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June 25, 2026

Firm wins award for work to take 7,000 illegal tyres a month off Britain's roads

Good Morning Winchester — 2026-06-25

Judges praised the company for removing around 7,000 illegal tyres from UK roads every month.
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Firm wins award for work to take 7,000 illegal tyres a month off Britain's roads

Firm wins award for work to take 7,000 illegal tyres a month off Britain's roads

• Judges praised the company for removing around 7,000 illegal tyres from UK roads every month.

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More than 400 runners brave the ‘hot and hilly’ Alresford 10K
Hampshire Chronicle - Alresfordtoday

More than 400 runners brave the ‘hot and hilly’ Alresford 10K

• Organised by the Alresford Rotary and, now part of the Hampshire Road Race League since 2019, all the money raised will be donated to a charity.

Plans for 51 homes on village edge said to have 'no unacceptable adverse effects'
Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday

Plans for 51 homes on village edge said to have 'no unacceptable adverse effects'

• The plans, submitted to Test Valley Borough Council by Nova Planning on behalf of Wilson Designer Homes, cover two paddocks north of the A36 at Crawley Hill.

Campaigners ask planners to visit solar farm site after 140 objections
Hampshire Chronicle - Alresfordtoday

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.

Inquest opens into death of woman, 22, who died in A31 crash
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.

16-day festival celebrating arts, culture and community in Romsey
Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday

16-day festival celebrating arts, culture and community in Romsey

• The festival aims to entertain, inspire and encourage individuals to explore and showcase their talents, whether through participation or attendance.

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).

BBC News - Hampshiretoday

Police took eight minutes to find Henry Nowak's fatal stab wound

• The Southampton student died from his injuries, while handcuffed on the ground by Hampshire police officers

Hundreds attend funeral for 'mother of the Sikh community in Southampton'
Southern Daily Echo - Newstoday

Hundreds attend funeral for 'mother of the Sikh community in Southampton'

• Hundreds of mourners gathered to pay tribute to the ‘mother of the Sikh community in Southampton’ as family and friends said their final goodbyes.

'We are incredibly grateful' - Charity praises local shop for £1,500 donation
Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday

'We are incredibly grateful' - Charity praises local shop for £1,500 donation

• A charity has praised a store for its incredible generosity and community spirit.

BBC News - Hampshiretoday

First black British pilot celebrated in exhibition

• Born in Southampton in 1892 Alexander Patterson's rose to the rank of officer in 1917.

BBC News - Hampshiretoday

Hovercraft engines seen smoking as passengers evacuated

• Fire crews are called to Southsea after a hovercraft's engines are seen smoking.

Hampshire zoo closes doors due to heat with animal welfare concerns
Hampshire Chronicletoday

Hampshire zoo closes doors due to heat with animal welfare concerns

• Marwell Zoo has announced it will close early and remain shut for a day due to extreme temperatures.

National Trust properties close due to red heat warning from Met Office
Hampshire Chronicletoday

National Trust properties close due to red heat warning from Met Office

• National Trust properties across Hampshire are making changes due to a Met Office red heat warning.

Celebrity guests to attend annual charity golf day for Winchester charities
Hampshire Chronicle - Sporttoday

Celebrity guests to attend annual charity golf day for Winchester charities

• A charity golf day at Remedy Oak Golf Club will return this summer, raising vital funds for Winchester charities.

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Did you know? · Winchester

Henry VIII had Winchester's Round Table painted for a 1516 visit, putting a Tudor Rose at its centre and depicting himself as King Arthur enthroned above 24 named knights.

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