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Young Reporter: AQA to introduce digital exams - Oliver Sparks, WIldern School
AQA, one of the exam boards for GCSE and A-Levels, has announced that they plan to move to digital exams for GCSE and A-levels starting in the 2025-26 year, subject to regulatory approval. This will see GCSE and A-levels, traditionally done on
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Young Reporter: AI can be good or bad - Oliver Sparks, Wildern School
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular and will continue to be popular and its effects will be far reaching, but will its effect be positive or negative for the world as we know it? Only time will tell. Ever Since OpenAI
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Celebrating a year of Hampshire historians
Looking back at those who have told the story of the county shows that everyone can get involved in heritage activities, writes Barry Shurlock. THE late Barbara Carpenter Turner has been chosen as Historian of the Month by the Hampshire Field Club
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Young shoplifters caught by policeman on patrol
TWO young Winchester shoplifters ran into the law. Literally. The two girls were caught by a patrolling policeman as they fled the Brooks Centre after stealing from TK Maxx. PC Mark Jeffery took to Facebook to explain how he apprehended the
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Young Reporter: Food Bank demand soars - Oliver Sparks, Wildern School
Usage of emergency food parcels has soared to approximately 350,000 locally, and close to 3 million nationally between April 2022 and March 2023 according to data released by the Trussell Trust, a trust of foodbanks. This is an increase of almost 40%
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Young Reporter:A Junior Doctor Perspective -Arjun Selva,Wildern School
Dr Priyanka Balasubramani is a junior doctor working for the NHS at Basingstoke hospital hoping to be a respiratory consultant in the future. Why did you choose medicine as a career? “Since I was a kid I always sort of looked at doctors in
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Young Reporter-Algorithmic bias in AI (Sophie Gilbert, Wildern School)
With the exponential rise of Artificial intelligence in everyday usage, it has left a lot of people questioning whether humanity could do without the possibility of robots taking over. However, a specific concern surrounding artificial intelligence
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First look at Winchester Cathedral's Jane Austen statue to mark 250th anniversary
PLANS to put up a life-sized statue of Jane Austen at Winchester Cathedral along the path of her funeral cortege have resurfaced. It is hoped the statue will be erected in 2025 in the Inner Close, next to number 9, to mark the 250th anniversary
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'For the time being it looks like swans have returned'
I read with interest the piece with a photo of six swans at the College rowing club on the Itchen Navigation (Hampshire Chronicle, November 23). The story last year, and reported in the Chronicle in June 2022, was that Winchester College pupils
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Hampshire man fined for owning vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements
A ROMSEY man has been fined for keeping a car which does not meet insurance requirements. Martin Shaw, of Freemantle Road, was found to own a vehicle which did not meet the insurance requirements of section 144A of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
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South Western Railway to crackdown on station bike thefts
WINCHESTER and Chandler’s Ford’s MP is backing new measures to reduce bicycle thefts at Winchester Railway Station. South Western Railway (SWR) has, in discussion with Steve Brine, councillors, local campaign groups, Hampshire Police and the British
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How cold will it be tonight? Met Office warns that it might feel as cold as -6°C
The Met Office has warned that it may feel as cold as -6°C in Winchester tonight. Snow may not have fallen in Winchester today, but there's no doubt that it has been very cold. Unfortunately, it is not set to get any warmer, with the Met
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Young reporter- Ongoing pride celebrations (Sophie Gilbert, Wildern School)
Many people believe that LGBTQ+ pride is purely a celebration for the month of June and don't appreciate the tireless efforts of Pride organisations and charities all year round. LGBTQ+ pride has a detailed and vibrant history, beginning with the
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Wreath making workshops, Christmas concerts and more in the Twyford area
COLDEN Common Music and Drama Group is performing a Christmas concert. It will be an event full of seasonal songs and Christmas carols, served with mulled wine and minced pies. There will be two performances, on December 14 and 15 at Holy Trinity
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Classic panto, Christmas lights and concerts in the Bishop's Waltham area
A CLASSIC pantomime will be held in Swanmore. Treasure Island, a panto by Ben Crocker, will be at Swanmore Village Hall on December 1 and December 2. Swanmore Amateur Dramatic Society is performing at 7.30pm and a show at 2pm on Saturday. Adult
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University students to spread Christmas cheer with cabaret performances
MUSICAL theatre students from the University of Winchester will spread some seasonal cheer in the city with two Christmas cabarets. A group of 10 students will perform Christmas classics at the Winchester Christmas Market on Wednesday, December
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Housing and night-time economy the priorities for central Winchester scheme
HOUSING and night-time economy are the priorities emerging for the major scheme to redevelop the centre of Winchester. Jigsaw Consortium has been holding meet-and-greets over the past few months to speak to people about the Central Winchester Regeneration
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RMT union votes to end rail strikes as offer accepted
Railway workers have voted overwhelmingly to accept a deal which ends their long-running dispute over pay and conditions, the RMT union has announced. Members of The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union voted to accept an offer from train companies
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Nando's announces plans to open new UK restaurants
Nando’s will open more restaurants in the UK, the chain has announced. The peri-peri chicken chain has said it plans to open 14 new sites in the UK this financial year, despite the uncertain economic backdrop putting pressure on customer budgets
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Future of DAB radio stations in Winchester and Basingstoke secured
THE future of DAB radio stations in Winchester and Basingstoke has been secured after they were taken over by local groups. UK DAB Networks, operator of the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) networks, had entered voluntary liquidation in October
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'Wonderful' Christmas fair raises more than £7,000 for town abbey
