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Hampshire County Council to spend almost £500k on HQ security upgrades
• Hampshire County Council has approved plans to spend up to £470,000 on security upgrades at its headquarters in Winchester.
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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 Watch Henry Nowak's killer repeatedly lie to police• Henry Nowak's killer is seen lying to police in bodycam video released after a request from the BBC. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday 'Social media ban for under-16s is not a punishment, but a protection'• The online world exposes children to risks they are simply not ready to navigate. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday Photographer praised for 'lovely drama' in winning storm image• These images may feature in Viewfinders’ annual exhibition at Romsey Abbey from July 4 to 18 as part of Romsey Festival. |
 | Southern Daily Echo - Newstoday 'Don’t take Nibbles away' - Court orders family to remove rabbit from garden• A mother says she feels 'powerless' after being ordered by a court to remove a beloved rabbit and vegetable patch from her garden. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday McDonald's staff and customers in Hampshire raises £15,000 for charity• The fundraising efforts included sponsored marathons, obstacle runs, in-store raffles, face painting and fancy dress days. |
 | BBC News - Hampshiretoday Greggs extends store closures amid weather warnings• The high street bakery chain says the stores were closed to protect staff and customers. |
 | Hampshire Chronicletoday Charity motorcycle ride in Hampshire raises thousands for children• The event was designed to raise funds and awareness for young carers and children aged five to 12 who are facing difficult circumstances. |
 | Hampshire Chronicletoday Highly anticipated South African shop and cafe opens in city• A highly anticipated South African shop and cafe, Woza Afrika, has opened in Winchester. |
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