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Care home residents visit historic Bombay Sapphire gin distillery
Staff and residents from Barchester’s Shawford Springs care home in Compton had a delightful day exploring the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery in Laverstoke. The afternoon kicked off with a gin and tonic, followed by a tour of the distillery which
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Andrew Scott in Vanya screening at Theatre Royal Winchester
Actor Andrew Scott is set to shine in a cinema screening of National Theatre Live’s Vanya at Theatre Royal Winchester on March 9. Scott's performance in this production has received a commendable review from the Evening Standard, describing his
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Move Momentum dance charity launches March fundraiser
A WINCHESTER dance charity has announced the launch of its March fundraising campaign. Move Momentum has set a target of £7,000, which will allow it to keep running dance classes for local youngsters, over-65s and wheelchair users. The charity
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Young researchers light up Winchester Science Centre to showcase training videos
Young researchers lit up the sky at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium for a glittering film premiere and awards ceremony. Hosted by radio star Zoe Hanson, the red-carpet event shone a spotlight on the work of LifeLab’s Young Researcher
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Live updates as delays build on M3 as lane blocked following incident
9:32am Police have confirmed that minor injuries were reported after the incident on the M3 last night. No arrests have
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Last chance for residents to have their say on proposals for new hospital investment
HAMPSHIRE residents are being urged to have their say on proposals on how to invest £700m to £900m in hospital services across the county, as a public consultation nears its end. The countdown is on to the last day of the Hampshire Together consultation
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'I was listening to AWAAZ FM when I had a rather pleasant surprise'
While listening to AWAAZ FM the other day I had a rather pleasant surprise. I was about to turn the radio off after the music stopped when I heard the name Noel Thorpe-Tracey. Surely this was my old English teacher from Alderman Quilley Secondary
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Walking event in support of breast cancer research returns this May
Entries are now open for Against Breast Cancer fundraiser walk, Breast Walk Ever. The event, based in Hampshire, is returning on May 12, 2024, supporting research into secondary spread breast cancer at the University of Southampton. Full or
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Scores of dog walkers to take part in charity countryside walk
SCORES of dog walkers will journey through fields in the Hampshire countryside to raise money for a Winchester-based charity. Some 50 walkers, with and without dogs, will be taking to the fields and lanes around Bighton near Alresford, to raise
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Facebook and Instagram users report outage on social media app- What to know
Facebook users have reported that the social media site is currently down and not working. It comes as more than 17,000 users of the app took to the outage site Downdetector to share they are having issues with Facebook. On the site, it shows
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Hampshire country pub celebrates National Pie Week with three-pie challenge
PUNTERS are being challenged to reach for the pies - as a popular pub hosts a challenge fit for a champion during National Pie Week. The Hunters Inn, in Winchester Hill, Romsey will be welcoming customers with a special pie-focused menu - and three-pie
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Police team-up with other forces to tackle rural crime
HAMPSHIRE Police has teamed up with other forces in the south east as part of intensified efforts to tackle rural crime and disrupt offenders. The South East Partnership Against Rural Crime (SEPARC) consists of the constabulary’s country watch
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Items including a van and a freezer stolen from Hampshire ice cream shop
SEVERAL items have been stolen from an ice cream shop in Twyford. The burglary took place at Jude’s Ice Cream, Hazeley Enterprise Park, Hazeley Road at some time between 1am and 2am on Saturday, March 2. A white Volkswagen Crafter van, a countertop
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14 of the best photos from Winchester Cathedral's Crown and Coronation display
WINCHESTER Cathedral has been transformed by a royal light and sound show. The new immersive attraction featured imagery spanning more than 1,000 years of history. Crown and Coronation, created by Historic Royal Palaces the Tower of London
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Signed Saints shirt up for grabs in silent auction of Mayor's charities
THE Mayor of Winchester has announced a silent auction in support of her chosen charities. One of the items up for grabs is a Southampton First Team Players shirt signed by the team. The shirt comes with a certificate of authenticity. READ
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Heavy delays reported on M3 Northbound due to broken down vehicle
11:56am Traffic is easing on the M3 Northbound
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BBC 80's detective show set for comeback with Happy Valley and Doctor Who stars
