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'The Cinderella conspiracy of the stopped clock in Winchester High Street'
The clock in Winchester High Street (near the Ivy restaurant), has been showing one minute to midnight for many, many weeks. That's all it ever shows. Being as we're in the pantomime season, I think Cinderella is the culprit behind this stopped
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'Can you help me find long-lost relative in Romsey?'
I have been searching for the last year or so for my second cousin who I was matched with on the heritage DNA site. My aunt who is 89 years of age realised that he must be her deceased uncle's son whom she never met. There are only the two
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Winchester MP tours new state of the art manufacturing factory
Winchester's MP recently visited a new state of the art manufacturing facility in Winnall. Steve Brine was at the inauguration ceremony of timber staircase manufacturer Multi-Turn's brand new facility on the Moorside industrial estate on Monday
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‘Fooling no-one’: Hampshire reacts to Autumn Budget announcement
HAMPSHIRE residents and business leaders have welcomed the changes in the Autumn Statement but many believe it's still not enough. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced the Autumn Budget on Wednesday, November 22, with key changes
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Hampshire-based car recycling business 'over the moon' as it wins trio of awards
A SHEDFIELD-based car recycling company has won a trio of awards. Silverlake Automotive Recycling won the Recycled Vehicle Parts Supplier of the Year award, Salvage Company of the Year award and Community Impact award at the most recent ATF Professional
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Volunteers join fight against river pollution by testing water quality
VOLUNTEERS dedicated to conserving Hampshire's chalk streams will be joining the fight against river pollution by testing water quality. The Angling Trust launched the Water Quality Monitoring Network (WQMN) last year as part of the Anglers Against
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Peter Symonds College student appointed leader of prestigious youth orchestra
A PETER Symonds College student has been appointed as the new leader of a prestigious orchestra. Violinist Rose Gosney, 17, is the new leader of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain (NYO). She said: “I am so thrilled to have been chosen
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'Beautiful and powerful sounds' at choral society remembrance concert
Our young who died defending us are revered and remembered as heroes, and in turn they have inspired our poets and composers. On November 11 Richard Pearce and the Romsey Choral Society performed a moving concert of twentieth century pieces in
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Craft workshops, cabaret performances and plays at the Arc this Christmas
THE Arc has announced a programme of events to get visitors into the festive spirit this December. The starts with Keepers, a free exhibition which delves into the essence of preservation. This exhibition runs from Thursday, November 16 to Sunday
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'Romsey does not need another 250 houses'
You report on a proposal to build 250 houses in Jermyns Lane on the outskirts of Romsey. This is not a good proposal and should be rejected for many reasons, some of which I comment upon now. Firstly, Romsey does not need another 250 houses
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'It is very surprising': Winchester reacts after discovery of large cannabis factory
WINCHESTER residents have expressed their shock following the discovery of a massive drug factory in the city centre. As previously reported, on Monday, November 20, police raided Vodka Nightclub and Bar in the early hours where they found a large
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Winter procession and lantern parade to kick-start festivities in Hampshire town
A TEST Valley town is preparing to kick-start the festive season with its annual winter procession and lantern parade. Romsey Carnival is organising the festivities once again, with a new route announced for this year. The event will be held
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She's Electric car event for women comes to two Hampshire hotels
TWO Hampshire hotels hosted events that allowed women to find out more about making the switch to switch to electric cars. The event, called She’s Electric, took place on Saturday, November 18 at Lainston House in Sparsholt and Sunday, November
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Churros stall pitches up in city centre for Christmas season
A CHURROS stall has pitched up in Winchester for the Christmas season The Original Churros Factory has pitched up in Middle Brook Street, by TK Maxx, for the festive season. The stall is open daily, serving fresh churros with cinnamon sugar
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Hampshire town to lose bank as Lloyds branch prepares to close next week
THE Lloyds bank in New Alresford will close next week. The bank, located on West Street, will shut its doors on November 27. As previously reported, the branch is one of 21 closures taking place across the UK. A Lloyds Bank spokesperson told
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Universal Credit and benefits increase worth almost £500 announced for millions
Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 a year on average from April, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced. Speaking to MPs at his autumn statement, Mr Hunt confirmed the Government would increase Universal Credit and other benefits
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Pensions to increase by up to £900 next year, Jeremy Hunt confirms
Pensioners will see their state pension increase by up to £900 next year, the Chancellor has announced. Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the triple lock on pensions would be honoured, with state pensions set to rise next year. Under the triple lock
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WATCH: Crime scene investigators arrive at large cannabis factory in nightclub
Crime scene investigators have arrived at the scene of a large cannabis factory in Winchester city centre. Two days ago, November 20, police raided Vodka Nightclub and Bar in the early hours where they found a large number of cannabis plants at
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28 planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council this week
Below are the latest planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council. Bishop's Waltham 23/02299/HOU, Thomas Watmough, air source heat pump installation within rear garden, 5 Park Road. Crawley 23/02292/LDP, Sandy Macdonald-Hall
