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Plans for a new M27 junction 10 are in doubt: here’s why

A report has revealed that Hampshire County Council is “extremely unlikely” to meet the cost of the new junction 10 for Welborne unless further support is given.
A letter is set to be sent to key partners outlining the need for extra funding so Hampshi…

Police stop traffic on the M27 due to ‘roadworks issues’

Drivers were travelling on the eastbound carriageway at around 11pm when traffic officer vehicles from National Highways pulled onto the motorway junction 8 for Hamble.
The cars were displaying ‘do not pass’ flashing signs and slowed traffic – which wa…

Fareham: Man admits to burgling a house before car theft

Max Plaister, 21, of no fixed address, appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court[1] on Monday where he pleaded guilty to burglary and theft of a motor vehicle relating to an incident in Beaumont Rise, Fareham[2], on June 7 this year.
A house was broken into, …

Tributes to Olympian who died in garden centre lorry crash

Anthony Brian Hebditch was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision at Stewarts Abbey Garden Centre on Mill Lane, Titchfield, on November 1[1].
Now, his children have paid tribute to the 75-year-old from Midfield Close, Fareham[2].

Known a…

Pensioner killed in HGV lorry crash at garden centre

Police[1] have arrested a 30-year-old man from Southampton[2] on suspicion of causing death by careless driving in connection with the tragic incident, which happened on Wednesday.
Officers first received reports at around 11.10am that ‘a HGV lorry had…