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Government agrees funding for first community bank in Winchester
FUNDING for the first local bank in Hampshire was confirmed last week when Vince Cable announced the Government had agreed crucial funding. At a conference in Eastleigh on Friday (October 18) the Business Secretary confirmed a £250,000 grant, with
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You're the governor: ambulance service calls on public to join its council
THE SOUTH Central Ambulance Service is calling for members of the public to stand as appointed governors. Ten positions will be filled across the south; with four residents for Hampshire, two for Berkshire, two for Buckinghamshire and two for Oxford
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Naomi House sets down Hallowe'en fundraiser challenge
A HAMPSHIRE charity is challenging people to come up with the spookiest Hallowe’en events possible. Naomi House Hospice, based near Winchester, is calling for supporters, businesses, schools and clubs to get involved in its Freaky Friday project
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Things looking better for Gurkhas and Nepali elders in Winchester
FIFTEEN ex-Gurkhas and Nepali elders took up an opportunity for free eye tests in Winchester last Thursday. The event was the result of work between the Crafts & English Exchange group and Tesco Extra. The Crafts & English Exchange
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Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire unveils new plaque at Kings Worthy
THE Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire helped Kings Worthy celebrate its history earlier this week. Dame Mary Fagan unveiled a new plaque at Tubbs Hall, detailing the history of the road names on the Springvale Estate. The estate was originally built
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Lightning strikes homes in Winchester
RESIDENTS from Fulflood were left shaken after a lightning bolt struck their houses during one of the worst storms of the year. Families up and down Fairfield Road felt tremors and even had light bulbs blowing when their houses were lit up by the storm
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Winchester car park sell-off denied by council leader
WINCHESTER civic chief Keith Wood today denied plans to sell a well-used central car park. Cllr Wood told Cabinet this morning: “The council has no plans to sell off Colebrook Street Car Park. As development at Silver Hill begins and the Friarsgate car
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Winchester council leader announces progress on housing schemes
WORK on a new housing scheme in Winchester will start next month, city council leader Keith Wood announced yesterday. (WED) The former New Queen’s Head site in Stanmore will be demolished for 18-20 new council homes. Cllr Wood said at Cabinet: “I can
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Winchester Discovery Centre to host Wessex Children's Book Festival
RENOWNED children’s authors will visit the Winchester Discovery Centre this half term as part of the Wessex Children’s Book Festival. The festival begins with a weekend of storytelling on Saturday (October 26) which will include children’s favourites
