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The BBC Football Awards 2026 nominees have been finalized across seven leagues, with the ceremony set for May 28 at 6pm BST. Live coverage and real-time analysis will accompany the night’s biggest surprises.
Josh Cawood’s tranquil image of two people on a bench in a wildflower meadow secures Picture of the Week. The Romsey Advertiser Camera Club’s selection highlights the town’s growing community of shutterbugs.
Helen Hamblen, founder of Dementia Support Hampshire & Isle of Wight, is a finalist in the 2026 Dementia Care Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Dementia. Just four years after launching the charity, she’s been recognized for transforming local dementia care amid a crisis in diagnosis delays.
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw secured the 2024 Women's Super League Player of the Season award Friday, capping a dominant campaign with 22 goals in 22 matches. The Jamaican international becomes the first City player to win the accolade, joining an elite list of WSL legends including Sam Kerr and Beth Mead.
Rita Kohli, director of The Wealth Stop, has been elected president of the Romsey & District Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Sarjit Nagra. The appointment was announced at the chamber’s annual general meeting in Ampfield on Sunday.
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.
Two sisters from Gaza have transformed pulverized concrete into interlocking bricks, winning a UN-backed award for sustainable innovation. The project repurposed 50 tonnes of debris and trained 120 local workers in low-cost construction methods.
Two sisters in Gaza have won an international environmental prize for repurposing bombed-out debris into durable building blocks. Their startup now supplies 5,000 bricks monthly, proving waste can be weaponized against poverty.
The Watercress Line’s Merchant Navy Class Bulleid Pacific No. 35005 Canadian Pacific has been named Steam Locomotive of the Year, capping a decade-long restoration. The honour comes as the Hampshire-based heritage railway celebrates a rising star in its education team.
After four decades on the road, a Hull-based ice cream vendor has been crowned Britain’s finest. His secret? A relentless focus on local dairy and hand-churned recipes. The win caps a year that saw record demand for artisanal frozen treats across the country.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust took top honors in national awards for information governance and cyber resilience last month. The trust’s FOI team and Joint Cyber Security team secured three awards, including Team of the Year.