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Changes are being made at Hillington Business Park as a property firm secures a hat trick of deals at the recently completed £14 million development.

A Manchester MP has caused a stir on Twitter over the message her t-shirt carried in the city's Pride parade. Lucy Powell was one of a large contingent of Labour Party members who took part in the parade yesterday to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

tourist attraction. Families visiting the Watercress Line railway in Hampshire are being told to use Sir Topham Hatt's full name as the word fat is a "slur" One father who took his family to the Day Out with Thomas event was left gobsmacked after he was addressed by a member of staff.

money back. The exact amount each person will get depends on how much they've overpaid their council tax by and for how long. READ MORE: Thousands of Brit households have weeks left to claim £150 council tax rebate The council tax bill for a Band D house in East Lothian is £1,314.69 for the current 2022/23 tax year.This went up from £1,151.15 just five years ago.Meanwhile, a Band E property the total bill for this tax year is £1,762.84 – up from £1,512.48 in 2016.STV News reports houses moved down from those bands would be entitled to £400 a year in refunds for each year they overpaid.

The Pogues’ bass player Darryl Hunt has died aged 72.The punk group said on Twitter they were “saddened beyond words” to share the news that Hunt had died on Monday afternoon in London. Posting a black and white photo of Hunt holding a guitar case, they paid tribute by quoting the lyrics of their song Love You ‘Till The End, which was written by the bassist.They quoted: “I know you want to hear me catch my breath / I love you till the end.” The musician and songwriter was born in Hampshire, England on May 4 1950. Before he began playing bass in The Pogues in 1986, he was a part of the pub rock band Plummet Airlines and The Favourites.

Twitter Tuesday alongside a black-and-white portrait of their late bandmate.“We are saddened beyond words. Our Darryl passed away yesterday afternoon in London,” the tweet said.No cause of death has been specified.

The Pogues star Darryl Hunt has passed away at the age of 72. The band confirmed the sad news as they paid tribute to Darryl, who died on Monday August 8 in London, the statement confirmed.

READ MORE:Met Police shoot armed man in London before Air Ambulance flies him to hospitalThe news comes as Britain suffered from record heat, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees in some places at the end of July.Due to the sizzling temperatures, a hosepipe ban came into force yesterday (Friday) in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight - the first to be imposed in the region since 2012.South East Water is implementing a ban for its customers in Kent and Sussex from August 12, while Pembrokeshire in Wales will also be hit by a hosepipe ban from August 19.Parts of England have seen the driest July on record following the driest eight-month period from November 2021 for the country since 1976. The Met Office also says there is "very little meaningful rain" on the horizon for parched areas.Householders who have not yet been hit by restrictions are being urged to avoid using hosepipes for watering the garden or cleaning the car.Southern Water, which covers Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, stressed there was no risk to the overall water supply, but the ban was needed to protect the environment.The company encouraged people to "gently remind" neighbours of the rules.

sweltering heat, with temperatures reaching an unbelievable 40C in some regions last month, and potentially hitting them again in the coming days.In the south of England, the sun still hasn’t subsided, and while it isn’t as hot as those record-breaking temperatures, the lack of sun is takings its toll.

READ MORE: Young family flees 'ghostly' home after spooks leave fridge open and give Chinese burns The 38-year-old supernatural fanatic said: "I felt terrified. I never want to go back to that place."It's evil."This is the second time that Tony, 37, has investigated the building in Alton, Hampshire, having returned to capture the paranormal activity on camera.The team were locked inside the spooky venue for a few hours, giving them no choice but to immerse themselves in the spooky world they found themselves in.But it all proved too much when they heard a child let out a spine-chilling scream after they had asked for spirits to come forward.Tony, who has been a paranormal investigator for 12 years, said: "During both of our visits we captured a little girl screaming for help."She also called out for her "mummy"."This was coming from the floor above us so we went up to investigate."We could still hear her screams but we couldn't find the cause or explain the screaming.

record-breaking heatwave hitting the UK.For those living in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, hosepipe bans are set to come into force after the UK received its hottest and driest days on record.Southern Water has said the uncanny weather threatens the sustainability and survival of wildlife habitats of the River Test and River Itchen. READ MORE: Nan has 600-pound willy statue on top of her grave because it was 'her dying wish' A Temporary Use Ban (TUB) is being introduced for Southern Water customers of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight on August 5, the first time since 2012 the restriction has been enforced.Despite the hosepipe ban, Southern Water is insisting there is no direct risk to the water supply of its customers.Extremely hot weather and a reduced rainfall, as well as an increased demand has left water levels significantly lower than previous years.A blisteringly hot few days for the UK saw temperatures reach as high as 40C, with rare heat warnings given out by the MET Office, which warned of extreme heat.Dr Alison Hoyle, Director of Risk & Compliance at Southern Water, said that the hosepipe ban was not a decision taken lightly by the company, ITV reported.Dr Hoyle said: "We haven’t taken this decision lightly and we know the Temporary Use Ban will have an impact on our customers."We’re working with the Environment Agency to ensure that we act responsibly to protect our environment. We’re asking everyone in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to do their bit by supporting these measures and only use the water that they need."We’re experiencing one of the driest years on record for over a century and we’ve seen record temperatures.

