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Hampshire country road to close for 12 days for surface repairs
A HAMPSHIRE country road will be closed for 12 days for surface repairs. Gardeners Lane, East Wellow, will be shut from Monday, December 11 to Friday, December 22. During the works the road will be closed from 8am – 4pm each day. The
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New festival serving up pies, pizza and beer at city Guildhall releases tickets
GENERAL release tickets are now available for the new Craft and Crust Festival. The festival will be coming to Winchester for the first time on Saturday, April 13. The event will see craft stalls, pies, pizza, street food and live music taking
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Revised plans for Jane Austen statue get £10k backing from council
PLANS to put up a statue of Jane Austen along the path of her funeral cortege in Winchester have been granted council funding. The statue is part of plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the author's birth, and would see the life-sized
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McCallum brace lands Eastleigh FA Cup shock win
It's an early January trip to either Barnet or Newport County in the FA Cup third round for Eastleigh after the Spitfires' dramatic 2-1 stoppage time win over League One Reading - a thrilling victory from a blood and thunder affair, watched by a bumper
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New owners promise cultural fusion at Hampshire country pub
NEW owners are in place at a village pub near Romsey. The Dog and Crook in Braishfield has been taken over by Babbu Gill and Vikram Gupta. They have revealed plans for decorative enhancements within the pub, looking to mix their own Indian
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Climate group calls for developer to reduce emissions on major scheme
A WINCHESTER climate charity is calling for a developer to reduce the emissions that could be produced by a major scheme. Winchester Action on the Climate Crisis (WinACC) said proposals for Bushfield Camp would cause a massive increase in traffic
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'It’s time to register every voter automatically'
The right to vote is one of our fundamental rights and it's one of the most powerful tools we have to hold our politicians to account! Yet in areas like ours, it’s likely that over 12,000 eligible citizens will not be registered to vote. That's
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Last orders as brewery announces looming closure after owners fail to secure a sale
RINGWOOD Brewery is set to close after its owners were unable to sell the operation. The Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) put the Hampshire brewery and shop sites up for sale but no one has come forward with an acceptable offer to buy
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New plans could see Hampshire Cultural Trust take over the Great Hall
NEW plans for investing in Winchester’s cultural offer are on the horizon as Hampshire Cultural Trust could take over the running of the Great Hall. The plans moved a step forward following a decision by Cllr Rob Humby, the leader of the county
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Man who failed to help with North Baddesley fly-tipping investigation fined
A MAN who failed to help a fly-tipping investigation near North Baddesley has been fined more than £4,000. Carter Smith, from Waterlooville, was ordered to attend an interview under caution by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) after a large fly-tip
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Yellow warning issued as heavy rain due to batter Winchester this afternoon
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as heavy rain is due to batter Winchester this afternoon. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain in Winchester until 6pm today, Monday, December 4. The warning includes
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'Norton Park made a great base to enjoy Christmas shopping in Winchester'
It's the run-up to Christmas and everywhere is in full festive mode. The high streets are packed, Christmas markets heaving, every place you step foot in is playing Christmas music, and the decorations are well and truly out. But amid the
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Unanimous support for refurbishment plans for temporary housing for refugees
The leader of the opposition has thrown her support behind plans to refurbish a city centre property as temporary housing for Ukrainian and Afghan refugees. Winchester City Council triggered £610,000 to regenerate 59 Colebrook Street, which has
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Hampshire County Council secures funding for heat pumps for trio of schools
THREE Hampshire schools will benefit from greener energy following the approval of a scheme to install ground source heat pumps. Hampshire County Council has secured national grant funding to part-finance the heat pumps at Heatherside Junior School
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Accountancy firm launches fundraiser for Mountbatten Hospice
TEAM members of a Chandler's Ford accountancy firm have launched a new Christmas bauble competition for charity. HWB Chartered Accountants is inviting clients, contacts, staff and members of the public to guess the exact number of Christmas baubles
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City centre traffic signal returned to original position after being moved
PEDESTRIANS in Winchester were left confused last week after a crossing signal was moved out of place. The red and green man light and the signal showing how many seconds people have to get across was moved 90 degrees at the pelican crossing on
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Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle
The Hampshire Chronicle published eight 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
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Woman died after falling from coach steps in Norway, inquest hears
A WOMAN died in Norway after falling from a coach on a cruise excursion, an inquest heard in Winchester. Catherine Betty Fitzgerald, of Poplar Walk, Upper Hale, Farnham, Surrey, died on October 6 last year at Stavanger University Hospital.
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New honorary recorder appointed for the city after 13 years
A WELL-KNOWN Winchester legal figure has been appointed the honorary recorder for Salisbury. His Honour Judge Timothy Mousley KC was given the traditional role by Salisbury City Council on Monday, November 27. The appointment came following
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Demonstration outside crown court on jurors' rights
A DEMONSTRATION is taking place outside Winchester Crown Court by Defend Our Juries. The group, which hold demonstrations nationally, is highlighting the rights of jurors. Eight protesters sat outside Winchester Crown Court just before 9am
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Warning issued to dog owners as Alabama Rot detected in Hampshire
A WARNING has been issued to dog owners after Alabama Rot was reported in Hampshire. People across the county are being asked to be aware of the disease while walking their dogs. The rare disease attacks the kidneys of dogs and can affect all
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Hampshire flower club enjoys annual open demonstration
A TEST Valley flower club recently held its annual open demonstration. Romsey Flower Club hosted the event at Crosfield Hall in the town on Thursday, November 23. They were visited by Chelsea gold medal-winning national demonstrator Coral
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Mum criticises leisure centre’s ‘overcrowded’ soft play area as ‘unsafe’
A MUM has criticised a leisure centre in Romsey for not monitoring its soft play area to prevent overcrowding. The Romsey mum, who asked to remain anonymous, is a frequent visitor to the play area at Romsey Rapids with her three-year-old son but
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of
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Former councillor criticises civic chiefs' use of 'secret panels'
A FORMER Labour city councillor has renewed criticism of the use of 'secret panels' by the city council. Patrick Davies asked why informal working groups had been used in the latest review of Winchester City Council's constitution. He referenced
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Man fined £80 for failing to leave Southampton area when ordered
A ROMSEY man has been fined for failing to leave an area when ordered. Owen Sherred, of Broadwater Road, failed to comply with a section 35 order to leave Vernon Walk, Southampton, on May 6, a court heard. Appearing at Southampton Magistrates