On Winchester Now this week:
- Heavy rain and storm force winds have brought problems in Winchester with flooding, power cuts and blocked roads. We hear from one man who says he is lucky to be alive after a tree fell on his car on the Romsey Road.
- Chief Medical and Nursing Officers in Hampshire have delivered an open message to residents asking for help as junior doctors this week began the longest period of strike action in the history of the NHS.
- We find out about a new scheme that has started in some Winchester schools this week. School Pastors are offering support and a listening ear.
- The search is on for people or organisations who have made a difference in the Winchester district. Nominations for the Mayor of Winchester’s Community Awards have opened.
- Shout-outs:
- To the Friends of King Alfred Buses who brought their vintage buses into Winchester this New Year’s day.
- To a number of local residents who were recognised in the King’s New Year’s honours.
- To the firm i4Projects who donated three sacks of toys to the Northbrook children’s ward.
- To supporters who donated gifts and treats this Christmas to the Winchester Beacon.
- To the Gazelle Squadron display team who flew in Father Christmas by helicopter to visit Naomi House and JacksPlace.
- To the organisers of the Winchester Park Run who have broken a record for the number of runners. 513 people took part in the weekly Saturday run just before Christmas.
- People came flocking to the village of Easton earlier this week armed with binoculars and cameras. We find out what unusual sighting brought them here.
