Steam Illuminations 2022
Visitors to Hampshire’s Watercress Line can ride the colourful Steam Illuminations train this winter season for a magical journey filled with festive fun. The Christmas sound and light show, featuring a constantly changing display of colourful computer-controlled LED lights outside and inside the heritage steam train, will run from November to January. View photo gallery […]
Sparsholt College Group was delighted to welcome HRH The Princess Royal and distinguished guests to its Sparsholt Campus on Tuesday 1 November to officially open The Animal Health & Welfare Research Centre (AHWRC). HRH The Princess Royal, escorted by College Group Principal and CEO Julie Milburn, toured new housing for companion animals and enclosures for […]
Update: Due to the weather forecast of rain and wind, and after speaking to the various contactors who deliver the event, Portsmouth City Council has taken the difficult decision to postpone its annual firework display which was due to take place at King George V playing fields on Wednesday 2 November 2022. It will now […]
In pictures – Equinox Boat Burn at Butser Ancient Farm
A tree will be planted in Victoria Park, Portsmouth, as a lasting tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Portsmouth City Council are planning to use a very special compost to help it grow. The many bunches of flowers placed on Portsmouth Guildhall steps during the period of mourning were collected today (Tuesday 20 September) and […]
Fareham Pipe Makers in the 1800s has been unearthed by the Southsea Coastal Scheme
The UK’s largest family fundraising festival, cinch presents CarFest, welcomed guests to Laverstoke Park Farm on the 26-28 August for the most incredible and fun-fuelled Bank Holiday weekend. This year, it was bigger and better than ever with a magical seven festivals in one where over 75,000 visitors revelled in everything from food and music, […]
CarFest South 2022 in pictures.
Butser Ancient Farm will attempt to move and erect a three and half ton standing stone using only traditional methods and materials
Southampton City Council will mark the 40th anniversary of the ending of the Falklands War in 1982 on Tuesday 14 June 2022. Activities will take place to commemorate the 40th anniversary, as the port of Southampton played a key role in supporting the task force as it sailed to the South Atlantic. Commemorative Service and […]
