Southampton researchers find a new way to weigh a star

Researchers from the University of Southampton have developed a new method for measuring the mass of pulsars – highly magnetised rotating neutron stars formed from the remains of massive stars after they explode into supernovae. Until now, scientists have determined the mass of stars, planets and moons by studying their motion in relation to others […]



Bob along to Denmead Apple Festival

Bobbing, crushing, tasting and decorating – just some of the activities you can do with apples at Denmead’s second Apple Festival. Taking place on Saturday 10 October from 10am until 3pm, Denmead Apple Festival is set to be bigger and better than the successful event held last year. Once again, local people will be able […]



Thrilling new Agincourt play to premiere in Hedge End

Young actors take to the stage this October for a new play produced as part of The Berry Theatre’s Road to Agincourt project. The Road to Glory tells the story of a group of young villagers, some of them barely out of childhood, who enlist in King Henry V’s army and set sail from Southampton […]



Photos of CarFest South 2015



CarFest South 2015 air displays cancelled

Organisers of CarFest have announced that there will be no air display programme at CarFest South 2015, following Saturday’s tragic events at Shoreham Airshow when a 1950s Hawker Hunter plane came down mid display, causing multiple fatalities. Organisers said: “This decision has been taken both as a mark of respect and in consideration of the […]



Photos of Bisterne Scarecrow Festival 2015



Paralympic ‘personal bests’ event

A two-day sporting event for children and adults with additional needs is to be held in the Winchester area in August. The event, known as ‘Paralympic Personal Bests’ has been organised by Winchester City Council in partnership with Winchester Go LD, Hampshire Horse Riding Therapy Centre, Places for People Leisure and Cycles4all. The aim is […]



Photos of MCE British Superbike Championship 2015 at Thruxton



Prestigious artist shortlist revealed for new public artwork

Winchester City Council and Havant Borough Council have announced a shortlist of internationally-renowned artists for the first phase of a major public art programme within the West of Waterlooville development. Funded by planning contributions from developer Grainger PLC, the programme aims to create a distinctive identity for the new housing now being constructed on the […]



Henry V’s Agincourt naval fleet much smaller than previously believed

Experts on the Battle of Agincourt gathering at the University of Southampton to mark its 600th anniversary will hear new evidence suggesting Henry V’s naval fleet, used to transport troops, was much smaller than previously thought. The findings will be presented at the conference War on Land and Sea (31 July – 3 August) where […]