Petersfield

Concerns for A3 drive-thru bakery and coffee shop in Petersfield

The project known as Gentian Park will see an industrial unit and drive-thru build if plans are given the green light on land south of Buckmore Farm, off Winchester[1] Road and A3 between Portsmouth and London.
The scheme has been submitted to South Do…

Quality Service Drives RAK Contract Renewal with Palletways UK

The UK’s leading and most trusted palletised freight network, Palletways, is rewarded for its service quality with contract renewals, and says customers are considering its Excellent rating on Trustpilot during renewal conversations.

This has led to t…

Case against Mill Road bridge closure revealed by campaigners

The grounds on which campaigners have taken Cambridgeshire County Council to the High Court over its decision to close Mill Road bridge in Cambridge to most private motor vehicles can now be revealed.
The council voted in March to impose a Traffic Regu…

SWR weekend disruption as trains skipping stations and rail …

Rail lines and train stations across Surrey will be shut this coming weekend, with rail replacement buses implemented which will impact those using public transport. Maintenance work will be undertaken in the Haslemere[1] area, and also further north i…

Motorcyclist dies in crash that sees woman arrested at scene

A motorcyclist from Lavant, near Chichester[1], has died following a crash near Midhurst[2] on June 29. The crash, which involved a van and a motorcycle in Petersfield Road at about 10pm, saw the 25-year-old rider die from his injuries.
At the scene, S…

Your Letters

Poor service at distance
Sir, — Your article regarding the “new communal workspace” known as the Green Room in Henley (Standard, May 26) misrepresented the facts and in so doing in effect categorised the “objections from residents” as Nimbyism.
The det…