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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Part of A31 closed westbound amid murder probe after body found
A STRETCH of the A31 through the New Forest has been closed westbound as police continue an investigation following the discovery of a woman's body. As previously reported, Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, was reported missing to the Metropolitan Police on May 31 having left her home in Ilford on the morning of May 29. Since that time detectives said they been carrying out urgent enquiries to find Yajaira's body and during searches in the Bolderwood area on Saturday, 7 June they found a body. The #A31 westbound between the #M27 and #A338 near #Ringwood has closed due to a @HantsPolice incident. On approach to the closure, there are delays of 30 minutes and congestion of approx. 4 miles. More info, inc diversion, found here: — National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) June 8, 2025 Now the stretch of road has been closed and is expected to remain in place for around three hours. Posting on social media, National Highways said: The A31 in Hampshire is closed westbound between the M27 Cadnam Interchange and the A338 near Ringwood following a Hampshire Police-led incident that occurred on Saturday 7 June 2025.' The diversion route: Exit the M27 at J2 Take the A326 southbound At the junction with the A35 near Colbury exit the A326 and turn right Take the A35 westbound and remain on this road towards Bournemouth passing through Lyndhurst, Allum Green, Holmsley, Hinton Admiral. At the Somerford Roundabout in Christchurch take the third exit to remain on the A35 Follow the A35 through Christchurch to the Ilford Roundabout with the A3060 Take the third exit on to the A3060 and follow this road to the Cooper Dean Roundabout with the A338 Take the third exit from the roundabout on to the A338 Remain on the A338 to the Ashley Heath Roundabout with the A31 Take the first exit for the A31 westbound towards (traffic for Ringwood take the third exit to join the A31 eastbound) Read more LIVE: Traffic on A31 for second day after woman's body found nearby Woman's body found near A31 amid murder probe - what we know so far Woman's body found by A31 following murder investigation National Highways said: 'If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.' Traffic was held on the A31 between Stoney Cross and Picket Post for more than 45 minutes on Saturday evening, with some motorists getting out of their cars and making U-turns on the westbound carriageway of the A31. The traffic stretched back several miles towards the M27 at Cadnam. A lane closure remained in place on Sunday before the stretch was closed westbound.
News.com.au
23-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Mitcham: Ex-Tiger star Kayne Pettifer lists $1.85m medical centre
Former Richmond Football Club stalwart Kayne Pettifer is selling the Mitcham medical centre he developed after getting the idea while having a beer with some mates. The 113-game veteran who played from 2001-2009 and received multiple nominations for Mark of the Year still regards his first game as his most memorable, taking a mark and booting a goal within a minute of taking the field against Sydney at Marvel, then Etihad, Stadium. In his post-footy career he has worked on a number of properties, and in 2021 was having a beer with some mates at Ringwood's The Bungalow Beer Garden, which he part owns with former AFL player Sam Please, when the idea to update the 200 Mitcham Rd, Mitcham, property came up. 'We have the pub in the area as well, and did a bit of research around what might work in that area while we were sitting around at the pub and having a beer,' Pettifer said. An 18-month overhaul has since renewed the property 'from the ground up', as well as significantly boosting its carparking. Purpose designed for medical practitioners wanting proximity to the nearby Mitcham Private Hospital, Pettifer said it had been a little different as a project. 'As you are doing the work, you are thinking that at the end, this place will be helping people,' he said. 'It's come up really well. And when a medical professional takes it over, it will be helping people in the area.' OBrien Real Estate's John Rombotis is handling the sale and said for the effort that had gone into the renovation, its $1.8m-$1.85m asking price should suit a medico looking for somewhere to base their business. 'And Mitcham and the area around it has done well in the past 10 years, so with interest rates going down there will just be more competition in areas like this, Mr Rombotis said. The property features six private consulting or meeting rooms, a reception area, kitchenette and bathroom, plus parking for 10 cars.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Memorial held for officer killed in Ringwood air crash
A police force is holding a memorial service to mark the 40th anniversary of the death of one of its Con Malcolm Wiltshire served in Hampshire Constabulary and died in 1985 when the light aircraft he was on board Chief Constable Sam de Reya said he "embodied the true spirit of heroism".Last year he became one of the first recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem, presented by the King for "a life given in service". The new award, named after the late Queen, was given at Windsor Castle to the next of kin of emergency service workers who died in the line of duty, in recognition of their loved Con Wiltshire was taking aerial photographs of traffic congestion in Ringwood at the time of the crash. PC Gerald Spencer, who was the pilot of the aircraft, also died. Both were killed on impact. 'Police family' The service is specifically commemorating Det Con Wiltshire's life and service, but both officers' sacrifices are being acknowledged in the Chief Constable de Reya said: "It is so important that as a police family we commemorate officers who have lost their lives while in service."Det Con Malcolm Wiltshire embodied the true spirit of heroism, facing danger with unwavering courage to protect our community, and I was so pleased to see his service recognised recently by the King."Malcolm has never been forgotten by us as a force - his legacy of selflessness and valour will forever inspire us."The service takes place later at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, in Ringwood, Hampshire. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Firefighters tackle blaze at New Forest house under construction
Firefighters have tackled a fire at a house being built in the New fire broke out at the partially built home in Vereley, Burley, near Ringwood on Thursday at about 20:00 from Burley, Ringwood and Fordingbridge worked together with crews from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service to put the fire out shortly before & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue said firefighters remained at the building to monitor and dampen down through the early hours. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
News.com.au
09-05-2025
- News.com.au
Two men charged for allegedly running down kangaroo with car in Melbourne suburb
Two men have been charged for allegedly running down a kangaroo in an outer Melbourne suburb. Police allege the two men deliberately drove along Hallam North Road in Lysterfield South and into a group of kangaroos about 10.20pm on April 23. One of the kangaroos died at the scene. Footage of the moment the men allegedly hit the kangaroos was captured on CCTV cameras, before getting out of the car and handling the lifeless animal. The two men, a 22-year-old from Scorseby and a 20-year-old from Ringwood, were arrested police executed a search warrant on their residential properties in conjunction with officers from the Conservation Regulator. Officers were filmed seizing several items from the properties, including a Nissan Patrol, which was towed from the property. Both men have been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and destroying protected wildlife. They will appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on August 19.
