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A memorial quilt created by grieving families is now on display at Romsey Abbey in Hampshire. The exhibition, featuring handcrafted squares with personal stories, aims to honor lives lost and offer solace to survivors.
A four-bedroom detached house on Millstream Rise, Romsey, with direct access to the River Test, has been listed for £1.25 million. The property features a double garage, landscaped gardens, and a west-facing terrace overlooking the water.
Francesca Dovey’s The Green Room in Romsey has claimed the 2026 Hairdresser of the Year award after a public vote. The salon’s expansion and rising client base reflect its growing reputation. Staff and clients celebrate a second victory in four years.
Conservative leader Nick Adams-King secured re-election in Romsey Rural with 3,999 votes despite a tight race. The result defied early predictions of significant Conservative losses across Hampshire. The division saw a 50.8% turnout, with Liberal Democrats and Reform UK gaining ground.
In 1945, Upper Eldon’s church held a service for just 14 souls. Seven decades later, the settlement has vanished, leaving only crumbling stone and a mustard tin doorlock as relics of a forgotten community.
A Hampshire-based tourism group is giving companies a chance to win a free sea shanty workshop for up to 10 employees. The prize includes a guided history session and live singing led by a local shanty crew. Winners can book the session anytime in 2026 at a venue of their choice across the county.
Britain’s local elections delivered historic losses for the Conservatives and gains for Reform UK and Greens, signalling the end of two-party dominance. Hampshire County Council flipped for the first time in 30 years as voters embraced multi-party democracy.
The iconic cuckoo has reappeared in Hampshire this spring, detected at three wildlife reserves—its earliest return in five years. Conservationists warn the species remains at risk despite the welcome sighting.
Nine-year-old Otilly and seven-year-old Barnaby raised £247 for Halterworth Primary School by tackling a grueling 1.5km obstacle course. Their effort supports a £30,000 campaign to expand a Forest School program on recently acquired land.
Liberal Democrat Sandra Gidley secured a third term in Romsey Town, defeating rivals in a tight race that saw turnout dip below 52%. Her victory comes amid rising support for smaller parties, complicating the county’s political landscape.
A detached house on Cranbourne Drive has been listed for offers over £615,000 after decades in one family. The 1970s property offers four bedrooms, a large garden, and off-road parking in a sought-after Hampshire village.
Richard Murphy, a Winchester councillor, has donated 250 platelet units in his lifetime and warns Hampshire’s blood supply is dangerously low. Just one platelet donation can save up to three adults or 12 children, yet hospitals face critical shortages due to the seven-day shelf life of platelets.
Residents in Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton are being urged to share their urgent care experiences before June 21. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is overhauling services ahead of 2028 contract renewals, with a 10-minute anonymous survey now open. The review targets GP out-of-hours care, night nursing and urgent treatment centres amid rising demand.
A Tesla Model was targeted by a hammer-wielding vandal at 12:30 a.m. in Bishop's Waltham, leaving the vehicle severely damaged. Hampshire Constabulary has launched an investigation and urges witnesses to come forward.
Specialist rescue gear worth over £200,000 stolen from Whitchurch Fire Station in overnight raid. Firefighters forced to cancel training sessions as investigation widens.
A female member of staff suffered a fatal medical emergency at Kings' School in Winchester on Thursday, prompting a brief lockdown and school closure. Emergency services, including air ambulance, responded within minutes before pronouncing her dead at the scene.
The centuries-old Wickham Horse Fair will disrupt traffic in Hampshire from Tuesday, with Wickham Square and parts of the A334 shut for 46 hours. Diversions for cars and buses stretch up to 15 miles as emergency access remains guaranteed.
Action star Jason Statham is constructing a £25m seafront estate on a 20-acre Hampshire site with fiancée Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The property will include a private beach and a treehouse, marking their permanent move from the US.
Fareham’s Park Lane Recreation Ground now hosts four new padel courts, offering locals a year-round fitness option. The £1.2 million facility, run by Padel4All, opened May 10 with free access for beginners and tiered memberships for frequent players.
Kings' School in Hampshire closed its doors for a second day after an emergency medical call involving staff triggered lockdown procedures. Authorities confirmed air ambulance deployment as investigations begin into the unexplained incident.
Hampshire villages buzz with fundraisers and socials this month. From a Micheldever plant sale to a Sutton Scotney café raising cash for children’s cancer care, the calendar is packed. A dog show in Barton Stacey and live folk concerts cap off the lineup.
The Hampshire-based brunch chain Josie’s has launched its seventh branch in Wickham Square, reviving a beloved local tearoom with modern touches. The new 90-seat café, open six days a week, employs 30 locals and has drawn immediate praise for its homely atmosphere and all-day menu.
A surprise performance on Winchester’s high street raised £2,500 for Legacy Dance Independent, a Hampshire-based troupe of young artists. The flash mob, held last month, featured 35 dancers and singers ahead of their summer showcase on August 15 at Thornden Hall in Chandler’s Ford.
Major motorway closures on the M3 and M27 begin Friday night, forcing drivers onto diversions until Monday. Resurfacing and electrical works will target key junctions, with partial roundabout closures in both directions. Here’s exactly where and when to avoid the chaos.