On Winchester Now this week: the future of the derelict River Park Leisure Centre is unclear after the University of Southampton pulled out of planned investment in the site, we talk to residents; there’s praise for students who raised money to support people with vision impairment; and it’s “all aboard” as the historic Canadian Pacific locomotive returns to the Watercress Line. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: we ask people in Winchester for their views on the news that major work to the M3 Junction 9 has got the go ahead; we meet the Changemakers in Hampshire; and hear from staff at Winchester Library, which is through to the national finals of Library of the Year. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: it’s been a difficult week for Winchester Cathedral with the release of a report which found significant failings in its leadership, a culture of secrecy and misunderstandings; with International Women’s Day this Saturday, we ask people in Winchester who is their inspiration; and frying pans at the ready! – we join the pancake races outside Winchester Cathedral and hear about the amazing costumes this year. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: the flag of Ukraine was flown from Winchester Guildhall and the clock lit up in blue and yellow to mark 3 years since the evasion of Ukraine by Russia – Winchester Radio attended a vigil to remember and spoke to some of those present about the emotional day; we have a report from the second Sound Winchester event; and the heart-warming story of two school friends reunited after meeting in Abbotts Barton care home. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: we hear the heart-warming story of a man called Ron Eades who at 93 years old says he owes his life to the NHS and has written a poem to thank them for all they have done; and we join celebrations at the opening of the new St Clement’s surgery. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: we meet stroke survivor Sally Stoodley whose challenges are inspiring others and supporting our local hospital; we hear about plans to turn Winchester’s Gurkha Museum into a world-class centre; and choirs, samba, rock, and more – Sound Winchester is back at the Arc. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: could you change the life of a young person? – a Winchester charity needs your help; Hampshire is fast-tracked for devolution – we find out what that’s all about; and the scheme making a difference to people with dementia and their families. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: we find out why there’s a “chatter and natter” table in a Winchester café; we hear from the organisation working to preserve Hampshire’s historic records; and we celebrate a special anniversary for St Giles Hill. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.
On Winchester Now this week: we hear from the CEO of Hampshire Hospitals about the government-announced delays to the new hospital build; we speak to the CEO of the Howard League for Penal Reform about the “squalid” state of HMP Winchester; we visit the “Through the Lens of a Gurkha” exhibition at the Gurkha Museum; and find out why wildlife experts want to hear about the birds in your garden this weekend. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs.
On Winchester Now this week: the New York Times says Winchester is the place to go this year – we hear why; Winchester hospital asks for the public’s help to cope with winter pressures; and what are your thoughts on AI – we’ll find out. Plus our usual news-in-brief and community shout-outs too.
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