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Wednesday, 17 June 2026

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Environmental experts warn 52-home plan near village could ‘pollute’ nearby rivers - The scheme, proposed for land off Holbury Lane in East Dean by Romsey developers Stratland Estates, sits close to the Lockerley border and has drawn strong objections from East Dean Parish Council.

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Man sacrifices 32-year-old dreadlocks to raise money for children’s cancer charity - Neil Sheppard, from Mottisfont, raised £4,550 by shaving off dreadlocks he had been growing for more than 30 years

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Campaigners ask planners to visit solar farm site after 140 objections - Campaigners arguing against the construction of a solar farm near Alresford have urged council planners to visit the site before a decision is made.

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Inquest opens into death of woman, 22, who died in A31 crash - An inquest has opened into the death of a Hampshire woman who died after her car left the A31.

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Portrait of Keir Starmer to feature among 100 artworks in society exhibition - One unusual entry this year is Hanging by a Thread, an oil portrait of the Prime Minister submitted by Nikki Flannigan, chairman of Alresford Art Society.

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