Welcome to Alton Hampshire
An independent Alton website that promotes organisations, clubs and businesses in Alton, Hampshire. It also supports the charities The Lullaby Trust (safer sleep for babies) and Alzheimer's Society.
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Other Regional News
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BBC News
Lift off for Paralympian's astronaut dream
John McFall, from Fleet, has his eyes set on the stars after achieving athletics glory.
Police arrest man over knife incident at mosque
A man was arrested on suspicion of assault outside a mosque and possessing a knife in public.
Red squirrels 'resistant to climate change'
A Bournemouth University study finds red squirrels can cope with temperature changes and low rainfall
UK News
BBC NewsChris Mason: Starmer faces pressure to deliver as he tries to strike contrast...
The prime minister is frustrated he hasn't been able to deliver more change up to now.
Foreign students warned not to overstay visas
The Home Office is proactively contacting foreign students to warn them of the consequences of overstaying a visa for the first time.
Justice secretary to get power to veto sentencing guidance
Shabana Mahmood has introduced a requirement for any new rules to be approved by her.
Alton Weather
BBC Weather - Forecast for Alton, GBToday: Thundery Showers, Minimum Temperature: 13°C (56°F) Maximum Temperature: 18°C (64°F)
Maximum Temperature: 18°C (64°F), Minimum Temperature: 13°C (56°F), Wind Direction: Southerly, Wind Speed: 16mph, Visibility: Moderate, Pressure: 1002mb, Humidity: 95%, UV Risk: 3, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 06:18 BST, Sunset: 19:48 BST
Wednesday: Thundery Showers, Minimum Temperature: 11°C (52°F) Maximum Temperature: 18°C (65°F)
Maximum Temperature: 18°C (65°F), Minimum Temperature: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: South Westerly, Wind Speed: 23mph, Visibility: Moderate, Pressure: 998mb, Humidity: 93%, UV Risk: 3, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 06:20 BST, Sunset: 19:46 BST