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'It is very brave to be open about cancer': Caroline Nokes on World Cancer Day
This week marked World Cancer Day and an event in Parliament to talk to experts about research, treatment and statistics in our own constituencies. Romsey and Southampton North have a slightly below-average number of smokers but we do need to be
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Hampshire hospital completes UK-first surgical procedure with ‘smart glasses’
A HAMPSHIRE doctor has completed the UK’s first urology procedure using smart glasses technology to diagnose and treat a condition in the urinary tract. Consultant urological surgeon, Professor Bhaskar Somani, used the smart glasses, combining
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Family-run business opens motorcycle shop thanks to new partnership
WINCHESTER Motor Group is opening a motorcycle shop due to a new partnership. The family-run business has partnered with Norton Motorcycles to open South Downs Motorcycles. The venture will solely sell Norton products, including the Norton
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Hampshire farm to screen new documentary on regenerative farming
A HAMPSHIRE farm has announced it will be screening a new documentary film following the story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system. Visitors to Gambledown Farm in Sherfield English near Romsey will be able to
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Beautiful detached home in Upper Timsbury goes on the market
A BEAUTIFUL detached home in Upper Timsbury has gone on the market. Located within an exclusive development in a tranquil and rural setting, the property on Redlands Drive benefits from direct access to woodland and parkland, all of which owned
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Hampshire countryside barn gets permission despite concerns over its size
A NEW barn can be built in the Hampshire countryside, despite concerns over its size. Frederick James's application was brought before Winchester City Council's planning committee by Curdridge Parish Council. The approved scheme is for a barn
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Jewry Street tables: 'hazardous and anti-social'
Further to Stephen Percy’s letter about café tables in Jewry Street (Chronicle, January 18) I should like to add the following. As one who has no sight, I frequently find myself trapped by tables, chairs and benches blocking the thoroughfare outside
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Here's why emergency services were seen outside West View House hostel in Winchester
A BB gun has been seized after a suspected incident at West View House, an ex-offenders' hostel in Winchester. Residents in the area reported seeing several police cars and a number of ambulances descending on West View House at around 1.30pm on
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Hampshire woman challenges huge VAT charge for olive oil delivery
A WOMAN who was wrongfully charged £191 VAT for an oil delivery from Italy was inspired to challenge the invoice following a business’ success story. Sue Bell, 79, from Micheldever Station, was waiting for 12 three-litre bags of olive oil to be
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Chalk stream trout company to mark 10 years
A BUSINESS selling trout caught from the Rivers Test and Itchen is celebrating 10 years since it began. ChalkStream was set up in Awbridge in 2014. Founder Hugo Hardman believed trout was under appreciated and wanted to highlight the unique quality
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Event Perfection teams up with Hampshire estate for wedding themed photo shoot
A TIMSBURY-based events business has worked with Broadlands to put together a wedding-styled photo shoot. The photoshoot comes after the country estate launched as a wedding venue last October. Event Perfection, on Stockbridge Road, have helped
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Hampshire man banned from the road for two years for failing to provide blood sample
A ROMSEY man has been banned from driving for two years after failing to provide a blood sample when ordered by police. Daniel Clark, of Linden Road, was stopped at Southampton General Hospital on Wednesday, October 4, a court heard. Clark
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Hackney drivers to return to railway station taxi rank
FOLLOWING eight months of disputes, hackney carriage drivers will be reclaiming the taxi rank outside Winchester Railway Station. Wintax’s four-year tender to use the bays directly outside the station is being abolished, starting from next month