16+ hour, 51+ min ago   (402+ words) A festive light trail is set to return this winter, promising a magical after-dark experience for visitors of all ages. Sir Harold Hillier Gardens near Romsey will once again host the popular illuminated event, now reimagined as Radiance for 2026. Produced…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (431+ words) A hole-in-one and a day of friendly competition helped raise £15,000 for a cardiac charity. The funds were raised during Heartbeat’s annual charity golf day, held at South Winchester Golf Club and sponsored by Pangea Insurance. The event brought together supporters,…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1182+ words) An extraordinary antiquarian denied access to the professions by his faith made huge contributions to local history, albeit tainted by controversy, writes Barry Shurlock. Almost without exception, all local historians in Victorian times had a privileged life with a secure…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (239+ words) A care home is inviting neighbours to join a weekly knit and natter group. Shawford Springs Care Home, based in Otterbourne Road, Shawford, is running the free sessions every Monday at 11am, welcoming guests to take part in seasonal projects, enjoy…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (235+ words) A former Asian fusion restaurant in Winchester city centre is now on the rental market after closing earlier this year. Goadsby Commercial is marketing the 1,752 sq ft unit at 12 Upper High Street with a fitted kitchen, basement storage and room…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (500+ words) A university chairman is cycling nearly 1,000 miles across the UK to raise funds for a charity close to heart. Paul Jackson, the new chair of the board of governors at the University of Winchester, is riding from Land’s End to…...

5+ day, 51+ min ago   (243+ words) One hundred team members from four Hampshire nurseries gathered for a conference and awards ceremony. Each year Daisy Nursery Ltd, founded in 2009, holds the event, featuring training, speeches and the Daisy Awards. The ceremony saw 21 staff members receiving recognition, with…...

5+ day, 10+ 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, 4+ 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…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (560+ words) HAMPSHIRE County Council has approved the closure of Andover Road as part of the Kings Barton development. Cllr Steve Forster, Hampshire County Council’s executive member for highways and passenger transport, approved a package of measures, despite last-minute attempts to dissuade…...