The Latest Breaking News from Hampshire

What is your water company doing to cope with the dry weather?

Four water companies have announced hosepipe bans in the UK, as another heatwave scorches the country

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022

Inside stunning clocktower with amazing views transformed into expensive 3-bed home

Overlooking an old military hospital, with exclusive access to the stunning countryside views, the clock tower is now the most expensive apartment in Hampshire this year

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

Brickbat: Causing Offense

Police in Hampshire, England, arrested Darren Brady for retweeting a meme of a swastika made out of pride flags. Officers told Brady the tweet had "caused anxiety." Brady spent several hours in jail, but following a public backlash, and criticism of the officers by the department's commissioner, Brady was freed…

Reason · Aug 10, 2022

Village suffers in the heat without a drop of rain in all of July

The cricket club at Odiham in Hampshire is having to water its wicket at least once a day, while farmers have to buy in food for cattle.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

Hosepipe ban affecting millions in England begins as heatwave may return

Southern Water limits customers across Hampshire and Isle of Wight – with maximum fines of £1,000

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

Hosepipe ban comes into force for parts of UK today ahead of another predicted heatwave

A temporary ban on hosepipes for Brits living in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight will take effect from 5pm after The Met Office warned there is “very little meaningful rain” on the horizon

Daily Mirror · Aug 5, 2022

‘It took over my life’: Woman speaks out on rare condition that saw her pull her own hair out for 18 years

Rosie Myers, 30, of Hampshire, conquers the hair pulling condition trichotillomania and launches ethical haircare brand ‘nope’ with her girlfriend

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Southern Water challenged over request to take more water from River Test

Fish populations in the Hampshire chalk stream would be harmed if EA gives drought permit, says Fish Legal

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022

Dubliner arrested in UK for 'causing anxiety' by retweeting Pride flag swastika meme speaks out

Darren Brady slammed Hampshire Police after he was handcuffed at his home over the post

Dublin Live · Aug 2, 2022

Irishman arrested in UK for 'causing anxiety' by retweeting Pride flag swastika meme speaks out

Darren Brady slammed Hampshire Police after he was handcuffed at his home over the post

Irish Mirror · Aug 2, 2022