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Theatre group on the hunt for Oliver and Artful Dodger for show next year
A ROMSEY theatre group is on the hunt for Oliver and the Artful Dodger for its show next year. The award winning musical Oliver!, by Lionel Bart, will be performed by RAODS at the Plaza Theatre from April 16-20. The theatre company is holding
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University of Winchester’s plans to deliver two new midwifery courses
The University of Winchester has said it plans to deliver two new midwifery courses. A midwifery BSc and degree apprenticeship are currently in the works and have been praised by medical professionals. The lead midwife for education, Dr Kate
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Eastleigh to face Hampshire neighbours in FA Trophy
Eastleigh have landed a plum home tie against Hampshire neighbours Aldershot Town in next month's third round proper of the FA Trophy. The tie will be played at the Silverlake Stadium on December 9, ironically seven days before the pair meet in
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Hampshire sign Sussex left-hand batter
Top order batter, Ali Orr, has joined Hampshire from Sussex ahead of the 2024 season, on a multi-year deal. He has made 51 appearances across the formats for Sussex, but missed a large chunk of the past summer season with hand injuries. In
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Morgan blast helps England U19s win
Winchester College's Seb Morgan smacked 15 off six deliveries to help England Young Lions chase down India B's 319-4 to win by three wickets with four balls remaining of their fourth match in the Under-19 Quadrangular tournament. A century by Shrewsbury's
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Hundreds gather inside Winchester Cathedral for the people of Israel and Gaza
Hundreds gathered inside Winchester Cathedral in reflection and prayer for the people in Israel and Gaza. On Sunday, November 19, the Cathedral invited members of the public inside for a moment of quiet and sanctuary. All ages attended the
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Charity that works to combat loneliness looking for a volunteer befriender in Romsey
A CHARITY is appealing for someone to come forward and give their time in a bid to banish loneliness. The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship, a small national charity supporting retired civil servants, provides charitable friendship services
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Office building refused by council planners due to countryside location
PLANNERS have rejected a new "speculative" office building in the countryside near Otterbourne. The scheme, on land south west of Woodlands Park, Poles Lane, was for flexible office space. The proposal was recommended for refusal due to its
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'Please let us think again on future of hall'
So, Councillor Cooper has offered his support for the plans to replace the Crosfield Hall in a new out of town location. (Advertiser, November 10). Whilst acknowledging that “The Crosfield Hall is undoubtedly a popular venue and its location in
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Rural business and community groups can apply for new funding boost
BUSINESSES and community groups in Winchester’s countryside can apply for a share of the next Rural England Prosperity Fund award. The award forms part of the government’s levelling-up fund and is administrated by the city council. Organisations
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'I’m so proud': Performing arts pupils wow at Christmas lights switch on event
PUPILS from a performing arts school in Chandler’s Ford performed at the Winchester Christmas Lights switch-on event. Young performers from Diva Academy performed in front of more than 10,000 audience members at the event on Thursday, November
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Police constable accused of behaving 'aggressively' towards woman in Winchester bar
A police constable is accused of gross misconduct by “violently” scratching a woman’s throat with his fingernail and biting her lip as he kissed her in a nightclub, a disciplinary hearing has been told. The officer, who was referred to as Pc X
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Sex assault case postponed at Winchester Crown Court
THE case of a man accused of a sex attack in Bishop's Waltham has been postponed. As previously reported, Keith Fielder, of Claylands Road, Bishop's Waltham, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a boy aged 15 and outraging public decency.
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Concert at city theatre to raise funds for Sri Lankan nursery charity
A WINCHESTER theatre is hosting a fundraising concert to help a Sri Lankan nursery. The concert features two Winchester bands and will be held at the Nutshell Theatre on Friday, November 24. It has been organised by Mini Mitchell who founded
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Cadbury axes fan favourite chocolate bar after just a few years on UK shelves
Cadbury has revealed it has discontinued a fan-favourite chocolate bar just a few years after it first hit the shelves. The confectionery company launched the peanut caramel crisp chocolate bar back in 2017. But now after just five years on
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Man arrested after cannabis factory discovered in Winchester city centre
A 54-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after a cannabis factory was discovered in Winchester city centre. In the early hours of this morning, Monday, November 20, officers executed a warrant at a building in Upper Brook Street. Inside, officers
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Pop-up studio to bring modern British art to Alresford
A FINE art company set up by a husband and wife team is preparing to host a two-week pop-up on modern British art in Alresford. Blondes Fine Art was established 10 years ago by Melanie and Mark Ponting. It specialises in modern British and contemporary
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Check your toy collections - Pokémon card sells for more than £5,000 on eBay
A rare Pokémon card has sold for more than £5,000 after inspiring a mini bidding war on online auction site eBay. The Charizard Skyridge Crystal Holo card was officially graded by the Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), and given a Grade 9
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When snow will fall in the UK as weather map forecasts heavy snow
Heavy snow could hit the UK in early December as some forecasts predict it falling across large parts of the country. The latest weather maps from forecasters WXCharts predict that many parts of the UK will see their first snow of the year at the
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Scam warning issued to parents ahead of Black Friday 2023
With Black Friday approaching, parents are being warned to watch out for fake deals advertised online. Research for the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign, run by banking and finance industry body UK Finance, indicates that more than a quarter (27%
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Win tickets to an artisan-style Christmas shopping experience in Hampshire
We’ve teamed up with the organisers of the Festive Fair in Farnborough to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets, or get 50% off the Festive extravaganza. Taking place at Farnborough International Conference and Exhibition centre in Hampshire
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Silver Jubilee tree cut down after 'significant decay'
A SILVER Maple tree outside the Hampshire County Council’s headquarters in Winchester has been cut down. It has been felled after safety fears as it was confirmed during a recent specialist survey that the tree is diseased, with significant signs
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Hampshire primary school donates more than 30 shoeboxes to rotary appeal
A HAMPSHIRE primary school recently donated more than 30 Christmas shoeboxes. Itchen Abbas Primary School has 31 boxes collected on Tuesday, October 31 to send to children in Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania and Ukraine. They were supporting
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Excellent performance as Winchester beat Witney
Winchester 32-6 Witney Winchester RFC welcomed Witney RFC from Oxfordshire last Saturday in the tenth round of the RFU’s Central South 2 league. It was the first time the two clubs had played each other at men’s first-team level, so the result
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Eastleigh shatter Altrincham's proud ten-match unbeaten run
Scott Quigley scored Eastleigh's first goal and laid on Paul McCallum's late second half winner as Eastleigh shattered Altrincham's proud ten-match unbeaten National League run which stretched back to early September. McCallum's winning goal came
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Foot health business opens permanent base in Hampshire village
A TWYFORD woman has opened a clinic for her foot health business above the village store. Zoe Croune moved Tranquil Forest into the space in September. Previously, she operated on a mobile basis but said this was tricky when carrying equipment
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Hampshire nursery donates to Eastleigh foodbank
A HAMPSHIRE nursery has been donating items to a local foodbank. Bright Horizon’s Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool are supporting Eastleigh Basics Bank. They have been donating food and various other essential items to extend a helping
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Application to build new office and retail space permitted by city council
PLANNERS have approved an application to build a new office and retail space in Bishop’s Waltham. The proposal, put forward by Sabrecore Holdings, will see some existing buildings at The Old Forge on Brook Street demolished to make way for the
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Hampshire country pub to reopen for the first time in two years after refurbishment
A HAMPSHIRE country pub will reopen next year after an extensive refurbishment. The Chestnut Horse, in Easton, will open in January following a two-year closure. Avington Park bought the pub last year and had planning permission granted in