Fawley

CIGARETTES and cash were stolen when raiders smashed their way into the Tesco Express store in Blackfield in the early hours.

A SUSPECT who fled from police in Holbury was arrested in connection with drug supply offences.

A BURNING candle sparked a blaze which destroyed a bedroom at a home in Blackfield, in the early hours today (Monday).

A BLACKFIELD motorist caught driving more than twice the legal alcohol limit has been banned from the roads for 18 months.

A CHARITY drive to deliver Christmas presents to disadvantaged families across the Waterside was hit by vandals who wrecked a special minibus.

CONCERNS have been raised about extremism in Hampshire after an increase in people at risk of being drawn into terrorism.

A VOLUNTEER has become one of only 50 in the UK to be royally recognised for his “exceptional dedication” to the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

HAMPSHIRE County Council has selected an improvement plan for the A326 which will kick into gear if it is granted millions in government funding.

A CONVICTED criminal filled with "remorse and guilt" killed himself and his dog at Keyhaven, an inquest heard.

THE operator of Fawley refinery has been fined £500,000 over a "deeply regrettable" gas leak that breached health and safety legislation.

NEW Forest East MP Julian Lewis has concerns over the planned reintroduction of the Waterside railway passenger service.

ATTACKING a healthcare professional and failing to provide a blood specimen cost a Fawley man £550.

BETWEEN 15 and 21 tonnes of hazardous gas leaked into the atmosphere at Fawley oil refinery after a "major" safety lapse, a court heard.

THERE were extra fireworks for one couple at Fawley's weekend bonfire display when a proposal lit up the event.

A DEVELOPER has submitted a planning application to build 19 new affordable homes on farmland near Fawley

PLANS for a low-tax freeport on the Waterside should be dropped, according to a councillor, after its effectiveness was questioned by a report.

WATCH the moment the final stage in the demolition of Fawley power station took place.

CAMPAIGNERS for reopening the Waterside railway line are celebrating after the chancellor allocated £7m for the project in the budget this week.

USING threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour landed a Holbury man with a £565 fine.

A LIVE film of the demolition of the Fawley power station chimney will be available online for people to watch the iconic landmark coming down.