1+ day, 11+ hour 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+ week, 4+ day 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…...

1+ mon, 4+ day 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…...

1+ mon, 6+ day 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…...

1+ mon, 6+ day 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (466+ words) A Winchester boxing club is breaking down barriers by offering inclusive sessions for people with disabilities and those living with Parkinson’s. Winchester Boxing Club, in Barfield Close, has started two new projects to engage children with additional learning or physical…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (298+ words) St John Ambulance has been named one of the Mayor of Winchester’s charities for the year ahead. The charity’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight branch, which supports community events across the region, will partner with the mayor to raise awareness…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (92+ words) Councillors are set to consider £740,000 plans to turn underused changing rooms at Winchester Sport & Leisure Park into a new wellbeing zone… LIVE - Councillors debate changes to Winchester Sport & Leisure Park - Winchester City Council's Cabinet is meeting today, June 17/ - The Cabinet…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (234+ words) A TOP prep school has applied for permission to build a canopy to facilitate outdoor learning facilities. According to the application form, the canopy would be approximately 8,400sq metres in size. The form says that the proposed canopy will "create outdoor…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (531+ words) The biggest ever A Taste of Winchester has been launched, promising nearly a fortnight of food and drink events showcasing the city’s independent hospitality scene. The celebration, which will run from June 22 to July 5, highlights the hospitality businesses which make…...