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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Solent Airport transformation featured in new ITV News documentary
Solent Airport's transformation from a historic airfield to a modern hub of innovation has been featured in a new documentary. The ITV News film explores the evolution of the site at Daedalus, tracing its journey from its military origins as HMS Daedalus. It also highlights the site's current role as a centre for aviation, aerospace engineering, and advanced manufacturing. Councillor Simon Martin, leader of Fareham Borough Council, said: "I am delighted that Solent Airport and the wider Daedalus site have been highlighted in this series featured by ITV. "Daedalus is not only loved by local people for its history and heritage, but it has also become a fantastic success story for the borough. "The council's role is to improve the local area as well as provide jobs and this site does both in abundance." READ MORE: No plans to sell off allotments in Southampton, senior councillor confirms Since its purchase by the council in 2015, the site has seen significant investment and now supports hundreds of jobs and up to 30,000 flight movements annually. The documentary 'Inside Solent Airport: The evolution of Daedalus' is available to view on ITVX.
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Council warns residents to check details or risk losing their vote
Fareham residents could risk losing their vote if they are not registered. People living in the town are being asked to check their electoral registration details to ensure they can have their say on decisions that affect them. The annual canvass allows Fareham Borough Council to keep the electoral register up to date. Andrew Wannell, electoral registration officer at Fareham Borough Council, said: "Keep an eye out for important updates from Fareham Borough Council. READ MORE: Hampshire town to get its first padel courts as application backed "The annual canvass is our way of making sure that the information on the electoral register for every address is accurate and up to date." Recent home movers are particularly at risk of not being registered. Research from the Electoral Commission has found that people who have recently moved house are less likely to be registered to vote than those who have lived at the same address for a long time. With elections taking place in Fareham in May next year, this is a chance for residents to make sure they're ready to vote.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Urgent 'Do not swim' warning issued at beach after sewage line burst
A stark "do not swim" warning has been issued by the Environment Agency (EA) after a Southern Water sewage line burst. Fareham Borough Council confirmed that bathing water from Hill Head to Lee-on-the-Solent has been closed due to "sewage pollution". A sewage pipe had burst in the Salterns Road area of Hill Head on Tuesday evening. "Do not swim, paddle, or enter the water until further notice," a spokesperson for the council said. The warning has been in place since 9.52pm on Tuesday, the EA's website said. A spokesperson for the agency confirmed to the Echo that pollution was "stopped" in the early hours of Wednesday morning. READ MORE: Road with flooding history set for five-week closure for upgrade The EA's officers had also been on site yesterday to monitor Southern Water's progress with repairs to the sewer. "As a precaution, we issued guidance against bathing at Lee on Solent," the spokesperson said. 'Today we were on site to monitor Southern Water's progress with repairs. We will update Swimfo when bathing advice is lifted.' A spokesperson for Southern Water said that they had received "reports of a leaking sewage in the Salterns Road area of Hill Head" on Tuesday evening, and "attended immediately to prevent any impact to the local environment". READ MORE: Extremely rare bird of prey spotted swooping through the sky The spokesperson continued: "We temporarily stopped flows through the problem pipe and used tankers to ensure customers could continue to use their toilets, sinks and showers, while repairs have been carried out. "This work is ongoing, with traffic management in place. We apologise for any disruption caused. "In close liaison with the EA, we are carrying out detailed modelling of any potential impacts on bathing water quality nearby, but in the meantime, the EA has issued a precautionary bathing water advisory for the area and Fareham Borough Council has chosen to advise against bathing between Hill Head and Lee on the Solent." The advice not to swim has not come from Southern Water.
