14+ hour, 18+ min ago   (339+ words) It is a song that appeals to everyone, but in particular any parent of grown-up children will probably shed a tear hearing it, and my safe bet is that this song will survive for as long as there are weddings…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (209+ words) Face painting, crafts, and a visit from a 65-year-old tortoise made for a memorable summer holiday. Home-Start Winchester welcomed 50 adults and 80 children to its annual Summer Fun Club, held over two three-day weeks in August at St Paul’s Church in…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (436+ words) Paddleboarding to the pub is the latest summer adventure capturing imaginations, and one route in Hampshire has captured some interest. According to Paddle UK, the growing trend combines a love of the water with exploring riverside coffee stops and waterside…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (423+ words) A popular nearly new sale is returning this autumn, offering families a sustainable way to shop and support their community. The NCT Winchester and District Nearly New Sale is on Sunday, October 11, from 1pm to 3pm at Kings’ School in Winchester. NCT…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (220+ words) Penguins, capybaras, squirrel monkeys and a Vietnamese magnolia snail were among 10,000 animals measured at ZSL London Zoo’s annual “weigh-in” on Monday. Every mammal, bird, reptile, fish and invertebrate was weighed, with some scales disguised in habitats to ensure animals hopped…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (317+ words) The Hampshire Chronicle published eight death notices last week. Every week, the Chronicle publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. Here are the most recent notices placed in the Chronicle: Passed…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (457+ words) A gardening scheme is helping children grow confidence and resilience, one plant at a time. Grow, Thrive, Bloom, launched by Garden on a Roll, is a new wellbeing programme designed to help schools use gardening to support emotional literacy and…...

1+ week, 6+ 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,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (525+ words) A much-loved Hampshire landlord has been remembered for his warmth, humour and hospitality. David Smith, who owned the Cart and Horses in Kings Worthy for 25 years, died aged 82 at Winchester Hospice on July 29. Mr Smith passed away on both his…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (362+ words) A Winchester handyman has completed a ‘four corners of the UK’ cycle challenge and raised more than £5,000 for charity. Ben Sharrock, 49, of Andover Road, completed the self-supported 2,175 km cycle in 13 days, covering the length and breadth of mainland Great Britain…...