High-Speed Hydrofoils return to the Solent: SailGP hits Hampshire this July

The global phenomenon of elite foiling catamaran racing is coming back to Hampshire. On 25–26 July 2026, the ⁠Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth will take over the Solent. Following a completely sold-out debut event in the county last summer, Round 8 of the global championship promises to deliver the most adrenaline-fueled weekend […]



Historian Dan Snow opens Buckler’s Hard’s new exhibition ‘Beaulieu River at War’

The Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust has officially opened its latest exhibition, Beaulieu River at War, with historian and broadcaster Dan Snow attending the launch. Running from 1 June through to the end of October, the exhibition explores the profound impact of the Second World War on the Beaulieu River and surrounding estate. Dan Snow said: […]



Hampshire charity raises £20,000 to defend endangered vulture

Hampshire bird of prey charity, the Hawk Conservancy Trust, has raised £20,000 with the help of supporters moved by the plight of Endangered Lappet-faced Vultures facing nesting site destruction by elephants in South Africa. With donations match-funded by the Big Give Organisation during its Earth Raise Week initiative, the Trust can now begin its tree […]



Silver-Gilt Medal for Washday Hues – Sparsholt College’s Eye-Catching Display at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Sparsholt College have continued their RHS Chelsea Flower Show medal-winning run with the news of Silver-Gilt awarded to the team. This exciting accolade is Sparsholt College’s eighth Silver-Gilt medal adding to the collection of ten Gold medals and three Bronze medals, alongside seven ‘Best in Category’ awards. The news was announced after a busy Press […]



Something for everyone this May at The D-Day Story

The D-Day Story is hosting an array of events this May, from marking Victory in Europe Day to activities for half term. On Sunday 10 May, the museum will be celebrating VE Day with performances from singer Nathalie Gunn, who will be returning to perform songs from the 1930s and 1940s. There will be the […]



Fundraising begins for memorial statue of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Fundraising has officially begun for a memorial statue of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking a moment of deep national and local significance as Portsmouth celebrates 100 years since being granted city status. Portsmouth has long held a strong and enduring relationship with the Crown, and her late Majesty visited the city on many […]



Hampshire garden teams are set to bloom at Beaulieu

Talented teams from Hampshire have designed a collection of stunning gardens that are sure to inspire at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu (1 – 3 May). From impressive Showcase Gardens to eye-catching Beautiful Borders, these local, green-fingered folk have a passion for plants that they can’t wait to share with the […]



Countdown starts for return of World Land Speed Record Sunbeam 1000hp to Daytona

The countdown is on for the first car to break the 200mph World Land Speed Record to return to Daytona Beach a centenary after it set the amazing breakthrough there on the 29 March 1927. The workshop team at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, England is focused on completing its challenging restoration of the […]



Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story at the National Motor Museum

One of the most significant changes to the National Motor Museum since it was built has been unveiled at Beaulieu. A new look entrance hall and upper gallery houses “Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story”, a contemporary museum display interpreting the development of motoring in the UK. The new exhibition was officially opened by well-known TV presenter […]



Dyeing to show horticultural talent at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Sparsholt College Group are exhibiting a Natural Dye Garden this year at the world famous flower show. It focuses on the amazing colours plants give us. Madder gives red, weld a yellow and indigo and woad are used for blue. These give the primary colours. Common kitchen items such as carrots, onions and walnuts also […]