Public urged to avoid 'surrounded' New Forest fire site
Good Morning Winchester — 2026-08-16
The latest: Fire service receives reports of people accessing the area where crews are working.
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Lead Story
Public urged to avoid 'surrounded' New Forest fire site
• The latest: Fire service receives reports of people accessing the area where crews are working.
Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Winchester and Hampshire cathedral towns
Conditions in your area this morning.
Winchester
18°C
Overcast · High 25° · Low 18°
Wind
3mph
Light
Daylight
05:53
Sunset 20:25
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Local news · 6 stories
The local news that matters this morning
Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday
Former Premier League footballer to host gala dinner for children's hospice
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Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · yesterday
The changing face of Romsey's Church Street over the past 100 years
• Guard’s Shop, formerly the town’s department stores, was in three then two parts, one on either side of the street.
BBC News - Hampshire · 5 days ago
RNLI workers strike over island redundancy dispute
• Production of inshore lifeboats will transfer from East Cowes to Poole, Dorset, by the end of 2027.
Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday
Hampshire parking enforcement vehicle spotted doing what it fines others for
• A city resident has spoken of his frustration after spotting a parking enforcement vehicle parked in a bus stop in Winchester, doing exactly what it was there to stop others from doing.
Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today
Memories of the much-loved pub that fought locals to open - but is now a shop
• Explore the legacy of the Winning Post in Southampton.
• Learn how this beloved local pub battled opposition to open in 1939.
Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today
Stolen van police chase across Hampshire ends with crash into home
• A 30-year-old has been banned from driving for four years after a dangerous pursuit involving a stolen Mercedes Sprinter van across Hampshire.
Local utility · Practical note
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16 Aug · Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9ASAlresford Farmers' Market
22 Aug · 12 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, SO23 8QXArtist Deborah Porter Opens Her Studio
29 Aug · The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GHChesil Railway, Winchester guided walking tour
21 Aug · City Museum, Winchester, SO23 9ESWinchester Ghost Tour
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Local fact · This day
Did you know? · Winchester
Winchester is the county town of Hampshire and sits at the western gateway of the South Downs National Park on the River Itchen.
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