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'My concern is that there are so few'
We were asked to submit comments about what we pay for policing. My concern is that there are so few officers. We hear that most theft from shops and burglary is not followed up. Driving standards today are really bad. So what are we paying
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Town bowling club presents £2,500 to charity Simon Says
ROMSEY Bowling Club has donated £2,500 to its president’s chosen charity. The cheque was handed over at an event at the club grounds. This year, the club has been raising money for president Bill Reid’s chosen charity, Simon Says. The charity
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Civic chiefs to discuss financial crisis at county council
There could be further cuts made to public services in Hampshire as the county council tries to avoid effectively declaring bankruptcy. County councillors will discuss the crisis at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Currently facing a whopping
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'Complete disregard of universal human dignities'
Back in 2007 we became the inaugural co-chairmen of the Hampshire Interfaith Network. Our aim was to improve understanding and knowledge between faith communities in our county. We are fortunate to live in a country where principles of tolerance
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Planning chiefs to decide controversial 80-home scheme
Planning chiefs will decide a controversial 80-home scheme next week. The development, at Solomons Lane in Waltham Chase, includes commercial space and vehicle access. It was submitted two years ago by developer Cleanslate, but has been recently
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£30m boost to improve Hampshire wastewater treatment works
Southern Water is spending nearly £30m on improving wastewater treatment works in the New Forest and parts of the Test Valley. The latest programme of projects is taking place in Whiteparish, Lyndhurst, Romsey and Redlynch. Work is now underway
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Major road closed on the outskirts of Winchester due to fallen tree
A FALLEN tree is causing delays to a major road on the outskirts of Winchester. Police are currently at the scene where a tree is blocking the road at the junction of Five Bridges Road and St Cross Road. Hampshire County Council's traffic
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Greek restaurant finally reopens six months after sudden closure
A WINCHESTER Greek restaurant has finally reopened, six months on from a sudden closure. Yiayias Kitchen, in St George's Street, closed before the summer with no explanation. It initially opened last December, taking over from Tom’s Deli which
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CUPP Bubble Tea celebrates first anniversary with free drinks
Scores of people queued along the High Street as a Winchester bubble tea shop celebrated its first anniversary. CUPP Bubble Tea handed out 50 free samples to mark the occasion on Saturday, December 9. After the freebies had gone, people could
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A postcard from Colombia
Well, it’s been a busy old year. Following a nephew’s wedding in Brazil in the Spring, we are now coming to the end of three weeks in Colombia, triggered by an invitation to the nuptials of the son of some close friends who is marrying an exquisite
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Meon Valley MP calls on county council to introduce 20mph speed limits in villages
FLICK Drummond MP has asked Hampshire County Council to allow 20mph limits in villages which see frequent speeding. Speaking in a Parliamentary debate, the MP for Meon Valley said that excess speed is a major issue in her constituency. She
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Man, 35, repeatedly sent sexual pictures to 13-year-old child
A Romsey man who repeatedly sent sexually explicit images to a child has been spared an immediate jail term. Gareth Searle, 35, also arranged to meet the 13-year-old in Southampton despite being aware of their age. He was arrested as he was
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'An amazing turnout of hundreds of Santas'
This week we have seen votes on the Victims and Prisoners Bill, a new piece of legislation introduced on illegal migration, the former PM at the covid inquiry, compensation for victims of contaminated blood, and fireworks back on the agenda. I
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Council partnership to help businesses tackle climate emergency
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) is partnering with Hursley-based business IncuHive, to support rural businesses in reducing their carbon emissions. With individual businesses at different stages of their net zero journey, the Test Valley Rural
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'Community vibe' one of the reasons Winchester is the second happiest place in the UK
WINCHESTER'S community spirit has been given as one of the reasons behind it being named the second happiest place to live in Great Britain. The ancient capital featured just behind Richmond-upon-Thames in the list, and was Hampshire's only representative
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'Christmas has landed at Paultons Park - we wrapped up warm for some fun times!'
December may not be the traditional time of year to visit a theme park - but it might now be one of my favourites. Christmas arrived at Paultons Park in Ower last weekend and we were invited to take a look. The theme park, which is also home to
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Former Hampshire country pub landlord to face more sexual assault charges
A FORMER Winchester pub landlord is due to face more sexual assault charges in the new year, a court heard. Jason Colbourne, 55, who ran The Cricketers Inn at Easton Lane, Easton, was arrested on October 4 over alleged offences involving four females
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Here are all the National Trust Christmas events in and around Hampshire
THE National Trust has revealed details of Christmas events in and around Hampshire. Across the county, the heritage charity has officially opened its doors for the festive season, and here are some of the Christmas events they are hosting.