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Mayor of Romsey, Cllr Colin Burgess, and the new chamber president Rita Kohli.

Romsey chamber of commerce announces new president

Glenn Walsh, returning winner of the Watercress Eating Championship.

Glenn Walsh, returning winner of the Watercress Eating Championship.

'I put it in my calendar every year' Alresford Watercress Festival 2026 returns

A view of South Harting village in the South Downs.

A view of South Harting village in the South Downs.

South Downs National Park

People asked to have their say on national park's new Local Plan

Members of Greenbuttercup Dementia Services with their completed ‘Forget-me-Not’ mosaic.

Members of Greenbuttercup Dementia Services with their completed ‘Forget-me-Not’ mosaic.

Romsey Festival

Plastic bottle tops turned into mosaics for sustainable art project

Aynsley Lister will perform live in Twyford.

Aynsley Lister will perform live in Twyford.

Award-winning British blues-rock musician to perform live solo show

Lee Judd and family taking part in honour of his wife Donna.

Lee Judd and family taking part in honour of his wife Donna.

'It's very emotional' Hundreds come together for cancer charity run in Winchester

John and Joan have dedicated decades to Romsey Family Support Group.

John and Joan have dedicated decades to Romsey Family Support Group.

Charity treasurer steps down after decades of dedicated service

Sarah Nubeebuckus-Jones of The Little Mauritian Kitchen at The Roebuck

Sarah Nubeebuckus-Jones of The Little Mauritian Kitchen at The Roebuck

Meet the chef who is putting Mauritian food back on the menu in Hampshire

Romsey Abbey Head Verger Chris Harpham, Beeb Deacon, Helen White, the Revd Brian Taphouse, the Revd Sally Womersley and Bridget Brook at the installation of the quilt.

Romsey Abbey Head Verger Chris Harpham, Beeb Deacon, Helen White, the Revd Brian Taphouse, the Revd Sally Womersley and Bridget Brook at the installation of the quilt.

Quilt remembering those lost to suicide on display at Romsey Abbey

Hampshire County Council

'Hampshire County Council faces new political landscape'

Mister and Pilot pulling a roller in a field at Upper Eldon,

Mister and Pilot pulling a roller in a field at Upper Eldon,

Romsey Local History Society

Upper Eldon - The Hampshire settlement that quietly dwindled away

Beautiful four-bedroom house with view of the River Test on the market for £1.25m

Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council leader 'delighted' to be re-elected in Romsey Rural

Douglas Marsh's photo has been chosen as our Picture of the Week.

Douglas Marsh's photo has been chosen as our Picture of the Week.

'Snoozing squirrel' captured in our Picture of the Week

Staff of The Green Room

Staff of The Green Room

Beauty salon of the year

'We’re going from strength to strength' - Meet the Hairdresser of the Year winner

Morrisons introducing new '£13 rule' over the next six months - all you need to know

Drakon ride at the opening of Valgard at Paultons Park in Ower on May 16, 2026.

Drakon ride at the opening of Valgard at Paultons Park in Ower on May 16, 2026.

Cultural attractions

Huge 'step up' as new rollercoaster opens at Paultons Park

Charlie Dimmock grew up in Wellow and now lives in the New Forest

Charlie Dimmock grew up in Wellow and now lives in the New Forest

Charlie Dimmock

Ground Force's Charlie Dimmock's quiet life in the New Forest in a cosy cottage

Britain's Got Talent

Winchester teen star magician secures place in Britain's Got Talent final

Regional workspaces will play an increasingly important role in supporting both productivity and local economic growth.

Regional workspaces will play an increasingly important role in supporting both productivity and local economic growth.

Why Hampshire offices are outperforming London-based workspaces

The Playboy of the Western World will be shown at the Theatre Royal Winchester.

The Playboy of the Western World will be shown at the Theatre Royal Winchester.

National Theatre

Bridgerton star to feature in play being screened at Winchester theatre

The Forest Cathedral

The Forest Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral joins project to create ‘living forest of light and sound'

Experience Hampshire is giving businesses the chance to win a sea shanty workshop.

Experience Hampshire is giving businesses the chance to win a sea shanty workshop.

