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Men who broke Paddington Bear statue ‘antithesis’ of what he stands for – judge

The RAF engineers carried the broken half through the town into a taxi which took them and the statue back to their base in Hampshire.

Evening Standard

Judge tells Paddington statue thieves: ‘You are the opposite of the loveable bear’

Daniel Heath and William Lawrence ripped statue of beloved character from bench in Newbury, Hampshire

The Independent UK

Police watchdog launches investigation into Hampshire chief constable

The investigation involves allegations Scott Chilton failed to disclose a conflict of interest.

Evening Standard

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Bath, balls and Darcy’s pile: where to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a fan of Jane Austen must be in want of festivities to mark her big birthday. Here are some of the best

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Hampshire primary school faces backlash after scrapping Easter celebrations over 'diversity' concerns

Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh has been blasted on social media for axing Easter celebrations

Evening Standard

We need smaller councils, not larger ones

Letters: Yvonne Williams says that for the Isle of Wight, integration with Hampshire will be a disaster. Plus a letter from Robert Jones

The Guardian - UK

‘Potential systemic failure’ may have contributed to soldier’s death, say family

Lance Corporal Joe Spencer, 24, was killed in November 2016 when his gun went off during a training course in Scotland.

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Mother pleads guilty to causing death of son, nine, by dangerous driving

Zac Roe, from Andover in Hampshire, died at the scene of the crash in East Woodyates, north Dorset, in March last year.

Evening Standard

Woman, 42, charged with murder of daughter, two, who was found in pond

Alice Mackey, of Oakhanger, Hampshire, was remanded in custody to appear at Winchester Crown Court on Friday.

Evening Standard

Woman charged with murder of daughter, two, who died after being found in pond

Annabel Mackey died a day after the incident at Kingsley Pond, Bordon, Hampshire, in September 2023.

Evening Standard

Photos taken by late Ukrainian soldier lead UK exhibit

Volodymyr Rakov was killed at the start of 2025 and had an interest in photography.

Evening Standard

Network Rail fined £3.41m over track worker death

Tyler Byrne, from Aldershot, Hampshire, was working on tracks for Network Rail in Surbiton in February 2021 when he was struck and killed by a train.

Evening Standard

Former Treloar pupils claim school ‘failed’ them amid compensation battle

Richard Warwick, Gary Webster, Steve Nicholls and Adrian Goodyear all attended the Lord Mayor Treloar School and College in Hampshire.

Evening Standard

School ‘so sorry’ to ex-pupils affected by infected blood scandal, court told

Former pupils of the Lord Mayor Treloar School and College in Hampshire are taking legal action over what they claim were unlawful medical treatments.

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Otters seen for first time in 70 years at nature restoration site

The elusive animals were caught on wildlife cameras at Ewhurst Park, a 925-acre former shooting estate being restored for nature and food production.

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Southern Brave sale completes Hundred’s £1bn revamp of English cricket

English cricket completed arguably its greatest transformation in living memory after Southern Brave became the eighth and final franchise to be bought in the landmark Hundred sale

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Penguins and ‘forest giraffe’ among animals totted up at Hampshire zoo

Staff counted more than 500 animals across 145 species at Marwell Zoo.

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Major Upgrades Further Enhance The Reputation Of This Colt Classic

Blackmoor may live slightly in the shadow of certain neighbours along the Hampshire/Surrey heathland corridor but that should no longer be the case following significant recent improvements to course and clubhouse

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Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptcies

Experts say it is inevitable government will let English local authorities exceed 5% cap if they are likely to go bust

Evening Standard

‘Extremely dangerous individual’ jailed for 22 years for murder of mother

Anarlyn Jones was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court for the murder of Anna Jones in Petersfield, Hampshire.

Evening Standard

Mother faces court accused of causing death of her son by dangerous driving

Zac Roe, nine, from Andover in Hampshire, died at the scene of the crash in East Woodyates, north Dorset, last year.

The Guardian - UK

What a racket: neighbours object to noisy padel playing at Hampshire sports club

Winchester Racquets and Fitness expects to be served noise abatement order over ball strikes like ‘gunshots’

The Conversation

Art, music and science combine at a new whale exhibition at Winchester Cathedral

The nave of Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire is, until February 26 2025, home to three monumental ambassadors from the sea, sculpted by artist Tessa Campbell Fraser.

The Guardian - UK

‘Forgotten’ sites linked to Jane Austen feature in new Hampshire trails

Villagers in Overton have set up walking and cycling routes taking in places author would have known

The Guardian - UK

Two boys, 14, charged with kidnap and rape of girl, 14, in Hampshire

Boys charged with rape, threats to kill and kidnap after alleged incident in town of Fordingbridge on 17 January

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