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4 days ago | 
altonherald.com | Paul Ferguson
All roads will lead to a village near Alton for bargain hunters this weekend as a church is holding a tasty event. Fresh village produce will be available during a car boot sale at Froyle recreation ground and village hall this Saturday (April 26). Homemade bread, cakes, jams, plants, seedlings and more will be on sale in the village hall from 10am to midday.
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4 days ago | 
farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson
The champions will be in town today as Farnham’s title winning football and rugby teams will be taking to the streets in celebration with an Open Top Bus Trophy Parade.
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4 days ago | 
altonherald.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.
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5 days ago | 
farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson
The steel crisis might seem distant with people in Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire most at risk from unemployment, but its consequences hit close to home - including here in Surrey and Hampshire. This isn’t just about one plant in Scunthorpe. It’s a test of whether Britain is serious about protecting the foundations of its economy, and whether this Labour government is up to the task. On Saturday, Parliament was recalled for an emergency session to save the UK’s last primary steelmaking site.
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6 days ago | 
altonherald.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.
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6 days ago | 
farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson
Buying a diesel equivalent would have been cheaper but the choice is all about helping the community and environment according to Richard Davies, general manager at hoppa. He said: “When you consider that the upfront cost of buying an electric bus is around 30 per cent more than a diesel equivalent, I think that managing to switch 25 per cent of our fleet to electric is quite an achievement.
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6 days ago | 
farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson
Everything is coming up rosy for a budding young pupil from East Hampshire as he will be youngest designer at one of the UK’s biggest gardening events of the year. Jonny and Inigo Coller will be top of the plots from May 2 to 4 as the father-and-son from Headley will take part in the BBC Gardener’s World Spring Fair at Beaulieu. Inigo has enjoyed gardening with his dad “ever since he could walk” but the father-and-son are now keen to branch out beyond the hedges of their village home.
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1 week ago | 
farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson
The director of a care at home service has spoken of her excitement and gratitude following its launch in Alton. There were heartwarming celebrations in the Assembly Rooms on April 9 as the doors to CareYourWay Alton, Farnham and Farnborough were virtually opened. Around 40 people took part in the “lively” launch with Alton Town Mayor, Cllr Annette Eyre, and Karen Murrell from Dementia Friendly among the special guests.
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1 week ago | 
farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson
Campfires and BBQs are not allowed on any of Waverley’s parks and countryside sites (Waverley Borough Council )People have been urged to take wildfire warnings seriously following a minor blaze on Farnham Park. Also in the newsFirefighters were called on Monday (April 14) after a campfire at the top of Oast House Lane was left unattended. The blaze, which was started in woodland, caused five square metres of damage with one fire engine being deployed at 7.45pm.
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1 week ago | 
altonherald.com | Paul Ferguson
Alton Town Council has selected a contractor to help with riverside pathway restoration work at Flood Meadows. (Alton Town Council)A firm which prefers muscle over machine is to show off its handiwork at a beauty spot in Alton. Alton Town Council has selected a contractor to help with riverside pathway restoration work at Flood Meadows. Councillors heard last Wednesday that the preferred firm were highly recommended by the likes of the South East Rivers Trust and their counterparts.
