AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNDERWAY IN FAREHAM
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNDERWAY IN FAREHAM

Located in Fareham town centre, the development at Queens Road will deliver two three-bedroom homes.  These houses will be made available at a Social Rent (the most affordable of affordable homes) and will be occupied by households from Fareham Borough Council’s housing register. The homes have been specifically designed to reflect the character of the…

£3.3 MILLION IMPROVEMENTS FOR ITCHEN VALLEY COUNTRY PARK
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£3.3 MILLION IMPROVEMENTS FOR ITCHEN VALLEY COUNTRY PARK

West End’s Itchen Valley Country Park has been voted one of the best open spaces in the country in a national awards scheme. And a programme of improvements is underway. The Eastleigh Borough Council-operated Park is well into its second decade of success in the Keep Britain Tidy Charity’s Green Flag Award scheme, which is…

RE-OPENING DOORS AT OTTERBOURNE HILL
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RE-OPENING DOORS AT OTTERBOURNE HILL

Members and volunteers from Otterbourne Hill’s social club were delighted that Eastleigh Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nick Couldrey, could re-open Brendoncare’s community Hub. He said: “It’s important we have spaces for the community to meet.” Club members, Peter Fuller and his wife Betty (pictured), said: “It’s a social thing for the community. We live just up…

VOTE FOR MIKE’S FISH & CHIPS TO WIN UK AWARD
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VOTE FOR MIKE’S FISH & CHIPS TO WIN UK AWARD

Mike’s Traditional Fish and Chips in Spring Lane has been named alongside the best 40 in the country vying for the prestigious Fish & Chip Takeaway of the Year 2023 Award. The winner will be announced in February in a glitzy ceremony at The Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge. Owned by the Lee Family and former…

UKRAINIAN FRIENDS LAUNCH GARDENING BUSINESS
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UKRAINIAN FRIENDS LAUNCH GARDENING BUSINESS

After entering the UK as refugees, a group of three Ukrainian women launched their own gardening business. Yulia Pasyk and her sister Liudmila Kurinenko came to Titchfield and were joined by long-time friend Natalia Parkhomenko. Despite the pain of becoming refugees, the plant and environment lovers, Yulia and Natalia, embarked on a new adventure by…

SOUTHAMPTON TRAMS: A SYSTEM THAT SERVED THE CITY FOR 70 YEARS
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SOUTHAMPTON TRAMS: A SYSTEM THAT SERVED THE CITY FOR 70 YEARS

Just over 72 years ago Southampton said goodbye to its tram system for good. It had a fruitful history. The trams were initially drawn by horses and first opened in May 1879 under the Southampton Tramways Company. The opening was not without drama, when over 3500 people signed a petition against the practise of running…

WATERCRESS AND VANILLA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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WATERCRESS AND VANILLA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

The surprising inclusion of watercress adds a deliciously peppery note to the vanilla flavour of this light cake. Teamed with a cool cream cheese frosting, this cake will go down a treat with children and grown-ups alike. Serves 8-10Preparation time 45 minutes Cooking time 50-60 minutes Ingredients 125g watercress 285ml sunflower oil 325g caster sugar…

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