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Councillors' shame over ‘morally wrong’ CIL charges

5 days ago | haslemereherald.com | Hugo Berger

Cllr George Murray addresses a meeting of Waverley Borough Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee on June 23, 2025. (Waverley Borough Council)Waverley councillors have launched a blistering attack on their own authority, saying they feel “ashamed” by the council’s treatment of homeowners caught up in the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) scandal. Some residents have been hit with demands of up to £120,000 for minor paperwork errors made during home improvement projects.
Farnham Carnival 2025 set to make waves with underwater theme

6 days ago | haslemereherald.com | Marcus McQuilton

A scene from Farnham Carnival 2024 - expect a nautical theme this year! (Aldershot Camera Club)Farnham will dive ‘under the sea’ on Saturday, June 28, as the town’s carnival makes its colourful return, bringing a wave of ocean-inspired fun for the whole community to enjoy.
Your letters to the editor: A burning issue in Tilford

1 week ago | haslemereherald.com | Hugo Berger

Our correspondent has complained about the burning of waste in Tilford. (Colin Smith on Geograph.)A burning issue in TilfordBurning waste and plastic is illegal because it produces invisible chemicals like furans and dioxins – some of the most harmful chemicals known to man, which cause cancer and birth abnormalities. A neighbour has been bringing commercial waste to Tilford for about 10 years and burning it.
Firefighters rescue toddler locked in car in town centre

1 week ago | haslemereherald.com | Marcus McQuilton

Firefighters and police work to rescue a child from a car in Central Car Park, Farnham. (Tindle)Firefighters and police were called to a town centre car park on Friday afternoon (June 20) after a toddler was accidentally locked inside a car. The incident happened at around 3.45pm in Central Car Park, off Victoria Road, Farnham. Fire crews broke a window of the Audi to free the two-year-old, who was thankfully unharmed.
Farnham & Bordon MP urges action for British nationals stranded in Israel

1 week ago | haslemereherald.com | Marcus McQuilton

Greg Stafford speaking to The Herald. (Tam Traynor/ Gregory Stafford)Greg Stafford MP has called on the UK Government to do more to support British nationals stranded in Israel amid the escalating conflict. The Farnham and Bordon MP was contacted by Angus, a constituent who had travelled to Tel Aviv on business but became caught up in the rising tensions. Concerned about the lack of official assistance, Angus reached out to his MP for help.
How Dave from Farnham inspired England cricket revival against India

1 week ago | haslemereherald.com | Marcus McQuilton

Farnham is not a place it is a state of mind (BBC)It wasn’l looking good for England’s cricket team in the First Test against India at Headingley. They won the toss, chose to bowl, and then watched India’s openers pile on the runs with worrying ease. Dave in Farnham - attempt to provoke a string of wickets (BBC)Then came an unexpected hero - not a bowler, but Dave from Farnham. Also in the newsPosting in the BBC Sport live text, Dave offered his verdict: “The Indian openers look bulletproof to me.
WATCH: Ancient Blessing of the Bower tradition continues in Woolmer Forest

1 week ago | haslemereherald.com | Marcus McQuilton

Schoolchildren and dignitaries celebrated an age-old tradition in Woolmer Forest as they carried out a special blessing. Children from Woolmer Hill School took a short trip to Walldown Ancient Monument, behind Alpine Road, to build a bower and continue a ritual that has taken place for centuries. Famed 18th century naturalist Gilbert White recorded that on two of the highest points in the Royal Forest of Woolmer stood two bowers made from the boughs of oak.
New gastropub aims to transform Farnham’s food scene

1 week ago | haslemereherald.com | Marcus McQuilton

Chef Adam Fisher (The Third Monkey)A new restaurant in Farnham is aiming to raise the bar for dining in the region after securing one of the UK’s most promising culinary talents. The Third Monkey, an independently owned gastropub and fine dining restaurant, is set to open in mid-July at the former Liberal Club in South Street. Adam Fisher enjoys one of his burgers. (The Third Monkey)The venue will host an on-site butchery and several bars under the creative direction of executive chef Adam Fisher.
'Our hotel room was ransacked in Spain - tourists need to be warned'

1 week ago | haslemereherald.com | Hugo Berger

A Hampshire mum-of-two whose hotel room was raided on holiday in Spain has issued a warning to other tourists to “keep your wits about you.”Becca Farley, 27, was staying at Magical Tropical Splash in Benidorm with her partner, six-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter when she caught strangers in her room. The family had paid £2,500 for their week-long stay. On the last night, with signs around the hotel warning of a power cut, Becca went to the room to charge their phones before the flight home.
Ancient Blessing of the Bower tradition continues in Woolmer Forest

1 week ago | haslemereherald.com | Marcus McQuilton

Blessing of the Bower ritual in Woolmer Forest (Marcus McQuilton)Schoolchildren and dignitaries celebrated an age-old tradition in Woolmer Forest as they carried out a special blessing. Children from Woolmer Hill School took a short trip to Walldown Ancient Monument, behind Alpine Road, to build a bower and continue a ritual that has taken place for centuries.