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Hiltingbury east parish by-election will go ahead after three candidates are nominated www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/11/hilt...
Hiltingbury east parish by-election will go ahead after three candidates are nominated | Eastleigh News
Three candidates confirmed for the Hiltingbury East parish by-election after residents requested a poll to fill the vacant Chandler’s Ford seat.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Hiltingbury east parish by-election will go ahead after three candidates are nominated www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/11/hilt...
Eastleigh hopes to buck footfall trend with Christmas light switch-on www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/11/east...
Eastleigh hopes to buck footfall trend with Christmas light switch-on | Eastleigh News
Eastleigh hopes the annual Christmas switch-on event will buck the recent footfall trend. Festivities will include grand firework finale.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Eastleigh hopes to buck footfall trend with Christmas light switch-on www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/11/east...
The Times has taken up the story: www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Without decent data, the country is flying blind
Once a world leader in reliable statistics, the ONS is in chaos — making public policy impossible
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November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Received this press release from the ONS
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Received this press release from the ONS
Parish council by-election called for Hiltingbury East www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/11/hilt...
Parish council by-election called for Hiltingbury East | Eastleigh News
Hiltingbury East faces a parish by-election after residents requested a vote to fill a vacancy left by a Liberal Democrat councillor.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Parish council by-election called for Hiltingbury East www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/11/hilt...
Reform UK challenges Chandler’s Ford council over vacancy www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/11/refo...
Reform UK challenges Chandler’s Ford council over vacancy | Eastleigh News
Reform UK questions the Parish Council’s plan to fill a vacant Lib Dem seat by co-option, arguing residents should have a chance to vote.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Reform UK challenges Chandler’s Ford council over vacancy www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/11/refo...
Appeal to find missing Bishopstoke cat www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/11/miss...
Appeal to find missing Bishopstoke cat | Eastleigh News
A small black cat named Luna has gone missing from Dolphin Close, Bishopstoke. Last seen on Friday 24 October. Please check sheds and garages.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Appeal to find missing Bishopstoke cat www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/11/miss...
Get real! Reform UK Hamble Valley site uses AI ‘fake people’ image www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/10/get-...
Get real! Reform UK Hamble Valley site uses AI ‘fake people’ image | Eastleigh News
Reform UK’s Hamble Valley branch faces criticism after using an AI image of 'Fake People,” which included a person of colour
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October 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Get real! Reform UK Hamble Valley site uses AI ‘fake people’ image www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/10/get-...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Bishopstoke pharmacist Sultan ‘Sid’ Dajani is backing TV adventurer Jordan Wylie’s 2025 Antarctic Odyssey — a world-first expedition to raise £100,000 for the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK. #Eastleigh #Bishopstoke www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/10/bish...
Bishopstoke pharmacist backs TV adventurer’s Antarctic challenge | Eastleigh News
Bishopstoke pharmacist Sultan ‘Sid’ Dajani sponsors TV adventurer Jordan Wylie’s 2025 Antarctic expedition to raise funds for charity.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Bishopstoke pharmacist Sultan ‘Sid’ Dajani is backing TV adventurer Jordan Wylie’s 2025 Antarctic Odyssey — a world-first expedition to raise £100,000 for the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK. #Eastleigh #Bishopstoke www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/10/bish...
Councillors fears raised in 2013 that Eastleigh Museum could one day be “closed and sold off” have come true. The High Street building, once the Salvation Army Barracks, is now on the market for £360,000 .
Councillors fears come true as museum is put up for sale | Eastleigh News
The former Eastleigh Museum building has gone on sale for £360,000, confirming councillors’ 2013 warnings the venue could one day be sold off
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October 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Councillors fears raised in 2013 that Eastleigh Museum could one day be “closed and sold off” have come true. The High Street building, once the Salvation Army Barracks, is now on the market for £360,000 .
A new “super-council” meant to save money is hiring bosses on up to £180k — for three-day-a-week jobs. The Hampshire and Solent Combined County Authority says it will cut duplication, but locals may question the cost. #Eastleigh #Hampshire #Solent
Three-day-week bosses on £180k as new Solent super-council hires
A new “super-council” meant to save money is hiring top officers on up to £180k for three-day-a-week roles as part of merger plans.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A new “super-council” meant to save money is hiring bosses on up to £180k — for three-day-a-week jobs. The Hampshire and Solent Combined County Authority says it will cut duplication, but locals may question the cost. #Eastleigh #Hampshire #Solent
B&Q backs Eastleigh housing charity with major home renovation www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/09/bq-s...
B&Q volunteers refurbish Fledge home in Eastleigh
B&Q staff from Eastleigh HQ helped refurbish a Fledge home for young adults, launching the retailer’s 2025 Community Days programme.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
B&Q backs Eastleigh housing charity with major home renovation www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/09/bq-s...
Bishopstoke’s promised allotments still fenced off 12 years after councillors backed housing scheme www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/09/bish...
Bishopstoke’s promised allotments still fenced off 12 years after councillors backed housing scheme | Eastleigh News
Bishopstoke’s Bow Lake allotments remain fenced off 12 years after councillors approved 85 homes, despite promises of community space
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September 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Bishopstoke’s promised allotments still fenced off 12 years after councillors backed housing scheme www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/09/bish...
Eastleigh chases £19m after collapse of Bournemouth factory lease www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/09/east...
Eastleigh chases £19m after Bournemouth factory lease collapse costs hit £250k a month
Eastleigh Borough Council has lodged a £19m claim after its Bournemouth Airport factory investment collapsed. The site stands empty, costing £250k a month in lost rent, rates and bills.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Eastleigh chases £19m after collapse of Bournemouth factory lease www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/09/east...
