British Superbikes at Thruxton 2026
What a sensational Sunday of racing right here in Hampshire! The crowds packed out Thruxton Circuit for Sunday’s main events at Round 7 of the British Superbike Championship, and the high-speed action delivered. The undisputed star of Sunday was Ryan Vickers for Honda Racing UK, who completely dominated the afternoon to complete an unforgettable Sunday […]
Wildlife TV presenter and zoologist Megan McCubbin will be visiting the Hawk Conservancy Trust’s Big Wild Weekend on 8 and 9 August at what the Trust is calling a festival of British nature. Showcasing the wonderful natural world on our doorstep and beyond, Big Wild Weekend aims to thrill visitors of all ages with natural […]
People living in and around the New Forest are being encouraged to make their gardens more wildlife-friendly this summer to help support some of the UK’s rarest species. A leading local conservation organisation says simple actions such as creating a small wildlife pond, leaving areas of grass uncut, planting pollinator-friendly flowers or keeping deadwood piles […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
