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Road to shut for works as diversion route of 17 miles announced
A diversion of 17 miles is set to come into force due to road works on Boarhunt Road above Portchester.
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Bungalow destroyed by fire in Hampshire town
A bungalow has been completely destroyed in a fire.
City centre rangers extend patrols to seven days a week to improve security
Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) has expanded its Ranger service from five to seven days.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance opens new £3.6m HQ
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is now operating from its new headquarters at Southampton Airport, having moved from Thruxton.
Twyford vineyard granted licence to serve alcohol despite objections
A vineyard in Twyford has been granted a licence to serve alcohol despite concerns raised by residents about noise and traffic.
Hampshire County Council unveils plan for 17,000 electric vehicle chargers
People across Hampshire will benefit from the introduction of 17,000 EV charge points, part of a government-funded Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund.
MP slams council for focusing on Hampshire's bus shelters instead of services
A Hampshire MP has criticised a decision to spend money on bus shelters while cutting vital services.
Charity highlights importance of community support during National Volunteers Week
Winchester charity highlights the importance of community support during National Volunteers Week.
Elderly person rescued from burning bungalow in major incident
An elderly person was rescued from a burning home in a major emergency response.
Romsey dad given longest jail sentence yet for taking part in Southampton violence
Andrew Summerhayes, 38, was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court after violence erupted at a protest following the death of Henry Nowak.
Milestone reached in construction of school's new sports facility
St Swithun’s School recently celebrated the progress of its Building Active Lives development with a topping out ceremony.
Fashion students named among best in country
Fashion students from Winchester School of Art have been shortlisted for four national awards at Graduate Fashion Week 2026.
County's approach to tackling domestic abuse shaping national conversations
Hampshire’s model is being highlighted as part of a national review into the effectiveness of the 2021 Domestic Abuse Act.
Trio of peregrine falcon chicks safely ringed at Romsey Abbey
A trio of peregrine falcon chicks have been safely ringed in Romsey.
New family support hubs to open across Hampshire offering a range of services
The hubs will serve as one-stop-shops offering support from pregnancy through early childhood and into the start of school.
Inquest opens into death of student found unresponsive in accomodation
An inquest has opened into the death of a university student who was found deceased in her accommodation.
Car boot sale forced to close due to scrapping of free parking, councillor says
A popular town centre car boot sale has been forced to close, with a councillor blaming parking charges for its demise.
Reform UK in Southampton backs Farage's comments on Henry Nowak
A senior member of Reform UK in Southampton has backed Nigel Farage’s comments over the murder of Henry Nowak.
Hampshire children in care steady at 1,700 but profile changing
The number of children in care in Hampshire has stayed steady over the past year, but new figures show a shift towards older teenagers, alongside a fall in unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
'Every minute does matter' - new air ambulance base opens, saving more lives
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has officially opened its multi-million pound new headquarters - and it's already saving even more lives