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Hidden treasure in Southsea

Rating: 2

January 12th 2012

Carole Varley heads to the coast to meet the thriving shopping community in Southsea

A new vision for Romsey

Rating: 3

January 12th 2012

Carey Taylor finds out more about Romsey’s historic waterways, the issues affecting them and talks to the people working together to solve them

Flying high

Rating: 3

December 21st 2011

Visitor numbers to the Hawk Conservancy Trust near Andover just keep growing, and it’s easy to see why. Claire Pitcher went along to find out what the Trust is all about

Flying high

Rating: 3

December 21st 2011

Visitor numbers to the Hawk Conservancy Trust near Andover just keep growing, and it’s easy to see why. Claire Pitcher went along to find out what the Trust is all about

All about Alresford, Hampshire

Rating: 2

November 8th 2011

Looking for a weekend away? Full of charm and Georgian architecture, Alresford was voted Country Life’s ‘Favourite Market Town’ in the south-east. We sent Charlotte Tomlinson-White there to discover more...

Spotlight on Lyndhurst

Rating: 3

November 7th 2011

Far from being a forest through road, Lyndhurst is a constant hive of activity with a lively community spirit as Carole Varley discovered when she met a few of the village’s businesses...

Spotlight on The Hovercraft Museum, Hythe

Rating: 3

October 31st 2011

Many of us will have fond memories of flying across The Channel on the Hovercraft and although they were decommissioned in 2000, the museum in Hythe is there to remember these magnificent vessels, as Claire Pitcher discovers...

Why move to Selborne, Chawton and Holybourne

Rating: 3

October 30th 2011

This trio of villages offer rural life within easy reach of the market town of Alton and are ideal for commuters, says Jill Belcher...

The New Forest Show

Rating: 3

August 26th 2011

The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is coming your way...

Jill Taylor on her memories of Bentley, Hampshire

Rating: 2

August 22nd 2011

Jill Taylor has such fond memories of growing up in Hampshire, here she paints a picture of her life in Bentley...

Shop til you Drop by Carole Varley in Fareham

Rating: 3

August 22nd 2011

Carole Varley finds the gems in a diadem of shopping on a day trip to Fareham...

Camilla Swiderska dicusses Sustainable Solutions in Hampshire

Rating: 2

August 22nd 2011

Known as the voice of the countryside, CPRE Hampshire are here to fight for our green space. This month Camilla Swiderska discusses the need for a more sustainable form of transport for our rural communities.

Anthony Joisce illustrates Winchester

Rating: 2

August 22nd 2011

Anthony Joisce delves in to the history books to bring Winchester’s past to life...

Why move to... Hamble, Bursledon and Netley

Rating: 2

August 2nd 2011

With the sea and countryside close by, these three villages are popular with sailors, walkers and riders, but they are also ideal for commuters, says Jill Belcher...

The New Forest Show is back - Hampshire

Rating: 3

June 14th 2011

The New Forest Show is back, and this year it is set to be yet another successful three days filled with an abundance of activities, stalls and events as Jackie Neylon found out when she got her hands on the programme

It's showtime in Alton

Rating: 3

May 18th 2011

From birds of prey and beagles to crafts and cattle, The Alton Show is a must do event every July. This year’s show promises to be better than ever as Claire Pitcher found out when she spoke to two of the hardworking organisers

Fun for Father's Day

Rating: 3

May 18th 2011

Treat your dad to the perfect Father’s Day with this selection of fun, interesting and quirky ways to show just how much you care

A smugglers tale in Lymington

Rating: 2

May 18th 2011

Carole Varley uncovered some hidden secrets when she embarked on a guided tour through Lymington.

Round the Island

Rating: 3

May 18th 2011

Celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race is set to be bigger than ever as Dan Wilkinson discovers on a journey through the archives.

Phil Spencer urges the nation to become ‘Karcher Clean’!

Rating: 3

April 8th 2011

Kärcher has joined forces with property expert, Phil Spencer, to launch ‘Kärcher CleanBritain’ – a campaign to encourage us to clean up our streets and meeting places for what’s set to be an exciting time for the nation...