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44 planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council this week
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council. Colden Common 24/00143/TPO, Anthony Kirby, tree works, Blackberry Cottage, 30 Vears Lane. Compton and Shawford 23/02954/FUL, Mr and Mrs Creed, minor amendment
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'Rousing sound' at massed choir concert
IT is not often that we see Winchester Cathedral packed with so many musicians, but Saturday (February 3) evening’s performance of Handel’s Messiah sung by the Winchester Philharmonic Choir was the exception. Under the inspired direction of Sarah
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Former Peter Symonds College teacher a winner in 10-minute play competition
A FORMER Peter Symonds College teacher is one of the winners of a Winchester theatre's 10-minute play competition. Hundreds of entries for the Chesil Theatre’s New Writing Festival came from all over the UK. Only the administrator, Peter
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Make your own terrarium and houseplant container at Hilliers Garden Centres
HILLIER Garden Centres are hosting houseplant and terrarium workshops next month. Readers can dive into the world of botanical creativity with Terrarium and Houseplant Container Workshops at Hillier Garden Centres including Romsey Road in Winchester
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'I was unfortunate enough to see a fox killed'
In his letter to the January 25 edition of the Chronicle, Mr Melton disagrees with my description of the fox as a 'beautiful creature' and tells how his uncle used to shoot them when they raided his hen house. In similar circumstances, I would
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The King sends Hampshire stroke club his well wishes on 50th anniversary
A HAMPSHIRE stroke club received a Royal letter on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The Romsey Open Gate Stroke Club had a party on Tuesday, February 6 at Romsey Abbey Church Rooms. Past and present members and supporters enjoyed an
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Theatre group presents £500 to vintage bus charity following fire
AN AMATEUR theatre group presented £500 to the Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) following a devastating fire. The Worthy Players joined members of FoKAB for a cheque presentation ceremony in The Broadway, with the performers later being treated
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Civic chiefs trigger £60,000 to fund new roles at homeless charity
A WINCHESTER homeless charity has been given a grant by civic chiefs to fund two new roles in tackling homelessness. Winchester City Council agreed to give Trinity £60,000 to appoint a housing manager and move-on development coach. The housing
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Test Valley reacts to news of the King's cancer diagnosis
ROMSEY'S MP has sent her well wishes to King Charles after it was revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer. Buckingham Palace issued a statement on Monday, February 6 to say the King had been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule
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Young Reporter: Victorious Festival returns to the South Coast by Micha Thompson
Victorious Festival returns to Hampshire this summer with Louis Tomlinson and Becky Hill among some of the extraordinary headliners this year. Other artists recently added to the lineup include the likes of The Kooks, Wet Leg and Fatboy Slim.
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Yellow warning issued as heavy rain due to hit Winchester tomorrow
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as heavy rain is expected to batter Winchester over the coming days. The warning is in place from 2am tomorrow, Thursday, February 8, until 6am on Friday, February 9. The Met Office
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Trial date set for man accused of attempted murder in Stanmore
A TRIAL date has been set for a man charged with attempted murder following an attack in Stanmore earlier this year. Police were called to a home in Fox Lane, Stanmore, on Wednesday, January 3, to reports that a man in his 70s and woman in her
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Watch: Plumber goes viral in video showing him trying to return escaped cat
A WINCHESTER plumber has gone viral after posting a video of him accidentally letting a cat out of a house. Scott Mckendry shared the video on Facebook on February 3. The two-minute clip, recorded by a Ring doorbell camera, shows Scott attempting
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Gravel spilt on corner of city centre one-way system cleared
A STREET cleaning vehicle has removed potentially dangerous gravel spilt on the coroner of Winchester's one-way system. The gravel had been spilt on the corner of Upper Brook Street and St George's Street, near the city centre McDonalds, and had
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MP stands by advice to stop flushing loos during heavy rainfall despite backlash
THE MP for the Meon Valley has stood by her advice to residents to avoid flushing toilets during heavy rainfall to prevent sewage spills, despite a backlash. Flick Drummond, who’s hoping to be Winchester’s next Conservative MP, has been slated
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Pub company applies to re-open one of the city's last independent pubs
A COMPANY, which leases pubs across the country, is hoping to find new landlords for one of Winchester’s last independent pubs which closed at the end of the summer. The Wellington Pub Company has submitted a new premises licence application to
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Physiotherapy business to open in former Italian gift and homeware shop
A PHYSIOTHERAPIST is opening a new business in a former Italian gift and homeware store. Winchester Physio and Health will be launching in Parchment Street in early spring. Forme left the unit vacant after 25 years in Parchment Street in the
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Council leader says junction improvements won't happen if funding isn't agreed
HUNDREDS of residents have supported improvement ideas for a dangerous junction but the county council has said the plans still might not happen. Hampshire County Council is reinforcing that an improvement scheme for the Cart and Horses junction
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Late penalty heartbreak for Spitfires in north-east
It was stoppage time heartbreak for Eastleigh on Tyne & Wear in midweek - a 97th minute penalty denying the Spitfires a National League victory over Gateshead. Eastleigh haven't won since beating Dorking 2-1 just before Christmas but that winless
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Hampshire Search and Rescue boosted by £20,000 grant
FUNDING from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is helping Hampshire Search and Rescue (HANTSAR) begin the year with a new vehicle, which will help them with their life-saving work. The charity applied for the money through SSEN’
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Hampshire Chronicle readers can subscribe for just £5 for 5 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Community music project invites residents to get creative at free launch
A COMMUNITY music project will launch with a free showcase of Winchester performers. The city’s music makers, writers, teachers and performers will take over The Arc, in Jewry Street, to kickstart a new project designed to bring musical and creative
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Meon Valley MP throws her support behind more help for rural shops
Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond has thrown her support behind more help for rural convenience stores following a report that showed they are facing multiple challenges. The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Rural Shop Report said government
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Plans submitted to refurbish city centre property for Ukrainian and Afghan refugees
PLANS have gone in to convert a city centre property into temporary housing for Ukrainian and Afghan refugees. In November, Winchester City Council triggered £610,000 for the refurbishment of 59 Colebrook Street. The city council has now
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Loving homes needed in Hampshire for children seeking refuge
A new campaign from the County Council’s Fostering Service shares the life changing stories of children who have fled to the UK in search of safety, and the incredible foster carers who have welcomed them into their homes. It seeks to inspire more