Alton Herald

The FARNHAM HERALD newspaper series was founded by E.W. Langham, who opened a small printing office on South Street in Farnham in 1892. Due to its growing popularity and surge in sales, Langham expanded by launching the Haslemere Herald from an office on West Street in 1896. The success of both newspapers led him to merge them on September 11, 1897, unveiling the "tudor" masthead that remains in use today. One of its catchphrases became "The paper for small advertisements." Over the years, more titles and new regions, including Alton, were incorporated, leading to an increase in advertising and circulation.

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Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to nine East Hampshire establishments

1 day ago | altonherald.com | Lesley-Anne Kelly

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to nine of East Hampshire’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all. The following ratings have been given to two restaurants, cafes or canteens:And seven ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:
East Hampshire takeaway given new food hygiene rating

2 days ago | altonherald.com | Lesley-Anne Kelly

It means that of East Hampshire's 70 takeaways with ratings, 55 have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.
Fresh produce and bargains on offer in Froyle

3 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.
Farnborough Airport blockaded as campaigners fight for cleaner air and rivers

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.
Police name elderly victims of Alton house fire: 16-year-old bailed as investigations continue

5 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.
Farnham beat Battersea to reach cup quarter-finals

1 week ago | altonherald.com | Tom White

Farnham progressed to the quarter-finals of the Papa Johns Cup with a comprehensive 61-3 victory at Battersea Ironsides in the first round. Battersea finished fifth in London Two South East, but with many players unavailable fielded an inexperienced team. Farnham, however, had most of their players available, with only Alex Wennen coming in for his first game for the first team this season. The home side kicked off and Farnham started the better of the two teams.
VIDEO: Campaign Aims to revitalise Hambledon's historic cricket ground

1 week ago | altonherald.com | Michelle Monaghan

Custodians of the historic cricket ground near Hambledon have launched a crowdfunding campaign for essential work. Broadhalfpenny Brigands Cricket Club is aiming to raise £10,000 to restore and preserve Broadhalfpenny Down for future generations. The pavilion, already weather-worn and leaking, suffered further damage during Storm Darragh, losing roof tiles and its iconic clock. The club's outdated ground maintenance equipment and unsafe practice facilities are also in desperate need of replacement.
Water result as deal secured for Flood Meadows path work

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.
Reading, writing and rebellion: UCA staff and students fight AI-linked redundancies

1 week ago | altonherald.com | Marcus McQuilton |Michelle Monaghan

Staff and student used chalk to convey their feelings about proposed job cuts and more reliance on AI at the UCA. (Submitted)Protests have taken place at a Farnham institution against a £9.8million cost-cutting plan that picks AI and digitalism over jobs and human creativity. Staff and students at the University of the Creative Arts have taken part in a “Chalk the Quad” protest at the Farnham campus in opposition to potential job cuts.
Man and woman die in Alton house fire

1 week ago | altonherald.com | Paul Coates

(Photo: Pixabay) (Pixabay)A man in his 90s and a woman in her 80s died in a house fire in Alton during the early hours of Monday. Also in the newsFirefighters and police attended the blaze in Heron Close at 4am but the occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed. Hampshire Constabulary and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service are investigating the cause of the fire.