1. Pig farmers count on Jamie effect

Get Hampshire, Thursday 19 February 2009

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver caused a stir last year when he highlighted the plight of intensively farmed chickens. This year, he hopes to do the same thing for pigs, in conjunction with the RSPCA’s Rooting for Pigs campaign. While doing so, he is championing British pork and British pig rearing.

2. New village bucks market slowdown

Get Hampshire, Friday 12 December 2008
Despite the slowdown in the housing market, the new village of Elvetham Heath, north of Fleet, is proving to be as desirable as ever with homes continuing to be in demand with potential buyers.

3. Letting could be answer to your troubles, but beware!

Get Hampshire, Wednesday 10 December 2008
WITH the slowdown in the property market, many people are unexpectedly finding themselves  taking on the role of landlord instead of vendor as they opt to let their property rather than sell it.

4. Worries and joy of an instant family

Get Hampshire, Wednesday 24 December 2008
Action for Children — formerly the National Children’s Home or NCH — specialises in finding adoptive homes for children who, sadly, because of their age, are more difficult to place than babies and toddlers.

5. Eating as an authentic, happy event

Get Hampshire, Thursday 26 February 2009

After closing its premises in Camberley High Street, Italian restaurant Bella Italia is back by popular demand in the town’s new Atrium complex.  And according to manager Bruno Sineiro, fans of the chain are prepared to travel from far and wide to get their fix.

6. Relax by getting hooked on hens

Get Hampshire, Thursday 26 February 2009
If you are looking for a friendly pet that can be left unattended while you’re at work, doesn’t cost the earth to keep, looks pretty, is easy to care for, and can even give you a steady supply of food, then a hen could tick all the boxes.

7. Leasehold living has attractive advantages

Get Hampshire, Thursday 5 February 2009
If you’re thinking of buying a flat, it is almost certain that you will be taking on a leasehold property. But what does that mean exactly and how does it differ from buying freehold?

8. New builds offer more choice and less hassle

Get Hampshire, Thursday 12 February 2009

With a new home, you not only have a blank and neutral canvas on which to make your mark, you also acquire a low-maintenance home with everything working as it should do.

9. Utopia as brewery celebrates 35m pints

Get Hampshire, Thursday 5 March 2009

Last week saw a milestone in the history of the Hogs Back Brewery. After 17 years in business, the multi-award winning real ale brewer based in Tongham celebrated its 4,000th brew and calculated that since it started, it has sold more than 35 million pints to drinkers of fine ales.

10. Waxing lyrical on unwanted body hair

Get Hampshire, Thursday 5 March 2009
Already offering brow and facial waxing, the Benefit  boutique in Farnham now has a new treatment room and has extended its waxing repertoire to include the rest of the body.