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Today in Winchester and Hampshire cathedral towns

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The local news that matters this morning

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Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · yesterday Plans submitted for almost 100 new homes on edge of Romsey • Plans for 98 new homes east of Southampton Road in Romsey have been submitted to Test Valley Borough Council, including cycle links and open space.

BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday RNLI volunteer targeted online and branded 'traitor' after Portsmouth protests • Lifeboat crew member wrongly identified as having helped small boat migrants speaks to BBC Verify.

BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday Tributes to 'true lady' hairdresser killed in crash • The 76-year-old - a passenger in a Fiat Punto - died in hospital following the crash on 29 August.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Bishopstoke to join Heritage Open Days for the first time • The village will take part in the programme this September, offering residents and visitors a chance to explore.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Former Asian fusion restaurant premises up for rent after closure • Winchester’s former Tanoshii Fusion restaurant is available to rent after closing in June 2026, with a fitted kitchen, 60-70 seats and basement storage.

Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · yesterday St Cross Symondians to face Townville in Vitality Club T20 final • St Cross Symondians face Townville in the ECB Vitality Club T20 Cup national final at Worcester’s New Road on September 20 after south play-off wins.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today 'Appalling': Abuse aimed at RNLI volunteers in condemned • Hampshire councillors back RNLI after online abuse over crews rescuing 140 migrants in Portsmouth, condemning threats against lifesaving volunteers and families.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today High-rise tower blocks across Southampton in need of key refurb work • Most Southampton City Council homes failing the decent homes standard are in the city's high-rise tower blocks.

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.

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

11 Sep · Winchester various locations, Winchester, SO23 8AJWinchester Heritage Open Days

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

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Did you know? · Winchester

Winchester Cathedral is the longest medieval cathedral in the world, measuring 558 feet (170 m) from end to end.

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