Folk star with 50‑plus years in the industry to play in Hampshire village

• St Mary’s Church in Twyford will welcome an acoustic musician and multi-instrumentalist in December.

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Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · yesterday Village shop plans for community hub awarded £45,000 towards extension • The extension project has drawn widespread support from across the village, with nearly 200 residents signing messages of backing.

Southern Daily Echo - News · today Sisters raising £3,000 to buy Jellycat toys for hospital children in Southampton • A pair of sisters are bringing comfort to children in hospital by fundraising to donate Jellycat toys

BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday Car wash 'worried' about possible water use ban • Owners of a car wash are "worried" about the impact a water ban could have on its business and customers.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday 'Most authentic Sting tribute in Europe' coming to city theatre • The tribute will feature classics like Englishman in New York, Roxanne, Every Breath You Take and Fields of Gold.

Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · yesterday 'No replies to your job applications? These steps could improve your chances' • Nearly one million young people aged 16 to 24 in the UK are not in education, employment or training.

Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · 2 days ago 'Stunning' Georgian barn conversion hits market with guide price £875,000 • A Georgian barn conversion has been put on the market in Upper Timsbury.

BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday Breast cancer patterns found by AI could help treatment • The findings could help doctors identify high-risk patients and develop more targeted treatments.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today National Highways says 40mph limit on A31 must remain until September • A 40mph speed limit will remain in place on part of the A31 while National Highways carries out repairs following the New Forest wildfire.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 11 priority public listings from 11 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

6 Sep · Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9ASAlresford Farmers' Market

31 Aug · Wood Lane, Bramdean, SO24 0JWCar Boot Sale in Aid Of Homestart Winchester

29 Aug · The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GHChesil Railway, Winchester guided walking tour

3 Sep · 1-2 De Lunn Buildings, Winchester, SO23 8SADeath Cafe Winchester

2 Sep · Park Avenue, Winchester, SO23 8DLIf It Don’t Exist, Build It: Ctrl+Alt+Reimagine

7 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHLower Winchester guided walking tour

28 Aug · The Flower Pots Brewery, Alresford, SO24 0QQThe Flower Pots Beer Festival

6 Sep · Twyford Waterworks, Twyford, SO21 1QATwyford Waterworks Open Day

7 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking tour

2–5 Sep · Winchester School of Art, Winchester, SO23 8DLWinchester School of Art MA Degree Show

5 Sep · The Arc, Winchester, SO23 8SBWriting Workshop

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Did you know? · Winchester

In 1079 Bishop Walkelin began Winchester's vast Norman cathedral, and when its east end was consecrated in 1093 the tombs of Saxon kings were moved into it from the Old Minster.

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