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Drivers taking risks to drive under tree
HAMPSHIRE drivers risked their lives by driving under a tree resting on a power cable. The tree fell onto but did not snap the cable in Monday morning’s storm. Scores of car drivers gambled that the cable would hold in Alresford, near Winchester. Photographer
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Prince Edward agrees to become patron of Winchester Cathedral Appeal
THE Earl of Wessex is now the Royal Patron of the Winchester Cathedral capital appeal. The Cathedral is seeking £5million to transform the experience of visitors through much-needed expert conservation and repair of the church fabric. It also wants
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Chandler's Ford couple's narrow escape from falling tree
A COUPLE in Chandler's Ford had a narrow escape after they noticed that a 60-foot tree in their garden was becoming uprooted. Woken by the Monday morning storm, they peered out of an upstairs window and saw the silver birch, just feet from their home
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Winchester woman injured in fall into cellar
A WINCHESTER woman was injured after falling down the steps of her cellar. Firefighters were called out to St John’s Street on yesterday at about 10.30pm to help put the victim on a back board so she could be taken to hospital by ambulance.
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City Council headquarters could open public bar
WINCHESTER City Council could open a public bar in its ceremonial headquarters. Officers will produce a study on whether the Wintonian Room bar at the Guildhall could be opened to the public at lunchtimes. But leader Keith Wood called for more
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Successful pop-up shop returns to Winchester for third year running
AN ALRESFORD designer returns with her pop-up shop in Winchester next month following a successful Christmas trade last year. Designer and illustrator, Suzie Brown, returns to the Brooks Centre for the third year with The Winchester Pop Up Design
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Marwell Zoo offers Halloween fun this half term
CHILDREN across Winchester will be in for a spooky treat for Halloween at Marwell Wildlife this half term. The zoo’s Halloween Festival, from October 26-November 3, will have something for everyone from the rides on the ghost train, storytelling
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WATCH - Winchester family relieved after tree falls and narrowly misses house
A WINCHESTER family was relieved after a tree blown over by last night's storm narrowly missed their house. Laurence Poultney said he heard an 'almighty crash' at around 5.30am on Monday when the tree fell into his garden in Cheriton
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Fallen tree narrowly avoids Winchester house today
A Winchester family had a lucky escape when a tree narrowly missed their house after it was blown over in last night's storm. The tree fell in Cheriton Road, Winchester, and is currently blocking traffic. It crashed into the front garden of Laurence
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Bishop's Waltham woman makes Halloween cake to raise funds for cancer charity
FORGET the Great British Bake Off. A woman from Bishop’s Waltham has produced an incredible cake of her own and it’s up for grabs. Izzy Pink, 28, has lovingly created “Le Croc” and put him on sale to the highest bidder, with all the funds going
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Storm causes disruption across Winchester area
THE STORM caused widespread disruption across the Winchester area bringing down dozens of trees early today. Sgt John Stribley, of North Walls Police Station said today: “There have been no injuries and no serious damage just the inconvenience
