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Crime commissioner aiming to treat 'cause of crime not symptoms'
Police working with children from “troubled” families will continue to be a key priority to prevent and reduce youth crime in the county. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) said working with families
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Science centre announces programme of winter activities
WINCHESTER Science Centre has announced a new programme of events this winter. Between Saturday, January 27 and Monday, February 19, the science centre will see the return of Zero Degrees. In The Hibernation Station, families will learn all
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University of Winchester to host lecture on justice system by High Sheriff
THE High Sheriff of Hampshire will give her view on the UK justice system in a lecture at the University of Winchester this month. Amelia Riviere became a magistrate in 2010 and a Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire in 2020, before being sworn in as
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What happens if King Charles III abdicates the British throne?
While rare, abdications are not unheard of in the UK, leaving many curious as to what would happen if King Charles relinquished the throne. The last abdication took place on December 10, 1936, when Edward VIII decided to marry American actor and
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Updates: Hampshire reacts as King Charles is diagnosed with cancer
7:00pm Cllr Paul Miller, who was Mayor Basingstoke and Deane 2022-2023, said: "As the immediate past Mayor of Basingstoke
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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Garnier Road on track to re-open this month following 100-year-old bridge repairs
A ROAD in Winchester that’s been closed for nearly a year is on track to re-open this month following the replacement of a 100-year-old bridge. Hampshire County Council has confirmed that Garnier Road, by St Cross, should be re-opening this month
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Stroke club celebrating 50th anniversary just months after closure fears
A HAMPSHIRE stroke club is celebrating its 50th anniversary, just months after closure fears. The Romsey Open Gate Stroke Club is having a party to mark the occasion on Tuesday, February 6 at the Romsey Abbey Church Rooms. Past and present
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'The inconvenience and fear is appalling'
Within the last few years, we have quadrupled our students within the city of Winchester and we know that in the future, more will be coming. There is no doubt that we are going to need, not just for the elderly who by the way, have less chance getting
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'It is a really bad idea': Alresford residents concerned over tip closure
ALRESFORD residents have raised concerns over the proposed closure of the town’s tip. As previously reported, Hampshire County Council is planning to save money by shutting several recycling centre, including Alresford, Bishop’s Waltham and Fair
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Couple press on with forest school and mushroom business despite planning rejection
A COUPLE are appealing a failed planning application after the city council's decision shattered their rural dreams. Jon and Holly Wright argue that the demands of their forest school and functional mushroom business mean it is essential for them
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Hampshire Police now has power to crush e-scooters
HAMPSHIRE Police officers now have the power to crush e-scooters and off-road motorcycles being used for crime. ‘Operation Crush’ will target those illegally using two-wheeled vehicles to commit further crimes, those persistently involved in anti-social
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Hampshire star hits 170 in Australia
Hampshire starlet Toby Albert smashed an unbeaten 170 as Joondalup, his adopted Western Australia Premier Grade club, went on a massive 388-3 run spree against Gosnells. Launching six maximums and 23 fours, Albert, whose career best is 231* against
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Winchester win pulsating local derby
In a pulsating local derby where bragging rights are cherished, Winchester edged a tough-tackling Tottonians side to cement second place in the league table, writes Dai Henley. It was sweet revenge for the Tott's victory by a single point at Nuns
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Winchester celebrates 300th junior parkrun
Winchester’s first junior parkrun was held on July 3 2016 and last Sunday (February 4) marked its 300th event. That’s quite an achievement because, like the 5k parkruns, they rely totally on volunteers to organise and manage. The average
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Ian Lavender from the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army dies aged 77
Ian Lavender who played Private Pike in the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army has died at the age of 77. The iconic actor from Birmingham was 22 when was cast for the role of Private Pike decades ago. He would end up spending 10 years in the role and
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Ian Lavender from the classic BBC sitcom Dad's Army dies aged 77
Ian Lavender who played Private Pike in the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army has died at the age of 77. The iconic actor from Birmingham was 22 when was cast for the role of Private Pike in the late 1960s. He would end up spending 10 years in the
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Driver arrested for multiple drug offences
A MAN, from South Yorkshire, has been arrested for multiple drug offences after being found parked off a country road near Sutton Scotney. The 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a drug of Class A and two
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Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle
The Hampshire Chronicle published 22 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 death
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Top 10 mistakes to avoid if you want to pass your driving test
Are you or someone you know about to take a driving test? There are lots of things to remember to do in a driving test and there are also things to avoid if you want to pass. If you’re unaware of the actions that could make you fail, you might
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Royal Mint creates new 50p coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI
The Royal Mint has launched a brand new 50p commemorative coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). All 238 RNLI Lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland will be presented with their own commemorative 50p coin
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Tributes paid to popular Romsey man and Romsey Advertiser columnist
A POPULAR Romsey man and Romsey Advertiser columnist has died suddenly. Mark Edgerley, commonly referred to as 'Mr Romsey', was a well-known figure around the town. His death was announced by his family on social media on Saturday, February
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Villager banned from the road for 29 months for drink driving
A ROPLEY man has been banned from the road for more than two years after being caught drunk driving. Matthew De Quincey, of Parkstone Road, was stopped by police on Butts Road, Alton, on Tuesday, December 5, a court heard. When breath-tested
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'Romsey has plenty of location names that may puzzle newcomers'
I was sad to read last week’s letter from Ronald Matthews (Advertiser, January 26). I do wonder how long he has lived in the town. It would be a shame to lose hundreds of years of history just because one man does not understand local usage.
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New car park, buildings and EV chargers permitted for Hampshire business park
NEW car parking spaces and two new buildings can be built at a Hampshire business park after plans were permitted. Forth Engineering's scheme is to have 11 new spaces, the office buildings and five electric vehicle chargers at Sleepy Hollow Business
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Home care company launches singing group for dementia sufferers
A HOME care company has launched a singing group for people living with dementia, as well as their carers. Home Instead Salisbury and Romsey launched the group alongside ROMDAG (Romsey Dementia Action Group), which runs weekly activities including