2+ hour, 32+ min ago   (501+ words) US President Donald Trump’s remarks in support of Irish unity reflect the “broad north American sentiment”, former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said. Mr Adams welcomed Mr Trump’s remarks but stated that Irish premier Micheál Martin had “put himself…...

5+ hour, 22+ min ago   (463+ words) A 76-year-old man has been charged with concealing his identity at an anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth after police warned they would use powers to arrest demonstrators wearing face coverings. Timothy Miller, of Southampton, will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on…...

7+ hour, 17+ min ago   (274+ words) Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European Union’s customs union would be the fastest route to recovery. Mr Osborne, who resigned as chancellor after being part of David…...

11+ hour, 34+ min ago   (433+ words) James Walker, director of Trusted Payments, and the app (Image: James Walker) A Winchester entrepreneur has launched an app to protect homeowners from cowboy builders. Trusted Payments launches on September 16 to protect homeowners from dishonest builders and ensure reputable tradespeople…...

13+ hour, 43+ min ago   (589+ words) US President Donald Trump continues his visit to Ireland on Sunday after stirring up a diplomatic row hours into the trip by backing Irish unification. Mr Trump starts the day at his golf resort in the southwest of the country…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (516+ words) A Grade II-listed Winchester building has been granted an alcohol licence despite residents’ fears over noise and disruption. Serle's House in Southgate Street can now host wedding receptions with alcohol from 10am to 10pm, six days a week, after approval by the…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (678+ words) THESE are the latest decisions made under delegated powers by planning officers at Winchester City Council. In Alresford, 26/01110/HOU was permitted for a two-storey rear extension at 7 Covey Way. In Alresford, 26/01315/LIS was permitted for the creation of an opening…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (667+ words) Test Valley councillors have given mixed reactions to the Government’s decision to pause local government reorganisation. The Government announced on Monday, September 7, that it would review reorganisation plans nationwide and withdraw its previous decision on Hampshire and the Solent. The…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (497+ words) US President Donald Trump has pledged to send every American adult 5,000 dollars (£3,691) if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, in an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party’s sagging fortunes in November. The promise would…...