Plans emerge for 350 homes on green belt land in the New Forest

• Plans have emerged for up to 350 homes and a primary school on farmland in the New Forest.

Today in Winchester and Hampshire cathedral towns

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The local news that matters this morning

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Southern Daily Echo - News · today The rise, fall, and rebirth of Southampton's most iconic toy store • Discover the rise and fall of Southampton’s iconic Toys R Us store, from retail giant and community hub to humanitarian aid centre and future development.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Neighbours fear noise as council seeks licence for city centre wedding venue • A council application for a new alcohol licence will go before committee after concerns about noise were raised.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Walking, music and more in Micheldever, South Wonston and Sutton Scotney • The next First-Sunday-in-the-Month Fund-Raising walk will take place on Sunday, September 6.

Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · 2 days ago Dog lovers flock to new Romsey café ahead of official opening • Dozens of customers and their dogs flocked to Romsey’s newest cafe, Winnie Woo Woos, ahead of its official opening.

Winchester City Council - News · Council · yesterday Record number of participants attend popular accessible sporting event • HUNDREDS of adults with physical and learning disabilities have gathered in Winchester for a popular annual sporting event.

BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday M27 junction upgrade set to open ahead of schedule • It will open in phases from 14 September, with new slip roads, an underpass and four roundabouts.

BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday Historic maiden flight for island-built plane • The Islander is the first to be built at the factory since production returned in 2023.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 13 priority public listings from 13 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

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

13 Sep · Bar End Road, Hampshire, SO23 9NPKing Alfred Autumn Country Bus Day - Heritage Open Days

7 & 14 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

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

7 & 14 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

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

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

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Did you know? · Winchester

On 24 July 1817, Jane Austen was buried at Winchester Cathedral; only four mourners attended and her grave inscription made no mention that she was a novelist.

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