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Twyford garden party to be held next month
A GARDEN party is to be held in Twyford next month. On Saturday (August 23), from 2.30-4.30pm, Orchard Close opens its gates for anyone and everyone to go and enjoy the gardens. There will be games and a raffle plus a number of stalls selling
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Colden Common confirms dates for WW1 exhibition commemoration
THE community centre in Colden Common is set to host an exhibition commemorating WW1. From August 4-9, from 10am-4pm, there will be a local history exhibition on the First World War. Anyone willing to share letters, stories and memorabilia
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Proposed Winchester housing development branded "preposterous"
PLANS for a 500-home development near Winchester have been branded “preposterous” as concerns continue to rise. An exhibition for the site at Pitt Vale was on display to residents last week (Tuesday, July 15). But the development has not been
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Owslebury to host its annual horticultural show
OWSLEBURY is set to host its annual horticultural show. On Saturday (July 26) the village’s Glebe Field will be open to every plant and vegetable in a variety of shapes and sizes celebrating local produce. There will also be entertainment from
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Eastleigh student a step closer to competing in Brazil challenge
AN Eastleigh student is one step closer to representing the UK at a global trade skills competition. Joseph Conroy, a Level 3 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning apprentice at Eastleigh College, has been selected for Squad UK – a talent pool which
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Winchester's Florian dancers stage sell-out show
WINCHESTER-based Florian School of Dance’s sell-out show And The Clock Struck XVII had a cast of more than 330 local children, aged five to 18 years. There were five performances at The Point in Eastleigh from July 18-20 reaching an audience of
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Otterbourne Flower and Garden Club to host fundraiser at Mayor's house
MEMBERS of the Otterbourne Flower and Garden Club will be hosting a special fundraiser over the weekend. On Friday to Sunday (July 25-27), from 10am to 5pm each day, they will hold their fundraising Flower Festival at the Mayor of Winchester’s
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School children take part in food event to bring extra footfall to Bishop's Waltham
SCHOOL children in Bishop’s Waltham have been creating recipes as part of an event to increase footfall in the town. Pupils from Bishop’s Waltham Infant and Junior schools were challenged to create dishes that could be served in cafes and restaurants
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Winchester scout hut refurbishment starts
MUCH-needed work to revamp a scout hut in the heart of Winchester has started. Known as the ‘Log Cabin’, the 11th Winchester Scout Group’s hut will be remodelled at its entrance and extended to its side, creating access and toilets for the disabled
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Winchester letting agents opens new city centre office
A WINCHESTER letting agents has celebrated its 25th year in business by opening a new office in the heart of the city. The team at Belgarum had grown out of its former work space at St Clement Street and have now relocated to a new area on the
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Curdridge Country Show brings in the villagers despite the grim weather forecast
THE weather forecast may have been grim, but that wasn’t enough to stop villagers, and a special guest, from enjoying their country show. With everything from a music stage, horticultural show and hog roast, to ferret racing, crock smashing and
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Twyford residents urged to keep pets under control following disrupted funeral
RESIDENTS in Twyford are being urged to control their pets following an incident involving two dogs and a burial service. A message was sent to various members of the parish informing them that two dogs disrupted a burial service at Twyford St
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Firefighters called after collision between recovery van and car near Winchester
THREE people were injured after a road traffic collision near Winchester last night. Winchester firefighters were called at 8.40pm after reports of an incident between an AA recovery vehicle and a black Vauxhall Corsa on the M3 southbound, between
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Three taken to hospital after two fires at Winchester Prison
FIREFIGHTERS were twice called to Winchester Prison in the early hours of this morning. The first was at 1.38am after a fire broke out in a cell. One person was removed by prison guards and another was rescued by Winchester firefighters. Just
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Tip closures on seniors' agenda
Hampshire County Council’s plans for its waste recycling centres will be on the agenda at the next meeting of STOIC – Test Valley’s forum for the over-55s. A representative from the council will be at the meeting to explain the authority’s current
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Growers prepare for show
GREEN-fingered growers are making sure their flowers and vegetables are in tip-top condition for King’s Somborne Horticultural Society’s annual show and fete. The show takes place at the village hall on Saturday, July 26, from 2pm and is expected