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Young Reporter: The Trial Book Review (Adan Lee, Wildern School)
The Trial is an extremely intriguing allegorical tragedy about the systematic jargon the legal system has become. It starts off with the main character Josef K. a senior banker getting arrested with no reason on a regular morning, therefore to
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Young Reporter Real or Fake Christmas Trees? Grace Stevenson Wildern School
According to The British Christmas Tree Growers Association (also known as the BCTGA), it is estimated that around 7.5 million people purchase a Christmas tree every year in the UK. But which is better, real or fake? What actually is the difference
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'Fantastic' new exhibition on the history of shoes opens at The Arc
A NEW exhibition focusing on how shoes have evolved throughout the ages has come to The Arc, Winchester. SHOES: Inside Out features footwear from the past, dating back to 11AD, to the present. The exhibition explores how shoes have shaped and have
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Audience mesmerised by unique concert blending Indian melodies and lights
INDIAN melodies, soundscapes and light projections wowed audiences at a church in Hampshire. Some 70 people visited St John’s Church in Northington near Alresford, to see the immersive music performance Lullaby - Sonic Cradle by cultural music
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Hampshire law firm sponsoring amateur theatre production of Spamalot
A LAW firm with offices in Southampton and Winchester has made a financial donation to an upcoming theatre production. Paris Smith LLP is sponsoring the upcoming SOS Presents production of Monty Python’s Spamalot, which will be at the MAST Mayflower
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Young Reporter - "No one should be alone at Christmas"- Sara Thomas, Wildern School
Christmas trees getting put up, Christmas movies flooding out TVs, what more could one ask for! For the majority, Christmas is a time for joy and celebration, where people cherish their loved ones and look forward to the new year. However, for many
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Hundreds enjoy Hampshire wines at Fairy Lights and Fizz event
WINCHESTER Guildhall was transformed with twinkling lights and bottles of Hampshire sparkling wine for an annual event. Vineyards of Hampshire welcomed around 300 people to Fairy Lights and Fizz on Thursday, November 23 in Bapsy Hall. Eight
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Winchester MP visits retirement community designed to give residents independence
WINCHESTER MP Steve Brine has paid a visit to a retirement community in New Alresford. After helping to lay the official date brick in 2018, Mr Brine, the MP for Winchester and Chandler’s Ford, returned to Wayfarer Place, The Dean, to join residents
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Meet the Winchester fashion designer sending dresses across the world
A Winchester fashion brand has launched new Christmas and party clothing perfect for the festive season. Well Worn, founded by Emma Shaw three years ago, is an independent slow fashion company with sustainability at its heart. Operating
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Police catch shoplifters with hundreds of pounds of stolen goods
POLICE caught shoplifters with stolen hair straighteners and electric toothbrushes from a High Street shop. Winchester Police officers were alerted to the individuals, who were seen leaving with hundreds of pounds of unpaid items, by a shop in
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Staff praised following critical incident at Royal Hampshire County Hospital
HAMPSHIRE Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has praised its workers following a critical incident at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital last week. As previously reported, on Thursday, November 23, a Range Rover crashed into the door to a power unit
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Car and lorry crash causes standstill towards roundabout
A CAR and lorry crashed near a roundabout between Winchester and Alresford. Police were called to the incident on the A31, near the Percy Hobbs roundabout, at 10.35am on Tuesday, November 28. A police spokesman confirmed that no one was injured
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Beauty advent calendars - one way to make dark December mornings a bit brighter
ONE of the most joyous things about December as a kid is the excitement of opening each window on your advent calendar. The anticipation of what will lie behind that door and the thrill of having a square of chocolate at breakfast make the dark
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How much all the food and drink costs at the Cathedral Christmas Market
THE Winchester Cathedral Christmas market has returned to the city in time for the festive season. The return of the market has seen a number of food stalls setting up to sell an array of sweet and savoury treats to visitors. Here is a list
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All the names of people who took part in Roly's Run
Below is a list of names of people who took part in Roly's Run on Sunday, November 19. Five mile: Elise Brent 2:44:30 Belle Fargher 2:44:37 Amelie Brent 2:44:46 Tom Brent 2:44:50 Theo Markham 2:44:56 Priscilla Markham 2:44:59 Emma
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Fox found with tube around neck released back into wild
A fox which had been found with a tube around its neck has been released. The fox, named Faith, was released back into the wild after rescuers from the North Baddesley based ‘Second Chance Fox Rescue and Rehabilitation Group’ found her with a tube
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Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle
The Hampshire Chronicle published 14 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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Business improvement district leader welcomes budget changes
FOLLOWING the announcement of the Autumn Budget, Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) is celebrating some of the changes and what they mean for the city. Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced the Autumn Budget on Wednesday
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Meon Valley race in memory of ultra-runner raises £5,000 for three charities
A RACE in memory of an ultra-runner and triathlete in the Meon Valley raised £5,000 for three charities. The fifth edition of Roly's Run, in memory of Rich 'Roly' Walklate who died in 2018, was held on Sunday, November 19. The race raised
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Man banned from the road for more than two years after failing to provide a sample
A HAMPSHIRE man has been banned from the road for more than two years for failing to provide a blood test sample. Tatenda Tapfuma, of Hollywell Close, Swanmore, on July 1 in Portsmouth failed, without reasonable excuse to provide a sample for laboratory
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Massive Christmas tree goes up inside shopping centre ready for festive performances
A WINCHESTER shopping centre is ready to kickstart the festive season after its huge Christmas tree was installed. The tree went up on the lower floor of the Brooks Shopping Centre over the weekend, following the launch of the centre’s late-night
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Care provider to team up with special education school to provide help to pupils
BLUEBIRD Care Winchester, Eastleigh and Romsey has announced a new partnership with Osborne School to provide care and support to pupils with learning disabilities. The partnership will see Bluebird Care provide a dedicated team of care assistants
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Hundreds of children enjoy pond dipping, walks, and storytelling at national park
POND dipping, guided walks, and storytelling are among the activities that children have enjoyed as part of a new outdoor initiative. More than 650 children and young people from across Sussex and Hampshire enjoyed a visit to the South Downs National