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Crosfield Hall: 'Why not solve two big issues within the Romsey town centre?'
Having just read the latest edition of the Romsey Advertiser I feel moved to put pen to paper and write to you regarding the redevelopment of the Crosfield Hall. I can understand that the current hall is not fit for purpose going forward.
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Romsey Future project: 'The proposals on show are clearly out-dated'
Setting aside the patronising tone of the Romsey Forum Facebook post reported in the Advertiser of November 17, I took the trouble of reading the published reports on the Romsey Future project and masterplan. What struck me was the lack of any
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'The plastic is polluting our environment': Water provider calls to ban wet wipes
SOUTHERN Water has announced it is backing the Government’s consultation on banning wet wipes. Views on the manufacture, sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastics can be provided until Saturday, November 25. The water provider believes
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'Town centres evolve without a vital part being uprooted'
Councillor Mark Cooper has used some strange and frankly dubious arguments to support his view that the Crosfield Hall should be demolished and rebuilt elsewhere (Advertiser, November 10). Cllr Cooper concedes that the hall is a popular venue in
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How to hopefully keep people buying newspapers - what would you like to see?
How to improve a printed newspaper that has been operating for more than 250 years... That's what usually wakes me up at 2am. Among the many other niggly worries that cross a newspaper editor's mind, this is probably one of the nicer problems
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The Brooks announces Christmas schedule with late night openings and performances
A WINCHESTER shopping centre is preparing for a busy Christmas season with festive pop-ups, choirs and a huge Christmas tree. The Brooks Shopping Centre will be open for late-night shopping until 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays from November 24 to
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'We’re really pleased with the space': New hairdressing salon opens in city centre
A NEW hair salon has opened in Winchester city centre. Located on St George’s Street, Wild and Pure opened on Thursday, November 9. Owner Leanne Clarke told the Chronicle: “It feels really good to be up and running. We’re really pleased with
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Live updates: Critical incident at hospital after car crashes into building
5:31pm We will be ending the live coverage here. Further updates about the hospital will be posted to the Hampshire
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Everything Royal Hampshire County Hospital said after declaring a critical incident
A car has crashed into a building at Royal Hampshire County Hospital. On Wednesday, November 23, just before 1pm a car crashed into the door of the power unit at the hospital on Romsey Road. After the crash, the hospital declared a critical
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Hampshire councils express 'major concerns' about sewage in rivers
More than 20 councils across the southeast of England have come together over “major concerns” felt towards Southern Water dumping sewage in the sea and rivers. At a recent meeting, a stakeholder group of nearly 25 authorities from Hampshire, West
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Craft market, Quizmas party and more in the Bishop's Waltham area
A CHRISTMAS craft market is being held in Bishop's Waltham this weekend. The event will be held on Sunday, November 26 at Jubilee Hall, from 10am-2pm. Entry and parking are free. WALTHAM Chase Village Hall is hosting a Quizmas party. It
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Winter market, quiz night and more in the Twyford and Colden Common area
A QUIZ night is coming to Owslebury. The event will be held at Owslebury School on November 25, starting at 7pm. It’s being organised by the Friends of Owslebury School. Tickets cost £5 per person or £40 for a table of eight. A cash bar will
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Christmas events, traffic discussions and more in Sparsholt and The Worthys areas
SPARSHOLT Music’s winter concert will be at the village hall at 3pm on Sunday, December 3. Tickets cost £10 and are available online or from the village shop. Returning pianists Tim Morris, Tom Jesty, Ashton Grey and Mark Zarb Adami will perform
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Hampshire headteachers do not support metal detectors in schools
Headteachers across Hampshire don’t support metal detectors in schools to find pupils carrying knives as it could cause overreaction, increase anxiety and promote fear in secondary students. Last month, every secondary school in London was being
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Test Valley Business Awards returning in 2024 to celebrate borough's best
THE Test Valley Business Awards will return in 2024, marking two decades of recognising and celebrating excellence and innovation within the borough’s business community. The awards, which were last held in 2021, are an opportunity to reflect on
