A326 fury grows as more than 250 object and resident fears for grandmother's ashes
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A326 fury grows as more than 250 object and resident fears for grandmother's ashes
• Objections to controversial plans to widen the A326 have surged to more than 270.
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 | Southern Daily Echo - News · today NHS cuts size of children's health centre building to save £1.5m• Health chiefs are seeking consent to alter part of a multi-million-pound plan to transform an old hospital site in the New Forest |
Winchester BID · today Sun’s Out, Forks Out! A Taste of Winchester closes with a feast for 250 people• Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) has been in operation since 1 April 2008 and delivers services to local businesses through Winchester City Centre Partnership (WCCP). |
 | BBC News - Hampshire · today Cocaine worth nearly £20m found in banana shipment• A Hampshire Police and Thames Valley Police specialist unit helped move the drugs to a secure location. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Alresford · today More than 600 art lovers flock to vibrant annual exhibition• Hundreds of visitors flocked to enjoy a vibrant display of creativity. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · today Last chance to enter 2026 Test Valley Business Awards as nominations near close• Entries remain open for the 2026 Test Valley Business Awards, which celebrate companies, young professionals, and entrepreneurs across Andover, Romsey, and surrounding areas. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · today Winchester managing director cycles 190 miles from London to Paris• Winchester’s Darren Cooper completes 190-mile London to Paris cycle, raising £10,000 for PLANETS cancer charity as event totals £85,000 for patient support. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · today Winchester youth charity offers five people chance to run in London Marathon 2027• A Winchester youth charity is offering five runners the chance to take part in the 2027 London Marathon. |
 | Southern Daily Echo - News · today Diversion of nearly 11 miles announced for tree pruning• A diversion of nearly 11 miles has been announced as works are set to be carried out on Bursledon Road. |
 | BBC News - Hampshire · today Heathland fire 'under control' after major damage• Efforts continue to tackle remaining hotspots in a 25-hectare (62-acre) area of woodland. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle · today School’s out, money talk is in: how to talk money this summer with children and teens• The summer holidays can be a wonderful time for families, where they make precious memories that last a lifetime, but for parents and guardians the costs can quickly add up. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · today Two golfers recognised with award after saving man's life with defibrillator• Quick thinking and calm action under pressure saved a man’s life during a round of golf in Winchester. |
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