Detective drama show Bergerac, which aired on the BBC back in the 80s, could be set for a return to UK television screens. The BBC series, which was set in Jersey, starred John Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac and ran for 10 years from
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What to expect from Wednesday's Budget, and what has already been announced
The Chancellor is preparing to deliver what will likely be the last Budget before the general election, but what can we expect from it? Most of the speculation so far has focused on tax cuts, although both Jeremy Hunt and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
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Millions set for £1,800 pay rise next month - this is why
Millions of workers will receive a pay rise worth up to £1,800 from next month. In November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from April 1. The National Living Wage will rise
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Hampshire drivers urged to 'only travel if necessary' due to M25 planned closure
Hampshire drivers who were planning to use the M25 over an upcoming March weekend may need to adjust their travel plans due to a full closure that will be in place. This will be the first of five closures between now and September 2024 which has
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The amount we pay for Hampshire fire services will rise from April
A three per cent increase has been approved for Hampshire residents to pay towards the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The average Band D council taxpayer will now have to pay a precept of £82.84 a year from April — a £2.41
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McCallum treble wiped out as Spitfires twice concede two-goal lead
Paul McCallum notched his second hat-trick of the season amid a stunning 29 National League return, but was relieved to see an assistant referee's raised flag disallow a last gasp Solihull Moors winner. Eastleigh were 3-1 up midway through the
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Hampshire school celebrates 'Ofsted' despite narrowly missing out on 'Outstanding'
A WINCHESTER secondary school is celebrating its latest Ofsted report after narrowly missing out on maintaining its ‘Outstanding’ record. Kings’ School in Romsey Road was rated ‘Good’ overall, despite achieving outstanding in three of the four
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Hampshire hospice in final of world’s biggest charity film campaign awards
A FILM sharing the stories of people supported by a Hampshire hospice charity has been shortlisted for two awards. West End-based Mountbatten Hospice and its film ‘Your Mountbatten Stories’, made with NOSY Creative Agency, is up for the long-form
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'She was an ambassador for her species' - Cathedral peregrine Winnie dies
WINCHESTER'S resident peregrine, who has nested at the cathedral since 2017, has died. Winnie recently returned to her perch at Winchester Cathedral, but it was announced that she had died last week. Three peregrines, including Winnie and
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Meet the chef praised by Marco Pierre White and serving up top Test Valley trout
He's the highly-regarded chef who won praise from three Michelin star celebrity chef Marco Pierre White. Vince Kundev, head chef at The Duke on the Test, talks Bulgarian cuisine and Test trout in our weekly meet the chef column. What first
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Major change to popular Wave 105 radio station will see it become Greatest Hits
Hampshire-based radio station Wave 105 is set to merge with Greatest Hits Radio this spring. The station includes renowned broadcasters Simon Mayo, who will host the Drivetime slot, and Jackie Brambles, who will take the evening spotlight, as well
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The crisis in local government funding - and why it matters
IT is rare for local government finance to dominate the national news agenda but the growing crisis at many authorities, including Hampshire, has forced it into the spotlight. Many councils are teetering on the edge of financial collapse caught
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Pupils shine in teaching online safety at primary school
Six Henry Beaufort students will receive a Headteacher Award for highlighting internet safety at Weeke Primary School. Tilly, Archie, Matthew, Joseph, Maisie, and Oliver delivered advice on how to stay protected online to four different classes
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Test Valley Borough Council vote to extend support for King John's House
Councillors have agreed to extend funding for a historic building in Romsey, one of the oldest buildings in Hampshire. Test Valley Borough Council has provided grant funding for a further year to support King John's House in Church Street.
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County council decision to axe funding for sexual abuse support criticised
FUNDING cuts across Hampshire will hit support services for victims of sexual abuse despite concerns of police and support organisations. As part of the savings proposal to plug the current £132m budget gap forecasted for 2025/26, Hampshire County
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Winchester sites with planning permission to be auctioned this month
A RARE freehold development site in Winchester city centre is to be auctioned. Fronting St George's Street, the infill plot is being sold with planning consent for the construction of a ground-floor retail unit with a two-bedroom self-contained