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Inspectors found hidden structural failures at the historic Buttercross, prompting a £250,000 funding request. A Scheduled Monument Emergency Works Notice now forces urgent repairs before further damage occurs.
The 55-metre chalk figure, one of Britain’s most recognizable landmarks, is being rechalked early due to heavier winter rains washing away its outline. Volunteers are scaling the hillside this week to apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk before erosion and algae obscure the Giant’s defining features.
Historic Wickham antiques hub Chesapeake Mill will add two floors to its existing structure, nearly doubling its capacity for independent traders. Funding secured from Cambridge & Counties Bank will transform the upper floors, with refurbishment starting in 2026.
A thatched cottage on Viables Lane was gutted by a fire that drew over 60 firefighters overnight. No injuries were reported as crews dampened hotspots Wednesday morning, but the cause remains under investigation.
The Hampshire Record Office has acquired a 50-year collection of original architectural drawings by Andrew Rutter, Winchester’s first conservation officer, capturing the city’s evolving skyline and intimate details now available to the public.
A blaze tore through the thatched roof of a 300-year-old cottage in Devon, sending plumes of smoke over farmland. Firefighters from three stations worked through the night, as local residents watched the structure smolder at daybreak.
Romsey’s planning committee greenlit a 14-home development and a controversial demolition in a late-night vote. The council also rejected two other major proposals, including a retail expansion and a sports facility, in a decision that has split local opinion.
Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School commemorated its 175th anniversary with a week of activities beginning February 2. Headteacher Mark Harris called the milestone a testament to generations of dedication. Former students and staff shared memories to build a permanent archive.