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Taranto Raid: Biplanes Strike Italian Fleet in 1940

A daring night attack by Fairey Swordfish aircraft from HMS Illustrious demonstrated the growing power of naval aviation and changed perceptions of warship safety.

09 November 2026Local

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West End Star Delivers 'Wicked' Workshop at Alton College

Performing Arts students honed singing, acting, and dancing skills with professional performer Charlotte Scott.

09 November 2026Culture

Hedge End Remembers: Parade Honours Veterans and Fallen

Community gathers for Remembrance Sunday service, with wreaths laid at War Memorial and HMS Cricket Memorial.

09 November 2026Local

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Free Artificial Nests Offered to Aid Threatened House Martins in Hampshire

Residents and schools across Hampshire are invited to apply for free artificial nest cups to support struggling house martin populations.

05 November 2026Local

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Geovation Accelerator Programme Welcomes New Partners and 23rd Cohort of Startups

NERC joins Defra, HM Land Registry, and Ordnance Survey to support innovative businesses using public sector data and emerging technologies.

05 November 2026Business

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Andover Florist Blooms with Council Grant Support

Edith Robert Botanical receives £750 Business Incentive Grant from Test Valley Borough Council to support business growth.

04 November 2026Local

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East Hampshire Parliamentary Candidate Visits Alton College Politics Students

Students engaged in a lively discussion about political representation, electoral reform, and youth engagement with candidate Dominic Martin.

03 November 2026Politics

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Public Backs National Parks for Wellbeing and Climate Action

New report reveals strong public support for National Parks' role in mental health, nature, and tackling climate change.

03 November 2026Local

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Royal Navy Museum Shares Insights into HMS Victory's 'Big Repair' Project

Interpretation Manager Rebecca Parrant details how the museum connects visitors with the historic ship's conservation journey, both on-site and online.

03 November 2026Culture

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Human and Chimpanzee Leaders Share a Taste for Risk, Study Finds

New research suggests a potential evolutionary link between leadership roles and a higher propensity for taking risks, observed in both humans and chimpanzees.

02 November 2026Society

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Havant Borough Council Coalition Dissolved Following Government Directive

Labour-led coalition ends due to national party instructions regarding Green Party's 'Zionism is Racism' policy.

02 November 2026Politics

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Braishfield Young People's Ideas Shape New Outdoor Fitness Facilities

Test Valley Borough Council awards £6,812.30 for new equipment, selected by local youth through the NextGen project.

02 November 2026Local

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