Hampshire business can win unique team-building experience with sea shanty twist

Awbridge Village Fete

Awbridge Village Fete

PHOTOS - Crowds turn out for fun village fete held with dog show and car display

Britain's Got Talent

RECAP: Hampshire teen magician makes Britain's Got Talent final

'These local elections sent shockwaves through the world of British politics'

'The cuckoo is back — but not for long' says Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

New River Park Pavilion opens in Winchester

New River Park Pavilion opens in Winchester

River Park Leisure Centre

New £2.3m community pavilion officially opens, offering 'something very special'

Foodies Festival is returning to Winchester.

Foodies Festival is returning to Winchester.

Winchester Foodies Festival

Popular food and music festival returning to city with major acts

The house in Cranbourne Drive, Otterbourne, which is for sale

The house in Cranbourne Drive, Otterbourne, which is for sale

Four-bedroom Otterbourne house with 'amazing potential' for sale

Otilly and Barnaby took part in the Kids by Spartan race at Tough Mudder.

Otilly and Barnaby took part in the Kids by Spartan race at Tough Mudder.

Siblings tackle 1.5km muddy challenge for primary school's future

Sport

Looking to try padel? Here are the best places to play in Hampshire

O’Neill's in High Street

O’Neill's in High Street

Boxing fans invited to free weigh‑in preview event in Winchester

Fast bowler Sonny Baker has signed a two-year contract extension.

Fast bowler Sonny Baker has signed a two-year contract extension.

Fast bowler commits future to Hampshire with contract extension

There will be a packed line-up of live music and activities at the Utilita Bowl.

There will be a packed line-up of live music and activities at the Utilita Bowl.

Live music and family activities announced for Hampshire Hawks T20 matches

At the competition

At the competition

Army player wins tense Operation Bullseye qualifier in Winchester

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National Sport

Aaron Rai holds the Wanamaker Trophy (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Aaron Rai holds the Wanamaker Trophy (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

US PGA Championship success ‘outside my wildest imagination’ admits Aaron Rai

Aaron Rai clinched his first major at the US PGA Championship (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Aaron Rai clinched his first major at the US PGA Championship (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Englishman Aaron Rai claims stunning victory at US PGA Championship

Mikel Arteta has hailed Arsenal’s supporters as their “12th man” (John Walton/PA)

Mikel Arteta has hailed Arsenal’s supporters as their “12th man” (John Walton/PA)

Mikel Arteta rates ’12th man’ crowd as invaluable to Arsenal

Will Osula celebrates scoring Newcastle’s second goal (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Will Osula celebrates scoring Newcastle’s second goal (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Will Osula scores twice as Newcastle edge West Ham to brink of relegation

Scott Hastings has died aged 61 (Lynne Cameron/PA)

Scott Hastings has died aged 61 (Lynne Cameron/PA)

Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies aged 61

Justin Thomas set the clubhouse lead at the US PGA Championship (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Justin Thomas set the clubhouse lead at the US PGA Championship (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Matti Schmid takes US PGA Championship lead as Justin Thomas sets clubhouse mark

Roberto De Zerbi is set to become Tottenham boss (Nigel French/PA)

Roberto De Zerbi is set to become Tottenham boss (Nigel French/PA)

Roberto De Zerbi reaches agreement in principle to become Tottenham head coach

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Live blogs

Britain's Got Talent

RECAP: Hampshire teen magician makes Britain's Got Talent final

LIVE: Crash on A36 near Wellow cleared between Romsey to Salisbury

Updates - A31 closed near Alresford following crash

Updates - A31 closed near Alresford following crash

UPDATES - A31 reopens after single-vehicle crash closes road for hours

LIVE: Drivers face delays as fallen tree blocks major road

LIVE - Pride returns to Winchester for the first time since 2019

LIVE - Pride returns to Winchester for the first time since 2019

Winchester Pride

RECAP - Pride returns to Winchester for the first time since 2019

Business

Mayor of Romsey, Cllr Colin Burgess, and the new chamber president Rita Kohli.

