On Winchester Now this week
- Investigations are continuing after a crash on the M3 at Winchester which claimed the life of a 38 year old man from the West Midlands. His van collided with a broken down lorry close to junction 10.
- Plans for a revamp of junction 9 of the M3 are coming under the spotlight. A public hearing into the proposal has begun this week.
- Winchester MP Steve Brine has apologised – after it was found he breached Parliamentary rules on the declaration of MP’s interests.
- A project in Hampshire to support victims of stalking and stop re-offending – has been awarded more than a million pounds by the Home Office
We visit Winchester’s new repair café as a campaign this month urges us to fix it – don’t bin it
We talk to the Winchester photographer whose exhibition in the city explores our feelings of love and loss and has been widely praised.
- Foster care fortnight is taking place in Hampshire as the County Council continues its bid to find 150 new foster families by the end of this year.
- Electrical superstore Currys has closed its doors in Winchester. It’s the latest big name to leave the city
- Local women’s 1st team at ‘Winchester City Flyers’ are the NHDFA Cup Champions.
Shout outs:
- To everyone who slept out in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral to raise money for the homeless.
- Hospital bosses have taken to social media to give a big thank you to all our fantastic nurses – as we celebrated International Nurses Day.
- A well done to Winchester Boxing Club who raised funds for The Winchester Beacon by holding a Boxing show at the Guildhall.
- A special mention to Alice Larden – a resident of Chesil Lodge in Winchester – who has celebrated her 100th birthday.
And finally news of a busy weekend of events in Winchester including Mayfest, Watercress Festival and Race for Life.
