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Young Reporter: Is The MBTI Test Useful? (Adan Lee, Wildern School)
The Myers-Briggs Test (MBTI) is one of the most popular personality quizzes as about 2 million people take it every year. It consists of 93 questions and it uses these questions to categorise people into 16 different personality types. However, is
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Young Reporter - The Rich History of Southampton - Sara Thomas, Wildern School
It’s very simple to be envious of other people depending on their whereabouts due to their rich history. However, it’s extremely important to be aware of your own history, especially if you feel jealous of other places around you. Even if you may not
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Winchester sewage: 'Took me back to my childhood in the fifties'
Reading the Belgarum article about “Flushing the Unflushable” (November 23) took me back to my childhood in the fifties in Goring-by-Sea. My brothers would always fish with water guns at the end of the sewage pipe, visible at low tide in those
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Karate club completes unique fundraising challenge and nears target
A WINCHESTER karate club is nearing its fundraising target after completing a unique challenge. Winchester Karate Club oversame the 100 Karate Kata Challenge for Children in Need on Sunday, November 19. The 100 kata is an intense karate routine
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Bushfield Camp: 'Too incompetent to deserve consideration'
Your correspondent, Simon Lever, is quite right to worry about the impact of traffic going to and from the proposed development at Bushfield Camp. He will be shocked, I am afraid, to know the developer is proposing far more than the ‘1,000 cars
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Young Reporter: Should The Education System Be Reformed? (Adan Lee, Wildern School)
There has been no doubt over time, we have evolved as a species. From horses to cars, abacuses to computers. However one thing throughout history has surprisingly not been majorly reformed. The Education System! The main question that should
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Young Reporter: The Elgin Marbles Debate (Grace Stevenson, Wildern School)
The Elgin marbles, a collection of ancient Greek sculptures have been seen as a symbol of freedom to the Greek for a tremendous 2500 years, but they have also been the heart of a diligent debate between the people of Britain and Greece. The sculptures
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Young Reporter, The consequences of Abandoning Animals, Sara Thomas, Wildern
When you buy a bag of crisps, it’s usually for one sole purpose. To eat it. After this, you likely crumple the bag and discard it in the bin. That is solely a crisp packet’s function. Unfortunately, some people sometimes view their pets as a crisp
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Controversial barn scheme narrowly permitted by planning committee
Test Valley planners have voted narrowly in favour of replacing a barn with a home. The scheme, at Rectory Hill in West Dean, was permitted by six votes to four. It was controversial because the barn already had permission, granted two years
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Soroptimists raise hundreds during week of events and campaign launch
WINCHESTER Soroptimists have been busy raising money and awareness with market stalls and campaigns. The Winchester members, who form part of a global volunteer service for women, raised nearly £400 at the Sunday Cattle Market car boot sale by
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Petition to reverse controversial parking charges to be presented to city council
A PETITION to reverse the city council's decision to scrap free overnight parking in the city centre will be presented at this week's full council meeting. The decision, made in July, has been controversial among community groups and businesses
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Hampshire man gets eight penalty points for series of motoring offences
A ROMSEY man has been given eight penalty points for a series of motoring offences. Abraham Hilden, of Scallows Lane, was caught on Thursday, November 2 at Harbour Parade in Southampton. Hilden, 21, was found to be driving without insurance
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Garden waste charges: 'I’m at the end of my tether!'
On March 15 this year I set up a direct debit with Winchester City Council to pay for my garden waste collection, a stealth tax of £65 the Lib Dem council recently introduced and formerly covered by my Council Tax. While checking my bank statement
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County council could axe homelessness support services to save money
HOMELESSNESS support service funding and financial help for housing authorities could be axed in efforts by the county council to save £2m. The proposals have been slammed by one councillor as morally wrong. In efforts to plug the anticipated
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WATCH: Marwell Zoo welcomes 'cutest Pumpkin in the patch'
MARWELL Zoo has welcomed a cute new member to its family. 'Pumpkin', a banteng calf who was born on October 31, is the newest member of the herd. In a statement, Marwell Zoo said "We're delighted to welcome a new addition to our endangered
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Teenager had bag stolen after being punched in the face
A MUGGER attacked a teenage girl in Romsey punching her in the face. The robbery took place on the underpass along Canal Walk between 5.30pm and 6pm on Saturday, November 25. The victim, a 15-year-old girl, had got off a train at the station
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McDonald's opens new 24-hour drive-thru providing 70 jobs
MCDONALD’S has opened a new 24-hour drive-thru in Winchester. Staff and customers were raring to go ahead of the opening of the restaurant in the Tesco Extra car park, in Easton Lane, Winnall. After four months of construction, contractors
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Care home residents enjoy Diwali with colourful celebration
RESIDENTS of Flowerdown Care Home Winchester have marked the start of Diwali, also known as “The Festival of Lights”. To celebrate the Hindu festival, residents helped with making colourful patterned rangoli and lighting ‘diyas’, small oil lamps
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48 planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council this week
Below are the latest planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council. Bishop's Waltham 23/02432/OUT, Craig Tickner, three bedroom house within the garden of 15 Princes Close. 23/02488/HOU, Gordon Chapman, two storey rear and side
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Six pictures show angels at Winchester Cathedral's lantern parade
These pictures show lanterns cleverly created for Winchester Cathedral's annual lantern parade event. Crowds packed the cathedral on Friday, November 24 for the popular free event, before parading through the city. These pictures were captured
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Local club triumphs with silver at Swim England National Awards
A local water polo club is celebrating after receiving a Silver award at the prestigious Swim England National Awards. Winchester Water Polo Club (WWPC) was awarded the accolade in the Swim England Club of the Year category for Water Polo, in a
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Sell-out crowd to watch spitfires FA Cup tie
A record crowd of over 5,000 will cram into the Silverlake Stadium for Eastleigh's juicy FA Cup second round tie against League 1 Reading on Sunday lunchtime, 1.30pm. Despite the match being televised live on terrestrial television, all the tickets
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Broadchurch star backs sacked doctor and presents cheque to him from supporters
A TV star and charity founder has said the system is corrupt for NHS whistleblowers, following a sacked Winchester doctor’s decision to ditch legal proceedings. Broadchurch actor Sarah Parish presented a £2,000 cheque to maternity consultant and
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New gym opening this week is offering free access throughout December
WINCHESTER’S newest gym is giving guests the chance to try out the studio for free throughout December. Elevate Fitness Studio, in Andover Road, is opening its doors for the first time on Friday, December 1. The owners are offering free access
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Hampshire villager gets five penalty points for careless driving
AN Alresford man has been hit with five penalty points for careless driving. Richard Smith, of Appledown Close, was caught on Thursday, August 17 on Reading Road, Winnersh in Berkshire. Smith, 44, pleaded guilty at Wycombe Magistrates' Court
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This is why hundreds of Santas will be running around Winchester this weekend
THE Santa Fun Run will be returning to Winchester City Centre this weekend. Naomi House and Jacksplace, local hospices for children and young adults, will welcome hundreds of Santas to the annual fun run 5k fundraising event on Sunday, December