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Hampshire floral club holds successful open day with a a national demonstrator
Broughton Floral Club recently enjoyed an open evening with a national demonstrator as host. On Wednesday, November, Michael Bowyer hosted a demonstration called ‘Flowers for the Festive Season’. Audrey Watts, from the club, said: “The first
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Hampshire photography society celebrates 100th anniversary
A WINCHESTER photography group is celebrating its centenary. On Tuesday, November 7, 16 past presidents of Winchester Photographic Society gathered at a club meeting at The Arc for a celebratory programme of nostalgia. The current president
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Christmas lights switch-on marks the start of the festive season in Winchester
The festive season has officially started in Winchester with the Christmas lights switched on by local heroes. Staff and volunteers from Winchester Hospice had the honour of switching on the lights this year, after winning a public vote.
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Gentlemen saved by 'charitable' woman after being left 'stranded' at bus stop
Last Thursday (November 9) I was stranded with others at a bus stop to return to St Catherine’s Park and Ride by King Alfred’s statue in Winchester. After a long wait I decided to try and walk despite being old and infirm. I stopped at a
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Kebab shop applies to Winchester City Council to extend its opening hours
A KEBAB shop has applied to be open until deep into the early hours. German Doner Kebab (GDK), on Winchester High Street, has appealed to the city council to extend its opening hours from Thursday to Sunday. The business is hoping to be able to
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Citizens Advice setting up new base in Wickham
Citizens Advice Winchester District will establish a new base in Wickham. Wickham Community Centre will provide a home for a small team of advisers where they can advise local people by phone, email, and in person. The move is part of the charity
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Father Christmas and charity raffle at Hampshire village market
A POPULAR Hampshire village market is returning next month. The Ampfield Market takes place in the village hall, between 10am and 12pm and will next be on Saturday, December 2. This will be the Christmas event, including a raffle for charity
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Figures show Hampshire Hospitals is one of worst in country for 'bed blocking'
THE trust that runs Basingstoke, Andover and Winchester hospitals is the eighth worst in the country for so-called ‘bed blocking’. Figures from the BBC’s Shared Data Unit, which works in partnership with local news, reveal that 81 per cent of patients
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Millions of women in England to be offered free contraceptive pills
Millions of women in England will be able to get free contraceptive pills without having to see a GP under new NHS plans. Starting from December, the change will allow women to get a first prescription of the pill by visiting their local pharmacy
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How did my MP vote on the Gaza ceasefire? Full list of results
MPs in Parliament rejected a request for a ceasefire in Gaza yesterday (Wednesday, November 15) with many Labour frontbenchers leaving their positions as a result. In the end, MPs voted 293 to 125, a majority of 168, to reject the SNP’s King’s
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Royal Mail and Evri Christmas 2023 post deadlines
Royal Mail and Evri are among the delivery companies to reveal their deadlines for Christmas post next month. Royal Mail has also warned customers to order their online gifts and shopping well in advance, and to post their festive greetings early
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Villagers lose battle to stop recycling centre from doubling number of lorries
People living in a village have lost the battle after a second planning application to double the number of lorries entering the Ecogen Recycling has been granted. This planning application was refused in January based on “potential disturbance
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Duchess of Edinburgh visits new Hampshire care home
THE Duchess of Edinburgh has officially opened the St Giles View care home in Winchester. The Duchess, who is a patron of the Brendoncare Foundation, unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion on Tuesday, November 14. During her visit to the 60
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Hampshire leaders discuss report calling for southern version of Northern Powerhouse
Hampshire business leaders debated a major report which includes calls for the county to have its own mayor with devolved powers. The report aims to promote Hampshire as the UK's Southern Gateway, in a move akin to the work of the Northern Powerhouse
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St. Catherine’s Hill: 'Our own version of the Peruvian Nazca lines'
Winchester is very fortunate to have on St. Catherine’s Hill a turf maze (technically a single path labyrinth). Since the spectacular firework display on November 4 we now have, what would appear to be, our own version of the Peruvian Nazca lines
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Shoebox collection, pantos and more in the Bishop's Waltham area
BISHOP'S Waltham Rotary Club recently raised £4,000 to acquire a 4x4 vehicle to send to Ukraine. A rotary club spokesman said: “With various money raising events and collections we have raised nearly £4,000 and, with this we can purchase and prepared
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Pub reopening, pup-up shop and more in the Twyford and Colden Common area
A MURDER mystery event is coming to Twyford at the start of December. It will be held at Twyford Village Hall on Saturday, December 2. There will be a three course meal, with the acting between the courses. The event is raising money for Wessex
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Two applications refused by Winchester City Council planning officers
Two applications were refused by Winchester City Council planning officers this week. An application without a name, in Curdridge, was refused for seven affordable homes with private amenity space, off-road parking and associated works. This was
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Kevin the Carrot, air fryers and more in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles this week
Looking for a bargain? The middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl are the place to be this week. From Thursday November 16, there are a variety of items to add to your trolley including Kevin the Carrot toys, air fryers, pet essentials and more. Let
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All you need to know about the Winchester Christmas Lights switch on TONIGHT
This is all you need to know about the Winchester Christmas lights switch-on event this year. The festive lights, which were put up along High Street at the start of October, will finally be turned on this evening, November 16. Thousands
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Teenager arrested after stealing e-bike listed on Facebook Marketplace
A TEENAGER was arrested after stealing an e-bike that was listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Police received a report of a robbery in Kings Worthy on Sunday, November 12. A spokesman said: “The victim, a man in his 20s, had listed an
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More than 230 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children living in Hampshire
The county council is looking after more than 230 unaccompanied children who are seeking asylum, a new report has said. A new report has revealed 40 per cent of unaccompanied asylum-seeking girls across the country are suspected victims of trafficking
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Successful Big Band Buffet helps people stay well while enjoying themselves
MORE THAN 100 people, all aged 55 and above, enjoyed an afternoon of ‘lovely food and lovely music’ as the Big Band Buffet returned. The annual event took place on Saturday, November 4, at Test Valley School in Stockbridge, giving attendees the
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Energy efficient cottages delayed over lack of materials
NEW energy efficient flats in Micheldever have been delayed by two months over a lack of materials. Winchester City Council is building six flats at Southbrook Cottages to a Passivhaus Plus standard. This means they generate around 78 per cent
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More than 40 objections to major development plans for former army base
Opposition is growing to development for a former army base near Winchester. More than 40 objections have been lodged for major plans for Bushfield Camp. The Church Commissioners submitted an application for a business park at the redundant