Lola Crossman

A four-bedroom house with an annex on Conholt Road in Andover is listed for £695,000, featuring upgraded interiors, a large sitting room, modern kitchen, underfloor heating, off-road parking, a garage with an EV charger, and a landscaped rear garden. The annex includes its own bedroom, en-suite, and kitchenette, making the property suitable for extended family living or buyers seeking additional space. Interested buyers are directed to contact estate agents Graham & Co for further details.

Plans submitted to Winchester City Council propose upgraded wayfinding signage and exterior advertising for the Gurkha Museum as part of the wider Project Kaida refurbishment. The project aims to modernise galleries, improve accessibility and expand education and outreach while preserving the Grade II listed Short Block and its historic surroundings. Supported by a National Heritage Lottery Fund grant, long-term goals include creating an international research centre, digitising archives and incorporating more contemporary Gurkha and Nepali perspectives. The updates respond to public and stakeholder feedback and build on previously approved phases of redevelopment.

Overnight closures will affect sections of the A303 in Wiltshire as National Highways shuts the westbound slip roads at Wylye Junction from July 14 to 18 for maintenance, with diversions in place via local roads. The closure order takes effect on July 12 and may last up to 18 months, covering safety‑related work including cable tasks, with further details available from project manager Steve Hellier.

A shepherd’s hut in Stoke Charity is being used as tourist accommodation, and a retrospective planning application has been submitted to Winchester City Council to approve its permanent use. The proposal describes low‑impact tourist lodging that supports the rural economy, is screened from major viewpoints and does not harm the nearby Grade II listed Wallers Ash Cottage. The hut includes basic amenities and attracts seasonal visitors, mainly couples. The applicant is prepared to buy nitrate credits if required. Planning consultants argue the development aligns with local and national planning policies promoting sustainable rural tourism. The council is still considering the application.

Local and US authorities investigated a website linked to a global child abuse ring, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of more than one million indecent images of children. In Hampshire, Ethan Orchard was convicted for uploading manipulated sexual images of women he knew and was sentenced to over three years in prison. Coordination between Hampshire Police and the FBI contributed to Florida authorities shutting down the site and identifying dozens of child victims and several offenders worldwide. Police highlighted the significant scale of harm uncovered and commended the resilience of the victims involved.

Police have increased patrols along Hampshire rivers in response to summer rises in crime, including illegal fishing, anti-social behaviour and threats against riverkeepers. Operation Traverse focuses on deterring poaching and violence that affects local fisheries and the economy. Recent actions included advising teenagers fishing illegally and issuing a community resolution to a 15-year-old. Joint patrols with environmental and angling organisations extended across multiple river areas, with authorities urging the public to report suspicious activity.

Recent cases at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court included a drink‑driving conviction for Shaun Scratchley, who received a fine and driving ban; compensation orders for Benita Fennell following theft and assault in Andover; and compensation orders for Lee James after thefts from shops in Andover and Winchester.

A six‑bedroom detached home called OakCroft on Winchester Street in Overton is listed for sale at £850,000. The property includes an attached two‑bedroom apartment suitable for extended family or rental use, along with a south‑facing garden, driveway and garage. The estate agent highlights its flexible layout for multi‑generational living and provides contact information for viewings.

A Grade II listed former governor’s residence of the historic Andover workhouse has been placed on the market for £235,000. The two‑bedroom home, now part of The Cloisters on Junction Road, retains period elements such as exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and sash windows. Built in 1836 to a design by Sampson Kempthorne, the building once formed part of a workhouse that later became an annexe of Cricklade College before being converted into housing. The property includes a living room, kitchen‑diner, Jack and Jill bathroom, allocated parking and access to communal grounds, and is being marketed by Graham & Co.

A proposal to convert a former equestrian centre at Woodhams Farm in Kings Worthy into a six‑court indoor padel facility has been submitted to Winchester City Council. The plan includes raising the building’s roof, retaining an existing gym, adding parking and cycle spaces, and creating ancillary facilities, with four part‑time jobs expected. More than 140 residents expressed support citing community and health benefits, while ten objections raised concerns about traffic, loss of green space and suitability of the location. The application can be viewed under reference 26/01201/FUL.