Fareham Town News Today

THE Bemerton Heath Harlequins have paid a heartfelt tribute to their vice chairman following his death.

Shoppers in Fareham town centre have given mixed reactions to the news that Suella Braverman is the new Home Secretary.

Newport and East Cowes Vics were both among the points in their respective Wessex League Division One games on Saturday (3), but there was disappointment for Premier Division Cowes Sports. 

Newport have moved closer to a Wessex League Division One play-off place, while East Cowes Vics are assured to Division One survival - but there was Premier League disappointment for Cowes Sports. 

PORTLAND United suffered their second loss of the season at AFC Stoneham as the Purples took a 3-0 victory in the Wessex League Premier Division.

Tributes have been paid to a former Doncaster Rovers star dubbed as a ‘fan favourite’ following his death.

Cllr Heron (Conservatives) remains the representative for the Lyndhurst and Fordingbridge division after receiving 3,027 votes. Hilary Brand (Liberal Democrats) came second with 1,063 votes followed by Janet Richards (Green) with 928 and James Swyer (Labour) with 443. In a Facebook post, Cllr Heron, who is also the leader of New Forest District Council and represents the Downlands and Forest ward, said: “Thank you to everyone who supported me to continue to serve as their representativ...

Thousands of people headed to the polls yesterday for the biggest set of votes since 2019. The countdown is over and in a few days residents across Hampshire will find out who will represent them on their local council. It comes as people were asked to elect new county, borough, district and city councillors as well as the new police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Sixteen of the 48 seats at Southampton City Council are up for grabs. There were no huge queu...

The council has 48 seats in total with 25 required for a majority. Meanwhile, all of the 78 seats at Hampshire County Council are up for grabs. It comes as a county-wide election takes place every four years and voters in all 76 electoral divisions are asked to elect councillors. Two county council divisions- Leesland & Town (Gosport) and Fareham Town, will be asked to elect two councillors due to the size of the electorate. The county council is currently made up of 54 Conservatives...