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The local news that matters this morning

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Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Winchester cafe and record shop to be 'closed most of the time' • A cafe and record shop will be closed “most of the time” less than a year after opening.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Full-scale production of Shakespeare classic coming to theatre • Set in the Dark Ages, Macbeth tells the story of a man who is told by three sisters that he is fated to become King of Scotland.

Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · yesterday Winchester City and Littlehampton Town draw 1-1 • Winchester City travelled to Littlehampton to face a side who are in their firth season as am Isthmian League following promotion as champions of the Southern Combination in 2021/22.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today Conman set up betting scam in tale straight out of crime novel • David London, from jailed for a £4,780 racehorse betting scam after duping investors in Hampshire and beyond. • Winchester Crown Court case.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today Driver clocked at 50mph in 20 zone while unaware he was being chased by police • A Southampton man who drove at 50mph in a 20 zone before losing control has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue news RSS feed · Safety and public services · yesterday Fire service set to repeat successful apprenticeship programme • Alongside their time with us they have been undertaking a college course which culminates in a presentation and interview focusing on their skills acquired through their placement. • Our current apprentices joined in September 2024 and have spent time in different areas of the organisation, working with teams focusing on property,.

Winchester City Council - Events · Events · today Death Cafe Winchester • 1-2 De Lunn Buildings, Winchester, SO23 8SA

BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday Rescue team release deer trapped in wire fencing • Hampshire-based charity Wildlife Rescue Moyles Court rescued a fallow buck in the New Forest.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 9 priority public listings from 9 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

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

7 & 14 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking 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 15 July 1912, a thanksgiving service marked the saving of Winchester Cathedral, and diver William Walker was later presented with a silver rose bowl by King George V.

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