School plants time capsule to mark 500th anniversary in 2053
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School plants time capsule to mark 500th anniversary in 2053
• A time capsule will be opened to mark a major school anniversary
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 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday Care home supports group of cyclists on 100-mile ride through New Forest• The Pass the PEDALL campaign aims to cover 10,000km and raise £10,000 by September to support the charity’s work making cycling accessible to all. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday Hampshire County Council announces £33m financial support package• The package includes direct crisis payments, expanded wellbeing services and help for households struggling with heating oil costs. |
Winchester BIDtoday Winchester Business Excellence Awards 2026: Winners Announced• Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) has been in operation since 1 April 2008 and delivers services to local businesses through Winchester City Centre Partnership (WCCP). |
BBC News - Hampshiretoday Watch Henry Nowak's killer repeatedly lie to police• Henry Nowak's killer is seen lying to police in bodycam video released after a request from the BBC. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romseytoday 'Social media ban for under-16s is not a punishment, but a protection'• The online world exposes children to risks they are simply not ready to navigate. |
 | Southern Daily Echo - Newstoday Son's love for his father created a world famous car museum• John, the second Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, assertively promoted the automobile when the Victorian community refused to see beyond the horse. |
BBC News - Hampshiretoday City housing need behind council mergers, says leader• Hampshire County Council says it will proceed with a judicial review into local government reorganisation. |
BBC News - Hampshiretoday Greggs extends store closures amid weather warnings• The high street bakery chain says the stores were closed to protect staff and customers. |
 | Hampshire Chronicletoday Pickleball, walks and barbecues in Micheldever, South Wonston and Sutton Scotney• A note for South Wonston Pickleballers: Following the success of last year’s pickleball taster sessions, South Wonston Parish Council will now be starting regular sessions at the South Wonston tennis court. |
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Between 1906 and 1911 diver William Walker worked alone in pitch-dark water up to 20 feet deep to underpin Winchester Cathedral's sinking foundations with over 25,000 bags of concrete.
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