Archive - Tuesday, 28 January 2003

And Railtrack said bridge was safe . . !
A CHANDLER'S Ford railway bridge has collapsed, putting lives in danger just months after Railtrack said it was safe.
Peru beckons
A couple from Hursley, near Winchester, are turning their backs on spring in England and jetting off to South America to join an environmental survey.
Why his honour doesn't mind being seen as a figure of fun
You can tell a judge is popular when an usher at his court fashions a humorous painting of him enjoying his favourite pastime of gardening.
Humility and a changing world
A passionate plea to understand those who don't see God in quite the way others do was made at a packed Christian unity service in Winchester.
Research on Parkinson's Disease
Following the AGM of the Parkinson's Disease Society, Winchester branch,
Diamond Day for James and Alice
James and Alice Swan were treated to a surprise party to celebrate their diamond wedding.
Guide focusing on old and new
An updated visitors' guide has been published for Winchester.
Passing the time
Sport and leisure was the theme when members of the Winchester Group of the Hampshire Genealogical Society shared anecdotes, photographs, souvenirs and memorabilia from their family history collections.
Argument turns over Mill plans
A planning inquiry has re-opened into a controversial plan to build homes on the Abbey Mill Industrial Estate in Bishop's Waltham.
Heavenly reason
Highcliffe Allotments have been captured in a photographic essay on show at the Guildhall Gallery, Winchester. The Winchester allotments began life in 1906 when land was rented from the Church Commissioners.
Even more homes for Stanmore
Residents in the Stanmore area of Winchester are raising concerns over council plans to build new homes.
Planners favour depot site
Winchester councillors are supporting a scheme for a travelling showpeople's depot in woods near Micheldever despite fierce opposition from villagers.
Business Awards off to flying start
The Winchester Business Excellence Awards are off to a flying start.
Smiling through the rain
Heavy rainfall this week has caused the floods to return, but the deluge has not dampened the spirits of Hampshire residents.
Robust action on truancy
In a crackdown on truancy in Hampshire, 260 pupils were checked but only 22 were found to be "playing hookey".
Pete ekes out a living
PETE Glynn sleeps in a tent in Winchester city centre. He complains that the ducks pinch his bread and that petty thieves steal his books.
In a time warp!
SEX, rock'n'roll and Christine Hamilton - the latest Mayflower blockbuster has got it all.
ONLY 1 IN 3 WANT WAR
JUST one in three people in Hampshire want Britain to go to war with Iraq, a Daily Echo survey has found.
Architectural design awards kick-off
Property solutions provider Rok has announced that it is to sponsor the prestigious Town & Country Design Awards scheme run by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in Wessex and the south-west regions.
New additions to Hedge End retail park
Vail Williams has been appointed as joint agent to market 12 units in a new £10m trade counter development at the heart of Hedge End's very successful trade and retail sector.
Not so elementary conversion
The conversion into homes of Brookvale Elementary School in Basingstoke by local property company T A Fisher has been highly commended in the Basingstoke and Deane Design Awards 2002. This accolade recognises the sensitive and imaginative conversion by…
Developing a century
The acquisition of 55 Millbrook Road East, a substantial commercial building located close to the heart of the Southampton City Centre, represented a significant milestone for investment developers, Mark and Neil Moores, bringing their portfolio up to…
Air Traffic staff to fly south
INITIAL ground work has started on new corporate headquarters and a technical centre at Solent Business Park at Whiteley for Britain's National Air Traffic Services, to be handy to the Swanwick air traffic control complex.
Ralph, defender of the Forest, dies aged 83
A LIFELONG New Forest commoner has died at the age of 83 after suffering a stroke at his home earlier this month.
Property hunt helps homeless
THE search for empty homes in the New Forest is being stepped up by the district council in a bid to help homeless people.
We're gearing up for tough charity trek
TWO Waterside women are preparing for the challenge of a life-time.
Obituary: Pat Asa Thomas
Well over a hundred people attended the funeral of Patricia Asa Thomas, held at St Mary's Church, Crawley.
Obituary: Susan Miles
Susan Miles, well-known in Hampshire farming circles, has died after losing her battle against Motor Neurone Disease.
Centre for expelled bursting at seams
A centre which provides schooling for pupils who have been expelled has expanded beyond its means.
FISHING - Bumper catch for children's charities
Local children's charities look set to a get a £2,000 windfall thanks to the Ford branch (2/251) of the Transport and General Workers Union.
Burglars wont get easy ride
Burglars beware - Winchester police are out to get you, even if other forces have given up.
You're not listening, villagers tell planners
Newly-built homes at Soberton and Shirrell Heath are out of keeping because Winchester planners aren't listening to what residents have to say, according to parish councillor, Sally Bradby.
Cool reception for higher education fees
Students and staff at King Alfred's College, Winchester, have given a cool reception to government proposals on higher education funding.
999 crash unacceptable
A report has highlighted "unacceptable failures" in BT's emergency power equipment after Hampshire's 999-system crashed for five hours last spring.
Police take lead on stray dogs
Hampshire Police have caused howls of protest by announcing that they will no longer look after stray dogs.
Fined £18,000 after roof fall
Four months after falling 13ft through the roof of a building at King's Somborne, a man was still undergoing treatment, a court heard yesterday (Thursday).
We still have public support, claim firefighters
Winchester firefighters say a chemical spill they were called to could have been highly dangerous had it been just hours later.
MP's soccer brief
Winchester MP, Mark Oaten, joined the city's ambitious football team for a training session, as the club prepared for its biggest match of the season.
Shock as council admits recycled rubbish is dumped
Hampshire waste bosses face tough questions after household recyclables were dumped in landfill sites.
In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Sea Ali, ro/ro, 0030, 202; Celtic King, container, 0100, 204W; Elektra, ro/ro, 0600, 40; P&O Nedlloyd Stuyvesant, container, 0700, 207; Autoracer, ro/ro, 0745, 203; CCNI Angol, container, 1130, Con Term; Hyundai Federal,…
Hughes gets an Eastleigh rest
EASTLEIGH will be giving ex-Saint David Hughes a well-deserved rest when Hampshire Senior Cup quarter-final action resumes at Aldershot Town tonight (7.45).
Cup ties galore for City
Winchester City continue to battle on four cup fronts tonight - they have a Russell Cotes quarter final at Wessex League hot-shots Wimborne.
Stags snap up striker Jackson
AFC Totton have signalled their intent to stay in the hunt for honours this season by signing striker Michael Jackson from Winchester City.
New course in full swing for summer
Hampshire's newest golf course is on schedule to open its doors in early summer.
County's boost for hospice
The children's hospice, Naomi House, is to be given £5,000 by Hampshire County Council to help with running costs.
Slap on the wrist for councillor
A Winchester city councillor who broke code-of-conduct rules was told by a member of the standards committee this week that his actions were "sloppy".
Care home will please planners
A new 40-bed care home for the elderly is planned at Stockbridge.
On his bike
King Alfred's College is getting a Government grant to improve facilities for cyclists.
Smart card just the ticket
Season ticket-holders using the long-stay Tower Street and Chesil Street car parks in Winchester will get a new smart card to use at the entrance and exit barriers when the new pay-on-foot system starts in March.
Cheering up the waiting room
Children from Prince's Mead School, Abbots Worthy, are helping to cheer up patients waiting to see the doctor.

