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3 August 2025

Bus passengers in three busy areas warned of changes to services

Service 20 – Fareham to Wickham via Highlands and Knowle: This service will be withdrawn following the cessation of funding from Hampshire County Council.

Passengers are being warned about bus time table changes

24 July 2025

Man in custody after burgling city dental surgery - In the Dock

BRIDGET MUDDLE, 52, of Dickson Park, Wickham, pleaded guilty to two counts of drug driving at Beacon Road in West End on January 11 2025. Also pleaded guilty to driving with no insurance. Remanded on conditional bail until October 2 2025.

A man has been remanded in custody after burgling a dental surgery. File pic

5 July 2025

'Extraordinary tribute to one of a kind’ Bluestar boss after cancer diagonsis

Family, friends and colleagues of Andrew Wickham MBE, gathered recently to honour the late Go South Coast managing director with an "extraordinary" farewell.

His funeral cortege, which included the hearse and 14 buses and coaches, made its way through Poole bus station for a final salute, and on to a church service in Andrew’s home village of Sturminster Marshall

14 July 2025

Residents hit out over axing of 'lifeline' bus service

Although he can walk and cycle to Wickham, he said it’s a “massive effort” and “it can wipe me out for a day or so”. “I rely hugely on the 20. ...

Resident of Knowle Village Jim Parris. Image: LDR

7 July 2025

Residents urge council to rethink amid cut to 'essential lifeline' bus service

The service between Fareham and Wickham is planned to be cut by September 2025, leaving more than 1,500 passengers without an alternative and isolated.

The 20 bus route from Fareham to Wickham is currently operated by First Bus Solent

19 July 2025

Major Hampshire road to close for 26 days as M27 junction upgrade works continue

The A32 Wickham Road will be affected as part of the M27 Junction 10 improvement scheme. The closures will take place over a 200-metre section of the road.

The plans for a new junction are to support the Willborne development

14 July 2025

County council scraps £2.5m refurbishment for offices

Hampshire County Council made the decision after a review of its property usage found the Fareham Parkway offices on Wickham Road to be surplus to requirements.

Fareham Parkway offices located on Wickham Road in Fareham. Image: Google Maps

21 May 2025

Some of the best pictures as hundreds flock to village for ancient horse fair

This charter allowed him to hold a weekly market in Wickham, which eventually evolved into the Wickham Horse Fair. For 800 years, the fair has been a significant event for Romany and Traveller communities.

15 May 2025

All the road closures ahead of the annual Wickham Horse Fair

Drivers are being warned of road closures ahead of the Wickham Horse Fair 2025. The main road through the centre of Wickham – Fareham Road and The Square will be inaccessible to drivers while the annual horse parade takes place.

20 May 2025

All the roads closed today during Wickham Horse Fair 2025 - full list

TWO key roads in Wickham are closed today as a result of the Wickham Horse Fair 2025. The A334 and The Square have been temporarily closed to ensure the safety of those attending today's annual horse parade.

Streets of Wickham filled for last year's horse fair

25 May 2025

Tributes paid to travel industry 'champion' who led Bluestar

Mr Wickham then held various roles across the country, including at London General Transport Services and Plymouth Citybus.

Tributes have been paid to travel industry 'champion' Andrew Wickham MBE.

21 May 2025

Look back at these rare photos of the horse fair from the 1990s

Though these images date from the 1990s, the Wickham Horse Fair possesses a remarkable history spanning nearly 800 years, establishing it as one of England's most ancient horse fairs.

1 April 2025

Former Brazilian steakhouse restaurant goes up for sale

Villas Brazil, previously known as Rodizio Grill, in Wickham Road, near Wickham is being sold through CyanPower with a guide price of £425,000.

26 June 2025

Dashcam video shows dramatic moment bus crashes into river

It is understood that the bus was carrying children from Wickham, Swanmore and Bishop's Waltham. Barton Peveril College has issued a statement confirming the bus was carrying students and saying they are working with police.

14 July 2025

Tributes paid to teens who died in 'unimaginable' fatal crash

The crash involved two vehicles, as fire crews from Bishop's Waltham, Wickham and Fareham stations were all also called to the scene.

Tributes have been paid after two teenagers died in a car crash on Corhampton Lane, including one from Councillor Danny Lee (pictured inset).

24 February 2025

Fire breaks out at caravan storage site - live updates

⚠️ Around 35 firefighters remain on the scene of this incident involving a large industrial storage unit and a number of vehicles in Newtown near Wickham...

20 May 2025

Police step up patrols after travellers set up camp in Fareham car park

"The Wickham Horse Fair starts tomorrow where ponies and horses are raced and sold."...

The entrance to Lysses Carpark in Fareham

24 April 2025

Star of The Chase to perform at Wickham Comedy Club

Tickets for the event cost £19 with doors opening in Wickham at 7pm.

2 June 2025

Council issues heartfelt tribute to 'truly nice' bus boss

Bluestar announced on Sunday that Andrew Wickham MBE, managing director at parent company Go South Coast, had died.

Councillor Eamonn Keogh at the Portswood Bus Gate.

16 January 2025

The top music acts announced for Wickham Festival 2025

Tickets from wickhamfestival.co.uk (Image: Wickham Festival)...

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Bus passengers in three busy areas warned of changes to services

Man in custody after burgling city dental surgery - In the Dock

'Extraordinary tribute to one of a kind’ Bluestar boss after cancer diagonsis

Residents hit out over axing of 'lifeline' bus service

Residents urge council to rethink amid cut to 'essential lifeline' bus service

Major Hampshire road to close for 26 days as M27 junction upgrade works continue

County council scraps £2.5m refurbishment for offices

Some of the best pictures as hundreds flock to village for ancient horse fair

All the road closures ahead of the annual Wickham Horse Fair

All the roads closed today during Wickham Horse Fair 2025 - full list

Tributes paid to travel industry 'champion' who led Bluestar

Look back at these rare photos of the horse fair from the 1990s

Former Brazilian steakhouse restaurant goes up for sale

Dashcam video shows dramatic moment bus crashes into river

Tributes paid to teens who died in 'unimaginable' fatal crash

Fire breaks out at caravan storage site - live updates

Police step up patrols after travellers set up camp in Fareham car park

Star of The Chase to perform at Wickham Comedy Club

Council issues heartfelt tribute to 'truly nice' bus boss

The top music acts announced for Wickham Festival 2025