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City choir bringing an evening of baroque to Winchester Cathedral
A BAROQUE styled concert from a Winchester choir will be coming to the cathedral. The Waynflete Singers will join instrument group Florilegium for an evening of Baroque Masterpieces at Winchester Cathedral on March 9. The evening will feature
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The history of Shutlands in Portersbridge Street
‘Shutlands’ is an odd name for a house, and I have found no hint of when or why it was given to no 4 Portersbridge Street, on the western or Abbey side of the bridge. It is a timber framed house. That house and some surrounding land came into the
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Vegan market coming to Test Valley town for the first time
A VEGAN market is coming to a Test Valley town. Romsey Vegan Market will be held in the Market Place on Sunday, February 11 from 10am-3pm. It will be the first vegan market to be held in the town. With an array of local traders, people
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'I have been reading about Lord Palmerston and came across a very interesting thesis'
I am a recent resident of Romsey and as such was interested to learn of the significance of Lord Palmerston whose statue is in the town square. It appears that he was named Henry John Temple who became the Third Viscount Palmerston and was a member
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'Winchester is an ideal hub located centrally'
I have commented about the issue surrounding the controversy regarding possible changes to Winchester Hospital's A&E. I have always been under the impression that a decision has already been made where there are now efforts to 'sell' the plans
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More than 250 homes planned for countryside near Test Valley town
A DEVELOPER has applied to build 270 homes on the outskirts of Romsey, despite the land not being earmarked for housing in the local plan. Gladmans wants to develop the land in Halterworth Lane. The application includes the potential future
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City council questioned over use of Silver Hill planning documents in local plan
WINCHESTER City Council has been questioned whether it will continue to use Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) over the emerging Silver Hill scheme within the new local plan. SPDs are used to ensure there is no uncertainty around issues such
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Relief at Southern Water U-turn over sewage river plan
The morning we heard the power sharing agreement had been agreed in Northern Ireland and the democratic institutions would be restored I was meeting the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission in Parliament. It was interesting to hear their take
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City centre Thai restaurant celebrates move to bigger premises
A CITY centre Thai restaurant is celebrating its move across Jewry Street, to a bigger location. Bangkok Bistro took over the former Prezzo unit, directly opposite its former restaurant, on December 4. Miff Kayum, who also runs Kyoto Kitchen
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TV presenter gives crowd a 'history hit' at packed Winchester event
SCORES of people got a 'history hit' as award-winning TV presenter and historian Dan Snow gave a talk at Winchester College. The event, on Friday, February 2, was organised by the Hampshire History Trust and saw Dan captivate the audience with
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Hampshire kebab van shortlisted for national award
A HAMPSHIRE kebab van owner has spoken of his delight at being shortlisted for a national award. The Boss Kebab van is parked up next to McCarthy's farm shop in Winchester Road, between Shedfield and Wickham. It has been nominated for the
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High street bank snubs Hampshire town for use of mobile van
A HIGH street bank has decided to have a mobile van in Wickham, instead of Bishop's Waltham, much to the disappointment of local businesses. Barclays had been investigating where to have the mobile facility over the past week. This comes after
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Driving with headphones could land you £5,000 fine, expert warns
Drivers have been warned they could face a £5,000 fine when listening to music or podcasts through headphones while behind the wheel. While there is no specific law that prevents you from headphones while driving, it can be distracting. One
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The strangest items left behind in rented homes including pets and urine bottles
New research has revealed the strangest items tenants have left behind in rented homes, including bottles of urine and even their own pets. Direct Line business insurance conducted the research by interviewing landlords about the items left behind
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I'm a GP: How to tell you've got high cholesterol and how to bring it down
A GP has explained how you can tell that your cholesterol is too high and how you can bring it down. Cholesterol is one of those terms we've all seen in health adverts or on posters in GP practices but how much do you really know about it?
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I blind tested supermarket ciders and only one wasn't a complete waste of time
Cider is a quintessentially British drink with so many flavours and different varieties out there that you are spoilt for choice. I personally adore it, and even though I have faced much derision from my friends for preferring it over beer I'd
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Romsey pub raises more than £1,000 for local charity
The Tudor Rose pub raised £1,100 at their Santa’s Grotto fundraiser for a Romsey charity. Alfie’s Wish aim is to fund a day out or experience for children who have cancer and to make important memories with their families. Charlotte Butler
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Activities in store from the Hampshire Cultural Trust during half term
THE museums, galleries and arts centres of Hampshire Cultural Trust will be putting on a variety of events this half term. From Easter themed trails around the streets of Milestones Museum to gaming in the Dark Ages, along with pottery in Alton
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Woman fined more than £400 for dropping cigarette butt in Southampton
A WINCHESTER woman has been fined almost £500 for dropping a cigarette butt in Southampton. Stacey Durling, of Chesil Street, must pay £476.75 after littering in Shirley Road on Tuesday, May 9, a court heard. Durling was found guilty by the
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Step inside this 'perfect' house on sale in West Wellow
A CHARACTERFUL and spacious detached home in West Wellow is on the market. The sale of the property, on Maury’s End, is being managed by estate agent Henshaw Fox. A characterful and spacious detached home in a wonderful setting, the property