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<p>An AI-generated image of Edgar Mittelholzer in Farnham in the 1960s.</p>

Peeps into the Past: The tragic tale of a Farnham literary pioneer

<p>Hobie Smith, Hobie Jnr and Wyatt at William Cobbett’s grave in Farnham.</p>

William Cobbett’s American descendants explore UK roots

<p>An AI-generated impression of Henry of Blois in medieval Farnham.</p>

Peeps into the Past: The medieval bishop who built Farnham

<p>Hampshire's Liam Dawson has retired from first-class cricket (Photo: Hampshire Cricket/Dave Vokes)</p>

Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson retires from first-class cricket

<p>The Crown Hotel in Alton is coming under new ownership from May 15.</p>

New owners set to take over Crown Hotel in Alton

<p>The tallest man in recorded history, Robert Wadlow, with his father. (Wikimedia - public domain)</p>

Peeps into the Past: The giant who put the other Alton on the map

<p>Owen Dean (centre) is congratulated after scoring Farnham Town's opening goal against Berkhamsted in their play-off semi-final</p>

Farnham Town ready for historic play-off final against Gloucester City

<p>Alex Emms (left) is presented with the Selborne Salver by club captain Jon Munday after his three-shot victory at Blackmoor Golf Club (Photo: Andrew Griffin/AMG PICTURES)</p>

Blackmoor gears up for next year’s 50th Selborne Salver

<p>Composer Joseph Haydn visited Farnham twice. (Public domain image via Wikimedia Commons)</p>

Peeps into the Past: When a musical genius passed through Farnham

<p>Inside the 120-metre 19th-century tunnel beneath Horsley Towers in East Horsley, recently reopened after 50 years as part of the De Vere Horsley Estate refurbishment. Courtesy of De Vere Horsley Estate</p>

Ada Lovelace’s hidden world: The Horsley Towers tunnel reopens

<p>LEFT TO RIGHT: Ladies’ captain Sandra Johnstone, Terry Roach, Lesley Eaton and club captain Albie Zarb-Cousin (Photo: Stuart Shurman)</p>

Petersfield appoint first female president

<p>Dexter Olejarka gets ready to cook on the Crane Feasts food truck.</p>

Dexter, 14, to become youngest chef at Alresford Watercress Festival

<p>Farnham resident Aleksander Sikora's trip to Nice.</p>

Farnham dad visits Nice and Monaco in 48-hour break for under £100

<p>The County of Middlesex sign on the Hertfordshire-London boundary (Waltham Cross).</p>

Could the Middlesex name make a comeback in Surrey’s new councils?

<p>Revd Dr Steve Green, St James' Church, Rowledge</p>

Faith Comment: What might Jesus say to Benjamin Netanyahu?

<p>Olesya Khromeychuk signs copies of her book at Farnham Literary Festival 2026.</p>

War photography and memory explored in Farnham Literary Festival talk

<p>Haslemere Museum has been in the High Street for 100 years.</p>

Museum marks 100 years on High Street

<p>Action from a previous Hampshire v Surrey T20 match (Photo: Hampshire Cricket)</p>

Hampshire Cricket to celebrate 25 years of The Bowl

<p>Jean Halliday, St Laurence Church, Petersfield</p>

Faith Comment: Learning lessons from the Holocaust

<p>Phil Le Fanu's film Licence To Clown took first place in The Jackson Trophy for Overall Winner category of the Surrey Border Movie Makers Members' Competition 2025.</p>

Hampshire and Surrey clubs and societies news

<p>Grayshott's first team</p>

Grayshott Cricket Club set to celebrate 130th anniversary

<p>A photograph taken on June 16, 1888, by JW Penfold, showing the Working Men’s Club on Haslemere High Street.</p>

Peeps into the Past: A hidden post box beneath the chestnut tree

<p>Sebastian Poon has been crowned the British basic novice champion (Photo: Howon Poon)</p>

Eggar's pupil Sebastian Poon wins British title

<p>Climber Toby Roberts from Elstead has been awarded an MBE.</p>

Our region's residents recognised in King’s New Year Honours

<p>Photo by Alessandro Bogliari/Unsplash</p>

Richard Spiller's World of Cricket: England aim to end Ashes on a high

<p>Farnham resident Hilary Roberts with her book Camera at War: 170 Years of Weaponizing Photography.</p>

Local historian examines truth and conflict through war photography