See what £1.5 million will buy you in Southampton's top postcode

Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption.

        August 31, 2026

See what £1.5 million will buy you in Southampton's top postcode

Good Morning Winchester — 2026-08-31

This spacious six bedroom home is up for sale in sought after Southampton suburb Chilworth for just under £1.5 million.
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Lead Story
See what £1.5 million will buy you in Southampton's top postcode
• This spacious six bedroom home is up for sale in sought after Southampton suburb Chilworth for just under £1.5 million.
Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Winchester and Hampshire cathedral towns
Conditions in your area this morning.
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14°C
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Moderate
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06:17
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Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · yesterday
Town's Ukraine Independence Day celebration captured in our Picture of the Week
• The photo captures a lively gathering in Romsey as the community comes together to mark Ukrainian Independence Day.
Hampshire Chronicle · 4 days ago
Antiques Fair returns to Hampshire for August Bank Holiday Monday
• Grandma’s Attic Antiques & Collectors fair returns to Places Leisure Fleming Park Eastleigh on the August bank holiday, Monday, August 31.
Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today
Former driving test centre in Southampton could become 24-hour taxi control room
• A former driving test centre could be brought back into use as a round-the-clock taxi headquarters.
BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · 3 days ago
Businesses criticise 'ridiculous' street displays ban
• Traders in Quay Street, Lymington, are told they must remove items placed outside their premises.
BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · 3 days ago
Stunning photos capture August's Sturgeon Moon
• A lunar eclipse coincided with August's full Moon to make the celestial display even more spectacular
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Official notice: My Journey Hampshire roadworks map. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Winchester City Council - Events. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Winchester City Council democracy records. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Winchester City Council planning applications. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Winchester planning weekly lists. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->
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What's on: next 14 days
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6 Sep · Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9ASAlresford Farmers' Market31 Aug · Wood Lane, Bramdean, SO24 0JWCar Boot Sale in Aid Of Homestart Winchester12 Sep · United Church, Winchester, SO23 8RZEveryday Histories - free talks for Heritage Open Days2 Sep · Park Avenue, Winchester, SO23 8DLIf It Don’t Exist, Build It: Ctrl+Alt+Reimagine7 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHLower Winchester guided walking tour13 Sep · Wickham Square, Wickham, PO17 5JNTaste of Wickham6 Sep · Twyford Waterworks, Twyford, SO21 1QATwyford Waterworks Open Day7 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking tour11 Sep · Winchester various locations, Winchester, SO23 8AJWinchester Heritage Open Days2–5 Sep · Winchester School of Art, Winchester, SO23 8DLWinchester School of Art MA Degree Show5 Sep · The Arc, Winchester, SO23 8SBWriting Workshop
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Local fact · This day
Did you know? · Winchester
On 15 July 971, St Swithun's remains were moved from his humble grave into Winchester's Old Minster, and legend says a great storm followed, birthing the St Swithun's Day forty-days-of-rain proverb.
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