'Thank you to Boomtown organisers for a brilliantly put together festival'

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        September 1, 2026

'Thank you to Boomtown organisers for a brilliantly put together festival'

Good Morning Winchester — 2026-09-01

I would like to thank the organisers of Boomtown for a brilliantly put together festival with little impact on the local environs.
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'Thank you to Boomtown organisers for a brilliantly put together festival'
• I would like to thank the organisers of Boomtown for a brilliantly put together festival with little impact on the local environs.
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Woman launches 'have a beer on us' fundraiser for New Forest firefighters
• The daughter of a 93-year-old ex-firefighter launches a “have a beer on us” fundraiser for New Forest firefighters, honouring Hampshire Fire and Rescue after devastating wildfires.
Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · yesterday
Petition launched to see more 20mph speed limits in Southampton
• A petition submitted to the council is calling for more 20mph speed limits and traffic calming measures in the Thornhill estate.
BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday
Shuttle service launched due to fault with ferry
• Wightlink said its Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head FastCat service remains affected on Monday.
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Groups unite for long-term recovery after wildfire
• The fire in the New Forest, which started on 9 August, affected more than 100 hectares of heathland.
Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · Local news · yesterday
Pub puts on weekend of fun including giant food challenge for 60th anniversary
• The Bedes Lea in North Baddesley has celebrated 60 years of being open with a weekend of live music, games and a themed food challenge.
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6 Sep · Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9ASAlresford Farmers' Market12 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 & 14 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 & 14 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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Did you know? · Winchester
On 10 February 2022, a bronze statue of Licoricia of Winchester, medieval England's most prominent Jewish businesswoman, was unveiled on the city's Jewry Street.
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