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Haggis, ceilidh and poetry planned for Hampshire rugby club Burns Night celebration
A HAMPSHIRE rugby club is looking forward to its Burns Night celebrations. Romsey Rugby Club is planning a Burns Night dinner and ceilidh for Friday, January 26. It promises to be an evening of camaraderie, cultural celebration, and lively
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Crosfield Hall: 'I met no-one who was in favour'
As a Romsey resident I believe Crosfield Hall is a significant contributor to Romsey town centre, so I attended the meeting headlined in the November 17 issue of the Advertiser. It was very revealing. One official told me that the future plan depended
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Woman who was taken ill offers sincere thanks to helpers
I visited the Cathedral Christmas Market on Monday 20th November and while there I was suddenly taken unwell, unable to walk straight and staggering as if drunk. My heartfelt thanks to the gentleman and the lady stallholder who came to my help
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Long queues for Park and Ride services as hundreds head to Christmas Market
Long waits face anyone trying to get home via the Park and Ride services in Winchester. On Saturday, November 25, hundreds of people flocked to the city centre to enjoy the Christmas Market and enjoy the weekend Black Friday deals. Before
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Winchester City Football Club: 'This is a massive step in the right direction'
In 20 minutes on Wednesday, November 15, the planning committee of Winchester City Council approved Winchester City Football Club's planning application. This is a massive step in the right direction, not just for the club but for local football
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Hampshire residents continue to demand traffic calming measures to deal with speeding
Winchester residents are continuing to demand traffic calming measures to deal with chronic speeding. People living on Petersfield Road, Highcliffe, have been recording a large number of speeding vehicles driving up and down. While the street
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Quiz night raises more than £3,000 for Hampshire charity
MORE than £3,000 was raised for a Romsey charity at a quiz night in Winchester. Dutton Gregory Solicitors hosted the event at the Wessex Mercure Hotel, raising funds for Romsey Opportunity Group. A total of 24 businesses took part. After
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Farm launches Christmas tree experience for 27th year, with 'borrow a tree' option
A HAMPSHIRE farm is re-launching its borrow a tree scheme to boost sustainability this Christmas. Headlands Farm, in West Wellow, has hosted its Christmas tree experience for 27 years but this is only the second year it is giving customers the
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WATCH: Hundreds of people queue to get into Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Chaos descended upon Winchester this weekend as hundreds of people headed to the Christmas market. On Saturday, November 25, anyone hoping to enter Winchester Cathedral's Christmas Market faced a lengthy queue before they could even browse the
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Young Reporter: Response to Authority in Young People (Olivia Yau, Wildern School)
In an era dominated by the digital landscape, the influence of social media on various aspects of society is undeniable. One particularly significant area of concern is its impact on children's attitudes towards authority figures. Due to
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Calling all Doctor Who fans - see the 12 most popular filming locations to visit
Doctor Who is celebrating its 60th anniversary with three special episodes this November – it first began back in 1963 on BBC One and originally ran for 26 series until 1989. Since then, the ‘Whoniverse’ has taken over our TV screens over the years
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'We have a right to know'
In 1897, Bill No. 246 was put before the Indiana General Assembly, to set the irrational mathematical constant, pi, to be a rational number – it required the chance presence of a mathematics professor to prevent its passing into law. Only in America
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Are you a Doctor Who fan? Prove it with our ultimate timey wimey quiz
Doctor Who is back on our screens for its monumental 60th anniversary and we have the ultimate timey wimey quiz to help you celebrate. It's time for BBC viewers to once again step into the Tardis for an adventure through time and space with three
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The 32 UK native dog breeds at risk of being extinct - is yours on the list?
We all have our favourite dog breeds, whether that’s because of their unique features such as being hypoallergenic, their intelligence or their size – the list goes on. But over the years, there are some much-loved breeds that have unfortunately
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You could be fined £5,000 for driving in these winter clothes
With the weather worsening, and temparatures falling, drivers are being warned that wearing winter clothes while driving could land them a £5,000 fine. Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and therefore put you at risk of
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'It’s absolutely wonderful': Hundreds attend town's first ever lantern procession
HUNDREDS flocked to the streets of Alresford to witness the town's first Christmas light procession. Organised by the Watercress Line, more than 300 lanterns made and carried by 600 people were paraded through the town, starting at Perins, walking
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Help needed to identify the owner of this black Brompton bike
A BLACK Brompton fold-up bike has been recovered in Winchester. The bike was recovered on Andover Road at around noon on Wednesday, October 25. Read more: Police officer sacked for biting and scratching woman Although enquires have
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33-year-old man from Romsey charged with nine offences including assault and burglary
A MAN from Romsey has been remanded in custody after being charged with nine offences including burglary and assault. James Robert Wood, 33, of Cutforth Way, Romsey will next appear before Southampton Crown Court on Monday 8 January 2024.
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Come with us to the beautiful Christmas trail raising money for Great Ormond Street
A HAMPSHIRE National Trust venue has partnered with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH) to transport visitors to Neverland. Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, has opened a magical trail inspired by J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan for Christmas
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The best photos from Hampshire's Camera Clubs this week
These are the best photos from Hampshire's Camera Clubs this week. Photo one: Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club member Andrew Lee visited Silchester Photo two: Hampshire Chronicle Camera Club member Sheila Anne Williams photographed this dunnock
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Rotary club donates more than 600 shoeboxes to Christmas appeal
Winchester Rotary has contributed 638 Christmas shoeboxes and more than 200 woollen items to this year’s Wessex Rotary Christmas Shoebox Scheme. Each year, members of some 50 rotary clubs in the Wessex district organise the collection, checking
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Ukrainian accordion concert featured 'incredible technical skill'
Winchester`s United Church provided a splendid venue for a charity concert held on Saturday, November 18 in support of the DEC Ukrainian Appeal. Based in Hungerford, the Kennet Accordion Orchestra treated an enthusiastic audience to a varied selection
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The top five garden centres to visit this Christmas, chosen by YOU
THESE are the best garden centres near Winchester to visit at Christmas, according to Chronicle readers. As Christmas approaches, many of us will look to head to a garden centre to experience a bit of festive cheer, but which is the best one to
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Café on St Catherine’s Hill to host first ever Christmas crafts market
THE Handlebar Café will host artists, crafters and entrepreneurs at its first Christmas market. The event comes after the café on St Catherine’s Hill has been affected by ongoing road closures due to bridge replacement work on Garnier Road.