More than 400 runners brave the ‘hot and hilly’ Alresford 10K

• Organised by the Alresford Rotary and, now part of the Hampshire Road Race League since 2019, all the money raised will be donated to a charity.

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Hampshire Chronicletoday Call for action on EV charging signage after 59-metre wind turbine rejected • Ministers are being urged to take action on electric vehicle (EV) charging signage after a wind turbine planning application was rejected.

Hampshire Chronicletoday LIVE - Roads, rail and health alerts as Hampshire braces for 39°C heatwave • Hampshire is braced for an exceptional heatwave this week, with an extreme Met Office warning in place and temperatures forecast to soar to 39°C.

Hampshire Chronicletoday Red heat warning for Winchester with risk of disruption as temperatures near 37°C • The warning is in place for Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25, with the Met Office advising people to take precautions to stay safe in the heat.

Hampshire Chronicle - Alresfordtoday Campaigners ask planners to visit solar farm site after 140 objections • Campaigners arguing against the construction of a solar farm near Alresford have urged council planners to visit the site before a decision is made.

Hampshire Chronicle - Alresfordtoday Inquest opens into death of woman, 22, who died in A31 crash • An inquest has opened into the death of a Hampshire woman who died after her car left the A31.

Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday Extended family home with 40ft open-plan kitchen hits market for £875k • The detached property on Sandy Lane, which has been "thoughtfully extended and comprehensively refurbished," is up for sale for £875,000 with estate agents Henshaw Fox.

Southern Daily Echo - Newstoday Drivers warned as Eling Toll Bridge to close for 12 weeks for major repair works • Eling Toll Bridge will close for 12 weeks later this year as work continues to preserve one of the area's most historic landmarks.

Southern Daily Echo - Newstoday Motorcyclists take part in 100-mile charity ride • More than 70 motorcyclists have taken part in a fundraising ride to support young carers and children experiencing difficult circumstances.

Southern Daily Echo - Newstoday Echo reader 'upset and horrified' by Harbour Lights cinema plans - Letter • Housed in a striking and iconic building, Harbour Lights Cinema brings culture, soul, and art to our city.

Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday 'We are incredibly grateful' - Charity praises local shop for £1,500 donation • A charity has praised a store for its incredible generosity and community spirit.

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Tue 30 Jun · The Westgate School, Winchester, SO22 5AZ · Winchester City Council - EventsOpen Morning for Teaching Assistants

Sat 27 Jun · St Cross Road, Winchester, SO23 9SD · Winchester City Council eventsSt Cross Fete

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