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Hampshire school joins academy trust in bid to boost Ofsted rating
A STOCKBRIDGE secondary school has joined a leading multi-academy trust (MAT) in a bid to boost the quality of the education offered to pupils. Test Valley School has partnered with HISP Multi-Academy Trust to benefit from its extensive school
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Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner appointed to chamber of commerce board
Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner has joined the board of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. Donna Jones, who also chairs the National Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, joins the chamber’s board as a non-executive director
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Hampshire business owner to start weekly table top sale to promote shops
THE owner of a Romsey shop is starting a table top sale at Dukes Mill. Singles Supermarket owner Karen Thorn is setting it up to raise awareness of the shops in Dukes Mill. She said: “Every Saturday we will be holding a table top sale here
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Hampshire sport charity looking forward to exciting year ahead
The Winchester Sport Art and Leisure Trust (SALT) is looking to the future, with some exciting plans. The annual Children of Winchester Festival (COWfest) will take place, on Saturday February 10, but change is afoot. This year, The Arc team
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Cathedral choristers win a Grammy for Star Wars video game soundtrack
WINCHESTER Cathedral choristers have won a Grammy for the soundtrack to a Star Wars video game. Stephen Barton (composer and former chorister), Gordy Haab and the choristers won Best Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media for Star
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Hampshire village listed building extension refused by planners
EXTENSION proposals for a listed building in a Hampshire village have been refused, despite the sympathy of a planning committee. Martin and Joy Cummings wanted to have a single storey extension for an exercise pool with a jacuzzi and associated
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Who are your new local bobbies in Romsey?
HAMPSHIRE Police has launched a scheme to bring back ‘local bobbies’ to cover the beat in specific areas. PC Tristan Pugh will cover Valley Park, Chilworth, Nursling and Rownhams, tackling issues highlighted by residents such as parking, speeding
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'Getting dragged into the gutter of misinformation'
I find that there are elements to Mr Brine's Letter from Westminster that I agree with (Chronicle, January 25). The focus of the debate regarding the consultation on the proposals to Winchester hospital has been skewed by the loud voices surrounding
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High Street business vacancy rate halves in three years
THE shop vacancy rate in Winchester High Street has more than halved in three years, according to recent figures. Winchester BID's latest Business Barometer Report said that it's at five per cent down from 12.4 per cent in 2021 at the height of
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Family support charity celebrates moving into new offices
FAMILY support charity Home-Start Winchester has celebrated moving into bright new offices. In January it relocated from Lanterns Nursery to the Carroll Centre in Stanmore, and staff were getting everything ready for a move early in the New Year
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‘The best trade show in the south’: Food and drink event returns for 16th year
MORE than 60 food and drink producers from across the south came together to showcase what they have to offer to fellow businesses at an annual event. The Local Produce Trade Show was back at the Hilton at the Utilita Bowl (formerly Ageas Bowl)
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Paedophile caught in police sting jailed for more than five years
A Winchester man was jailed for five and a half years today (tues) after travelling to Hertfordshire intending to commit sexual offences against a nine year old girl. Howard White, 64, of Whaddon Lane, Owslebury, pleaded guilty to attempting to
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Hampshire automotive recycling centre sends vehicle first aid kits to Ukraine
A Hampshire automotive recycling centre has teamed up with a charity to help Ukrainian refugees. Silverlake Automotive Recycling, in Shedfield, is sending recycled vehicle first aid kits to Ukraine, with the support of UK Sunflower Aid. The
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Hampshire family estate agency celebrates 10th anniversary
A FAMILY-run estate agency in Romsey is popping the champagne corks this month to celebrate 10 years in business. Henshaw Fox Estate Agents, in Middlebridge Street, is marking a decade of serving the Romsey and New Forest communities. Tom Henshaw
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Hampshire road rage incident sparks police appeal
A MAN was punched in the face following road rage in Winchester. Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident at 8.30am on Monday, February 5 in Badger Farm Road, near the junction with The Croft. It was reported that there was an
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Cathedral celebrates attendance increase over Christmas period
WINCHESTER Cathedral is celebrating an increase of more than 20 per cent for its December services attendance. The figures showed a 23 per cent rise for Christmas services and a notable 28 per cent rise overall during Advent. The cathedral
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City council aims to build more than 1,000 homes by 2030
WINCHESTER City Council is on track to build more than 1,000 homes by 2030. The council is currently working on a number of housing schemes across the district. The housing cabinet committee was given a presentation on Monday, February 5 on
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Hampshire cinnamon bun bakery makes its mark at city market
A ROMSEY business, which started making cinnamon buns during the pandemic, has made its Winchester market debut. The Swedish Baking Studio is Winchester High Street’s newest regular market trader, offering freshly made cinnamon buns every Friday
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Youth theatre to perform broadway classic Guys and Dolls
A YOUTH theatre is performing its own version of the hit musical Guys and Dolls, casting 34 youngsters. ENCORE Youth Theatre will return to the stage at Winchester’s Theatre Royal from February 15-17, during half term. While tickets are on
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Hampshire town residents call plan to close tip 'completely and utterly stupid'
BISHOP'S Waltham residents have called the plans to close its tip 'completely and utterly stupid'. The tip, in Claylands Road, is one of several across the district which Hampshire County Council has earmarked for closure. Other tips which