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Nursery children enjoy time in community to boost intergenerational relationships
A nursery in Chandler's Ford has been doing its bit in the community to help strengthen intergenerational relationships. Through groups such as ‘Chatter and Natter’ and ‘Welcome Wednesdays’ the children at Little Delwood Kindergarten have been
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Soaring harmonies, carols and country classics planned for festival folk band show
A FESTIVE fold band will be giving a unique performance in Winchester. A Winter Union will be at The Arc on Thursday, December 14. The band brings five renowned British Folk/roots artists together to create a festive folk band like no other
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Hotel review - Ashdown Park is a country escape that's just as good in winter
The leaves have turned a bright array of autumn colours, red, orange and yellow, and they are starting to drop, like feathers, floating to the muddy path. They crunch underfoot. These autumn colours, and the turn in the weather, are perhaps best
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Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesperson calls plans to cut services 'devastating'
THE Liberal Democrat Parliamentary spokesperson for Romsey has called recently announced county council cuts ‘devastating’. The council’s financial strategy for 2025/26 was approved at a full meeting on Thursday, November 9, to help meet the £132
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Civic chiefs 'disappointed' over refusal of scheme for eight council houses
CIVIC chiefs have said they are disappointed with the decision to refuse a housing scheme at Dyson Drive. Winchester City Council's planning committee refused the plan for eight council homes last month. The city council's cabinet member
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Tourism and creative businesses to benefit from free carbon reduction support
WINCHESTER City Council is launching a new initiative to support tourism and creative businesses in reducing their carbon footprint. Through the scheme, organisations will be able to get a free carbon footprint assessment from Winchester-based
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Crosfield Hall: 'Why on earth demolish a perfectly well maintained building?'
Why on earth demolish a perfectly well-maintained building which serves the needs of a town and is situated in the right place? Who is going to choose to walk perhaps half a mile or more in each direction in the rain/sleet/snow etc? As Dr Martin
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Hampshire university achieves gold standard in new Green Universities report
THE University of Winchester’s efforts to create a green campus has turned gold. Winchester has been ranked as a gold tier university in the Uswitch Green Universities 2023 Report. To achieve gold, the university scored positively in six out
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Alleged accomplice of robbery denies borrowing or buying 'burner' phone in jail
A MAN on trial for allegedly helping to plan a robbery from his prison cell told the jurors that he has never bought or borrowed a mobile phone inside the jail. Christopher Doughty, 62, is accused of conspiring with Eriks Valants and Jed Martin
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Inquest opens into death of Basingstoke motorcyclist who died in Winchester
AN inquest has opened into the death of a Basingstoke motorcyclist who died in a collision in Winchester. Keith Bailey, 38, of Leader Close, Basingstoke, died on Sunday, October 28 when he was involved in a collision with a car on Worthy Lane.
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Met Office issue new yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Winchester
The Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the south. People are being warned to expect difficult driving conditions and disruption to bus and train services. The warning comes into force at midnight tonight
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Discussion on the future of Crosfield Hall 'illuminating'
Thank you for supporting the debate on the future of Crosfield Hall. Your paper is providing an excellent service to the Romsey community. The discussion on the future of Crosfield Hall has been illuminating, with almost unanimous support
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35 planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council this week
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council. Badger Farm 23/02287/HOU, Mr and Mrs Stillman, convert existing loft space into habitable room and ensuite, including six roof lights, 21 Wren Close. Bishop's
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Shortage of funding to lead to more cuts for Hampshire libraries
LIBRARIES in Hampshire are set to suffer more cuts as the county council tries to handle a shortage of funding. A working group is set to oversee and scrutinise the approach of Hampshire County Council’s plan to cut library stock to save £200,000
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Royal Mint reveals first coin of 007 range as it celebrates James Bond’s history
The Royal Mint has revealed the first coin in a collection that celebrates James Bond across the decades. The collectable and bullion 007 coin range gives Bond fans an opportunity to grow their collection and invest in precious metals in gold or
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More than 15 million drivers issued MOT warning
More than 15 million people may be driving cars that are not road-safe, a new survey has found. The shocking discovery estimates that of the 41 million cars registered in the UK, as many as 15.6 million may not be in a fit state to drive. The
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Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has spoken out about whether Premium Bonds are actually worth investing in. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) Premium Bonds allow investors to buy bonds, with a minimum of £25, and have the chance of winning
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NHS boss promises to 'eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040'
The head of the NHS has promised to wipe out cervical cancer in England by 2040. Amanda Pritchard will tell the NHS Providers’ conference in Liverpool that the combination of giving a vaccine in schools and cervical screening means the disease
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Traffic delays on blocked city road clear following crash
DELAYS on a Winchester road have eased following a crash. Badger Farm Road was partially blocked in both directions near Meadow Way due to an incident, with short delays reported. Romanse, which provides up-to-date traffic information across
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Women invited to Hampshire hotels to learn about electric cars
WOMEN who are thinking of making the switch to electric cars are being invited to find out more at two Hampshire hotels this weekend. An event called She’s Electric is taking place on Saturday, November 18 at Lainston House in Sparsholt and Sunday
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Business activity in the South West stabilises according to NatWest PMI report
Business activity across the south stabilised in October, according to the latest PMI report from NatWest. This development breaks a four-month period of regional decline and contrasts with a continual dip in performance across the UK as a whole
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Footpath café regains water after being hit by burst water main at bridge works
A CAFE on the edge of Winchester has confirmed that it has regained water after a nearby water main burst. As previously reported, the Handlebar Cafe at the carpark on Garnier Road was without water yesterday, November 14, after a digger struck
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Traffic delays on major Hampshire road due to broken down vehicle
TRAFFIC is building on a major road near Winchester after a vehicle broke down this morning. The southbound A34 is affected between South Wonston northwards to the Sutton Scotney Services after the incident at around 7am. The two-lane carriageway
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Hampshire hospitals one of minority not to offer second opinion 24/7 in critical care
THE trust that runs Royal Hampshire County Hospital is one of a minority that does not currently have a critical care outreach team available any time of the day or night to give patients and relatives a second opinion. Patients and their relatives
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University pledges to support one of the city’s oldest charities
THE University of Winchester and St John’s Winchester have signed a new partnership. The aim of the agreement is to benefit the city’s older people while providing students with rewarding voluntary experiences. St John’s, which has run alms
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Hampshire firefighters host safety seminar for owners of heritage buildings
HAMPSHIRE’S fire service held a safety seminar to help ensure heritage buildings are protected and preserved for future generations to enjoy. Test Valley is home to multiple heritage properties which were represented at the event by their site
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Mixed reactions at plans to build up to 1,000 homes on army barracks
DEVELOPERS have finally reopened consultations on plans to transform a current army barracks with up to 1,000 homes. Nearly 200 people attended the first stage of engagement events for the Sir John Moore Barracks, to give their feedback. Many