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Evacuee visits primary school to share what it was like as a child in World War 2
A GROUP of year sixes received a special visit from a former evacuee to help them with their history lessons. Robert Hambling, 94, went to Awbridge Primary School to talk with the 10 and 11-year-olds about his experience as a child in World War
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Pantomime dame spreads festive joy during surprise visit to regional law firm
THEATRE Royal Winchester’s resident pantomime dame surprised staff at a regional law firm this week in the run-up to this year’s panto Cinderella. Fairy Kind-heart paid a visit to Paris Smith to say thank you to the firm for supporting this year
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Suella Braverman calls Rishi Sunak 'weak' and a 'failure' in incredible sign-off
Suella Braverman has penned a harsh letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in which she calls him a "weak and uncertain" leader, amongst other things. Braverman was sacked by Sunak as Home Secretary only yesterday, November 13. A No 10 source said
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League of Friends open 20 additional car park spots at town hospital
STAFF at Romsey Hospital finally have 20 extra spaces to park in, thanks to the work of the League of Friends. The Countess Mountbatten of Burma officially opened the extended car park in Winchester Hill on Saturday, November 11. With only
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Rail ticket offices: 'Shine was taken off the good news'
The shine was taken off the good news about the retention of rail ticket offices as reported in “Delight at U-turn on Railway Ticket Offices” (Hampshire Chronicle, November 2), by MPs Flick Drummond and Steve Brine. Together with the Rail Delivery
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Hampshire dog care business awarded £750 grant by Test Valley Borough Council
A HAMPSHIRE dog care business has been awarded a grant from Test Valley Borough Council. Boardwalk in Barton Stacey has been awarded a £750 Business incentive grant. Owner Debbie Sturgess set up Boardwalk, which offers dog walking, daycare
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'We have become friends': Hampshire Aphasia support group celebrates two years
A WINCHESTER support group for people with Aphasia has said it has seen success since it was founded two years ago. Say Aphasia Winchester meets at St Peter’s Catholic Church every two weeks. It provides a space for people with the speech impediment
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'We're focused on saving lives': Hampshire company launches new defibrillator
A FARNBOROUGH company has launched a new public access defibrillator. The i-PAD SPR was designed by CU Medical, and features a durable design to allow it to be used in different environments. The new design also features a high IP66 rating
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First group of Winchester university students enjoy graduation ceremony
STUDENTS from the University of Winchester are celebrating their graduation at Winchester Cathedral. The ceremonies take place over several days from Tuesday, November 14 to Friday, November 17, split into the different faculties, with students
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Piemakers in action in annual competition
WINCHESTER piemakers were in action at the weekend for the annual competition. The 13th Hyde Tavern Pie Competition, held on Remembrance Sunday, was the biggest and most popular yet. Since 2010, when nine pies were entered, this successful
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Footpath cafe hit by burst water main at bridge works
A CAFE has today been hit by a nearby incident on bridge works on the edge of Winchester. The Handlebar cafe, at the car park in Garnier Road, St Cross, is without water after a digger struck a water main. The machine was working on the new
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Bushfield Camp: 'The development is getting bigger and bigger'
I'm sure I wasn't the only one to take a sharp intake of breath on reading the latest planning application for Bushfield Camp. I have been to a couple of the earlier meetings regarding the site and the development is getting bigger and bigger
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'I am appalled that ordinary people are put off standing as parliamentary candidates'
I am a prospective independent parliamentary candidate for Winchester. I am appalled that ordinary people are put off from standing as parliamentary candidates due to the substantial deposit required to stand. With most people dis-heartened
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Cost of living payments should be paid to more people, MPs say
Cost of living payments are insufficient and should be paid to more people, MPs are warning. The cross-party Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future payments. Its report
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I'm A Celebrity 2023 line up confirmed from Josie Gibson to Nigel Farage
ITV has officially confirmed the ten celebrities who will be taking part in the 2023 edition of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! It comes after rumoured lineups saw much of the British public excited for the return of the popular reality TV
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XL Bully owners can now register their dogs for exemption - How it works
XL Bully owners can now register their dogs before the breed becomes illegal, the government has announced. Owners who want to keep their dogs must apply for an exemption scheme or they can choose to have their dog euthanised and apply for compensation
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Yellow weather warning in place with 'thundery rain' likely this morning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for a thunderstorm this morning in Winchester. Forecasters have warned that the south of the country may experience thundery rain on Tuesday, November 14. A yellow weather warning is in place
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'Seldom have I witnessed an audience respond so immediately'
The nation’s affection for that intrepid group of ladies who, in 2000, elected to produce a calendar with a difference – with results more spectacular than any of them could possibly have imagined – has, over the years, become palpable to the extent
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Winchester College student shines for England
Winchester College prospect Sebastian Morgan hit an unbeaten 33 on his England Under-19 debut, but was later unable to halt a brutal run assault that swept India B to a seven-wicket victory with 23 overs to spare. Morgan, the youngest player in
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Community library raises funds for poppy appeal with book and jigsaw sale
A COMMUNITY library recently raised funds for the Royal British Legion with a book and jigsaw sale. North Baddesley Community Library held the sale at All Saints Church and raised £30.50 for the Poppy Appeal. Secretary of the library, Joy Clamp
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'We are making real progress': Hampshire theatre submits plans for major expansion
A WINCHESTER theatre has taken a step forward with plans to expand its arts venue. Chesil Theatre bought the former Earlys coal yard in Chesil Street last year, and a planning application has been submitted to Winchester City Council. The
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Former head of economics department at Peter Symonds college dies at 92
JOHN Clarkson, who died in Winchester on October 8 at the age of 92, will be remembered by many as the head of the Economics department at Peter Symonds College. John was born in Richmond, Surrey on 23 June 1931. He was the second son of Fred and
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Friends and supporters of Hampshire History Trust thanked at coffee morning
FRIENDS and supporters of Hampshire History Trust were thanked at a coffee morning at Rick Stein's Winchester restaurant. The coffee morning, which took place on November 9 at the High Street restaurant, saw a large crowd attend. The trust
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Hampshire company fined more than £500 for failing to identify driver
AN Alresford company has to pay more than £500 for failing to identify a driver. Carlin Management Services Ltd, based at Swelling Hill, did not identify a BMW driver who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence. MOST READ: Crime figures