3+ hour, 45+ min ago   (478+ words) Fresh environmental concerns have prompted renewed calls to scrap a major development proposal in Hampshire. The Dever Society has urged the landowner to drop long-standing plans for a large-scale development at Micheldever Station, following newly released advice from the Environment…...

15+ hour, 32+ min ago   (678+ words) The Taoiseach has defended a decision not to describe the situation in Gaza as a “genocide” when meeting US President Donald Trump, arguing he had focused on the delivery of aid. Micheál Martin met Mr Trump in Dublin and Clare…...

11+ hour, 45+ min ago   (418+ words) We need new trustees to join our team! Citizens Advice Test Valley’s (CATV) board brings together people with varied skills, backgrounds and life experiences. We have vacancies and want new trustees from across the community. Trustees are independent volunteers who…...

15+ hour, 45+ min ago   (400+ words) A leader of Hampshire County Council, Cllr Nick Adams-King, has commented on this speculation on Facebook by saying that this is ‘another unintended – but deeply negative – consequence of Local Government Reorganisation’. A leader of Winchester City Council, Cllr Martin Tod,…...

15+ hour, 45+ min ago   (250+ words) The Hampshire County Council flag (Image: Contributed) IT IS hard to disagree with the assessment that the latest act in the drama that is Local Government Reorganisation is a “shambles”. The Government has withdrawn its current plans for Hampshire and…...

18+ hour, 42+ min ago   (501+ words) US President Donald Trump’s remarks in support of Irish unity reflect the “broad north American sentiment”, former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said. Mr Adams welcomed Mr Trump’s remarks but stated that Irish premier Micheál Martin had “put himself…...

21+ hour, 32+ min ago   (463+ words) A 76-year-old man has been charged with concealing his identity at an anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth after police warned they would use powers to arrest demonstrators wearing face coverings. Timothy Miller, of Southampton, will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on…...

23+ hour, 27+ min ago   (274+ words) Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European Union’s customs union would be the fastest route to recovery. Mr Osborne, who resigned as chancellor after being part of David…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (433+ words) James Walker, director of Trusted Payments, and the app (Image: James Walker) A Winchester entrepreneur has launched an app to protect homeowners from cowboy builders. Trusted Payments launches on September 16 to protect homeowners from dishonest builders and ensure reputable tradespeople…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (417+ words) A new sauna is set to open at Petersfield Lido. It arrived at the Hampshire pool in Heath Road on August 20 and was lifted by crane into place. The lido owners hope the addition will encourage visitors to enjoy the…...