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City Of Memphis takes Lanwades crown
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (351+ words) City Of Memphis enhanced her growing reputation as Billy Lee proved he is once again the man for the Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh. Fifth in the Irish 1, 000 Guineas after just one win in a maiden on this day…...
Missile attacks on Ukraine demonstrate Putin's "weakness', Cooper says
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (234+ words) Vladimir Putin's attack on Kyiv and other cities has shown his "weakness, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said after Ukraine was hit by a hypersonic missile and drone barrage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia used the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile…...
Scout, 8, recognised by Chief Scout for kindness and determination
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (486+ words) A young Scout has been recognised for his kindness, determination and generosity. Saul Anning, aged eight and from Bishop's Waltham, received the Chief Scout's Unsung Heroes Award from Chief Scout Dwayne Fields in honour of his selflessness. He was one…...
Bee Lines project creates wildflower habitats across 100 hectares of land
48+ min ago (512+ words) More than 100 hectares of wildflower habitat are being created in the South Downs. The project is part of the South Downs National Park's Bee Lines scheme, which aims to support declining bee populations. Under the scheme, wildflower areas are being…...
Hundreds of parents hunt for bargains at popular children's sale
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (296+ words) Families gathered to hunt for bargains at a popular baby and children's sale. Winchester NCT's Nearly New Sale returned to Kings' School on Sunday, April 26, offering more than 7, 000 second-hand items, including clothing, toys, buggies and books. The event attracted nearly…...
Winchester pre-school manager hosts starting school webinar
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (260+ words) A Winchester nursery manager has helped hundreds of families feel more confident about their children's transition to school. The Pre-school and Beyond webinar, hosted by the team at Bright Horizons, saw more than 1, 000 current parents register, with more than 170 joining…...
Show celebrating the very best of country music coming to theatre
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (284+ words) Country music fans are invited to enjoy a night celebrating the genre's biggest stars. Theatre Royal Winchester will host Made in Tennessee: A Night of Country Music on Sunday, June 7. The show will feature the music of Johnny Cash, Dolly…...
Boomtown ranked as the UK's best-value festival for 2026 at 83p per artist
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (370+ words) Boomtown has been ranked as the UK's best-value music festival for 2026, according to new research. Monzo looked at ticket prices and line-ups at major UK festivals to calculate average cost per artist and per headliner. Boomtown, which is held near…...
Meet 6, 000 sheep and hundreds of lambs at Hampshire farm open day
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (509+ words) A farm is inviting families to experience rural life as part of a national open day. Maple Farm in Ropley, home to The Wessex Flock, will open its gates from 11am to 3pm on June 7. The event will include a farm trail,…...
Ofsted praises nursery for inclusive approach in recent report
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (388+ words) A childcare hub has been praised by Ofsted in several categories including welfare, wellbeing and leadership. Ampfield Childcare Hub at Deer Park Court, Hursley, was assessed in March and it caters for children aged from birth to three years, with…...