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Boy's birthday casino early finish fails to stop neighbour's drastic action
Jamie Obrien, from Hampshire, says his kill-joy neighbour complained about his son's birthday gathering. He says he receieved a phone call from environmental health over the 11-person party A furious dad has slammed a nightmare neighbour after they flagged his son's birthday party to their local council despite it only being three-hours long. Jamie Obrien, from Fareham, Hampshire, threw his son Cain the mini party, which featured a roulette wheel, fake money and a speaker system. The 54-year-old was left stunned after he received a call from environmental health following concerns over the event. But the dad claims the speaker was situated outside of the family's back door from 4.30-6pm on April 26. He blasted the kill joy who reported the casino-themed event and said that only eleven people were invited. The full-time carer says there are more than 40 flats or semi-detached homes in his close and the neighbouring street, which includes many "elderly" residents. He insists the "whirlwind little party" was finished by 7pm and that it was "pathetic" to call the council instead of explaining their annoyance in person. READ MORE: Top tech: Samsung dishes out free Galaxy tablet, smartwatch and earbuds in £600 giveaway Jamie said: "It was quite a whirlwind little party. It was casino-themed and I was the head of the roulette wheel with fake money and card games. I brought the speaker system down from Cain's bedroom, put it in the utility room that backs onto the back garden, and put one of the speakers just outside the back door. "I put the tunes on from 4.30pm and it was loud but it wasn't full blast - it could have gone a lot louder. I thought it was loud but reasonable. I'm an old-school raver from back in the day. I put one of my rave CDs but within 20 minutes they'd switched to teenager music, which is all grime and drum and bass. "Within an hour the volume of that went right down because they were congregating in groups and having chats more than anything. By 6pm the music had been turned off. We've lived here for five years now and it's the first time the stereo has been an issue. We had a disco dome in the garden with music pumping from it last year. "If I had a problem with something the only way to address it is head-on and be civil. It would have looked pathetic but it's even more pathetic that he's had to bring it up (with the council). It's annoying but deep down it makes me laugh because I see it as a form of jealousy. God forbid anyone enjoy themselves and have a good time." Jamie, lives with wife Tammy Obrien, 39, and their three children Cain, Mia, 20, and Kurt, 11. He claims the worker, from Fareham Borough Council, sided with him on the call and insists people should explain what the issue is if they make a complaint, reports Wales Online. Jamie said: "I took the call from environmental health and they said the noise complaint had been raised over the volume of our music. I explained we had the party from 4-7 and it was probably on for an hour tops and she told me 'that's absolutely fine. Even I have a party once in a while. Everyone's entitled to have a party'. "I asked her to tell whoever it is to grow a pair and knock on my door the next time, but she said she can't put it like that. She said she'd make them aware it was a birthday party and there's no foundation for the complaint. "If you've got a baby that's trying to sleep or you've worked a night shift, be logical, explain yourself and then we can all get on. I'd apologise if I offended anybody because my music was that bad or that loud but it genuinely wasn't and that's why they haven't knocked on the door. It's just a problem neighbour. Our house is on an elderly residential plot. There's 44 flats and our house in the close but we've got a really good rapport with all the elderly residents." Jamie says he has not been put off hosting a party at the house in future and would hire a venue if he planned it to run late into the night. His post said: "On Saturday April 26, I had a birthday party for my son and he had a small group of friends attend our home. "Today I received a phone call from environmental health after a noise complaint was made about the music! Firstly, the party was from 4-7pm and as for the music it was probably fairly loud for about an hour tops! "I would just like to reach out to Karen and advise them to grow a pair and come knock my door in future or just to basically get a life of their own instead of hiding behind phones and computers! This was the first noise complaint in five years of living here as we never really have parties." One commented: "I hope your son had the best party ever. Too many sour people these days!" A second said: "Some people need to get a life. What a pathetic thing to do. Music loud at 7pm wow." A third said: "What sound in the whole world could possibly be more wonderful than children enjoying themselves to music? Shame on the miserable soul who couldn't appreciate that sound." However one said: "Quite simple. Turn it down and stop being the 'I'm always right' neighbour from hell." Another said: "Isn't it ironic that you are complaining about Karen not knocking on the door and hiding behind phones and computers and then instead of knocking on their door you put up this post." Jamie replied: "Haha you're funny but not in a funny way. 'Neighbour from hell' please, maybe 20 years ago I would have been." Fareham Borough Council said environmental health officers assess noise by taking into account a range of factors such as frequency, time of day/night, background noise levels and volume so it is unlikely they would take any action for one-off parties.
