New elite women's golf championship to launch in Hampshire in 2027

• The Heathland Vase will debut in August as a 54-hole stroke play event, bringing together some of the best female amateur golfers.

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The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Drivers warned of more than 10-mile diversion for works in Botley • Motorists are set to face a diversion of more than ten miles when a Hampshire road closes for Southern Water works later this year.

Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · yesterday Sandhurst Town hit three in 20 minutes to see off Colden Common 4-1 • Sandhurst raced into a three-goal lead inside the opening 20 minutes, putting Colden Common on the back foot from the outset.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday This is why the A31 could be closed for 'days' after huge fire • The A31 could remain closed for "a few days" after a major New Forest fire caused damage to the road.

Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · yesterday 'I have now, effectively, been banned from visiting the New Forest' • I have now, effectively, been banned from visiting the New Forest, if I wish to park anywhere.

Hampshire Chronicle · Local news · yesterday Convicted child sex offender travelled to meet boys he contacted on Snapchat • Craig Travers, 39, formerly of Bournemouth Road, Chandler's Ford, pleaded guilty to nine charges at Lewes Crown Court on August 10 following an investigation by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU).

Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · Local news · yesterday Alcohol licence bid to open until midnight in Romsey sparks concern • An application for late-night alcohol sales has sparked concern over potential disruption for residents in Romsey.

Hampshire Chronicle · Local news · yesterday Boomtown issues serious fire safety warning as hot, dry weather raises risk • The organisers of Boomtown 2026 have issued a fire safety warning for this year's festival due to dry conditions.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 4 priority public listings from 4 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

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

Sat 22 Aug · 12 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, SO23 8QX · Winchester City Council - Events. Artist Deborah Porter Opens Her Studio

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

Fri 21 Aug · City Museum, Winchester, SO23 9ES · Winchester City Council - Events. Winchester Ghost Tour

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Did you know? · Winchester

St Catherine's Hill above Winchester was an Iron Age hillfort some 2,500 years ago, and the beech-crowned summit hides the ruins of a Norman chapel destroyed in 1537.

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