Port of Southampton is one of the most iconic destinations for a summer holiday, some of the world's most popular cruises set off from the Solent city. With destinations across Europe, thousands of passengers arrive in the city ready for a couple of days in the sunshine onboard a luxury cruise ship. A number of companies operate from the site including P&O Cruises, Cunard and Royal Caribbean.

were mauled by squid or stung by jellyfish.READ MORE: Monster 20ft great white shark that savaged man's legs may be biggest in the worldWater is so enticing when it is hot but it can also be so deadly because of the creatures who live in the depths.Here are some terrifying attacks on people who went for a swim.A teenager was left with serious injuries when a crocodile clamped on to her leg and tried to drag her under the water.Amelie Osborn-Smith, from Andover in Hampshire, was whitewater rafting on the Zambezi river in Zambia.The brave teenager and her friends managed to fight off the crocodile, forcing it to retreat.The horror attack happened in December last year.At the time of the attack, her father Brent Osborn-Smith said the Nile crocodile had "attempted to drag her down into a characteristic death roll in order to subdue its prey".He said: "Amelie fought back with great courage and refused to be subdued or taken under."Due to the quick thinking and intervention of all those on board, the reptile's attack was repulsed and Amelie was then brought quickly back onto the boat."Her lower leg had been badly mauled, her hip dislocated and her right foot [badly injured]."The team all pulled together with a strong sense of urgency and administered effective first aid, particularly in relation to potential blood loss."Amelie remained calm and collected throughout and the crew were amazed that she didn't even shed a tear."The teenager was flown to a hospital post in Livingstone via helicopter, before being taken to the country's capital, Lusaka, where her foot was saved by medics.She was then transferred to the UK for specialist care.More than 50 holidaymakers who went for a dip in the water in Brazil were left with pieces

A family that fled the conflict in Ukraine and sought refuge in the UK face being kicked out of their house after just a month.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, hit out with a furious tweet after learning about "thoughtless tossers" dumping waste and potentially damaging stunning landscapes.The environmentally-friendly chat show host exclaimed that they infuriated her."Thoughtless ‘tossers’ have been out in the @sdnpa again - illegally dumping domestic waste just off the A272 at Privett in Hampshire," Good Morning Britain star Richard Gaisford raged.He added: "A disgusting and dispiriting scene amidst such beauty. @cleanupbritain @hantsconnect @HantsPolice."Despite urging followers to do more to keep the country clean, some were skeptical about it happening."This drives me nuts," Lorraine admitted, reposting the photos of the fly-tippers to her 704,600 followers.Yet one, @langlands_paul, quipped: "U want to try living in East London :)"Lorraine considers herself a passionate environmentalist who cares about taking care of the great outdoors.It seems her habits have been inspired in part by the words of the Queen.Her Majesty recently got involved in a tree-planting initiative to mark her 70th anniversary on the throne - and Lorraine was following along with every word.She revealed to HELLO! magazine at the time that she intended to "follow the advice of our very own Queen Bee and change how I do things" - and for Lorraine that included scattering "bee bombs".Declaring it "easy", she explained: "You just scatter these little balls of seeds on cleared soil where you think the bees might be happy."You don't have to dig a hole or water them or look after them.

BBC Breakfast moved to Salford in 2012, I relocated here from London.“I moved with my husband David who’s a restaurateur (this picture’s of our wedding in a church in Hampshire in 1998), and our two daughters."The couple's wedding photo could be seen in their living room. Louise was a beautiful bride in a flowing white dress with three-quarter-length sleeves, which she matched with heels and a classic veil. Her husband, meanwhile, was in a black suit with a white waistcoat as he held his new wife's hand above her head to celebrate their nuptials. The newlyweds were seen emerging from the church, which had been decorated with a pink and red flower arch.David is a restaurateur and investor who is kept out of the spotlight. On a BBC Breakfast show prior to her exit this year, she said that their relationship had previously changed during a ski trip.Louise said: "I always go skiing with him and it was just like, my gosh, trying to keep up with him, you know, was really hard because he's very good, very fast, very safe.“And then there was one point in our relationship when things changed and I'd been doing a lot of spinning.“I used to do spin classes and I came down a glacier and I said, 'Oh, my gosh, where is he?'"And I was literally standing there for ages going, 'Oh, this is so bad. I've left him on the mountain'."He goes, 'No, you're just really fast.' And that was a day that our relationship on the mountain changed."The couple share two teenage daughters, Mia and Scarlett. She told the Sunday post how they were unbothered by her fame: “I’m their mum, that’s the most important thing.

The last Brit to face being hanged has died - having protested his innocence until the end.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaz's reason for missing Karen Hauer's wedding has been revealed. Karen married Jordan Wyn-Jones during an intimate countryside ceremony. The couple tied the knot at Chewton Glen in Hampshire on June 7, in the same spot where 32-year-old fitness professional Wye-Jones popped the question in December.

ANDY CARROLL and wife Billi Mucklow shared a smile for the camera as they celebrated their one-week wedding anniversary. The pair tied the knot on the first Sunday in June in an extravagant wedding in Hampshire.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has revealed the stunning dress she wore to wed for the third time. The pro-dancer, 40, held a secret ceremony last week to say I Do to her other half Jordan Wyn-Jones.

Karen Hauer married her fiancé Jordan Wyn-Jones in a surprise wedding in Hampshire last week. While their engagement and nuptials caught their fans by surprise, the bride-to-be has been documenting her wedding planning exclusively with HELLO! for months – and now we can reveal all.READ: Inside Karen Hauer and Jordan Wyn-Jones' magical wedding - EXCLUSIVEFrom how Jordan proposed, to her unique and special engagement ring, to finding her dress… read along to get all the details from the bride herself.It's very special to have got married at Chewton Glen, as it's where Jordan proposed. It was just before Christmas, after I had finished Strictly for the year, and was having a few days rest and relaxation with Jordan and the dogs.