3+ hour, 17+ 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…...

5+ hour, 12+ 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…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (429+ words) Exterior of The Binsted Inn with covered entrance and roadside frontage (Image: Christie & Co)> A country pub with boutique guest rooms and permission to build luxury shepherd’s huts is up for sale. The Binsted Inn in Binsted, near Alton, has…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (431+ words) Parkruns are helping to raise awareness of suicide prevention. In Hampshire, parkruns are being used to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place today, September 10, and aims to reduce stigma and promote early support for those who may be…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (75+ words) Vandalised machines at Barfield Close (Image: Newsquest) DRIVERS using the park and ride in Winchester have been hit by vandalism at the payment machines. Users are having to pay by Ringo on their smartphones after vandals targeted the machines in…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (286+ words) Plans to give England’s mayors the power to introduce a tourist tax will be set out on Thursday. The levy will be set by local leaders and charged as a percentage of the cost of accommodation to overnight visitors, rather…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (253+ words) The John Lewis Partnership has seen half-year losses more than double amid tougher trading and said it remained cautious over the final six months. The employee-owned group, which owns the department store chain and Waitrose supermarkets, reported losses before tax…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (390+ words) Girlguiding members are celebrating the launch of their newly redesigned uniform. The celebrations are taking place across Hampshire West, with county-wide events highlighting the updated look and the empowering experiences Girlguiding offers to girls and volunteers alike. This is the…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (523+ words) The death of a student who was stabbed by paranoid schizophrenic Valdo Calocane was potentially preventable if he had different medical treatment at the scene of the attack, a panel of experts found. Calocane was detained under mental health laws…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (383+ words) A farm shop will close its doors for good later this month. Hampshire Pantry, based on Bushfield Farm on Badger Farm Road in Winchester, will shut down permanently on September 30 after two years of trading. The closure was announced by…...