Farnham Herald

The FARNHAM HERALD newspaper series was created by E.W. Langham, who opened a small printing shop on South Street in Farnham back in 1892. Due to its growing popularity and rising sales, Mr. Langham expanded his efforts by establishing an office on West Street in Haslemere, leading to the launch of the Haslemere Herald in 1896.

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Food hygiene ratings given to five Waverley establishments

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

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to five of Waverley’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.
'Loving' father and nurse killed on A3

2 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Georgia Hase

A Filipino nurse from Portsmouth died after being struck by a car on the A3 near Bramshott shortly after exiting a taxi, an inquest has heard. Jerrick Gomez, 36, was hit by a Kia Ceed travelling at approximately 60mph on the southbound carriageway near the Hindhead Tunnel at around 2.45pm on Saturday, April 5. He was taken to Southampton General Hospital but succumbed to his injuries four days later, on April 9.
WATCH: Weydon School pupils join Farnham's TJ Power on This Morning sofa

2 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Hugo Berger

On the ITV1 daytime show, TJ discussed with hosts Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond how he could get children’s screen time down to two hours from eight hours a day. The hosts also spoke to students about how the workshops had improved their wellbeing and helped reduce their smartphone use. Neuroscientist TJ Power, who lives in Farnham, has been running his DOSE workshops at Weydon School for several years, delivering his sessions to more than 2,300 students.
WATCH: Lancaster bomber flies over school to honour Dambuster hero

2 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Hugo Berger

The tribute was in honour of former Amesbury pupil Squadron Leader Melvin ‘Dinghy’ Young, a pilot in 617 Squadron, formed in 1943 to carry out Operation Chastise, more widely known as the Dambuster Raid. Young and his crew successfully struck the Möhne Dam, contributing to its breach. Tragically, their aircraft was shot down over the Dutch coast, just 20 minutes from home. The tribute was sparked by a chance discovery made by a current student at the private school.
Crowds line streets for VE Day 80 convoy tribute across Hampshire

2 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Hugo Berger

Crowds of cheering spectators lined more than 30 miles of Hampshire roads at the weekend in a moving convoy of classic military and other vehicles marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The commemorative procession on Saturday, May 10, was hailed as a fitting tribute to conclude a week of reflection and celebration.
Police seek pink jumper-wearing witness in stabbing investigation

3 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Marcus McQuilton

Officers are particularly keen to speak with a woman who was seen walking down Heathland Street at around 12.25pm on Sunday, 4 May. She is believed to have been wearing a pink or lilac jumper and may have witnessed the incident. Police were called to Victoria Road following reports of an altercation involving a man with a knife. It was also reported that a man had been stabbed on Heathland Street. On arrival, officers found a man in his 40s with stab wounds to his head and arm outside Cineworld.
Heart and sole: Herald & Post chief reporter goes distance for Rosemary Foundation

3 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Marcus McQuilton

The chief hack at the Herald & Post is on cloud £900 after completing a half-marathon for an East Hampshire charity close to his heart. So it was apt that Paul Ferguson used his own to help the Rosemary Foundation by running the Southampton Half Marathon for the hospice at home charity. Mr Ferguson ran the 13.1mile course on April 6 in 2 hours 22 minutes for the “amazing” support the charity’s nurses gave to his late father-in-law from Liss and his family.
Headley's Hero: Young lifesaver receives national scouting award for holiday heroics

3 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

Cameron Bellis is renowned for being prepared as the nine-year-old from 1st Headley Scouts saved a diner from choking during a family outing to Dorset last year. But the ten-year-old from Lindford was left shocked and surprised when he was presented with an Unsung Hero Award by chief scout, Dwayne Fields, for his holiday heroics. The Lindford youngster is in esteemed company as 20 young scouts were selected from more than 100 nominations – and that’s out of 475,000 scouts in the UK.
Police appeal after Canada goose killed and swan injured at Fleet Pond

3 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Hugo Berger

Officers were contacted at 11.16am on Saturday, May 10, after a member of the public discovered a dead Canada goose and an injured swan in the area. Initial reports suggest the swan may have been struck by a ball bearing. In the days leading up to the discovery, several suspicious sightings were reported. On the evening of Friday, May 9, around 7.30pm, three white males, described as being in their late teens to early twenties, were seen near the pond.
South Downs traveller encampment sparks legal battle

3 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Georgia Hase

Travellers arrived at the site on Friday, May 2, with machinery and cleared and levelled the green site in the middle of the South Downs National Park, which the council described as "unauthorised engineering operations". Gravel and what appears to be a septic tank were then added on land near Blind Lane in Lurgashall, Petworth.