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Winchester man died after decades of drug abuse
A WINCHESTER man with a history of amphetamine abuse stretching back to the 1960s died from natural causes, an inquest heard. A hearing in Winchester yesterday heard that Noel Whelan, 59, had no known next of kin. He died at his home in Staple Gardens
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New measures to protect Winchester wildlife
NEW pollution prevention measures have been installed by a Winchester stream to help protect wildlife. The Environment Agency has teamed up with Hyde900 to place special plaques by the Nuns' Stream in Hyde. Lawrence Talks, fisheries specialist
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Shed and garages break-ins rising in Winchester
POLICE are warning Winchester residents after an increase in shed and garage break-ins. The Safer Neighbourhoods Team has recommended a number of safety measures after several incidents in Badger Farm, Stanmore and Oliver’s Battery. PC Gareth
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Winchester School of Art hosts degree show next week
HAMPSHIRE students will unveil weird and wonderful works of art next week. Winchester School of Art launches its degree on Monday, June 17, with the building transformed into a giant gallery. It kicks off with a private view at 6pm on Monday
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Police car chase in Winchester after shoplifting incident
TWO men suspected of theft have been arrested after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a police bike. Police received a report of two men shoplifting in Jack Wills on Winchester High Street yesterday at around 4.45pm. As part
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Workshop in Wickham to help elderly avoid dangerous falls
A WORKSHOP in Wickham is designed to help care workers reduce the risk of the elderly falling over. Run by Hampshire County Council and aimed at staff and volunteers who work with older people, the half-day ‘falls prevention’ workshops are free
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Pro boxing returns to Winchester after 30 years
PROFESSIONAL boxing made a return to Winchester after 30 years and the promoter has vowed to return before the year is out. Around 250 fans piled into the Guildhall to enjoy an evening of pugilism. Promoter Wayne Batten said: “It was nice
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Winchester village school celebrates Ofsted result
THE summer holidays are not far off – but that’s not why these schoolchildren are celebrating. Staff and pupils at Owslebury Primary School have big smiles on their faces after a glowing Ofsted report. The school received a ‘good’ grade after
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Man charged with assaulting four police officers in Winchester pub
A MAN has been charged with four offences of assaulting a police officer at a Winchester pub. Thomas Pigford, 22-years-old, from Middle Road in Southampton, was also charged with two offences of actual bodily harm. Police say he was one of
