Top Stories You Might Have Overlooked: A Week in Review

One of the top-read stories in the southern region this week featured lavishly designed restrooms situated in picturesque spots.

We’ve selected five tales from the last seven days in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Dorset, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire to ensure you stay informed.

Aldermaston Manor has been added to the list of threatened structures.

A Victorian house boasting an “unusual” past
That involves participation in Britain’s atomic research program has been included on a list of the county’s most threatened structures.

Aldermaston Manor, located in Berkshire and formerly known as Aldermaston Court, has been included in the Victorian Society’s roster of ten structures in the UK requiring safeguarding.

The records indicated that the history of the manor house’s property traces back to 1299, and as of the early 2010s, it had most recently functioned as a hotel.

Morgan Ellis Leah, representing the community, stated: “Our historical structures can be preserved solely through their continued usage.”

Paramedic in ‘unprecedented’ highest lake swim attempt

A paramedic aims to swim 1,000 meters in each of the deepest lakes in Scotland, England, and Wales within a timeframe of less than 30 hours.

George Bell-Starr, hailing from Dorset, thinks he could be the inaugural individual
To try this challenge, which will require swimming in waters as cold as 6°C (43°F) in the darkness.

The majority of the challenge will be on foot, with more than a marathon’s worth of hiking and 3,000m of elevation to reach the lakes.

Mr. Bell-Starr is undertaking the “tri-lake swim” to fundraise for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA), Duckling Pre-School, and Cancer Research UK.

Is ‘Bogsy’ responsible for the enigmatic toilets on the island?

Decorated toilets
are being spotted at picturesque spots all over the Isle of Wight, and individuals are attempting to uncover the mystery behind them.

The individual responsible for the opulent restrooms has been nicknamed “Bogsy” by certain people on social media, alluding to the enigmatic graffiti artist Banksy.

They have been seen at locations such as Brading Downs, Hale Common, andVentnor Park.

Some signs read: “Only here today – Just passing through like No. 2.”

They are trying to contact Bogsy for comments, but have no information to proceed.

We have welcomed strangers into our home for 27 years.

In the brightly lit conservatory at the Garnetts’ residence, the evening tea is in full swing.

The four inhabitants are reminiscing about their enjoyable experiences — a journey to London for the ABNA Voyage show, leisurely Sundays at the rugby club for lunch, and comical incidents during the decoration of the Christmas tree.

However, this isn’t an ordinary family of four.

In the past 27 years, Kym and Roger Garnett have opened their peaceful Banbury residence to 38 individuals.
The Shared Lives program run by Oxfordshire County Council.