Farnham Herald

1 day ago | farnhamherald.com | Marcus McQuilton

Thousands of worshippers gathered at the Mubarak Mosque in Tilford on Friday (June 6) for one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar: Eid al-Adha. Ahmadiyya Muslims from across the UK and around the world travelled to Islamabad in Tilford, with an estimated 3,000 people joining in communal prayer and listening to a sermon delivered by their Caliph, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad.

1 day ago | farnhamherald.com | Hugo Berger

It forecast that more rain could fall over southern England in just a few hours than during the entire month of May. According to the forecast, Saturday is expected to be a showery day, with frequent heavy and thundery downpours, strong winds, and the possibility of hail. Up to 40mm (1.57 inches) of rain could fall in just a few hours, exceeding the total rainfall for May. England recorded around 33mm of rain last month — about half the average for a typical May.

2 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Hugo Berger

“As a country, we need some compassion and this is a great example of a policy with compassion at the heart, but one that makes sense both financially and morally. “It shows what having 72 MPs in parliament can do. Now we need to go further and make sure no child is left without access to the nutrition they need to thrive.”In March, the Government rejected a Lib Dem-backed amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that would have mandated automatic enrolment and extended eligibility.

2 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Natalia Forero

Data showed that, over the years, penalties in Hampshire have been steadily increasing, despite the government’s attempts to improve attendance by raising the penalty amount by £20 in August 2024. Since the measure was introduced, parents who take their children out of school during term time without permission must pay £80 per day. If parents do not pay their fine within 21 days, it doubles to £160.

2 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Hugo Berger

A teenage boy has been arrested after a food bank was broken into and vandalised in Fleet. The Hart Foodbank premises in Fleet Road was broken into between 8.15pm and 8.45pm on Sunday, May 25. Two windows had been smashed and the building had been vandalised. Food was strewn across the premises and placed in sinks with the taps left running, resulting in water damage from the overflow.