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Lidl will shut 960 stores for three days over Christmas period
Lidl has announced it will close all of its almost 1,000 UK branches for three days over Christmas this year. The budget supermarket has revealed its Christmas opening days, with all stores closing December 25. Lidl shops across the UK will
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The impact from new parking system at county council
I AM writing to complain about the new method of obtaining parking permit from the county council. I require a visitors' permit. There must be other people like myself who do not have a computer or Smartphone, without which one cannot join the
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Every application permitted by city council planning officers this week
Winchester City Council planning officers permitted every application before them this week. In Badger Farm, Mrs Barrett can have a replacement PVCU conservatory to rear of property at 15 Ivy Close. An application submitted by Mr and Mrs Potts
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Energy bills set to increase by £94 for millions in January
Energy bills will increase by £94 for millions of households across the UK from January, it has been announced. Energy regulator Ofgem revealed their new price cap, which will come into force on January 1, and it shows that bills for the average
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The best Black Friday deals I found that could save you hundred of pounds
Shoppers' favourite day of the year - Black Friday - is nearly here. Although Black Friday itself isn't until, Friday (November 24), stores and brands all over the UK are making the most of the occasion and have deals available all week. From
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'It gets used like a racetrack': Mum calls out council over school run pavement row
A 'terrified' mum has to walk her young children along a 'racetrack' road with no pavement during the school run. Michaela Masterson has slammed Hampshire County Council for not installing pavements on Beeches Hill in Bishop's Waltham despite pleading
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Family pays tribute to kind-hearted man, 26, died in crash on A31
FAMILY of a man who died in a crash on the A31 near Alton have paid tribute to him. Tom Collins, 26, from Eastleigh, was involved in a single-vehicle crash at 11.21am on Saturday, October 28. Police said the crash involved a black Seat Leon
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You can earn a free carvery at a pub chain but only if you eat this unusual dish
Some people may be able to cope with some strange food combinations, and one pub chain is offering patrons a free carvery if they manage to eat an unusual concoction. Customers are challenged to eat a limited-edition Carvery Sundae at Greene King
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GP issues 'serious' warning amid health risks posed by mould this winter
A GP has issued a warning over 'serious' health risks presented by mould in winter. Homeowners will already know the headache that mould causes on their properties, especially over the Autumn and Winter months. Not only is damp, mould, and
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Hampshire man fined after being caught with a sword
A HAMPSHIRE man has been fined after being caught owning a sword. Christopher Paine, 37, was found in possession of a weapon in a private place on June 21. The sword, belonging to Paine from Winchester, has been seized and destroyed. MOST
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Two oak trees planted in Test Valley town after donation from allotment holder
Two oak trees have been planted in a Test Valley town with an official ceremony. The trees were donated by allotment holder Allan Symmons and planted by North Baddesley Parish Council on its land at Heath Road/Bracken Close. On Saturday, November
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Couple open Italian takeaway following sudden closure of Mexican restaurant
A COUPLE have opened their first business together, bringing fresh Italian dishes to Stanmore. Chef Lorenzo Tataru has opened Trattoria Di Lorenzo with his wife Sabina, taking over the former Mexigo shop in Wavell Way. The couple live in Bracknell
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Home-Start charity quiz nights raises more than £3,000 to support families
Home-Start Winchester’s annual quiz night was packed with 19 teams helping the family support charity to raise more than £3,000. Martin Tomsett was quiz master with a set of questions created by Mike Davies. Home-Start patron Alastair Stewart
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Popular chains USC and Game to open alongside new Sports Direct
TWO partner stores will be opening alongside Sports Direct inside The Brooks Shopping Centre. USC and Game are both coming to Winchester as part of the new Sports Direct on the lower floor of The Brooks. All three brands, owned by Frasers Group
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Cycling group calls for more bike buses to encourage kids to cycle to school
CYCLE Winchester is urging more people to launch bike buses in their neighbourhoods to help kids cycle to school safely. At its latest monthly meeting Cycle Winchester invited members of the public to talk and learn about bike buses. Currently