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Some of the best Hampshire locations to see bluebells in late spring

DISPOSABLE barbecues should be banned, according to a councillor sick of finding fire damage in Swindons open spaces. Old Town councillor Jane Milner-Barry found ash and charring to grass at Great Copse, near Nationwide, and a fire-damaged bench at Lawn Woods. She said: “It’s not just appallingly unsightly, these barbecues present a serious fire risk, especially now that we typically get longer and hotter dry periods in our summers. “They’re very dangerous and people tend to put...

LOCAL ELECTIONS Clockwise from top left: Tim Almond (Libertarian), Lawrence Elliott (Conservative), Bill Hughes (Green), Jane Milner-Barry (Labour), Martin Wiltshire (Liberal Democrats) and Stephen Woodham (Independent) THE fate of a Swindon landmark, congestion and an increasing number of HMOs are among hot topics for voters in Old Town. The ward is where the original Swindon recorded in the Domesday book in 1086 stood. Newport Street dates back to at least the 14th century and the basem...

(Image: PA Wire) ONE of the notable highlights of spring has to be when the Bluebells bloom, covering grassy verges and woodland floors in colour. With lockdown restrictions easing, it is the perfect time to enjoy a tranquil spring walk or picnic with our loved ones. Popular Hampshire spots such as Micheldever Wood are always winners when it comes to spotting Bluebells but there are many lesser-known areas that are guaranteed to be covered in a carpet of purple this spring. Here are sev...

(Image: PA Wire) ONE of the notable highlights of spring has to be when the Bluebells bloom, covering grassy verges and woodland floors in colour. With lockdown restrictions easing, it is the perfect time to enjoy a tranquil spring walk or picnic with our loved ones. Popular Hampshire spots such as Micheldever Wood are always winners when it comes to spotting Bluebells but there are many lesser-known areas that are guaranteed to be covered in a carpet of purple this spring. Here are sev...

And they were aggressive when challenged said a concerned dog walker who saw what they were doing. Vijay Patel, 57, lives a short distance from the Great Copse and walks there every day. He encountered the group digging up vegetation at the spot between the Intel building and Nationwide. “I tried to persuade them not to do it but this was a group of four or five men in their 20’s looking for I assume more extreme biking,” he said. “I asked if they had permission but they didn�...