation award for NATS
Whiteley-based NATS, the national provider of air traffic services, has won the Duke of Edinburgh’s Navigation Award for Technical Achievement. NATS accept Royal Institute of Navigation award The award...
View ArticleFundraising for the hospital that helped my daughter
A father will be trekking Mount Kilimanjaro for a children’s hospital that has treated his three-year-old daughter who suffered a brain tumour which caused epilepsy – sometimes as many as 40 seizures a...
View ArticleCharity event raised hundreds of pounds in memory of uncle
A fundraiser organised by a Park Gate mother and daughter raised more than £700 for a male suicide charity in memory of their family member who took his own life. Matt Couzens Jasmine Kenney and mother...
View ArticleWin tickets to Sarisbury’s Comedy on the Green
Win two free tickets to see popular New Zealand comedian Jarred Christmas right here in Sarisbury Green. The Kiwi-born comedian is one in a great line up of stand-up comics appearing at the Sarisbury...
View ArticleBarnes Lane to be closed for a day this week
Drivers are being warned that a major road linking Warsash with the A27 is to be closed for the day this Friday (August 2). Barnes Lane is to be resurfaced between the junction with St Paul’s Road and...
View ArticleWalking and talking since life-changing leg surgery
Three-year-old Harvey Young could walk for the first time on his own by Christmas, doctors have said. Harvey Young balances on his own feet after surgery standing next to mum Natalie Four weeks on from...
View ArticleNew players wanted for Whiteley Wanderers Youth team
Young footballers are wanted to join a popular team in Whiteley. Whiteley Wanderers FC are appealing to parents of children in Year 1 and reception in September to join their Under 6 age group football...
View ArticlePolice appeal after woman hurt in hit and run
Police at Park Gate have appealed for witnesses after a woman on a mobility scooter was injured in a hit-and-run collision. The 61-year-old from Fareham was on Gosport Road, Stubbington, at the...
View ArticleM27 roadworks finish date delayed again
Work on the bridges at junction nine of the M27 motorway has been delayed again and now will not be finished until at least the end of January next year. Completion of roadworks on M27 junction nine...
View ArticleA loud and messy start to Boomerang in Locks Heath
Boomerang got off to a loud and messy start today (July 29) with more than 300 children and adults in the Locks Heath Free Church. A few spots of rain was not going to dampen the spirits of the first...
View ArticlePolice appeal after Locks Heath home burgled
Police are hunting a burglar after an elderly woman’s home in Locks Heath was broken into and money and bank cards stolen. The incident happened at a home in Woodpecker Copse between 2am and 5am last...
View ArticleLatest planning applications
A list of the latest planning applications submitted to, and decisions made by, Fareham Borough Council. Applications Park Gate 27 Strawberry Hill, Locks Heath. Reduce 1 no oak by 4 metres, crown lift...
View ArticleWoman jailed for Locks Heath theft
A 28-year-old woman has been jailed for stealing cosmetics in Locks Heath while on a suspended prison sentence for two previous offences. Ria Louise Clarke stole £287.41 worth of ladies cosmetic...
View ArticleLocks Heath toddler group wins top volunteering award
A Locks Heath children’s group has won a regional prize to recognise the hard work of parents and volunteers who give up their time to run the get-togethers. Priory Park toddler group won parenting...
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