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Hampshire samba band hosts worldwide performance to raise money for Solent Mind
A Hampshire samba band hosted a worldwide online performance to raise hundreds of pounds for a mental health charity. Swanmore-based band Swan Samba and Solent Minds hosted the first Drum 4 World Mental Health Day, on October 10. Swan Samba
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Hampshire man fined for speeding on the A30 in Cornwall
A BISHOP’S Waltham man has been fined for speeding in Cornwall. Jack William Storm Holland, 28, of Northfield Close, was caught by manned equipment driving a Volvo on the A30 Cornwall at a speed exceeding 70mph on April 8. The exact speed he
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More than 10,500 illegal vapes seized by Trading Standards in Hampshire
More than 10,500 illegal vapes – worth more than £150,000 – have been seized since September by Trading Standards, the county council has revealed. The council said it was because they had more liquid than the legally-permitted limit of two millilitres
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New musical director takes the helm at Stockbridge Music
A NEW director of music has taken over at a Test Valley group. Paul Wing has taken the reigns after Tim Lowden, who started Stockbridge Music in 2012, recently retired. Mr Lowden's service was recognised at a concert by the Beaufort Singers
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Thank you to lovely 'couple who came to the aid of my husband'
I would like to thank the lovely couple who came to the aid of my husband, Barry, when he recently had a nasty fall on Canal Walk. I didn't get their details at the time but their assistance was very much appreciated. They kindly helped him
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Challenge aims to raise £50k for Winchester Hospice and Wessex Cancer Support
An annual challenge that encourages people to do just 30 minutes of exercise a day is hoping to raise £50,000 for charities this year. The Tinathon challenge was first introduced in December 2019 to commemorate the life of Tina Jury who lost her
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Hampshire street celebrates reinstatement of an apostrophe
Villagers in Twyford are celebrating the reinstatement of an essential piece of punctuation. It was in late 2022 that the Chronicle’s Belgarum column reported on the disappearance of the apostrophe on the road sign for St Mary's Terrace.
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Hampshire drug driver banned for more than three years
A HAMPSHIRE villager has been banned from the road for more than three years for drug driving. Conrad Martin, of Mitford Road, Alresford, was caught over the limit for cannabis and cocaine on Sunday, April 30. Martin, 36, was caught on Alresford
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Uranus to be visible in the UK night sky TONIGHT - How to see the planet
If you're looking up into the night sky tonight, November 13, you are in luck, as you may be able to spot Uranus. The 'ice cold' planet is one of the most distant in the solar system making its appearance a very rare and special occasion. Uranus's
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Hampshire zoo announces new competition with hotel stay as top prize
A HAMPSHIRE zoo is teaming up with Lainston House to offer a winter getaway for two adults and up to three children. Marwell Zoo is launching a giveaway competition to celebrate Christmas this year. Up for grabs is a prize including entry to the
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Phone call data between robbers and alleged accomplice 'fragmented', court hears
DATA relating to phone calls made between two convicted robbers and an alleged accomplice has been described as 'fragmented', a court heard. Christopher Doughty, 62, is accused of conspiring with Eriks Valants and Jed Martin to rob the home of
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Showcase of innovation to return to Hampshire's Ageas Bowl
AN EVENT that hopes to invigorate and inspire the South’s innovation ecosystem is anticipating more than 1,000 attendees as it returns to Hampshire. The one-day Venturefest South event will take place at Southampton’s Ageas Bowl on November 16
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Hockey club gets prestigious accreditation
For many years, Winchester Hockey Club has been providing opportunities for hundreds of youngsters to take up the sport, improve and even compete at a national level. The club prides itself on its “open to all” approach, including children who
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Police to hold special church service to remember those lost in road accidents
A CHURCH service will be held for the families of people who have lost their lives on the road. The Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police will be holding two memorial services
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Big finish restores Winchester’s pride
Jersey 45-25 Winchester Winchester faced a daunting task. Jersey remained unbeaten for thirty games and fielded ex-professionals in key positions. Despite this, Winchester earned a valuable bonus point, writes Dai Henley. The task looked
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'There is certainly no done deal'
The future of Crosfield Hall is being called into question solely by Romsey Future. The comments your leading article attributes to Cllr Adams-King (chairman of Romsey Future) state that Crosfield Hall is to be demolished, and that the only aspects
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Police start country wide initiative to tackle knife crime with week of action
Police in the UK have started an initiative to tackle knife crime across the country. Monday, November 13 marks the start of Operation Sceptre, an initiative that brings together all 43 police forces and British Transport Police to tackle knife
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Public to have their say on cost of Hampshire policing
POLICE and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging residents to share their views in her annual police budget precept consultation. She is asking Hampshire residents to complete an online survey and provide feedback by 11.59pm on Sunday, December
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The Royal Mint's 10 rarest coins as 50p sells for £215 at auction
The Royal Mint has revealed its rarest and most valuable coins, and we are all being urged to check our change. One example of The Royal Mint’s rarest coin recently sold at an online auction for more than 400 times its face value. The coin
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Royal Mail fined £5m after missing delivery targets by 'significant' margin
Royal Mail has received a fine of more than £5 million due to missing delivery targets on both first and second-class deliveries by a "significant and unexplained margin". A report by Ofcom shared that Royal Mail had only delivered 73.7% of first-class
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Avon to open first UK stores in beauty brand's 137-year history
Global beauty giant Avon has announced it will be launching its first retail stores in the UK. The group is planning to open its first stores in the UK within the next two months. The announcement comes after it revealed the beauty brand would
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What were Suella Braverman's comments which resulted in her being sacked?
