£1m fund launched to support projects reducing crime and anti-social behaviour
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£1m fund launched to support projects reducing crime and anti-social behaviour
• This year’s funding round will focus on reducing abuse, violence and exploitation, particularly against women and girls.
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 | Southern Daily Echo - News · today Plans to build three homes on Bedford Place site left unused for 20 years• A Southampton car park that has been left dormant for more than 20 years could be transformed into three new homes under plans submitted to the city council. |
 | Southern Daily Echo - News · today Southampton scout centre saved from closure by £1,000 donation• Southampton City Scouts received the funding from waste management firm CSG to support the installation of a new sewage system |
 | Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Hidden corners of Winchester's historic bookshop to open to public• Hidden corners of a historic bookshop are opening up to the public. |
 | Southern Daily Echo - News · today The unforgettable highs and lows of one of Southampton's top pubs which has closed• We dive into the newspaper archives to explore the wild 28-year heritage of Southampton's most notorious pub. |
 | BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday Approval sought for second phase of trail upgrade• Improvements to the Hayling Billy Trail include a wider all-weather surface and better access. |
 | BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday Ferry regulation risks sustainability, boss warns• Andy Burnham has said he would "look seriously" at any proposal to regulate ferry services. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · yesterday Annual charity walk returning to the Hampshire countryside• The event invites walkers to support any registered charity, with all funds raised going directly to their chosen cause. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · 2 days ago Charity family day planned in memory of Romsey man• A family fun day featuring children's entertainment, competitions and live music is set to take place in Romsey to raise money for charity in memory of Dean Hayball. |
 | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue news RSS feed · Safety and public services · yesterday Chimney checks: Sweep to stay safe this Autumn• We are encouraging Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents to take simple steps now to reduce the risk of chimney fires as part of Chimney Fire Safety Week (1-7 September 2026). |
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6 Sep · Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9ASAlresford Farmers' Market
12 Sep · United Church, Winchester, SO23 8RZEveryday Histories - free talks for Heritage Open Days
13 Sep · Bar End Road, Hampshire, SO23 9NPKing Alfred Autumn Country Bus Day - Heritage Open Days
7 & 14 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHLower Winchester guided walking tour
13 Sep · Wickham Square, Wickham, PO17 5JNTaste of Wickham
17 Sep · 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Jazz Club: Tom Barford Quartet
6 Sep · Twyford Waterworks, Twyford, SO21 1QATwyford Waterworks Open Day
7 & 14 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking tour
13 Sep · Winchester Farmers' Market, Winchester, SO22 8LAWinchester Farmers' Market
11 Sep · Winchester various locations, Winchester, SO23 8AJWinchester Heritage Open Days
5 Sep · The Arc, Winchester, SO23 8SBWriting WorkshopResident pulse
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In September 1901 Winchester unveiled Hamo Thornycroft's bronze statue of King Alfred the Great to mark the millenary of his death, dominating The Broadway to this day.
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