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A Christmas Carol: 'The play was truly delightful'
I have been compelled to write to express my pure joy at the performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ presented by the Chesil Theatre on Saturday, December 8. I think productions at smaller theatres are often overlooked and we forget how much hard work
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Jewish community celebrates Mitzvah Day with bulb planting
A GROUP of Jewish Winchester residents have celebrated 10 years of community work. On Sunday, November 19, a group of more than 20 Winchester and District Jews met to plant wild daffodils for Mitzvah Day at Hillier’s Haven in the north of the city
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Hampshire flower club enjoys workshop on Christmas door hangings
A HAMPSHIRE flower club recently had a workshop on how to make a Christmas door hanging from a blue spruce branch. Irene Hickson, from Dorset, was on hand to assist people at the workshop on Thursday, November 16. Julie Facey, from Romsey Flower
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Hampshire farmer pleads not guilty to manslaughter after death of employee
A HAMPSHIRE farmer who has been accused of manslaughter has pleaded not guilty. As previously reported, Philip Tickner, 62, of Upper Lanham, near Old Alresford, has been accused of killing his employee Philip France, 57, through gross negligence
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Police arrest woman, 35, for stealing £130 worth of 'fresh produce'
A WOMAN was arrested in Romsey for stealing 'fresh produce'. Romsey Police reported chasing the woman, 35, after a number of shoplifting offences in the town centre. In a Facebook post on Test Valley Cops, it said: “Officers from Romsey NPT
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What to expect from the Autumn Statement today
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce tax cuts alongside a range of other announcements in his autumn statement today. It is also believed that a number of welfare reforms will be announced, with the aim of pushing benefit claimants back
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Lidl 'do not eat' warning on chocolate that contains pieces of plastic
Lidl is recalling one of its products over fears it may contain pieces of plastic. The popular budget supermarket has issued a recall of its Fin Carré White Chocolate due to the possible presence of plastic, making it unsafe to eat. The affected
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These 8 festive dupes could save you hundreds this Christmas from toys to booze
Christmas is expensive which means finding dupes for your favourite products can go a long way. From toys under the tree to chocolate in stockings, the price of festive treats can really stack up - especially when you're shopping for an entire
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Couple 'shocked' after council orders Hampshire swim school to shut down
A WEALTHY couple who opened an unauthorised swimming school in their back garden have been ordered to shut it down after neighbours said the 'constant shrieking' of children was destroying their peace. Andrew and Richelle Brooks left nearby residents
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Nightclub’s licence to be reviewed after cannabis factory found inside
POLICE have applied to Winchester City Council for a review of Vodka Nightclub after officers discovered a cannabis factory inside. A notice has gone up on the doors of Vodka Bar and Nightclub, in Upper Brook Street, calling for a summary review
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City council offering free solar panel support for community organisations
COMMUNITY organisations in the Winchester area will get free support around upgrading their facilities with solar panels from the city council. The new scheme is being run in partnership with local climate charity Winchester Action on the Climate
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Southampton student heading to Australia for Ocean Racing World Championships
This Southampton student is about to head off to Australia to compete in the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships. Piran Phillips, a 20-year-old high-performance athlete at Solent University, is one to watch with a particular talent for
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Hampshire Hawks and Southern Vipers double header to kick off T20 season
HAMPSHIRE Hawks and Southern Vipers will kick off their T20 seasons with a double header at the Ageas Bowl on Thursday, May 30. Reigning Charlotte Edwards Cup champions Southern Vipers will play Western Storm, while the Hawks will then play Surrey
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McCallum tops National League scoring charts
Paul McCallum heads the National League goal scoring charts after his midweek brace fired Eastleigh to a 2-1 win over Boreham Wood and to within two points of the play-off zone. He increased his tally for the season to 15 with a 14th minute opener
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Hampshire church to have art, crafts, food, drink and more at Christmas fair
A WIDE range of items will be on offer at a Winchester church's gift fair. St Bartholomew’s will be hosting the fair on Saturday, November 25 from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The church will be full to bursting with a display of locally made art and
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Thursday Sewing Group gets new cushions thanks to council grant
A grant from Test Valley Borough Council has enabled a local sewing group to make their sessions more comfortable with a brand new set of cushions. The Thursday Sewing Group are a group of 16 retired women that meet at Nursling and Rownhams Village
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Hampshire company takes gold at National Building and Construction Awards
A KINGS WORTHY company has the Consultant of the Year Gold Award at the National Building and Construction Awards. Ridge and Partners took home the prize at the ceremony on Thursday, 16 November at the Hilton London Wembley. The property and
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RSPCA fear 'unprecedented winter crisis' of abandoned animals in Hampshire
THE RSPCA says it fears an "unprecedented winter crisis" of abandoned animals in Hampshire after new data revealed an increase in abandoned pets. The animal welfare charity has today, Wednesday, November 22, released shocking new stats that show
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Parish council objects to major scheme for 80 houses in Hampshire village
A PARISH council is opposing major housing plans for a Hampshire village. The scheme, at Solomons Lane in Waltham Chase, includes 80 houses, commercial space and vehicle access. It was submitted two years ago, but has been recently amended