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Hampshire residents have chance to see progress on Queen Elizabeth II statue
THE latest opportunity to see progress on the statue of Queen Elizabeth II, commissioned by Test Valley Borough Council, is coming up this month. Local sculptor and painter Amy Goodman was commissioned by the council to create two life-size sculptures
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New book detailing the history of the Worthys through photos published
WINCHESTER historians have released a new book detailing the history of the Worthys through pictures. The book, entitled The Four Worthys, was written by Barry Shurlock, designed by Tim Underwood and printed by Tony Hill. It features photographs
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Train fault causes disruption to railway line from Romsey to Southampton
A TRAIN fault blocked the railway line between Romsey and Southampton. All lines have re-opened but disruption is expected to last until 9pm (November 12). The Romsey train crew contacted the Fleet maintenance team who are investigating and
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Emergency services called to fire at village allotments
FIREFIGHTERS were called to an unattended blaze at a village’s allotment site. Colden Common residents first noticed the smoke at the allotments, in Hill Lane, around 6pm on Sunday, November 12. A fire engine and several crew members were
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'Romsey Abbey filled with sword fighting, cowboys and a full-scale hoedown'
Last Saturday night, Romsey Abbey was filled with sword fighting, cowboys on horseback, and a full-scale hoedown. Fortunately, no damage was done, because the invaders were from the imagination of Prokofiev, Tchaikowsky, Ginastera and Copeland,
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Moving Crosfield Hall a 'serious miscalculation'
I have been interested to see the emergence of the Crosfield Hall development plan for Romsey. Firstly, it seems to me that for various reasons – Covid effect on trade and the increase in internet shopping, closure of the Mountbatten care home
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Town honours its fallen heroes with Remembrance Sunday parade
ROMSEY was up bright and early to honour its fallen heroes with around 100 military personnel joining the parade. The Remembrance Sunday Parade began in Love Lane at 9am, marching through the town to Romsey Abbey for the Service of Remembrance.
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Crosfield Hall: 'The best way to ensure that your voice is heard'
There is due to be a consultation on the Crosfield Hall on Saturday, November 18 in the Town Hall so if you're concerned about the closure do go along. However, I'm reliably informed that the best way to ensure your voice is heard is to contact
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Hundreds gather to show their support for those who died fighting
SCORES of people gathered to remember those who have given their lives in service on Remembrance Sunday in Winchester. The day began with a parade, starting from The Broadway, at 9.30am, with both military and civic processions marching along the
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All the Christmas and Winter illuminations to see in Hampshire in 2023
The winter drawing in means it gets darker a lot quicker, but it also makes it the perfect environment to take in some brilliant illuminations around Hampshire. Colourful lights contrasting against the night sky often make for a beautiful view
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Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle
The Hampshire Chronicle published 15 death notices last week. Every week, the Hampshire Chronicle publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Hampshire beauty therapists walk 80 miles to raise £1,000 for dementia charity
TWO Romsey beauty therapists raised more than £1,000 for a dementia charity by walking 80 miles. Suzanne Michell and Tanis Anderson raised the funds for the Romsey Dementia Action Group (Romdag) by walking the Isle of Wight coastal path in six
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Care home residents enjoy visit to Royal Logistics Corps Museum
RESIDENTS at Shawford Springs care home in Compton recently enjoyed a trip to the Royal Logistics Corps Museum near Kings Worthy. John, Alan, Vernon and Barry thoroughly enjoyed spending a relaxing afternoon browsing the many exhibits. Barry
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Popular outdoor nativity with real donkeys and sheep returning to Hampshire farm
A HAMPSHIRE charity for adults with learning disabilities is have a Christmas celebration. The Boaz Project's popular outdoors nativity service will be in a barn at Hill Farm in Sutton Scotney with real donkeys and sheep plus Andover Salvation
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Symondians' Association announces dissolution due to falling membership
THE Symondians' Association held its final annual Winchester dinner last month. Meeting at the Mercure Wessex Hotel, more than 70 members and guests gathered to celebrate the associations’ work and to enjoy the company of former contemporaries.