Sun’s Out, Forks Out! A Taste of Winchester closes with a feast for 250 people
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Sun’s Out, Forks Out! A Taste of Winchester closes with a feast for 250 people
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| Hampshire Chronicle - Alresford · today More than 600 art lovers flock to vibrant annual exhibition• Hundreds of visitors flocked to enjoy a vibrant display of creativity. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · today SCAS Charity offering six places to run the London Marathon in 2027• Successful applicants will become part of Team SCAS Charity for the TCS 2027 London Marathon. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · today Winchester youth charity offers five people chance to run in London Marathon 2027• A Winchester youth charity is offering five runners the chance to take part in the 2027 London Marathon. |
 | BBC News - Hampshire · today Patient's killer could have been in secure unit, inquest told• Owen Herbert strangled fellow patient Richard Laversuch at a mental health hospital in Hampshire. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle · today Hampshire County Council to 'assess any potential impact' of possible strikes• Hampshire County Council has said that it will "assess any potential impact" that possible strike action will have as Unite prepares to ballot members. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle · today Royal Mail under fire for changes to its delivery system that 'excludes' people• Royal Mail users are angry after the company has made a change to its delivery notification system that "excludes" certain people. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · today Two golfers recognised with award after saving man's life with defibrillator• Quick thinking and calm action under pressure saved a man’s life during a round of golf in Winchester. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · today Care home scores perfect 10/10 in reviews from residents' families• The home is currently undergoing a refurbishment, with a grand opening planned for early autumn. |
 | BBC News - Hampshire · today Big Sister scheme helps girls to stay in sport• The Big Sister scheme is helping to stop teenage girls dropping out of sport. |
 | BBC News - Hampshire · today Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests• Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle · today Full police statement after lorry crash forces M27 to shut for five hours• Police have revealed a lorry driver escaped with minor injuries after crashing into a barrier on the M27. |
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Sat 25 Jul · The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH · Winchester City Council - Events. Hidden Waterways of Winchester – The Lockburn – a guided walking tourSat 25 Jul · Hill Farm House, Swanmore, SO32 2PY · Winchester City Council - Events. Shakespeare In the GardenFri 24 Jul · City Museum, Winchester, SO23 9ES · Winchester City Council - Events. Winchester Ghost Tour
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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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