Plans approved for 244 homes and new Hillier headquarters

• Test Valley Borough Council has granted full planning permission for the Hillier Brentry Nurseries scheme on Jermyns Lane after a lengthy planning process.

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BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday 'Happy tears' as council reorganisation shelved • New Forest campaigners were in Parliament when they heard plans for new councils had been withdrawn.

Southern Daily Echo - News · today Southampton car park decision is 'causing mayhem' - Letter • The decision to stop the two nearby churches from using the Aldermoor Health Centre car park at weekends is causing mayhem in the surrounding area.

BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday Survey studies wildfire impact on forest community • The wildfire in August led to traffic congestion and a fall in visitors to the New Forest.

BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday Turtle doves released in bid to stop extinction • Conservationists release more than two dozen turtle doves in the South Downs National Park.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Bee farm to showcase products at Winchester farm shop • Customers will have the opportunity to learn about the creation of various products and the farm’s ethical working methods.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Council leader excited by lido plans despite possible impact on leisure centre • WINCHESTER'S council leader said he was excited by plans for new lido in the city even though it might hit the fiancnes of the council's own leisure centre.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Decision to approve Hampshire council mergers withdrawn by government • The decision to approve plans for the major restructure of Hampshire’s councils will be withdrawn, the government has announced.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today Former teacher admits she lied to police about boy going to her house • A teacher at at Southampton school accused of having sex with a student lied in a police interview about the boy coming to her house, a court has heard.

What's on: next 14 days

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20 Sep · Alresford Farmers' Market, Alresford, SO24 9ASAlresford Farmers' Market

12 Sep · United Church, Winchester, SO23 8RZEveryday Histories - free talks for Heritage Open Days

19 Sep · The Pilgrims' School, Winchester, SO23 9LTEveryday Histories poetry wordshop and sharing session

14 & 21 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHLower Winchester guided walking tour

13 Sep · Wickham Square, Wickham, PO17 5JNTaste of Wickham

17 Sep · 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Jazz Club: Tom Barford Quartet

18 Sep · 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Jazzbops: Tom Barford

14 & 21 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking tour

13 Sep · Winchester Farmers' Market, Winchester, SO22 8LAWinchester Farmers' Market

18 Sep · City Museum, Winchester, SO23 9ESWinchester Ghost Tour

19 Sep · The Arc, Winchester, SO23 8SBWinchester Green Fair

11 Sep · Winchester various locations, Winchester, SO23 8AJWinchester Heritage Open Days

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Did you know? · Winchester

On about 30 October 852, Swithun was consecrated Bishop of Winchester, the royal counsellor whose name still governs Britain's most famous weather superstition.

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