Police offer crime prevention advice after thefts from outbuildings Police in Eastleigh are warning residents they should take steps to ensure their outbuildings are secure after a spate in thefts from sheds and garages in the area over the past fortnight. The police say their officers will be ‘vigilant while on patrol’ and have issued…
Five people were rescued from a boat drifting on the Solent after the vessel developed engine failure The Hamble Lifeboat, supported by Hillhead Coastguard Rescue Team, was launched after the boat ran into difficulties north-east of Calshot spit at 11.34pm Wednesday night (May 12). The lifeboat crew were on the scene within half-an-hour before securing…
Arrows were once again flying at local archery club AC Delco Bowmen last weekend as part of Archery GB’s Big Reopening – an initiative aimed to encourage clubs to reconnect with members and help them once again embrace the social, mental and physical benefits of archery – as well as prepare for the upcoming summer…
There’s a new superhero in town after an Eastleigh girl said her mum is the new Wonder Woman and dressed like her as a Care Worker for her school’s Superhero Day. When Autumn Allen, 9, was told she had to come up with a costume idea, she didn’t have to think long about who she…
“My priorities will be recruiting 600 more police officers” says new Police Commissioner on her first day of office.
Police warn that elderly Eastleigh folk are being targeted by scam callers.Police are warning local residents in Eastleigh and Hedge End district about courier fraud scam after a man posing as a police officer tried to scam an elderly man. The victim who is in his 80s and lives in Eastleigh was contacted by a…
Airport campaign group AXO Southampton has joined other national and community groups calling for all airport expansion in the UK to be put on hold.
Hampshire Cricket have announced an extension to the Club’s partnership with Eastleigh-based vehicle dealership group, Hendy. The extended agreement will see Hendy’s brand feature prominently on Hampshire Hawks’ playing kit for this summer’s Vitality Blast and Hampshire Cricket’s Royal London Cup 2021 playing wear, as well as continued branding and advertising in a number of…
In a statement emailed to Eastleigh News, Stephen Burns said: “This is incredibly disappointing and unexpected.”
An elderly Chandler’s Ford resident has celebrated her 101st Birthday in style – despite the lockdown
‘It’s the Dunkirk spirit’ says group organiserA group of Eastleigh residents are putting their sewing skills to good use by producing home-made ‘scrubs’ – the vital protective clothing needed by frontline medical staff that are in short supply due to the coronavirus outbreak. ‘Eastleigh Scrub Hub’ is part of a national network of voluntary community…
Resources available to informal (unpaid) carers in Hampshire
A special helpline for Hampshire’s most vulnerable residents will be open throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, including Easter Monday.
The two men arrested on suspicion of the murder of a Chandler’s Ford last year will face no further action the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
