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Winchester’s important Jewish past has been thrown under the national spotlight after the unveiling of the statue of Licoricia, a prominent member of the city’s 13th century Jewish community. She became a financier to Henry 111 and played a crucial role in the rebuilding of Westminster Abbey. The Prince of Wales viewed the life-sized bronze…
‘We’re England’s oldest vineyard, in the birthplace of cricket!’ exclaims Ian Kellett, owner of Hambledon Vineyard, ‘it doesn’t get better than that!’ It’s been a commercial vineyard since 1952. Formerly owned by Major General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones, who began a lifelong love affair with wine in the trenches of WW1, where French officers shared around…
A local Miniature Dachshund and his owner are prize winners after entering a national award celebrating the powerful bond between dogs and their humans. Buddy and Amber’s story won hearts at nutritious pet food company, Vet’s Kitchen, from the dozens of entries into their ‘Woof and Well’ award, which recognises the contribution dogs have made…
Big Lunch events, lighting beacons in the north and south of the city, grants for environmentally friendly legacy projects and a weekend of street parties are among the exciting plans Portsmouth City Council has to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession on 6 February 1952. In the UK, an extra bank holiday has…
Everyone, yes, everyone can be charitable whether it’s giving your time, home, expertise, money, goods or just talking to someone who needs someone to listen. Here are some ways to show your support: FINANCIALDEC (Disasters Emergency Committee) is made up of 15 agencies including the British Red Cross, Oxfam and Save the Children, and works…
British adventurer and Channel 4 ‘Hunted’ star, Jordan Wylie, is an ex-soldier from Alresford and he has been on a polar quest to run marathons in 10 of the coldest places on the planet. Despite the continual changes in travelling rules, Jordon ran 26.2 miles in Antarctica for his latest polar challenge. After nearly three…
Paultons Cricket Club was the victim of an arson attack in January. Crews from Redbridge, Romsey, St Mary’s and Eastleigh arrived to find half of the building engulfed in flames, with a nearby vehicle destroyed in the fire. A fundraiser to help rebuild the club was set up by Ryan Collingwood and donations have flooded…
Fresh, pasteurised milk from a farm just two miles away is being delivered within hours of being milked to passers-by and the local community in Meon Valley. Available 24/7 from the vending machine outside the Meonstoke Post Office and Village Stores, all you need is your bottle (which you can buy during shop opening hours,…
On Sunday 24 April, you can Join thousands of people to take on Southampton for an incredible day of running across the city, with events for all ages and abilities including the ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and Fun Run. Take in the amazing sights of the Bargate, Itchen Bridge, Riverside Park and Southampton…
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