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Major's funeral held
DRAPED in the Union flag, the coffin containing a hero Rifleman entered Winchester Cathedral this afternoon (July 6). The body of Major Paul Harding was carried towards the altar on the shoulders of six of his comrades. His regimental cap, sword
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Milkman's inquest opens
THE inquest opened today (Friday, July 6) into the death of a milkman killed on his delivery round in Alresford. Central Hampshire Coroner Grahame Short heard evidence that Allan Knight, 53, of Lime Close, Colden Common, died of multiple injuries in
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CRICKET: Richman guides Paultons home
National Village Knock-out Regional Final. Paultons (173-6) beat Sparsholt (169-7). Following yet another wet week, both sides contrived to make a decent contest on a rain sodden Norman Edwards Ground, Sparsholt, in the regional final of the National
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GOLF: Swinging in the rain at Dunwood
The Men's and Ladies Championship competitions were held at Dunwood Manor Golf Club last weekend. At 8am on Saturday (June 30) the first of 57 men competing to become the Club Champion, set off in a light drizzle on the first of 36 holes of golf. The
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DARTS: Endurance event at the Sun Inn
Regulars of the Sun Inn, Romsey Tavern and Fleming Park Bowls Club played darts continuously for twelve hours in support of the Lymphoma Association last Saturday (June 30). At least two players were required to occupy the oche at all times throughout
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VOLLEYBALL: Celebrating good times at Roke Manor
It has been another successful year for Roke Manor Volleyball Club, winning the Southampton and District (SADVA) Men's League, the SADVA Knock Out Cup and the Portsmouth Ladies' League. Roke Manor are delighted with their new kit for next season, which
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Sportsmen enthused by Warne at Norman Court
Headmaster and keen cricketer Mr Kevin Foyle hosted a lively and highly entertaining evening enjoyed by nearly 100 gentlemen parents and friends of Norman Court Preparatory School at the Sportsmen's Dinner recently. Guest speaker Shane Warne kept everyone
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CRICKET: Final ball falls in Totton’s favour
ECB Cockspur Cup Club Championships. Totton & Eling (140-6) beat Havant (140 all out). Totton & Eling are through to the national phase of the ECB Cockspur Cup club championships after a dramatic last ball win at Havant on Sunday (July 1). A leg-bye
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CRICKET: Torrential rain leads to total washout
The Hampshire Cricket League is bracing itself for the wettest season in its 34-year history. Last Saturday's total fixture washout means that over a quarter of the scheduled games in the county and regional divisions this season have been lost to the
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BASKETBALL: Donneaud awarded Coach of the Year
Southampton Trailblazers men's head coach Sylvain Donneaud has been named EBL Division 4 Southern conference coach of the year. In coach Donneaud's first season with the club he saw the men's side go the entire league season unbeaten, with a 16-0 record
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ROAD RUNNING: There’s nothing like a Dame...
Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes is lending her support to The Race for AAIR, which takes place in Winchester on Sunday (July 8). The Race for AAIR, a fundraising event, is organised in association with The AAIR Charity (Asthma, Allergy & Inflammation
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MOTOR RACING: Truckers head to Thruxton
The Dunlop Great and British Motorsport Festival is coming to Hampshire and will offer families a perfect day out packed with a variety of racing on Sunday, July 22, at Thruxton. The Great and British Festival returns for the second year and will bring
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Puzzled over Discovery arts
SIR - I am shocked and upset to hear the news about the threats to the Tower Art Centre. I am a regular attendee and my children also go to the weekly drama classes and the half-term workshops. I have seen at first hand the great things it does for
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Uninspiring design
SIR - The building in Jewry Street next to the library is nearing completion. It may well have a pleasing façade, but it will not have an inspiring design to it. It will be ordinary and uninspiring unlike the library. The same is true of the new flats
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Booze sold to underage youngsters
FOUR outlets in Winchester and one in Bishop's Waltham have failed in a test purchase operation by police to combat underage drinking. Officers conducted a test purchase using two teenagers to see if they would be served alcohol. The youngsters, aged
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Winchester in Bloom entries invited
THE closing date for the Winchester In Bloom Floral Competition is Monday, July 16. Entry forms are available at the Tourist Office, local garden centres and at The Brooks. For the first time Littleton and Kings Worthy have been added to the competition
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Potty about puddings
Sophie Boxall, of county food group Hampshire Fare, meets a stallholder at this Sunday's Winchester Hampshire Farmers' Market Winning Best Showing for a Newcomer at the 2006 National Great Taste Awards after only being in business for a matter of months
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Village centre closed off
MOTTISFONT village centre will be closed to all traffic for three weeks starting Monday morning. This is to allow builders to carry out essential work at Glebe Farmhouse in Mottisfont Lane. The road will be closed from 9.30am until 3.30pm daily. Because
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Ready to relax in style and classic comfort?
SUMMER can't quite make it's mind up whether it's coming or going but when it is time to get out in the garden and relax, will you be ready? If you're looking for a fresh take on traditional garden classics, Dekkers and Darling's collection of outdoor
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Box office record on cards
The Winchester Festival is gearing up for a busy 10 days. It opens on July 12, with a screen tribute to new president Dame Judi Dench in the afternoon and the traditional opening choral concert in the evening, which still has some good seats available
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Lottery gives £200,000 to play projects
The Big Lottery Fund has awarded over £200,000 to three projects to improve children's play facilities in the Test Valley. One project will see a new Community Play Co-ordinator appointed to set up play activities in parks and open spaces, supervised
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Clampers add £120 to cost of night out
AN Ampfield publican is furious after his car was clamped while he and his wife dined at a Romsey restaurant. John and Gaye Armstrong, who run the White Horse pub in the village, were given a permit to park at the rear of Paolo Donatello's Italian restaurant
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Sylvia is new League of Friends’ secretary
Sylvia Roverato is the new new voluntary secretary for League of Friends of Romsey Hospital. Until recently Mrs Roverato was a lecturer at the college of Further Education in Cricklade. Sylvia, who lives near the hospital says: "Now that I have
