Town or city· Postcode GU34
Alton
Hampshire, South East · population 19,429 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Alton
Alton is a market town and civil parish in East Hampshire, England, near the source of the northern branch of the River Wey. It is on the A31 road 8.5 miles (13.7 km) southeast of Farnham and 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Winchester.
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CouncilEaling Council to consider consultation on merging Viking and Downe Manor schools
A council report recommends consulting on the future of two local primary schools after a decade-long drop in pupil numbers, with a preferred plan to merge Viking into Downe Manor from 2027.
Downe1 hour ago
CouncilCity of London Police Authority Board chair calls for outcome-focused reform
At the Authority Board’s annual dinner, chair Tijs Broeke urged that police reform be judged on results, not structure, and stressed the force’s national economic importance.
London1 hour ago
CouncilCity of London Police Authority Chair urges outcome-focused reform
At the annual Police Authority Board dinner, chair Tijs Broeke called for reforms centred on results, warned against merging the force and highlighted its economic importance to the UK.
London1 hour ago
CouncilHarrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor
Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.
Harrow4 hours ago
CouncilCity of London Corporation urges Budget to protect financial and professional services
In a submission dated 14 September, the City of London Corporation asked the Chancellor to keep sector-specific taxes at bay, retain the VAT exemption and adopt pro-growth planning to safeguard a sector that underpins £323 bn of output and 2.5 m jobs.
London4 hours ago
CouncilSir Geoff Hurst granted Freedom of the City of London
The City of London Corporation has granted Sir Geoff Hurst the Freedom of the City, marking the 60th anniversary of England’s 4-2 World Cup win over West Germany. The honour was presented at Guildhall after nominations by the Lady Mayor and the Corporation’s Policy Chairman.
London5 hours ago
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What's on in and around Alton
Ricky Gervais: Legend
Today, 19:30The Anvil, Basingstoke
Feels Like Home - The Hut
Tomorrow, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Hut, Stoke
Daikoku Nights - The Hut
Wed 7 Oct, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Hut, Stoke
Gianmarco Soresi: the Misery Loves Tour
Wed 7 Oct, 19:30Leas Cliff Hall, Stoke
Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound
Wed 7 Oct, 19:30Haymarket Theatre, Little London
Bonjour - The Hut
Thu 8 Oct, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Hut, Stoke
Days out around Alton
View allStandford Green
Hollywater · 6.8 miles
Standford Green is in the hamlet of Standford and is located next to the B3004. It is registered as a Village Green in 1972 (VG177). The ownership was registered with the Land Registry in 2008.
Pillbox
Dogmersfield · 8.7 miles
Brick and concrete Second World War Pillbox defensive structure located in small wood end of Spratt's Hatch Lane. Part of Home Counties Stop Line defences.
Pillbox
Dogmersfield · 8.7 miles
Brick and concrete Second World War defensive Pillbox fortification on the canal towpath set into embankment. Part of Home Counties Stop line defences.
Reservoir No 5
Ewshot · 9.3 miles
Dried up and converted to forest
Melksham
Woodlands · 9.3 miles
Memorial to a horse buried under the nearby stones
Green Hill
Rushmoor · 9.3 miles
Location, name and elevation of hill located on OS Map : link attached.
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