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Rotary Club collects more than 400 shoeboxes filled with gifts for children in need
SCHOOLS and community groups from in and around Alresford helped put together hundreds of shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. Alresford Rotary Club collected 451 boxes which will be delivered disadvantaged and displaced
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Hampshire choir preparing for annual Christmas concert in Winchester
SOUTHERN Voices is returning for its annual Christmas concert at St Cross Chapel in Winchester. This year, the concert will be held on Saturday, December 16 at 7.30pm. As always, the choir will sing carols old and new for choir and audience
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City choir to support Tenors Unlimited in Christmas concert
A CHOIR from a local operatic society is performing with Tenors Unlimited at the Theatre Royal. Tenors Unlimited, the ‘Rat Pack of Opera’, will be performing their Christmas show on Tuesday December 12 at 7.30pm with a choir from Winchester Musicals
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Hampshire farmer fined for speeding on Cornwall road
A ROMSEY farmer has been fined for speeding in Cornwall. Philip Moore, of Sandy Lane, was caught driving a Toyota Land Cruiser on the A30 Dunheved Bridge at speeds exceeding 70mph on March 4. Moore, 54, appeared before Southampton Magistrates
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Festive concert dedicated to St Nicholas at Winchester Cathedral
A FESTIVE St Nicholas concert will be coming to Winchester Cathedral next week. The concert on Saturday, December 9 will be performed by Winchester’s Waynflete Singers, together with the English Chamber Orchestra and a lineup of soloists. The
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Badger Farm: 'Imagine fields lying fallow for 30 years'
Imagine fields lying fallow for 30 years. Grass and wild flowers, insects of all kinds. Hares and birds with skylarks making wonderful song as they ascend. A natural paradise. In 2023 it is now called Badger Farm. From a Wintonian born in
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Objections to 'overbearing' plans for extensions to Romsey house
A NEIGHBOUR and a town council are objecting to plans for extensions to a Romsey house. Stephen Oldham wants to demolish a garage and add single storey front and rear extensions and a first floor side extension to a property in Carisbrooke Court
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Weight loss consultant calls award win 'personal and professional' mile stone
A ROMSEY-based weight loss consultant has won her 13th award in 12 years. Vix Milani was awarded Gold Elite Champion Consultant from The One to One Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan at a ceremony last week. The award puts Vix, who works on Bell
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Boomtown music festival releases EP from opening and closing shows
A POPULAR Hampshire-based music festival has released an EP featuring music from its huge opening and closing shows. Fans of Boomtown can re-live this summer's impressive festival, with the EP available to listen to on all major music platforms
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Hampshire man died in car after suffering with suspected bipolar, inquest hears
A ROMSEY man was found dead in his car after suffering from severe depression, an inquest heard. Paul Grahamsley, of Horseshoe Drive, died on January 20 in a layby on Poles Lane near Hursley. The inquest, on Tuesday, November 28 at Winchester
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Cheriton Players shine in golf-themed comedy Par for The Course
THERE is a saying that golf is the best way to spoil a nice walk. I’m not much of a golfer so I don’t know if the saying is true, but I think if I met the characters in Peter Gordon’s Par for The Course - performed masterfully by the Cheriton Players
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Hampshire artist has work displayed in prestigious exhibition
A HAMPSHIRE artist had his painting selected for a special annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London. Russell Bignold, 60, triumphed over thousands of artists to make it into the ING Discerning Eye exhibition for the second time. His
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Winchester woman dies after falling down stairs, inquest hears
A WINCHESTER woman unexpectedly died after she fell down the stairs of her house, an inquest has heard. Alison Osmond, 56, of Stuart Crescent, Stanmore, died at Southampton General Hospital on January 6. The hearing into her death, on Wednesday
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Millions of drivers not considering unsafe tyre 'ramifications', new survey says
Millions of drivers are failing to consider the "ramifications" of driving with unsafe tyres, a new poll has revealed. Almost a fifth of motorists have reportedly driven with potentially unsafe tyres after choosing to ignore MOT advisories.
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I tried supermarket mince pies and two are worthy of Christmas glory
Mince pies are an essential part of the Christmas experience and something I always look forward to when supermarkets start stocking them again. The sweet treats are enjoyed by many around the UK, and Brits eat approximately 800 million of them
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GP issues health warning to Brits putting up their Christmas decorations
A GP has issued a warning to Brits putting up their Christmas trees and decorations about some of the potentially "negative" health effects involved. It's the most wonderful time of the year with twinkle lights, baubles, tinsel and non-stop festive
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28 pictures show Elsa and Santa turn on Christmas lights in Hampshire village
THE Christmas light switch on in Stockbridge attracted a crowd of hundreds. The event, on Friday, December 1, kicked off the Christmas season for the town, with special guests Elsa from Frozen and Father Christmas both in attendance. The pair
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Go with the flow and celebrate Christmas early
Smug. Smug. Smug. Did I mention I am feeling smug?! It’s all because I’ve done something in November I thought I never would. No. I didn’t grow a moustache as part of Movember! Although never say never…! But I did change the pattern of a lifetime.
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'Charming' Grade II listed townhouse currently for sale in Hampshire
A CHARMING Grade II listed Georgian townhouse is currently on the market in Romsey town centre. The house is located on The Hundred and is available for £725,000. Dale Lyons, valuation manager at Henshaw Fox, which is handling the sale of the
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Hampshire retirement village to host Christmas fair with a range of stalls
A TEST Valley retirement village is preparing for its annual Christmas Fair. Audley Stanbridge Earls, in Awbridge, will be hosting the festivities on Sunday, December 10 from 11am - 3pm. A singer will be performing and the bistro will be open
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'We took a trip to Marwell Glow to see the lights and it was amazing'
There are some advantages to the shorter December days. Being able to go to magical light trails, enjoy the spectacle, and still get home in time for dinner and a reasonable bedtime, is one of the best. And with light trails seemingly en vogue
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Hospital trust refutes criticisms over sacked doctor
A HOSPITAL trust has rejected a TV star's criticisms after a sacked Winchester doctor’s decision to ditch legal proceedings. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) responded to claims by Broadchurch actor Sarah Parish. Ms Parish,
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National Trust visitors enjoy 'first taste of Christmas'
VISITORS to National Trust sites around Hampshire have enjoyed their first taste of Christmas, now that the heritage charity has opened its doors for the festive season. Staff and volunteers at Mottisfont, Hinton Ampner, The Vyne, Mompesson House