Gym with 1,000 members at risk as council proposes scrapping free evening parking www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/09/gym-...
Gym with 1,000 members at risk as council proposes scrapping free evening parking | Eastleigh News
Eastleigh gym boss warns his business could shut if evening parking charges return to the Swan Centre, risking five jobs and 1,000 members.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Gym with 1,000 members at risk as council proposes scrapping free evening parking www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/09/gym-...
Lapstone pub U-turns on £100 fines — introduces £20 parking pass instead www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/09/laps...
Lapstone pub scraps £100 fines and brings in £20 parking pass
The Lapstone pub in Horton Heath ditches ANPR fines and launches a £20 monthly parking pass after backlash from school-run parents.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Lapstone pub U-turns on £100 fines — introduces £20 parking pass instead www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/09/laps...
🚨 Eastleigh must keep borrowing to stay afloat, report warns
📉 Debt to hit £622m
📉 Net worth drops £10m
📂 Draft accounts now open for inspection
🔎 #Eastleigh #LocalGov #CouncilDebt #OneHortonHeath #Hampshire #PublicSpending
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📉 Debt to hit £622m
📉 Net worth drops £10m
📂 Draft accounts now open for inspection
🔎 #Eastleigh #LocalGov #CouncilDebt #OneHortonHeath #Hampshire #PublicSpending
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Eastleigh borrowing must continue to keep council afloat
Eastleigh Borough Council warns it must keep borrowing to stay afloat as debt is forecast to hit £622m and net worth drops by £10m.
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June 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🚨 Eastleigh must keep borrowing to stay afloat, report warns
📉 Debt to hit £622m
📉 Net worth drops £10m
📂 Draft accounts now open for inspection
🔎 #Eastleigh #LocalGov #CouncilDebt #OneHortonHeath #Hampshire #PublicSpending
👉 Read more: wp.me/p2YnqS-c2R
📉 Debt to hit £622m
📉 Net worth drops £10m
📂 Draft accounts now open for inspection
🔎 #Eastleigh #LocalGov #CouncilDebt #OneHortonHeath #Hampshire #PublicSpending
👉 Read more: wp.me/p2YnqS-c2R
Eastleigh housing staff sent out to pick litter while waiting for OHH housing www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/east...
Eastleigh council staff picking litter as One Horton Heath housing is delayed
Eastleigh’s £500m One Horton Heath project faces delays as staff are sent to pick litter and key housing and road milestones slip.
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June 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Eastleigh housing staff sent out to pick litter while waiting for OHH housing www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/east...
Not been able to access the OHH site for days. No X or BSky account for them either.
June 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Not been able to access the OHH site for days. No X or BSky account for them either.
Councillors pocket nearly half a million in allowances www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/east...
Councillors pocket nearly half a million in allowances
Eastleigh’s 39 councillors shared £463,787 in allowances last year - a 2.92% rise. Top earners include leadership and opposition chief.
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June 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Councillors pocket nearly half a million in allowances www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/east...
Furious Allbrook residents hit back at merger plan with Eastleigh Town and Boyatt Wood — calling it a “Lib Dem pre-emptive land grab”.
93% voted against in a local consultation. Decision to be made at 6pm tonight at Eastleigh House. #Eastleigh #Allbrook www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/allb...
93% voted against in a local consultation. Decision to be made at 6pm tonight at Eastleigh House. #Eastleigh #Allbrook www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/allb...
Allbrook residents slam ‘Lib Dem land grab’ as 93% reject parish merger
Allbrook residents overwhelmingly reject a parish merger plan, branding it a “Lib Dem land grab” ahead of tonight’s crunch council meeting.
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June 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Furious Allbrook residents hit back at merger plan with Eastleigh Town and Boyatt Wood — calling it a “Lib Dem pre-emptive land grab”.
93% voted against in a local consultation. Decision to be made at 6pm tonight at Eastleigh House. #Eastleigh #Allbrook www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/allb...
93% voted against in a local consultation. Decision to be made at 6pm tonight at Eastleigh House. #Eastleigh #Allbrook www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/allb...
Winchester Vice-Chancellor awarded CBE in King’s Birthday Honours www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/sara...
Winchester Vice-Chancellor Professor Sarah Greer awarded CBE in King’s Honours
Professor Sarah Greer, Vice-Chancellor of Winchester University, has been appointed CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to higher education.
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June 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Winchester Vice-Chancellor awarded CBE in King’s Birthday Honours www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/sara...
As US bombs hit Iran’s underground nuclear bunkers, a reminder: the first bunker busters were tested in Hampshire in 1943 to stop Hitler’s V-2s. www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/us-b...
US bombs Iran bunkers - Hampshire’s wartime link remembered
As US forces bomb Iran's underground bunkers, we revisit the revolutionary Tallboy bomb — tested in wartime Hampshire to stop Nazi V2s.
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June 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
As US bombs hit Iran’s underground nuclear bunkers, a reminder: the first bunker busters were tested in Hampshire in 1943 to stop Hitler’s V-2s. www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/us-b...
Masked men raid phone shop in Friday the 13th daylight raid www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/east...
Masked men raid Eastleigh shop in Friday 13th robbery
Three masked men raided the 3 store in Eastleigh on Friday the 13th. Police appeal for footage as CCTV system faces mounting criticism.
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June 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Masked men raid phone shop in Friday the 13th daylight raid www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/06/east...