Archive - Tuesday, 28 January 2003

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And Railtrack said bridge was safe . . !

Peru beckons

Why his honour doesn't mind being seen as a figure of fun

Humility and a changing world

Research on Parkinson's Disease

Diamond Day for James and Alice

Guide focusing on old and new

Passing the time

Argument turns over Mill plans

Heavenly reason

Even more homes for Stanmore

Planners favour depot site

Business Awards off to flying start

Smiling through the rain

Robust action on truancy

Pete ekes out a living

In a time warp!

ONLY 1 IN 3 WANT WAR

Architectural design awards kick-off

New additions to Hedge End retail park

Not so elementary conversion

Developing a century

Air Traffic staff to fly south

Ralph, defender of the Forest, dies aged 83

Property hunt helps homeless

We're gearing up for tough charity trek

Obituary: Pat Asa Thomas

Obituary: Susan Miles

Centre for expelled bursting at seams

FISHING - Bumper catch for children's charities

Burglars wont get easy ride

You're not listening, villagers tell planners

Cool reception for higher education fees

999 crash unacceptable

Police take lead on stray dogs

Fined £18,000 after roof fall

We still have public support, claim firefighters

MP's soccer brief

Shock as council admits recycled rubbish is dumped

In Port

Hughes gets an Eastleigh rest

Cup ties galore for City

Stags snap up striker Jackson

New course in full swing for summer

County's boost for hospice

Slap on the wrist for councillor

Care home will please planners

On his bike

Smart card just the ticket

Cheering up the waiting room