Farnham Herald

Farnham Herald THE FARNHAM HERALD series of newspapers began life as the brainchild of E.W. Its popularity and rapidly increasing sales and circulation inspired Mr. In 1934 Mr.

Independent family-run newspaper, serving , , , , ,

Send in your story via email [email protected] Langham, who started a small printing office premises off South Street, in Farnham, in 1892. Langham to start an office in West Street, Haslemere, and produce a Haslemere Herald in 1896. The two papers were so successful that on September

11th, 1897 Mr. Langham decided to combine them and introduced the "tudor" masthead which still exists today. "The paper for small advertisements" became one of its slogans. Various titles and new areas, including Alton, were added. The advertising increased and the circulation grew. In the early 1900s Mr. Langham brought the Heralds to 114 West Street, the site of the old Farnham Post Office. Printing church magazines, auctioneer's posters, programmes, visiting cards, tickets, etc. as well as the Heralds, meant more machinery was required. More space to house it at the back of 114 West Street was provided by the large factory premises occupied until the end of 1989. The circulation and popularity of the Heralds continued to rise and by 1934 the papers were using pictures. The pagination grew from four to eight and, on occasion, to 10 broadsheet. Langham's only child, Norah, married Oliver Meddows-Taylor, an auctioneer's clerk, who was invited to come into the business, bringing with him new ideas and enlarging the premises yet again by the incorporation of the next door building. In 1946 Mr. Meddows-Taylor returned from army service with the rank of captain to become managing director. Mr. Langham died in 1967 aged ninety-seven. Sir Ray Tindle CBE DL, the present chairman, subsequently purchased the Herald and has continued it as a family business, installing fully computerised production equipment and a web offset press. Sir Ray served in the Devonshire Regiment in the Second World War being released with the rank of Captain in 1947. With his "demob gratuity" of £300 he entered the newspaper industry. He now owns 200 titles and 10 radio stations. Under his control for the last 36 years, the Herald has launched a further three titles so that it now covers Farnham, Haslemere, Alton, Liphook, Bordon and Petersfield. It is a modern and up-to-date newspaper series and is still the "paper for small advertisements". It is the flagship of Ray Tindle's Group.

Police are appealing for help to reunite a man with his wedding ring after it was reportedly taken during a dispute outs...
08/12/2025

Police are appealing for help to reunite a man with his wedding ring after it was reportedly taken during a dispute outside Tesco in Bordon.

Deaths from alcohol-related conditions hit a record high in Waverley last year, new figures show, despite the number acr...
08/12/2025

Deaths from alcohol-related conditions hit a record high in Waverley last year, new figures show, despite the number across England decreasing slightly.

Medstead Osteopathic Practice and Medstead Physiotherapy are now known as Medstead Physical Health.
08/12/2025

Medstead Osteopathic Practice and Medstead Physiotherapy are now known as Medstead Physical Health.

Alec Stewart is returning to his full-time position of director of men’s cricket at Surrey.
08/12/2025

Alec Stewart is returning to his full-time position of director of men’s cricket at Surrey.

Deaths from alcohol-related conditions hit a record high in Surrey last year, new figures show, despite the number acros...
08/12/2025

Deaths from alcohol-related conditions hit a record high in Surrey last year, new figures show, despite the number across England decreasing slightly.

The closure of Dylan’s Ice Cream has prompted an outpouring of sadness in Haslemere, with residents describing the loss ...
08/12/2025

The closure of Dylan’s Ice Cream has prompted an outpouring of sadness in Haslemere, with residents describing the loss as “heartbreaking” and “the end of an era” for the town.

Weydon School has been ranked the top state secondary school in the country for pupils aged 11 to 16 in the Sunday Times...
08/12/2025

Weydon School has been ranked the top state secondary school in the country for pupils aged 11 to 16 in the Sunday Times Parent Power 2026 awards.

An East Hampshire man will be sentenced next month after admitting to being part of an organised gang which stole more t...
08/12/2025

An East Hampshire man will be sentenced next month after admitting to being part of an organised gang which stole more than 30 diggers and vehicles around the south east.

Nearly 300 less fortunate households around Farnham will be getting a special Christmas delivery after residents showed ...
08/12/2025

Nearly 300 less fortunate households around Farnham will be getting a special Christmas delivery after residents showed bags of enthusiasm for a festive appeal.

Checked out the.new-look Tesco Express in Upper Hale Road yet?
08/12/2025

Checked out the.new-look Tesco Express in Upper Hale Road yet?

Hale shoppers have been checking out their new-look Tesco Express as the store has reopened in time for Christmas and the New Year.

Today, Monday, December 8 in Farnham brings drizzle and patchy rain, with skies mostly overcast. Temperatures near 12°C ...
08/12/2025

Today, Monday, December 8 in Farnham brings drizzle and patchy rain, with skies mostly overcast. Temperatures near 12°C earlier in the day are expected, settling about 10°C later. Showers may continue on and off throughout the afternoon. Breezy conditions are likely, adding a slight chill to the air. Local forecasts suggest a damp start to the week.

Further wild boar sightings have been reported around The Hangers and Petersfield area after incidents on a nearby road ...
07/12/2025

Further wild boar sightings have been reported around The Hangers and Petersfield area after incidents on a nearby road prompted a police warning.

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