Art group set up in lockdown draws record 300 visitors to annual exhibition

• A Hampshire art group has attracted record visitor numbers to its annual exhibition.

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The local news that matters this morning

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Southern Daily Echo - News · today Residents hit out at plans to turn derelict Barclays bank into 17-bed HMO • A former bank in Southampton could be transformed into a 17-bedroom HMO under plans submitted to the city council.

Southern Daily Echo - News · today Timeline revealed for huge data centre which could bring 1,200 jobs • New Fawley Power Station plans could bring a data centre and 1,200 operational jobs to the New Forest, sparking debate among residents.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday What's happening in your area? Parish council meetings, shows and more • LINE dancing fans are being invited to a social evening in Winchester.

Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · today 'We need homes people can afford, not just more planning permissions' • Test Valley’s current Local Plan says that on large developments the council should negotiate for “up to 40 per cent” affordable housing.

Southern Daily Echo - News · today 'I could have saved her' - Grieving mum not told daughter had warned NHS staff • A “caring” and “funny” Hampshire teenager died by taking her own life after her mother was not told that the 16-year-old had warned mental health specialists she would do so

BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday Lack of rehabilitation at 'high-risk' jail - report • HMP Winchester struggles to work constructively with its inmates, inspectors find.

Winchester City Council - Events · Events · today On Behalf of These • The Winchester Gallery - Winchester School of Art, Winchester, SO23 8DL

BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday Former Traitors star calls it 'the hardest game' • Joe Scott, from Southampton, reflects on his time in the castle during series three.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 5 priority public listings from 5 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

3 Oct · The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GHCrime and Punishment in Winchester Guided Walking Tour

10 Oct · The Colour Factory, Winchester, SO23 7DDDrawing Beyond The Page: From 2D to 3D - Inspired by Auguste Rodin

5 & 12 Oct · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHLower Winchester guided walking tour

5 & 12 Oct · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking tour

11 Oct · Winchester Farmers' Market, Winchester, SO22 8LAWinchester Farmers' Market

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Did you know? · Winchester

Wolvesey Castle, the ruined medieval palace of the Bishops of Winchester, was largely built by Henry of Blois, whose see was among the richest estates in medieval England.

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