Wales Online
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'Neighbour from hell' dad reported to council for hosting casino party for son's birthday
'Neighbour from hell' dad reported to council for hosting casino party for son's birthday - despite 7pm finish Jamie Obrien claims a 'Karen' complained about his 'loud but reasonable' music Cain Obrien and friends celebrating his birthday (Image: Kennedy News and Media ) A dad was reported to the council as a 'neighbour from hell' for hosting a 'casino night' for his teen son's birthday - despite it being finished by 7pm. Jamie Obrien set up a roulette wheel, fake money and a speaker system so Cain Obrien could celebrate his birthday with 11 friends at their home on April 26, 2025. The 58-year-old says he played music from a speaker outside the family's back door from 4.30-6pm at a 'loud but reasonable' volume. But a fortnight ago (May 13), an environmental health worker from Fareham Borough Council, Hampshire, called to explain that a neighbour had complained about the noise. Jamie took to his Facebook community group later that morning to brand the mystery complainant a 'Karen' before calling for them to 'grow some balls' and 'get a life'. The full-time carer says there are more than 40 flats or semi-detached homes in his close and the neighbouring street, which includes many 'elderly' residents. He insists the 'whirlwind little party' was finished by 7pm and that it was 'pathetic' to call the council instead of explaining their annoyance in person. However, Facebook users had split opinions, with some calling the neighbour 'sour' and 'pathetic' and others calling Jamie a 'neighbour from hell' who should stop believing he's 'always right'. The dad-of-three is sharing the story to discourage people from sending what he deems 'pathetic' noise complaints as families enjoy the summer sun. Jamie Obrien set up a roulette wheel, fake money and a speaker system so son Cain could celebrate his birthday (Image: Kennedy News and Media ) Jamie, from Fareham, Hampshire, said: "It was quite a whirlwind little party. It was casino-themed and I was the head of the roulette wheel with fake money and card games. I brought the speaker system down from Cain's bedroom, put it in the utility room that backs onto the back garden, and put one of the speakers just outside the back door. Article continues below "I put the tunes on from 4.30pm and it was loud but it wasn't full blast - it could have gone a lot louder. I thought it was loud but reasonable. I'm an old-school raver from back in the day. I put one of my rave CDs but within 20 minutes they'd switched to teenager music, which is all grime and drum and bass. "Within an hour the volume of that went right down because they were congregating in groups and having chats more than anything. By 6pm the music had been turned off. We've lived here for five years now and it's the first time the stereo has been an issue. We had a disco dome in the garden with music pumping from it last year. "If I had a problem with something the only way to address it is head-on and be civil. It would have looked pathetic but it's even more pathetic that he's had to bring it up (with the council). It's annoying but deep down it makes me laugh because I see it as a form of jealousy. God forbid anyone enjoy themselves and have a good time." Jamie, lives with wife Tammy Obrien, 39, and their three children Cain, Mia, 20, and Kurt, 11. He claims the council worker sided with him on the call and insists people should explain what the issue is if they make a complaint. Jamie said: "I took the call from environmental health and they said the noise complaint had been raised over the volume of our music. I explained we had the party from 4-7 and it was probably on for an hour tops and she told me 'that's absolutely fine. Even I have a party once in a while. Everyone's entitled to have a party'. "I asked her to tell whoever it is to grow a pair and knock on my door the next time, but she said she can't put it like that. She said she'd make them aware it was a birthday party and there's no foundation for the complaint. "If you've got a baby that's trying to sleep or you've worked a night shift, be logical, explain yourself and then we can all get on. I'd apologise if I offended anybody because my music was that bad or that loud but it genuinely wasn't and that's why they haven't knocked on the door. It's just a problem neighbour. "Our house is on an elderly residential plot. There's 44 flats and our house in the close but we've got a really good rapport with all the elderly residents." Jamie says he has not been put off hosting a party at the house in future and would hire a venue if he planned it to run late into the night. His post said: "On Saturday April 26, I had a birthday party for my son and he had a small group of friends attend our home, "Today I received a phone call from environmental health after a noise complaint was made about the music! Firstly, the party was from 4-7pm and as for the music it was probably fairly loud for about an hour tops! "I would just like to reach out to Karen and advise them to grow a pair and come knock my door in future or just to basically get a life of their own instead of hiding behind phones and computers! This was the first noise complaint in five years of living here as we never really have parties." One commented: "I hope your son had the best party ever. Too many sour people these days!" A second said: "Some people need to get a life. What a pathetic thing to do. Music loud at 7pm wow." A third said: "What sound in the whole world could possibly be more wonderful than children enjoying themselves to music? Shame on the miserable soul who couldn't appreciate that sound." However one said: "Quite simple. Turn it down and stop being the 'I'm always right' neighbour from hell." Article continues below Another said: "Isn't it ironic that you are complaining about Karen not knocking on the door and hiding behind phones and computers and then instead of knocking on their door you put up this post." Jamie replied: "Haha you're funny but not in a funny way. 'Neighbour from hell' please, maybe 20 years ago I would have been." Fareham Borough Council said environmental health officers assess noise by taking into account a range of factors such as frequency, time of day/night, background noise levels and volume so it is unlikely they would take any action for one-off parties.
