Massive fire destroys 50 tonnes of hay and causes major damage to barn

• The blaze broke out off Titchfield Lane in Wickham on Tuesday, August 4

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Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Road could close 24/7 to fix emergency damage to high-voltage cable • Repairs are under way after a high-voltage electricity cable was accidentally damaged during drainage works.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Bus badly damaged in fire on display at museum's open weekend • The restoration will reach a significant stage during the annual summer open weekend at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum (SVBM) in Lathalmond, Fife.

Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · yesterday Theme park to open historic gardens in 'magical' event for charity • The gardens, originally designed by renowned landscape architect Capability Brown, remain a central part of the park’s heritage and visitor experience.

BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday Apology after carer fed dog food to elderly woman by mistake • The incident was among "abysmal failures" of care by a council contractor, an investigation finds.

Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · 2 days ago Winchester athletes named to national scheme supporting sporting talent • Seventeen sportsmen and women from Winchester have been named among the latest cohort of Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions programme.

Hampshire Chronicle · Local news · yesterday City council refuses to consider caravan site plans until enforcement appeal outcome • The part-retrospective application for Emlyns on Dradfield Lane sought to keep a single Gypsy or Traveller pitch, with a static caravan, day room, kennels and space for a touring caravan and two cars.

Hampshire Chronicle · Local news · yesterday Design studio launches collection of decorative, personalised coffins • The Last Dance was launched at the National Funeral Exhibition 2026 to positive feedback from funeral industry professionals.

What's on: next 14 days

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Sun 16 Aug · Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9AS · Winchester City Council - Events. Alresford Farmers' Market

Sat 15 Aug · The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH · Winchester City Council - Events. Hidden Waterways of Winchester – A Guided Walking Tour

Fri 7 Aug · Garnier Road, Winchester, SO23 9QG · Winchester City Council - Events. Nick Ferretti Live at The Pump House

Sun 9 Aug · High Street and Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO22 8LA · Winchester City Council - Events. Winchester Farmers' Market

Sat 8 Aug · The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH · Winchester City Council - Events. Winchester for Locals guided walking tour

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Did you know? · Winchester

Between 1906 and 1911 diver William Walker worked alone in pitch-dark water up to 20 feet deep to underpin Winchester Cathedral's sinking foundations with over 25,000 bags of concrete.

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