Campaigners ask planners to visit solar farm site after 140 objections
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Campaigners ask planners to visit solar farm site after 140 objections
• Campaigners arguing against the construction of a solar farm near Alresford have urged council planners to visit the site before a decision is made.
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 | Hampshire Chronicle - Alresfordtoday Inquest opens into death of woman, 22, who died in A31 crash• An inquest has opened into the death of a Hampshire woman who died after her car left the A31. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Alresfordtoday Portrait of Keir Starmer to feature among 100 artworks in society exhibition• One unusual entry this year is Hanging by a Thread, an oil portrait of the Prime Minister submitted by Nikki Flannigan, chairman of Alresford Art Society. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday Extended family home with 40ft open-plan kitchen hits market for £875k• The detached property on Sandy Lane, which has been "thoughtfully extended and comprehensively refurbished," is up for sale for £875,000 with estate agents Henshaw Fox. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Sporttoday Community steps up as Breast Walk Ever 2026 returns to Winchester• Winchester walkers laced up their trainers on Sunday, June 14, to take part in a charity fundraiser to help support research for secondary breast cancer. |
 | Southern Daily Echo - Newstoday Council threatens action if demolished 300-year-old cottage is not rebuilt• The council has warned it could take enforcement action over the demolition of a 300-year-old cottage if plans for a replacement are not submitted or approved. |
 | Southern Daily Echo - Newstoday Discount store offering 1,000 cut price items opens in Southampton this weekend• A new discount store is set to open in Southampton this weekend, offering more than 1,000 items at great prices. |
 | Southern Daily Echo - Newstoday Thousands run through Southampton park for Race for Life 2026 - Pics• Thousands of people gathered in a city park to take part in races to raise money for cancer |
Winchester BIDtoday Winchester Business Excellence Awards 2026: Winners Announced• 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). |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday ‘Simply not acceptable’ - Councillor warns GP system cannot cope in growing village• Elderly residents and parents of young children have been left to queue as early as 7.30 am to secure a GP appointment, according to a concerned councillor. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday Friends launch new podcast to support men's mental health• The first episode and explores the emotional toll of relationship breakdowns, mental health struggles and life-changing events. |
Winchester BIDtoday Winchester’s favourite foodie fortnight is back and it’s tastier than ever!• 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 - Hampshiretoday Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches• Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel. |
BBC News - Hampshiretoday Extreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UK• After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force. |
BBC News - Hampshiretoday Land train could be back on track for Ryde• A company hopes to bring back an all-electric version of the Isle of Wight's dotto train to Ryde. |
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