Picnics, parties and more in Bishop's Waltham, Wickham and Meon Valley

• One last reminder that the Picnic in the Park event will take place in Bishop’s Waltham on Sunday, August 23.

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 Winchester’s everyday histories centre stage as Heritage Open Days box office opens • The stories of queens, medieval beasts, architects, and ordinary Winchester residents will come to life this September as the box office opens for Winchester Heritage Open Days. • The annual celebration of the city’s heritage returns from 11th to 20th September, with this year’s programme inspired by the theme ‘Everyday Histories’. • Visitors are invited to look beyond famous events and figures and discover the people and places that have shaped Winchester over the centuries.

Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · yesterday Cafe announces closure after two and half years 'with a heavy heart' • A countryside cafe has announced that it is closing its doors for good after two years of serving the community.

Southern Daily Echo - News · today 'Absolutely panicked' boy, 14, died hour after police visit • The grieving mother of a teenager with a heart condition who dropped dead in an alleyway claims police “scared the life out of him” when they visited his home in Southampton

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today Former Southampton FC player Bruce Grobbelaar helps raise £30k for hospice • Former Saints goalie Bruce Grobbelaar has helped raise more than £30,000 for a New Forest hospice facing an ever-increasing demand for its services

BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday Bathing warning issued for several island beaches • Several Isle of Wight beaches are under a no-swim warning because of water pollution.

BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday WATCH: Work ongoing to repair forest fire road • Work continues on the A31 dual carriageway through the New Forest that remains shut following a van fire on 9 August.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 8 priority public listings from 8 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

22 Aug · 12 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, SO23 8QXArtist Deborah Porter Opens Her Studio

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

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

21 Aug · City Museum, Winchester, SO23 9ESWinchester Ghost Tour

2–3 Sep · Winchester School of Art, Winchester, SO23 8DLWinchester School of Art MA Degree Show

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Did you know? · Winchester

Hamo Thornycroft's King Alfred statue in Winchester stands about 15 feet high, is 2.5 times life size and weighs roughly five tons on two Cornish granite bases.

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