The Latest Breaking News from Hampshire

Tory-run Hampshire council says it faces ‘financial meltdown’

Council says without help it will be forced to make drastic cuts to local services to avoid bankruptcy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

Medieval castle taken off at risk register after £300,000 works

Merdon Castle in Hampshire was built between 1129 and 1138 by Henry de Blois, Bishop of Winchester.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Hampshire police officer sacked for using ‘extreme’ force against detainees

Force apologises to victims, who included a traumatised woman, for Sgt Simon Lythgoe’s ‘inexcusable’ behaviour

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023

County Championship: Surrey lead title race as Hampshire beat Essex

Defending champions beaten in dramatic fashion as Surrey head to Hampshire

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023

County cricket: Surrey v Northants, Essex v Hampshire, and more – as it happened

Surrey closed in on another County Championship title after their main rivals Essex were beaten by Hampshire

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023

Durham are Division Two champions after bowling out Worcestershire

With promotion already secured last week, Durham required a maximum of five points to clinch top spot.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Surrey looking over shoulders at Essex amid rain: county cricket – as it happened

Matt Critchley fell one run short of his third Championship century of the season before title contenders Essex declared against Hampshire

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023

Grandfather attacked by 11ft python that slithered through conservatory window

Rob Byrne said the snake “drew blood” after it bit his arm in his Hampshire home

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Adam Rossington century rescues Essex against Hampshire

Rossington contributed 104 to an important 177-run stand with all-rounder Critchley.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Hampshire man attacked by 11ft python that crept into his conservatory

Rob Byrne says snake ‘nicked my arm and drew blood’ when he encountered the reptile in his home

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023