Police say they are 'extremely concerned' for the welfare of a woman who was last seen leaving her home this morning. 

Bernadette Greer left her home in the village of Grateley, around seven miles outside of Andover, at 11:30pm yesterday (January 25) and has not been in contact with her family since.

Police have now launched an appeal, with the 51-year-old believed to be in the area of Andover or Winchester. It is believed she may have left her home in a red Mazda MX-5.

Police said that they, along with Bernadette’s family, are “extremely concerned” for her welfare, with officers having been making enquiries as to her whereabouts today.

She is described as being white, around 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build and with greying brown hair which is just above shoulder length.

If you see Bernadette, have seen her today, or have any information on her whereabouts, Hampshire Constabulary ask you to please call 101, quoting the reference number 573 of today's date (January 26).