Portsmouth’s unbeaten run ended
By Martin Rowe Pompey’s unbeaten run came to a halt last night after a slender 1-0 defeat to Leyton Orient. Portsmouth had David Connolly in top form after his recent run of goals. But he was unable to...
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Recycled fashion at Naomi House stores
Fashion students at Fareham College will have their unique designs with recycled materials on display in four Naomi House shops. Vintage fashion Eight Fareham College students – including Darby...
View ArticleSchool wildlife project to be unveiled
A new £4,000 wildlife project and pond will be unveiled at West Hill Park School in Titchfield. Children at the school in St Margaret’s Lane were involved in planning the project, with their pond...
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Vatican flag waved in Park Gate to celebrate new Pope
Catholics in the Western Wards today (March 14) celebrated the election of the new Pope. Father John hoisting the Vatican flag Worshippers hoisted the Vatican flags at St Margaret Mary Church in Park...
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Zumba challenge at Sarisbury for new obesity charity
A Zumbathon will be held in Sarisbury Green tomorrow (March 16) to help an obesity awareness charity. Samina Zumba has organised the two-hour long event at the Sarisbury Green Community Centre to raise...
View ArticleCarnival funds raised at Titchfield clothes swap event
Women swapped clothes and took home great raffle prizes at a fashion fundraiser event in Titchfield. The Fashion Exchange held at the parish rooms raised £360 for the carnival – an annual procession in...
View ArticleAdvice on changes to Fareham council tax benefits
Residents will be given advice on changes being made to council tax at drop-in sessions. Council Tax Benefit is being replaced by the Council Tax Support Scheme, which means some people will not see...
View ArticleTable toppers up next for Pompey
By Martin Rowe Pompey may have been buoyed by recent events off the field but this weekend must travel to current League One leaders Doncaster Rovers. Portsmouth may hand Jack Maloney his first start...
View ArticleTough game for the Saints as they host Liverpool
By Martin Rowe Southampton FC have a tough home fixture this weekend as they host in-form Liverpool at St Mary’s Stadium. But after a decent performance against Norwich where they dominated but...
View ArticleWin up for grabs for Fareham
by Martin Rowe Fareham Town will look for another crucial three points as they travel to Romsey this weekend. The Sydenham’s Premier Division fixture sees a Romsey side low on confidence host an...
View ArticleLocks Heath keen to get back to league action
By Martin Rowe Locks Heath will look to get back into winning action this weekend when they host AFC Aldermaston on Saturday. They will look to get their midweek cup defeat at Stoneham out of their...
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Burglar smashed boat window on River Hamble
Police are hunting a burglar who smashed the window of a boat on the River Hamble. Boats along the River Hamble The suspect used a boat to access a power boat named Mrs Chip which was moored on the...
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New indie rock band to play live on radio
An upcoming band from the south will be playing a live set and being interviewed on the radio this Sunday (March 17). The Pretty Visitors Quartet Indie rock band The Pretty Visitors will be performing...
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Locks Heath Centre options to be discussed
Suggestions for the redevelopment of the Locks Heath Centre will be discussed at the Western Wards Community Action Team meeting next week. Locks Heath Shopping Village The public meeting will hear...
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Transport secretary praises air traffic control work at Swanwick
Air traffic controllers working at the NATS centre at Swanwick have been praised for the “hugely impressive and vitally important” work they do by a senior politician. Transport Secretary Patrick...
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Fantastic fancy dress and fundraising for Red Nose Day
Thousands of pounds have been raised by children, parents, teachers and groups in the Western Wards for Comic Relief. Donned in red, colourful and wacky costumes with honking noses, everyone looked the...
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Celebrity backing for Isaac’s Comic Relief film
It took two weeks, 600 photos and a whole lot of patience to complete. But Warsash youngster Isaac Greaves did it – he created a humorous animated Lego video showing celebrities canoeing along a river...
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Advertising Sales Executive Based in Sarisbury Green The Western Wards Gazette on-line newspaper is looking for an advertising sales executive to join our newsroom in Sarisbury Green. We are already...
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Trainee Journalist We are looking for a young and enthusiastic journalist to join the team at the Western Wards Gazette. We are already breaking news stories from across the Western Wards and Fareham...
View ArticleWashout for local football
By Martin Rowe The torrential rain during the weekend put paid to many football fixtures locally. Ground staff tried their hardest to get the matches played but the rain got the better of the weekend’s...
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