'Obsessive' Winchester fan who stalked Billie Piper jailed for 12 months

• An “obsessive” fan who stalked Doctor Who star Billie Piper has been jailed for 12 months.

Today in Winchester and Hampshire cathedral towns

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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 Hampshire faces England’s biggest predicted funding shortfall of £179.7m • The council expects to be £179.7m short by the end of the 2027/28 financial year, according to analysis by the BBC Shared Data Unit.

BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday Autistic DJ befriended at festival given 'dream' set • Adam, 23, has been asked to play a DJ set at the music event next year after his story went viral.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday 'Pity petition and a possible consultation could stop River Park project' • In response to Mike Caldwell’s letter (Hampshire Chronicle, August 13), I am aware that the petition does not oppose the principle, and am as concerned as he with protecting the environment.

Southern Daily Echo - News · today MPs say millions of cruise passengers are ‘missing out’ in Southampton • Two Southampton MPs have joined volunteers welcoming cruise passengers to the city as part of a drive to encourage more passengers to explore Southampton.

Southern Daily Echo - News · today Police ask Hampshire residents to report neighbours' illegal e-bikes • Officers in Hedge End are appealing to residents for information about illegal e-bikes and electric motorbikes being ridden dangerously on public roads.

BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday Inspectors to assess police after Henry Nowak murder • Hampshire Police officers initially arrested the student and placed him in handcuffs as he lay dying.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 11 priority public listings from 11 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

6 Sep · Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9ASAlresford Farmers' Market

31 Aug · Wood Lane, Bramdean, SO24 0JWCar Boot Sale in Aid Of Homestart Winchester

29 Aug · The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GHChesil Railway, Winchester guided walking tour

3 Sep · 1-2 De Lunn Buildings, Winchester, SO23 8SADeath Cafe Winchester

2 Sep · Park Avenue, Winchester, SO23 8DLIf It Don’t Exist, Build It: Ctrl+Alt+Reimagine

7 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHLower Winchester guided walking tour

28 Aug · The Flower Pots Brewery, Alresford, SO24 0QQThe Flower Pots Beer Festival

6 Sep · Twyford Waterworks, Twyford, SO21 1QATwyford Waterworks Open Day

7 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking tour

2–5 Sep · Winchester School of Art, Winchester, SO23 8DLWinchester School of Art MA Degree Show

5 Sep · The Arc, Winchester, SO23 8SBWriting Workshop

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Did you know? · Winchester

St Swithun asked to be buried outside Winchester's cathedral so that passers-by would tread over his grave and raindrops from the eaves would fall on it.

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