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Bishop elected as president of Winchester YMCA
THE NEW Bishop of Winchester has been elected as the president of one of Hampshire's oldest youth hostels. The board of the Winchester YMCA has agreed to have the Rt Rev Tim Dakin as its new president and take on a second vice president. University
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Ex-traffic cop switches to the slow lane at Winchester hospital
HE literally spent 30 years living in the fast lane driving police cars. But now Dave Underwood is enjoying a change of pace at Royal Hampshire County Hospital. A former policeman in the roads unit, Dave was used to high-speed chases along
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Winchester City Mill makes startling discovery
A WINCHESTER City Mill employee has made an incredible discovery. Ric Weeks, assistant manager at the National Trust property, has chanced upon a small watercolour of the mill by British landscape artist, Turner. Mr Weeks said: “I couldn’t
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Rare chance to view one of the UK's most admired water gardens near Stockbridge
THE Rotary Club of Chandler's Ford and Itchen Valley has organised a rare chance for a stroll around one of the UK's most admired water gardens. Longstock Park Water Garden, near Stockbridge, will be open to visitors on Sunday, July 7, with all
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Travelodge seeking new site in Winchester area
TRAVELODGE is seeking to increase its presence in Hampshire with ten new hotels across the county, it announced today. It already has 15 hotels in the county and Travelodge says this investment would create 150 new jobs, boosting the local economy annually
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Winchester councillors angry over lack of community provision in Barton Farm plans
COUNCILLORS have expressed anger at a perceived lack of community facilities after viewing the latest plans for Barton Farm. At a special forum on Wednesday night (May 29), they saw a presentation on the progress of the proposed development but
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Driver could be burglary witness
A MIDDLE-AGED motorist could hold vital clues into tracing three men who raided a house in West Wellow. The driver, believed to be in his 50s, stopped his VW Golf to speak to a neighbour in Whinwhistle Road at 7pm on Saturday who had just disturbed
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Winchester Hat Fair appealing for public participation
TALENTED people are needed to bring some extra fun to one of Winchester’s biggest festivals. Wintonians will have the chance to show off their talents and wow the crowds at next month’s Hat Fair. Three events are currently looking forward to
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Stockbridge FC to host competition for youngsters
BUDDING football stars are taking part in a competition during a fun-packed community fete in Stockbridge on Saturday June 8. Children under eight will be kicking the ball about along with a range of stalls providing entertainment such as pitch