Romsey chamber of commerce announces new president

Staff of The Green Room

Staff of The Green Room

Beauty salon of the year

'We’re going from strength to strength' - Meet the Hairdresser of the Year winner

Regional workspaces will play an increasingly important role in supporting both productivity and local economic growth.

Regional workspaces will play an increasingly important role in supporting both productivity and local economic growth.

Why Hampshire offices are outperforming London-based workspaces

Experience Hampshire is giving businesses the chance to win a sea shanty workshop.

Experience Hampshire is giving businesses the chance to win a sea shanty workshop.

Hampshire business can win unique team-building experience with sea shanty twist

Santander, NatWest and Lloyds banks are closing hundreds of branches as the Government launches a major review into the future of face-to-face banking.

Santander, NatWest and Lloyds banks are closing hundreds of branches as the Government launches a major review into the future of face-to-face banking.

Government banking review as Santander, NatWest and Lloyds close branches

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Leisure

Aynsley Lister will perform live in Twyford.

Award-winning British blues-rock musician to perform live solo show

Britain's Got Talent

Winchester teen star magician secures place in Britain's Got Talent final

The Playboy of the Western World will be shown at the Theatre Royal Winchester.

The Playboy of the Western World will be shown at the Theatre Royal Winchester.

National Theatre

Bridgerton star to feature in play being screened at Winchester theatre

The Forest Cathedral

The Forest Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral joins project to create ‘living forest of light and sound'

Angie Lewin, The Art & Craft of Print - National Trust Zoe Squires

Angie Lewin, The Art & Craft of Print - National Trust Zoe Squires

New National Trust exhibition draws more than 1,000 visitors on opening weekend

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The damaged car

Hampshire Constabulary

WATCH - Tesla parked in EV charging bay vandalised with hammer in Hampshire car park

University of Winchester

University of Winchester joins new student finance scheme for adult education

Mayor of Romsey, Cllr Colin Burgess, and the new chamber president Rita Kohli.

Romsey chamber of commerce announces new president

Sarah Nubeebuckus-Jones of The Little Mauritian Kitchen at The Roebuck

Meet the chef who is putting Mauritian food back on the menu in Hampshire

Mayor of Romsey, Cllr Colin Burgess, and the new chamber president Rita Kohli.

Romsey chamber of commerce announces new president

Staff of The Green Room

Beauty salon of the year

'We’re going from strength to strength' - Meet the Hairdresser of the Year winner

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Passengers that have been repatriated to the UK from cruise ship MV Hondius have been sent to a hospital in Merseyside (Peter Byrne/PA)

Passengers that have been repatriated to the UK from cruise ship MV Hondius have been sent to a hospital in Merseyside (Peter Byrne/PA)

Medic with hantavirus symptoms in UK hospital as nine virus contacts to arrive

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces another week of turmoil at the heart of Government (Peter Nicholls/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces another week of turmoil at the heart of Government (Peter Nicholls/PA)

Starmer’s Government returns to Westminster amid leadership rivals’ Brexit row

The Co-op Group is planning to take over Southern Co-op (Co-op/PA)

The Co-op Group is planning to take over Southern Co-op (Co-op/PA)

Co-op plans to take over hundreds of shops in Southern Co-op deal

President of Ireland Catherine Connolly is to visit London and Leeds (Brian Lawless/PA)

President of Ireland Catherine Connolly is to visit London and Leeds (Brian Lawless/PA)

President Connolly to meet Irish communities during visit to English cities

Natalie McNally was murdered at her home in Lurgan in December 2022 (family handout/PA)

Natalie McNally was murdered at her home in Lurgan in December 2022 (family handout/PA)

PSNI chief raises concerns over capacity to deal with violence against women

A report reveals the UK has the highest commercial property tax burden of any major economy (Alamy/PA)

A report reveals the UK has the highest commercial property tax burden of any major economy (Alamy/PA)

UK has highest property tax burden of top economies, says report

New SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan is demanding the UK Government review – and then scrap – its ‘anti business policies’ (Andrew Milligan/PA)

New SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan is demanding the UK Government review – and then scrap – its ‘anti business policies’ (Andrew Milligan/PA)

SNP Westminster leader demands urgent review of UK’s ‘anti-business policies’

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