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Tombola raises more than £600 at Christmas fair
The Friends of Romsey Abbey recently raised more than £600 with a bottles tombola. The stall, which raised £608, was at the Romsey Abbey Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 25. Members of the Friends and the Abbey congregation donated more
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More than 1,000 Winchester School of Art students to graduate next week
HUNDREDS of students from Winchester School of Arts will be graduating next week. The graduation ceremonies will be split across two days and will take place at the O2 Guildhall in Southampton. More than 1,400 students will be wearing caps
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Community energy group gives presentation to Romsey Forum
A COMMUNITY energy group in the Test Valley is highlighting ways Romsey can tackle the climate crisis. Dragonfly Power recently gave a presentation in Romsey to raise awareness of its work. It is an initiative from environmental organisation
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Online parking permits 'unworkable for various reasons'
I refer to the letters from Shirley Smith and Bill Leadbeater (Hampshire Chronicle, November 23). Throughout Hampshire County Council's jurisdiction over highway parking there must be many people for whom the online system is unworkable, for various
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Hampshire residents introduced to Homeshare scheme
A HAMPSHIRE charity recently gave a presentation to Romsey residents on a scheme that matches an older householder with a younger lodger, to help with everyday tasks. St John’s Winchester launched Homeshare last year following the success in other
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Increase in crime in the Test Valley - See what was reported on your street
CRIME reported in the Test Valley has increased, according to new police data. In October 2023, the most recent month available, 798 crimes were reported across the borough, which is up from 731 crimes in the previous month of September, according
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The future of the Royal Hampshire County Hospital
WE have been reporting on the future of the Royal Hampshire County Hospital for years. Now at least we have clarity. Senior NHS managers want to press on with proposals to close the A&E unit, downgrade maternity in favour of a new hospital
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Heritage buses destroyed in devastating fire at farm near Hampshire town
EIGHT heritage buses have been destroyed in a devastating fire in a group of industrial units near Andover. More than 10 emergency calls alerted Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service to the fire shortly after 2am on Friday, December 8, at the farm
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Parish council objects to Hampshire village holiday let plan
A PARISH council is objecting to plans to convert an annex into a holiday let. The application, which does not have a name attached to it is for the building at Spencer Place, Sandy Lane, in Waltham Chase. Shedfield Parish Council argues it
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E-fit released after burglar smashes through conservatory
Police have released an e-fit after a burglar smashed a conservatory door in Whiteley. But after breaking into the house on Lovage Road, the man was disturbed and left empty handed. Police are appealing for witnesses and have issued an e-fit
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Driver who killed motorcyclist, 17, is banned from the roads
A driver who killed a teenage motorcyclist after pulling out of a junction has been banned from the roads. Christine Heynes, 61, was given a 12-month disqualification today after being found guilty of causing death by careless driving following
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Ex-army major to pay nearly £150,000 after stealing from Hampshire Cadet Force
A WINCHESTER man must pay back almost £150,000 after stealing from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Cadet Force. Thomas Meggison, of Rockbourne Road, Harestock, was given a 21-month suspended sentence in June after he pleaded guilty to fraud.
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'One of this country’s most accomplished sculptors'
You invite your readers to comment on the Jane Austen piece, yet your leader last week (Chronicle, November 30) shows a distinctively negative bias. In order for people to come to a more informed conclusion they should be given the opportunity
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Christmas trees, parties, Panto and bike stands in Alresford area
ALRESFORD Rotary is running its annual Christmas tree sale in Broad Street in the town centre from 8am on Saturday, December 9. The sale of the locally-grown trees will last until all the trees are sold. The trees are Nordmann Premium four to six
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Plays, carols and more in Micheldever, South Wonston and Sutton Scotney
THERE will be a Christmas Carols in the Park event in South Wonston next weekend. The event will take place at South Wonston Pavilion on Saturday, December 16 at 4.30pm. Maddison and her choral group from Mad Melodies Choir will be performing a
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Christmas services, markets and more in Sparsholt, Littleton, Easton and The Worthys
CHRISTMAS Cameo will be back at St John’s Church, in Itchen Abbas, for a short service and friendly service for over 65s. Events start at midday on Tuesday, December 12 and Tuesday, January 16. ITCHEN Valley has announced its Christmas services
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More wet and windy weather ahead for Hampshire
Now we are into meteorological winter, I thought I would relay my thoughts on what the season is likely to turn out like overall. Leading scientists have been predicting mild and much wetter winters for some years as the planet continues its warming
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Lollipop lady hit by white van during the school run in serious collision
Hundreds of pounds have been raised for a beloved lollipop lady that was hit by a Ford Transit van while doing her job. The community champion, known as Gill, was rushed to Southampton General Hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries
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Romsey business named as second best family campsite in the South East for 2023
A Romsey business has been recognised at the Camping & Glamping Awards 2023, being named the second-best family campsite in the South East of England. Gambledown Farm was runner-up in South East regional category, only behind Ninham Country Holidays
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Flooding reported on Winchester roads following heavy rainfall
MAJOR flooding has been reported in Colden Common. Drains in Church Lane were pumping out gallons of water late last night (Thursday, December 7). The flooding came after a yellow weather warning for rain was issued in Winchester. Cllr Sue
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Concerns raised after almost 60 trees felled in Compton due to ash dieback
RESIDENTS of Compton have raised concerns after a large number of trees on Hurdle Way were felled. The felling began two weeks ago and has been carried out by subcontractors GroundLord working for Hampshire County Council. Residents were told
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Winchester College named as the region's top independent school
WINCHESTER College has been named as the south east independent secondary school of the year. The Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide ranks schools across the United Kingdom based on exam results and awards both national and regional winners
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New cafe opens at Hampshire sports park
A NEW cafe has opened at Ganger Farm Sports Park in Romsey. Charlie’s Cafe Romsey is in the lounge area of the sport facility. Charlie Kalley, who runs the cafe, has a range of experience in the catering industry, as well as managing sites
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The creation of a Winchester park in Victorian times
In 1878 a rapid series of land sales and developments were under way on St Giles Hill. The possible approach of the railway and the possible development of land for building on St Giles Hill led to considerable ownership changes in a short period
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Impressive win for Romsey youth team
Millbrook u14 0 - 3 Romsey Town Youth u14 Panthers Among more postponed games due to waterlogged pitches, the Romsey Town under 14 Panthers went into their Tyro Division 1 weekend game against Millbrook full of confidence from five straight wins
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Hampshire hospitals trust spent £18.5m on agency nurses during three years
THE trust that runs Winchester, Basingstoke and Andover hospitals has spent millions on temporary agency staff in the last three years, figures reveal. Information obtained by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) show that Hampshire Hospitals NHS
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Rescuing Santa in Romsey
From the 1960s Romsey organisations worked hard to persuade the shops to decorate their windows. Of course Butchers' shops had always done this, making amazing displays of the meat and poultry available for Christmas. Shops competed with