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Hedge End News, Hedge End (2026)

14/10/2026

Botley High Street Reopens Following Earlier Incident.

Air ambulance dispatched after police incident near a school.
Residents report a man was injured and taken to hospital.

Traffic has now returned to normal on Botley High Street following an earlier road traffic collision outside a local school.

The road has been fully reopened in both directions, and congestion in the area has cleared.

14/10/2026

Poundland Seeks Rescue Deal as Job Fears Grow.

Discount retailer Poundland has confirmed it is in discussions with potential buyers as it seeks a rescue deal for the business.

Company executives are reportedly working with an Irish property development group on a management buyout.

However, shopworkers' union Usdaw warned that if the deal does not go ahead, Poundland could face administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk.

Usdaw described the prospect as "a disaster for our members".

Poundland currently operates around 600 stores across the UK and Ireland and employs approximately 12,000 people.

14/10/2026

Missing Man Appeal: Police Search for Robert After Journey from Shaftesbury to and London.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate Robert, 49, who has been reported missing from Shaftesbury.

Robert was last seen at an address in the town on the morning of Sunday, 11 October 2026.

Enquiries carried out by officers indicate that he travelled to Southampton later that afternoon and is believed to have subsequently taken a train to London in the early hours of Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

He is described as tall, with short brown hair and is clean shaven. Robert is usually seen wearing a T-shirt, jeans and trainers. He regularly wears hooded tops and may also have a black Puffa-style jacket with him.

Police say they are concerned for his welfare and are urging anyone who has seen him or has information about his whereabouts to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or call 999, quoting incident number 55260159735.

14/10/2026

Traffic Disruption After Collision Outside Botley School.

Motorists are being urged to avoid Botley High Street following a road traffic collision outside a local school.

The incident has resulted in the road being blocked in both directions, causing significant disruption to traffic in the area.

Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes while emergency services manage the situation.
Delays are expected, and road users are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys.

14/10/2026

Police Appeal to Trace Wanted Southampton Man.

Police are appealing for information to help locate Michael Cairncross, 36, who is wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into criminal damage, harassment and an assault in the Millbrook area of Southampton.

The incident took place on 1 June, with the victim sustaining ABH-level injuries. Officers say they have carried out a number of enquiries to locate Cairncross and are continuing their efforts to find him.

Police believe he may still be in the Millbrook area and are urging members of the public to share the appeal and report any sightings or information regarding his whereabouts.

Anyone who sees Cairncross is advised not to approach him and instead call 999, quoting reference 44260357349.
Information can also be reported online via Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police have also warned that anyone found to be deliberately harbouring Cairncross or obstructing efforts to locate him could be committing an offence and may themselves be liable for arrest.

14/10/2026

Can you help us find Samantha Granger, aged 38?

Samantha was last seen at around 9am on Sunday, 11 October, at an address in Southampton.

Samantha is described as 6ft tall, of large build, with short blonde hair on one side of the head and shaved hair on the other side.

As part of this appeal, police have released an image of Samantha, along with CCTV footage from Southampton railway station at 11:37am on 11 October, showing the clothing Samantha was last seen wearing.
Police believe Samantha has visited the Embankment area of London since going missing but may now be back in the Southampton area.

Samantha also has connections to Wi******er.

Anyone who has seen Samantha since Sunday morning, or who has information about Samantha's whereabouts, is asked to contact police immediately on 999, quoting reference 44260500075.

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14/10/2026

Opened on 24 July 1907, St. John’s Room became a cornerstone of community life in Hedge End. ❤️

Built to serve a growing village, it provided space for social events, recreation and youth activities, including the Girls’ Friendly Society founded by Mrs Lewry and Miss Newman.

A lasting symbol of local heritage and community spirit.🙏🏼

13/10/2026

Late-Night Driver Shares Warning After Suspicious Encounter on Townhill Way.

A local resident has urged residents to stay vigilant after encountering a man standing in the middle of the road during the early hours of Sunday morning.

The motorist said they were driving home alone from a late-night gym session at around 12.20am when they took a longer route home via Townhill Way, near The Two Brothers.

Upon approaching the area, they noticed a man standing in the road with his back to oncoming traffic.

According to the driver, the individual remained in the same spot for several minutes, "waddling from foot to foot" while facing away from vehicles. Feeling uneasy about the situation, the motorist decided not to continue and instead turned around at the roundabout before taking their usual route home.

The incident reportedly brought back memories of a previous experience involving the driver and their mother, when they stopped for a man standing in the road and were allegedly approached by two other men who attempted to open their car doors. Fortunately, the vehicle was locked and the suspects fled.

The driver said they reported the latest incident to police via 101 but wanted to make the public aware, urging others to remain cautious when travelling alone late at night.
Police have not confirmed whether the incident is linked to any criminal activity.
Credit : J Sheath

13/10/2026

Police are appealing for information to help locate Samantha Granger, 38, who was reported missing after last being seen at around 9am on Sunday, 11 October, at an address in Southampton.

Samantha is described as 6ft tall, of large build, with short blonde hair on one side of head and the other side shaved.

Officers believe Samantha has travelled to London since Samantha was reported missing but may now have returned to the Southampton area.

Samantha also has links to Wi******er.

Anyone who believes they have seen Samantha since Sunday morning, or who has information about Samantha whereabouts, is urged to contact police immediately by calling 999 and quoting reference 44260500075.

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13/10/2026

Reminder: Road Works Start Tomorrow on Wi******er Street, Botley.

Motorists are being reminded that temporary traffic management will begin on Wi******er Street, Botley, from Wednesday 14 October 2026 as Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) carries out improvement works.

The works will continue until Friday 6 November 2026, with temporary four-way traffic signals in place at the junction of Wi******er Street, Holmesland Lane, and the entrance to Daisy Meadow Dairy Farm.

SSEN has confirmed that the traffic lights will be manually controlled during peak periods to help reduce congestion and maintain traffic flow. While some delays are expected, access to homes, businesses and emergency services will be maintained wherever possible.

Pedestrian routes will remain open and clearly signposted throughout the project.
Road users are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and follow all temporary traffic management measures in place.

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