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'Checking parking permits online is less efficient - what is the council thinking?'
So Hampshire County Council has taken back parking permit responsibility from our local council. In their wisdom they have decided to move online with parking permits: no more hard copies in windscreen. This means the traffic wardens now have
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'Why should we be limited to choosing between just the two main parties?'
An article in this week's Romsey Advertiser caught my attention. The article titled 'Labour will act to protect quality local journalism' raises an interesting point about the importance of quality journalism. However, it made me wonder why
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Christmas carol concert to raise funds to support Winchester Samaritans
A CHRISTMAS carol concert is coming to Winchester to raise money for the local branch of the Samaritans charity. Saint Peter's Catholic Church will be hosting the event on Friday, December 15 at 7.30pm with tickets available on the door or online
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Hampshire town hotel chain named one of the UK’s best small hotels
A HOTEL chain, that owns The White Horse Hotel in Romsey, has just received a second national accolade. The Coaching Inn Group came second in the Which? survey of the UK’s best small hotel chains. The announcement comes shortly after the group
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Hampshire woman, 80, presents cheques to charities after cancer diagnosis
AN 80-year-old woman from Andover has presented cheques to two charities, to say thanks for the care and kindness she received when recently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. In 2022 Mary Dunn (nee Vincent), who was born in Andover and has
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BBC News presenter and Mastermind host receives honorary doctorate in Winchester
A BBC News presenter has received an honorary doctorate in Winchester Clive Myrie, who is known for presenting the BBC News at Six and BBC News at Ten, received the doctorate on Friday, November 17, at Winchester Cathedral. At the ceremony
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Woman sexually assaulted twice by two men in High Street pub
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted by two men on two separate occasions in the same pub. Hampshire Police has been informed that the woman was “inappropriately touched” twice at O’Neill’s in Winchester High Street, between 9.20pm and 10.20pm on Monday
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Action against Covid-19 was taken too late, Sir Chris Whitty tells inquiry
Action should have been taken earlier to prevent the spread of Covid-19 at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Sir Chris Whitty has told an inquiry. England’s chief medical officer also denied warning ministers against lockdowns, describing
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Top Gear stopped for the 'foreseeable future' following Flintoff crash, BBC confirms
Top Gear will be rested for the “foreseeable future”, the BBC has announced. The move comes following a crash during filming last year which saw presenter Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff seriously injured. Production of the show has been paused since
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Man found guilty of helping to plan robbery from prison cell
A MAN has been found guilty of helping to plan a robbery from his prison cell. Christopher Doughty, 62, has been on trial at Winchester Crown Court since Wednesday, November 8. On Tuesday, November 21, the jury found him guilty of conspiring
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No excuse for lorry stuck on narrow bridge
I note thaton page 2 of the Chronicle (November 16) that once again there was an HGV lorry stuck on one of the narrow bridges on Kiln Lane near the garden centre at Colden Common. This is almost a weekly occurrence and causes much disruption on
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Father Christmas, choir, tombolas and more planned for Abbey's Christmas fair
FATHER Christmas, choirs and handbells will feature at the Romsey Abbey Christmas Fair this weekend. The event, on Saturday, November 25, is one of the abbey's biggest fundraisers. Starting at 10am, it will be opened by the vicar Rev Thomas
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Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle
The Hampshire Chronicle published 13 death notices last week. Every week, the Hampshire Chronicle publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Work begins on new Sports Direct with plans to open before Christmas
WORK on Winchester’s newest sports shop is underway, with the popular retailer hoping to open before Christmas. Workmen are busy fitting out the former New Look shop inside The Brooks Shopping Centre, ready for Sports Direct to move in next month
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Large cannabis factory found in Winchester nightclub, police confirm
The large cannabis factory has been found inside a city centre nightclub, police have confirmed. In the early hours of Monday, November 20, officers executed a warrant at the Vodka Bar and Nightclub on Upper Brook Street. Inside, officers discovered
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Demolition work continues on former medical centre
Scaffolding has been put up around part of a derelict medical centre, as demolition work continues. Demolition of the Friarsgate Medical Centre began at the start of October with the internal fixtures and fittings being removed. The building
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What to expect in the autumn statement including tax cut and big change to benefits
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will unveil tax cuts in Wednesday’s autumn statement, reports are suggesting. However, it is also believed that a number of welfare reforms will be announced, with the aim of pushing benefit claimants back into the work place
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Police remain in the city centre after large cannabis factory found
Hampshire Police remain at the scene of a large cannabis factory in the city centre more than 24 hours after it was discovered. In the early hours of Monday, November 20, officers executed a warrant at a building in Upper Brook Street. Inside
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Company that built Horizon cruise terminal 'axes half its staff'
A Hampshire construction company is reported to have made more than half its staff redundant following a slump in orders. Brymor Group Southern was formerly known as Brymor Construction, which went into administration last year and was acquired
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Community library gets new flag thanks to council grant
A COMMUNITY library recently celebrated receiving council funding with a new flag. North Baddesley Community Library, based at All Saints Church in Rownhams Road, cut the ribbon on its new flag on Friday, November 17. The volunteer-run facility
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Winchester named among prettiest places in whole of UK to go Christmas shopping
Winchester has been named as one of the prettiest places to go Christmas shopping in the UK, according to readers of The Times. It was featured among seven locations in the article 'The UK’s prettiest towns for Christmas shopping — chosen by you
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Controversial bungalow extension scheme approved by council planners
A SCHEME to add a storey to a bungalow and build a new garage in Winchester has been approved, despite neighbours' objections. Peter Arnold applied for the work in Lainston Close, Weeke. The application was controversial among neighbours who
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'We have seen them in their true light'
The Liberal Democrats claim to support the objective of delivering 1,000 new affordable homes in the district. An objective introduced by us when we were running the city council and supported by a new homes team to deliver the much needed homes
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Football club's plans for artificial pitch approved by council planners
Planners have unanimously approved a new artificial pitch for Winchester City Football Club. The scheme also includes floodlighting, new and relocated stands, storage container, vehicle access replacement and re-surfacing of the existing parking