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Winchester man jailed for causing 'senseless' death of elderly woman in crash James Cooper, 33, jailed for 11 years at Croydon Crown Court for causing death by dangerous driving in Cranleigh, Surrey. Banned from driving for 10…

He was driving at more than 60mph in a 30mph zone.

Two areas where council is falling short - including tackling anti-social behaviour Winchester City Council has announced that it has areas where it needs to improve regarding tenant satisfaction.

Tenants have been surveyed

Outrage as residents hit with sewage bills up to ten times more than expected The bills, issued by Aster for 2025/26, apply to households connected to Aster-managed sewerage treatment plants across the county and have sparked…

'To be hit with additional invoices of this scale, without any explanation or breakdown of costs, is simply indefensible'

Have your say - consultation opens into 1,200 homes scheme at golf course More than 1,000 new homes could be added to Winchester after developers launch a consultation on their plans.

Will you be responding to the consultation? What should be top of the list: affordable homes, infrastructure, or protecting the landscape setting?

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Plans are coming forward for up to 1,200 new homes on South Winchester Golf Course, with Bloor Homes preparing a public consultation on proposals for a new “Manor Parks” community.

The scheme could include a mix of housing alongside community facilities and green space.

Weather history of the city with before and after pictures SEVENTY years separate these two photographs.

It really highlights how waterlogged the Bar End field can get - and maybe explains why the land wasn’t developed in the 19th or early 20th centuries

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Before and after — 70 years apart!

Both of these photos were taken from the playing fields at Bar End. The black‑and‑white shot dates back to the 1950s and shows the aftermath of heavy rainfall, looking towards Bar End Road.

Plans underway for former Rohan shop to become high-end shoemaker A former outdoor retailer in Winchester is planning to become a high-end shoemaker shop, Loake.

Loake, a family-owned British shoemaker, is in the early stages of moving in to an unoccupied building in The Square

New director of music appointed for Winchester Cathedral The new Director of Music has been appointed at Winchester Cathedral.

She is currently the Organist and Master of the Choristers at Guildford Cathedral

Smartphones and smartwatches to be banned at Hampshire school Smartphones and smartwatches will be banned on site at a school as part of a drive to protect children from online harm.

It is part of a drive to protect children from online harm

Winchester Cathedral 🤩
Thanks to Stan Evans who shared this beautiful photograph with our camera club

Station Approach transformation on hold as council focuses on other projects The biggest redevelopment scheme in Winchester is no longer going ahead, as the city council pivots to focusing on other projects.

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Winchester’s largest redevelopment project has been paused as the city council shifts its focus to other priorities.

The £150m Station Approach scheme is on hold while efforts are redirected toward progressing the Silver Hill development

Do you agree with the decision to pause the project?

The future of Winchester’s flagship regeneration scheme has been thrown into doubt

Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Ltd (GKRL) has confirmed it will no longer continue its involvement in the Central Winchester Regeneration project - also known as Silver Hill.

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The Ivy to offer hot chocolate and mulled wine at Winchester Christmas Market Families can enjoy the Naughty Elves Breakfast on December 14, 21, and 23, from 9am to 11am.

Sounds delicious!

TV star born in Hampshire goes back to her roots in pub visit A Hampshire country pub has been graced with the presence of Amanda Holden, presenter and actress.

She visited The Cricketer’s Inn in Curdridge to celebrate a family occasion

Resident's fury over 'nightmare' bottle bank placement Alresford residents continue their battle with Winchester City Council to remove a bottle bank creating loud noise and emotional distress.

'It went mad over Covid- it was so distressing and emotionally draining'

Independent pizza restaurants team up to offer new promotion for customers The alliance consists of The Pizza Tavern, in Bridge Street, Five Boroughs Pizza, in Jewry Street, and Pi Pizza, in Stockbridge Road.

It's time to support our local businesses!

First look inside landmark Abbey Gardens building on reopening weekend Abbey Mill, formerly known as Inn The Park, in Abbey Gardens welcomed hundreds of guests back into the historic building

We are excited to see Abbey Mill back open again

Decision made over alcohol licence application for new bistro and beauty salon Winchester civic chiefs have supported an alcohol licence application for new bistro and beauty salon.

It has completely changed the former Lloyds bank building

New food waste recycling scheme for every household starting next month Food waste recycling collections to start from next month

The service will launch in phases, with all households having a weekly collection by the end of March 2026

Winchester City Council leader announced as Lib Dem candidate for Hampshire Mayor The leader of Winchester City Council has been announced as the Lib Dem candidate for Hampshire Mayor.

'We need a Mayor who doesn’t just talk about change but has a track record of delivering it'

'Blood moon' seen in Winchester sky as residents spot total lunar eclipse The eclipse was visible to people in the UK and across western Europe on September 7, becoming visible as it rose above the horizon, according to…

Wow!

Winchester wingsuit pilot makes history at world championships A Winchester-based wingsuit pilot made a record-breaking flight at the global championships.

Amazing!

Horse euthanised following 'freak accident' at agricultural show Alresford Show organisers have said they are launching “a full review of our veterinary procedures” following the death of a horse at this…

Awful news

This is what Winchester's new food hall could look like if plans are approved Planning application for illuminated signs at Winchesters new food hall has been submitted to the council

The soon to be food hall has been under renovation since March

Residents voice objections to plans to build almost 200 homes to planning inspectors Winchester residents have reiterated their objections to a scheme to build almost 200 houses to the planning inspectorate.

Since the appeal was announced 41 letters regarding the plans to build a controversial new estate in Lanham Lane have been submitted

LIVE: Thousands visit 'Britain's poshest town' for popular food, drink and craft fair Trout 'n' About has returned to Stockbridge, and organisers say more than 10,000 people could visit what many call 'Britain's poshest town'.

Stockbridge is buzzing today!

Charity walk raises more than £100,000 for children's hospices The event raised enough to fund nearly three nurses for a year at the hospices.

Amazing 👏