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Civic chiefs insist felled tree at centre of controversy was not protected
CIVIC bosses have confirmed that an ash tree which was cut down in Winchester city centre did not have a tree preservation order on it. Hyde Street resident Professor Nigel Wood had expressed his frustration after tree surgeons brought down the
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Winchester residents out in force for pyjama charity fundraiser
DOZENS of people turned out in Winchester for a charity walk with a difference on Saturday (May 18). Thanks to 11-year-old Hope Atkin, 92 walkers, clad in pyjamas and onsies, made their way through the city to raise funds for Cancer Research UK
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Thousands of spectators expected as Polo returns to Hampshire
POLO returns to Hampshire this weekend with a high-class showcase near Alresford on Sunday. Last year's event saw nearly 2,000 attend the sporting event at Marriners Farm, Wood Lane, Bramdean. The matches feature some of the best young players
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Former Alresford dentist still jobless, council hears
FORMER Alresford dentist Jonathan Drummond has been kept on ‘probation’ for another 12 months by his professional body. Mr Drummond, formerly of Battery Hill, Stanmore, worked at the Berukin Dental Practice in Alresford. Following several complaints
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Seventh arrest in Wickham Horse Fair fight
SIX people arrested on suspicion of affray following an incident at Wickham Horse Fair have been bailed. The six men, all from Southampton, have been released on bail until next week pending further enquiries. A 51-year-old woman from Southampton has
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Bishop's Waltham women racing to raise money for child with cancer
WOMEN from Bishop’s Waltham are among fifty mums hard in training to raise money for a little girl with a rare form of cancer. Five-year-old Jessica Vardy has been undergoing chemotherapy at Southampton General Hospital after a rhabdoid tumour
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Hampshire farmers to throw open their gates to the public
THIS summer sees the return of Open Farm Sunday, and with it a chance to “discover the story behind your food”. On June 9, LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) have organised an event which will see farmers across the UK open their gates to visitors
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Wickham schoolchildren embrace tradition at horse fair
SCHOOLCHILDREN at Wickham Church of England Primary School are part of a drive to breathe new life in to an old tradition. At Wickham’s Famous Horse Fair on Monday (May 20), the children were seen dancing on the platform usually reserved for dodgems
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Three arrested following drug find at fire scene
THREE men have been arrested after police found cannabis-growing equipment in a Shootash home gutted by fire. Officers discovered the drug plant growing gear following a blaze that destroyed the bungalow on Sunday. A 34-year-old from Totton
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Police arrest six at Wickham Horse Fair
POLICE have arrested six men at Wickham Horse Fair, following a public order incident involving highpowered catapults. The incident happened some time between 11.30am and 11.50am, in the area around The Square where hundreds of people were gathering
