Paul Ferguson

1 day ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

It’s plane stoopid: that was the message on one of the placards as protesters blockaded one of the entrances to Farnborough Airport. The peaceful protest on Sunday, April 13, lasted for around two hours and involved campaigners from the likes of Extinction Rebellion, Alton Climate Action Network, Farnborough Noise Group and the Friends of the Earth. The protest was the latest in a series against plans to almost double the number of private jets using the airport to 70,000 a year by 2040.

1 day ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

The fields next to his office next to his East Hampshire office may be rich in lavender, but the vibrant yellow of the sunflowers grown in Ukraine are foremost in his mind. Dennis Vystavkin has been involved in Ukraine long before the first tanks rolled over the border. He’s the chief executive of The Helping Hand for Ukraine, which has provided tireless respite and support for youngsters and their families in the country for years.

3 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

An elderly couple who died in an early morning house fire in Alton have been named by police. Stan and Roma Rickman, aged 91 and 88, were found dead following a fire at their Heron Close home early last Monday (April 14). Flowers have been left at the property with the family releasing a short statement on Saturday.

3 days ago | haslemereherald.com | Paul Ferguson

Standing alongside one of the new electric buses is Joe, Tracy, Tracey and Richard from hoppa. (Waverley hoppa Community Transport)A charity which provides rides for less-mobile people around Waverley has reached a green milestone. The road to net zero is long but the numbers are adding up for Waverley hoppa Community Transport. The good cause has reached a significant milestone as it’s recently taken delivery of its eighth electric bus.

4 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

The adjacent village green will see the return of the annual Oakhanger May Fair from 1pm on May 4. Expect maypole dancing, stalls, live music, crafts, food & drink and more. “What we’re finding is that through the expansion (of W&B) that we’re getting more and more people not just coming through Oakhanger but also those coming here to use the village hall. “That is potentially putting costs and expenses up.