21+ hour, 11+ min ago   (678+ words) THESE are the latest decisions made under delegated powers by planning officers at Winchester City Council. In Alresford, 26/01110/HOU was permitted for a two-storey rear extension at 7 Covey Way. In Alresford, 26/01315/LIS was permitted for the creation of an opening…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (227+ words) A university expert has contributed to a new framework calling for organisations to put child safeguarding at the heart of their everyday operations. Dr Simon Fox, head of the Department of Policing, Criminology and Forensics at the University of Winchester,…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (426+ words) Visit Winchester is celebrating the district’s creative success. A recent gathering of the Winchester Cultural Collective, organised by Visit Winchester - part of Winchester City Council - brought together leaders, practitioners and partners from across the sector for collaboration and artistic showcases....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (546+ words) It's usually the case that when the summer holidays arrive, the temperature plummets and it starts to rain. Oh no, not 2026, as we are seemingly stuck in an endless cycle of heatwave after heatwave. It's fair to say that this…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (961+ words) HERE are the top ten things you can do in and around Winchester this weekend. Wickham Festival, July 30 to August 2 A four-day music and arts festival near Wickham known by many for its safe, family-friendly atmosphere. With headliners ranging from…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (486+ words) A new nature-inspired soft play centre has been officially opened in Winchester. The Active Adventurers Soft Play at Winchester Sport & Leisure Park was celebrated with a community fun day on Sunday, July 26, attended by 180 visitors. The Mayor of Winchester, Cllr…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (425+ words) A Winchester MP has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating political action. Danny Chambers, who represents Winchester for the Liberal Democrats, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Political Purpose Awards in the Companion Animal Care category. The awards, run by…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (463+ words) Winchester will once again celebrate its rich history and community spirit this September as Heritage Open Days returns with a packed programme of more than 100 free events. Winchester Heritage Open Days (WHODs), part of England’s largest festival of history and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (268+ words) The oldest bell ringing society in England, possibly in the world, is paying visit to Winchester. The Ancient Society of College Youths, established in 1637, will hold its annual "country meeting" festival in the Hampshire area this year, with activities focused…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (463+ words) A legendary cricket captain has been honoured at his former school. Winchester College unveiled a commemorative plaque at its historic Hunter Tent cricket pavilion on Saturday, June 13, in tribute to Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, known as Tiger Pataudi, who captained…...