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Maranello-based automaker Ferrari has launched its first fully electric model, the Luce, priced at £474,320 with a 350-mile WLTP range. The 816bhp hypercar signals a new chapter for the Italian marque as it accelerates toward an all-electric lineup by 2030.
The annual Broadlands Garden Show returns for three days this June, featuring over 180 exhibitors, live demonstrations, and family entertainment. From horticulture to wellness workshops, the event promises a weekend of inspiration and discovery in Romsey.
Over 290 parents and expectant parents scooped 7,000 bargains at Kings’ School, giving pre-loved items a second life and channeling proceeds into vital NCT services across Hampshire.
Families can meet 6,000 sheep and 200 lambs at Maple Farm on June 7 during Open Farm Sunday’s 20th anniversary event. Hands-on wool-making workshops and farm trails promise a day of rural discovery and local produce.
The Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show slashed carbon emissions by 28% in 2024 through a Green Garden Audit, replacing temporary structures with reclaimed materials and low-carbon designs. Yet critics argue the show’s environmental cost remains high despite progress.
Two conservationists have abandoned city living to run a remote Shetland island, where sheep outnumber residents 50 to one. Their move signals a growing trend among urban professionals seeking radical lifestyle changes in Britain’s northernmost reaches.
Jane Hough, known as ‘Jane the Bike,’ embarks on her 32nd solo charity ride May 26, covering 600km along the Moselle River. The Winchester resident aims to raise funds for Christian Aid while advocating for sustainable travel.
London’s iconic Chelsea Flower Show opens with a 2026 lineup featuring gardens crafted by household names, blending haute couture, music and film aesthetics into living landscapes. A record 20 celebrity-collaborative plots promise to redefine horticultural artistry when the show opens on Monday.
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.
Southampton-based jeweller Essential is set to unveil its first dedicated online bridal collection, featuring freshwater pearls and cubic zirconia, as it celebrates three decades in business. The launch marks a strategic shift for the female-founded brand, expanding its accessibility while maintaining its signature sterling silver craftsmanship.
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.
Winchester City Council has approved £1.8 million in developer-funded projects, ranging from theatre expansions to solar panel installations. The funding, drawn from the Community Infrastructure Levy, targets accessibility, sustainability, and local amenities across the district.
West Oxfordshire's ambitious zero-carbon housing project lags behind while Welborne Garden Village in Hampshire progresses. Experts weigh in on the challenges and benefits of eco-friendly construction.