Heathens aim to dent Ventnor’s title hopes
By Martin Rowe Fareham Heathens will look to put a dent in Ventnor’s title hopes when they meet each other this weekend. The fixture in the Snows Group Hampshire Two comes after a week break for the...
View ArticleLocks Heath face Clanfield in crunch clash
Martin Rowe Table topping Locks Heath will seek another win this weekend to stretch their eight point lead when they host second placed Clanfield. The visitors will be concerned that they are slipping...
View ArticleFareham seek to improve league form
By Martin Rowe Fareham Town will look to their recent inspiration when they host Fawley AFC in their league match this weekend. The match in the Syndenhams Premier Division sees 12th placed Fawley...
View ArticleMissing sailor family head to Dubai seeking answers
Titchfield Common grandfather Jim Cunningham is to head to Dubai with his son and granddaughter next week to raise questions about the disappearance of Royal Navy sailor Timmy MacColl. Leading Seaman...
View ArticleLocks Heath shoppers donate cash for charity collection
Children enjoyed the winter scene display by the Locksheath Rotary club at their Christmas charity collection event. Shoppers at the Locks Heath District Centre contributed a huge £1,100 to the club....
View ArticleSchools closed today after overnight snow
All the schools in the Western Wards area took the decision to close this morning (January 18) amid concerns for the safety and welfare of children, parents and staff. The schools deciding to close...
View ArticleFatal Park Gate motorbike crash case withdrawn
The Crown Prosecution Service has discontinued the case against a woman from Park Gate who had been charged with causing the death of 20-year-old Marcus Lowbridge by careless driving. Marcus Lowbridge...
View ArticleSaints boss Adkins sacked
Saints manager Nigel Adkins has today been sacked. In a shock move the Southampton manager was dismissed from the post that had seen him win back-to-back promotions and pull away from the bottom of the...
View ArticleSnow causes cancellations, delays – and joy
Snow caused a standstill of traffic and cars being left on the roadside this morning (January 18), as well as school and business closures. While all schools closed in the Western Wards, families took...
View ArticleSaints confirm defender’s signing
Saints have today confirmed the signing of Norwegian international defender Vegard Forren. On the day they dismissed manager Nigel Adkins, Southampton unveiled the 24-year-old centre half who has...
View ArticleCo-op rock around the clock for carers charity
Staff at a supermarket in Locks Heath will be hitting the right note with unpaid adult carers when they launch a record-breaking year of fundraising for this year’s chosen charity Carers Trust. Locks...
View ArticleDecision due on new Whiteley School land
A decision was due be reached this week on whether a site in Whiteley is suitable for a new Church of England primary school. The 210-place school being proposed by the Portsmouth and Winchester...
View ArticleWeather hits sport fixtures
By Martin Rowe Treacherous weather conditions which affected many parts of the country took its toll on local sports matches scheduled over the weekend. Many matches were postponed including...
View ArticleStalemate at St Mary’s as Saints draw
By Martin Rowe Southampton steered further away from the relegation zone after a battling 0-0 draw with Everton. The Saints welcomed the Toffees on the back of an eventful week which saw Nigel Adkins...
View ArticleFine for man using mobile while driving
A motorist was fined for using a mobile phone while driving in Titchfield. Nicholas Michael Chappell, 42, of The Lakes, Swanmore pleaded guilty to using a mobile telephone and not wearing an adult belt...
View ArticleIt’s not snow bad to be back at school
Scores of snow sculptures were created at Park Gate Primary School as children got creative in the winter weather. The field at the school in Northmore Road was covered in tall, round snowmen, which...
View ArticleAppeal after bike theft
These two people are sought by police for questioning in connection with the theft of a bike in Fareham. Police want to speak to this person Hampshire Constabulary has released the CCTV images after a...
View ArticleLatest planning applications
A list of the latest planning applications made to, and decisions made by, Fareham Borough Council. Applications Locks Heath 43 Laurel Road, Locks Heath. Erection of single storey front extension. Mr...
View ArticleSingers raise £1,100 for charities
A male group of singers raised £1,100 at a charity concert in Warsash. David Bevis with the Hampshire Male Voice Choir The Hampshire Male Voice Choir musical evening at the Victory Hall in Warsash...
View ArticleWarsash cricket coach’s run inspired by dad
A cricket coach from Warsash is running the 2013 London Marathon for charity – after being inspired by his father whose own attempt last year ended in injury. James Hughes, 19, who is the South East...
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