Father forced to abandon 100-mile charity walk after knee injury 23 miles in

• A father’s charity walk ended early after he suffered a knee injury just 23 miles into the South Downs Way.

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Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday 'Live cartoon' bringing superhero adventure to Winchester theatre this half term • The show blends live video, clowning, dance and music to tell the story of three unlikely superheroes.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Charity places toys outside court to highlight 'lost years' in family disputes • Children’s toys are becoming a growing memorial to lost childhoods outside Winchester Law Courts.

Southern Daily Echo - News · today Southampton car park is 'not a safe site' and poses risk to public, council warns • Southampton’s City Council leaders say Portland Terrace car park is unsafe as demolition, cruise parking and redevelopment options are explored.

BBC News - Hampshire · 2 days ago Ferry schedule opens up new trade link to France • Passengers have had a long wait for the ferry schedule as Brittany Ferries looks to make savings.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today Asian hornet warning as nests found in Hythe, Romsey, Millbrook and Hedge End • Asian hornet nests have been found at locations across Hampshire prompting a New Forest beekeeper to urge residents to be on alert.

BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday Dame Esther Rantzen: That's Life! presenter, Childline founder and campaigner for assisted dying • The star presented That's Life! for two decades and set up two national helplines, including Childline.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue news RSS feed · Safety and public services · yesterday Emergency services exercise held at Westquay • Along with police and ambulance colleagues, firefighters took part in a drill testing their joint response to an incident at Westquay Shopping Centre. • The event kicked off after the venue had closed for the evening, and with all shoppers and members of the public off the premises. • Crews from the nearby.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 7 priority public listings from 7 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

1 Oct · Garnier Rd, Winchester, SO23 9PAA Haiku Walk with Mark Rutter for National Poetry Day

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

2 Oct · The Winchester Gallery - Winchester School of Art, Winchester, SO23 8DLOn Behalf of These

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

Licoricia of Winchester was a leading 13th-century moneylender who dealt directly with Henry III, and was murdered in her home alongside her servant in 1277.

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