THIS year’s Romsey Abbey Christmas Fair has been declared a success by organisers after attracting more than 1,250 visitors. The event was opened by town crier Terry Hamer, with the Vicar of Romsey, Rev Canon Thomas Wharton, and Father Christmas
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Two applications refused by city council planners this week
Two applications were refused by Winchester City Council planning officers this week. In Winchester, an application without a name was refused for the conversion and extension of existing house to provide four flats at 42 Drayton Street. Mr
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Legendary Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65. MacGowan had been in intensive care for several months after first being diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year, which is said to have been exacerbated by shingles that spread
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Police appeal after man suffers head injury after doorstep assault
A MAN suffered head and hand injuries after he was assaulted on his doorstep in Hambledon. Police want to speak to a man in connection with the attack, on Tuesday, November 21 in Stewarts Green. It was reported that moments before the assault
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Winchester A&E unit set to close under NHS plans
MAJOR changes to the NHS will see the closure of the accident and emergency department at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester. The closure is part of the plans for a new specialist acute hospital on the edge of Basingstoke, using
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Live updates as cold snap hits Hampshire with lows of -2°C forecast
3:51pm ❄️Salting update❄️ Our gritters are out this afternoon on our priority one salting routes as RST's drop
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More consultations workshops on major scheme at army base near Winchester
DEVELOPERS are holding more consultation events on major plans for Sir John Moore Barracks, near Winchester. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is proposing between 750 and 1,000 homes, after it's vacated by the Ministry of Defence in
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Drivers risk £50 fine for common winter mistake, expert warns
Motorists have been warned they could face a £50 fine for a common driving mistake made in winter. As drivers prepare for the first of the cold winter weather coming over the next few days, a leading driving expert has warned they must be careful
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When are the December 2023 rail strikes and what train lines are affected?
A number of train strikes have been scheduled for December 2023 with workers walking out due to a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. The RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) union and the Aslef union have gone on strike many times since
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I stayed at my first adult only hotel and it was like Christmas came early
I've never stayed in an adult-only hotel before so I had no idea what to expect when I arrived at Warner Leisure Hotels' luxurious Studley Castle. Located in rural Warwickshire, the historic spot is just one of 16 Warner Hotels dotted across the
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PDSA issues chocolate warning to pet owners this Christmas
The PDSA has issued a warning to pet owners about chocolate poisoning ahead of Christmas. During the festive period, UK households stock up on lots of foods and most likely have some chocolate hanging around whether that’s in the form of a big
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25 photos from this year’s Light Up trail at Hillier Gardens
A BOTANICAL gardens has opened its gates after dark for a magical trail of light and art. Following the success of last year’s inaugural light trail, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens has been transformed by Hampshire company Light Up Trails for Christmas
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Young Reporter:Artist Interviewed (Arjun Selva, Wildern School)
“Unless you spend time on something, you don’t develop as much as you can” Gill Drew is a Southampton based acrylic artist and teacher who has won various awards and has had her work selected by the Southampton City Art Gallery twice.
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Empty office block transformed into temporary accommodation
Former British Gas offices have been converted into temporary housing accommodation. The redevelopment of Bampton House in Chandler’s Ford began in January this year. Now completed, 13 new homes have been created, providing specialist temporary
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Young Reporter: Southampton City Christmas Market (Arjun Selva , Wildern School)
Southampton City Centre had started their annual Christmas festivities such as the Christmas market and food stalls. Starting from the 16th of November, some of these stalls will still be up until the 2nd of January and open from 10 AM to 10
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New CEO to take over homelessness charity in the New Year
A NEW CEO will be taking over The Winchester Beacon in the New Year. The homelessness charity, in Jewry Street, has announced Mark Wakeling will succeed Michèle Price, who has been involved with the charity since 2004. Mr Wakeling has more
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Webinar on 'Homes for All' announced for major plans at South Winchester Golf Club
THE next webinar on a developer's vision for a major housing development on the edge of Winchester has been announced. Bloor Homes unveiled a masterplan for Manor Parks in July which includes a park and ride, a primary school, a tennis facility
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Hampshire man convicted of driving without insurance refused chance to re-open case
A MAN from Bishop’s Waltham who drove without insurance has had his application to re-open the case refused. Jack Bryant, of Northfield Close, was caught driving an uninsured Audi along the M27 by Rownhams Services last year. The 29-year-old
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Success for Hampshire junior teams at squash championships
From November 11-12, Hampshire’s squash juniors took their top-class ability all the way to Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, where they competed in the first round of the Inter-County Championships. All of Hampshire’s teams, from the under elevens
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Wessex Rotary Clubs collect more than 18,000 Christmas shoeboxes
ROTARY clubs from across Hampshire, Wiltshire, East Dorset, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands have collected 18,670 Christmas gift boxes. Families from the Wessex region have donated to the 45 Rotary Clubs to fill the boxes, which are being
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Young Reporter: Netley Chapel-A Journey Through Time (Olivia Yau, Wildern))
The Royal Victoria Country Park Chapel, also known as Netley Hospital Chapel, lies on 200 acres (809,371m^2) of Victoria Country Park, in Netley, Hampshire. The Chapel hosts a variety of different events (on Sunday 26th November, they hosted