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Sewage alerts: the long history of using maps to hold water companies to account

Southern Water was handed a record fine of £90 million in July 2021 after pleading guilty to illegally discharging sewage along the rivers and coastline of Kent, Hampshire and Sussex. More than a year later, the headlines have not improved for Britain’s embattled water companies who have recently discharged more…

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UK festival: Tornado hits Britain sending tents and chairs flying '60 feet' into air

Videos widely shared online showed how objects the trail of destruction left behind on Sunday at the festival in Hampshire as it appeared some objects got stuck in nearby trees

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Experienced British skier died in off-piste fall in France, inquest told

Michael Rowell, 34, from Hampshire is thought to have slipped on to rocks in Alps while skiing with friend

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Ghosts of naughty children heard giggling and playing in haunted old school

Visitors at Manor Farm Country Park in Hampshire recalled seeing things fly around and doors being slammed shut with sounds of children playing in the school area

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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

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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

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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…

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

Four companies have announced hosepipe bans so far, but more are expected.

The Independent UK

Driest village in UK sees no rain for a MONTH as locals live in constant fear of wildfire

Odiham, a village in Hampshire, did not have a single drop of rain last month as farmers, florists and the local cricket club struggled in the extremely parched conditions

Daily Mirror

Village suffers in drought with NOT ONE drop of rain across whole of July

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

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Hosepipe ban: should you snitch on your neighbour's water use? A philosopher's take

Dry conditions and impending drought mean millions of people in the UK are now, or will soon be, under a hosepipe ban. There is a “temporary use ban” in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with Kent and Sussex to follow. It’s virtually impossible for water suppliers to enforce this…

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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

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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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Mom and her 5 children among 7 killed in fiery I-90 crash, Illinois state police say

CHICAGO — A woman and her five children were six of seven people who were killed early Sunday on Interstate 90 near Hampshire when two vehicles collided and went up in flames, according to Illinois State Police.

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England set target of 192 by South Africa to win T20 decider at Ageas Bowl

The recalled David Willey finished with three for 25 but England’s other seamers struggled in Hampshire.

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Police commissioner criticises own force over social media arrest

Donna Jones issued a statement of concern at Hampshire Constabulary’s actions.

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Millions may face hosepipe ban after England’s driest July since 1911

More water companies considering move after Southern Water imposes first such ban for a decade

The Independent UK

Sailors use wooden sled and ropes to erect standing stone at visitor attraction

The three-and-a-half tonne standing stone was placed at Butser Ancient Farm in Chalton, Hampshire.

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Hampshire in control against Yorkshire: county cricket – as it happened!

Abbott takes four wickets to reduce Yorkshire to 158-8 on the first day

Daily Mirror

Red Arrows route mapped and full schedule today as jets travel across country

Farnborough Air Show is hosting the RAF squadron who will fly from their home base at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire at 11.58am before heading to Farnborough via Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire

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