Fly-tipper fined £1,240 after secret camera captures illegal dumping

• Secret camera catches Jamie Ace Flynn fly-tipping in Swanmore.
• He pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay £1,240 after a Winchester City Council prosecution.

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Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Winchester and its threatened city status after 2028 local government reorganisation • When the local government reorganisation takes place in 2028 Winchester City Council will cease to exist and the district will become part of the new Mid-Hampshire unitary authority.

Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · 2 days ago Romsey Town Under-10 Jaguars impress in season opener after senior team mascot role • Romsey Town’s Under-10 Jaguars marked a memorable start to the season with a confident display after stepping into the spotlight at the weekend.

BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday Reform accuses union of 'inflammatory' protest email • A Reform councillor criticises Unison's response to an anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth.

BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday Abuse of volunteers forces lifeboat museum closure • The museum in Poole says it will remain closed until until the anti-migrant protests stop.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today Why Southampton hospital couldn't cool wards during summer heatwaves • A hospital’s response to this summer’s intense heatwaves was restricted by limitations in the site’s electricity supply.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue news RSS feed · Safety and public services · yesterday Public urged to stay vigilant following break-ins at New Forest fire stations • On Sunday 6th September it was discovered that fire stations in Fordingbridge and Burley had been broken into. • During the incidents, critical life-saving rescue equipment used by firefighters at road traffic collisions and other major emergencies was stolen. • Like fire and rescue services across the country, Hampshire and Isle of.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue news RSS feed · Safety and public services · yesterday Take No Chances: Residents urged to stay gas safe during Gas Safety Week • We are supporting Gas Safety Week 2026 (14-20 September) to encourage Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents to take no chances when it comes to gas safety The annual campaign raises awareness of the dangers of unsafe gas appliances and the simple steps people can take to protect themselves and.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today Final flight in brand new hovercraft route to take off • A popular new hovercraft route connecting Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is set to finish after strong passenger demand.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 13 priority public listings from 13 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

25 Sep · The Nutshell, Winchester, SO23 8AFA Message for The Future

20 Sep · Alresford Farmers' Market, Alresford, SO24 9ASAlresford Farmers' Market

12 Sep · United Church, Winchester, SO23 8RZEveryday Histories - free talks for Heritage Open Days

19 Sep · The Pilgrims' School, Winchester, SO23 9LTEveryday Histories poetry wordshop and sharing session

14 & 21 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHLower Winchester guided walking tour

13 Sep · Wickham Square, Wickham, PO17 5JNTaste of Wickham

17 Sep · 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Jazz Club: Tom Barford Quartet

18 Sep · 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Jazzbops: Tom Barford

14 & 21 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking tour

13 Sep · Winchester Farmers' Market, Winchester, SO22 8LAWinchester Farmers' Market

18 Sep · City Museum, Winchester, SO23 9ESWinchester Ghost Tour

19 Sep · The Arc, Winchester, SO23 8SBWinchester Green Fair

23 Sep · The Great Hall, Winchester, SO23 8UJYoga by Candlelight with String Quartet

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Did you know? · Winchester

The Round Table hanging in Winchester's Great Hall is medieval, not Arthurian: radiocarbon dating shows its timber was felled between 1250 and 1280, around 1290 for an Edward I tournament.

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