Suella Braverman has been sacked as Home Secretary as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took action following her unauthorised article criticising the way pro-Palestinian protests had been policed. A No 10 source said the Prime Minister “asked Suella
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Suella Braverman breaks silence after she is sacked as home secretary
Suella Braverman has made her first public comments following her sacking as home secretary this morning. Number 10 sources confirmed that Ms Braverman had been "asked to leave Government" by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and she had accepted.
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Suella Braverman sacked as Home Secretary as cabinet reshuffle expected
Suella Braverman has been sacked as Home Secretary, No 10 sources have confirmed. A No 10 source said the Prime Minister “asked Suella Braverman to leave Government and she has accepted”. The Conservatives said Mr Sunak is carrying out a wider
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Eastleigh cup run brings cash windfall
Eastleigh's FA Cup second round tie against Reading on Sunday lunchtime December 3 is to be screened live by ITV, with a 12.30pm kick off. Hosting the match at the Silverlake Stadium is worth £60,000 to the Spitfires, who bagged another £41,000
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Two Winchester hat-tricks in local derby
Winchester 1st XI 6, Trojans 2nd XI 3 Winchester fought back from a half time deficit to storm past their rivals in this local derby thanks to Ben Hibberd and Kieran Mallow hat-tricks. The home team started by far the stronger, with Tom Talks
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Winchester triathlete in Ironman Florida
Tri Team Wessex's Jonathan Reading recently took part in the gruelling Ironman Florida. Jonathan said: “For years it had been a dream to take on the challenge of an Ironman and in April this year, after one too many drinks, I finally took the plunge
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15 of the best photos from cathedral's Remembrance Sunday service
HUNDREDS of people paid their respects and remembered those who died fighting, at Winchester Cathedral. FULL STORY HERE: Hundreds gather outside Winchester Cathedral for Remembrance Sunday The cathedral was packed out for the annual Remembrance
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Winchester man fined nearly £900 after failing to pay for a train ticket
A WINCHESTER man has been fined for avoiding paying a £203 train fare. Ollie Beer, 30, of Teg Down Meads, Teg Down, has been ordered to pay nearly £900 by magistrates. A court heard that on August 8 Beer travelled on a Great Western Railway
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Hampshire country road to close for five days for repairs
A HAMPSHIRE country road will be closed for five days for surface repairs. Lee Lane, Lee, will be closed from November 20-24, 8am-4pm. MOST READ: Hampshire man fined more than £1,000 for fly tipping 14 boxes of hand sanitiser During the
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Pizza restaurant gets permission to move into former wine bar
A NEW pizza restaurant will be coming to Winchester after plans were permitted. Polizia Pizza now has planning permission to open in the former Black Bottle, in Bridge Street. Two plans have been permitted. One to change the use to a restaurant
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Cubs donate 25 crates of tins, jars and packets to local foodbank
A ROMSEY cub group recently donated 25 crates of food to a local foodbank. The 10th Romsey Cubs donated the food to the Romsey Foodbank, thanks to the generosity of the residents of King’s Chase, Walnut Close and Abbotswood. Martyn Blake, cub