3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (511+ words) (L-R) Liz King, Mayor of Winchester Cllr Jamie Scott and Mesh Kuszyk. (Image: Eve Thompson) An annual celebration of untold stories and everyday history launched in Winchester. Winchester Heritage Open Days held its official launch event at The Brooks on…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (228+ words) Two men have been arrested after trackway panels worth around £145,000 were stolen from the Boomtown festival site during the event's pack-down operation. It was reported on August 27 that staff noticed a number of trackway panels missing while packing down. Panels…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (286+ words) Plans to give England’s mayors the power to introduce a tourist tax will be set out on Thursday. The levy will be set by local leaders and charged as a percentage of the cost of accommodation to overnight visitors, rather…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (269+ words) The South Downs National Park is inviting people to submit images that capture the tranquillity and natural charm of the season, with a chance to win a £250 prize. Country park celebrates 50th anniversary with new children's play area Businesses across Hampshire…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (564+ words) Swimmers in colourful costumes made a splash as plans for a new outdoor pool took a major step forward. Winchester City Council’s cabinet unanimously agreed to select Sea Lanes as its preferred bidder to redevelop the former River Park Leisure…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (523+ words) The death of a student who was stabbed by paranoid schizophrenic Valdo Calocane was potentially preventable if he had different medical treatment at the scene of the attack, a panel of experts found. Calocane was detained under mental health laws…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (468+ words) A week of celebration, activity and community spirit has raised more than £1,300 for a good cause. Parkside, a charity based in Aldershot that supports people with learning disabilities, hosted its Summer of Fun Week with the help of volunteers from…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (279+ words) People will be able to explore historic sites in Hampshire for free as part of Heritage Open Days. English Heritage has announced it will be taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days, the country's largest festival celebrating history and…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (331+ words) Councillors have approved plans for solar panels, a shed and gates at a fellow councillor’s home. The council’s Southern Area Planning Committee unanimously approved the work at Kings Farm House, Over Wallop, when it met at Crosfield Hall, Romsey, on…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (278+ words) A new spa treatment promising relaxation and scalp rejuvenation has arrived in Hampshire. Japanese Head Spa is now available at eforea Spa Southampton located within the Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl, blends scalp therapy, steam treatments and soothing massage. Described as…...