THE Ministry of Defence has been accused of hypocrisy, after allowing Hollywood to set up camp at Hankley Common just days after announcing plans to restrict public access to the popular beauty spot.

Last week, the MoD confirmed that the 'Dropping Zone' car park would be closed to the public, to reduce disruption to military training and to protect an Area of Special Scientific Interest from fly-tipping and dog fouling.

But just days later a film crew began a four-month stint on Hankley Common, during which time they warned that 30 hectares of protected species and important habitats were likely to be "affected adversely".

It is widely believed that the company in question is Eon Productions, which is currently filming the latest James Bond instalment, Skyfall.

For full story, see this week's Farnham Herald.