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Musicians who performed at Coronation to play at concert remembering Romsey man
PROFESSIONAL musicians who played at the Coronation of King Charles III will take part in a concert dedicated to the memory of a Romsey man. Monteverdi String Band and Romsey Choral Society (RCS) will perform J.S. Bach’s St John Passion on Saturday
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Brendoncare celebrates 40 years with time capsule project
A Hampshire charity is marking its 40th anniversary with a year-long time capsule project. The Brendoncare Foundation was established on February 14, 1984, and will be burying the capsule at the close of the year in the grounds of Brendoncare Otterbourne
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Local youngsters invited to audition for Sleeping Beauty production
Local young hopefuls are invited to try out for a professional musical rendition of Sleeping Beauty, scheduled to take the stage at Theatre Royal Winchester this summer. The story follows a princess put under a curse by an evil fairy, who is set
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Golf club developers questioned on fitting 1,000 homes on half the site
THE developers of a major scheme for South Winchester Golf Club have been questioned about fitting 1,000 homes on half of the site. The Manor Parks masterplan was released last July and shows that 50 per cent of the site will be retained as green
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Expression of thanks for Winchester hospital staff
I recently spent two weeks in the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and would like to express my deep thanks and gratitude to the staff and helpers of Kemp Welch ward. They gave such wonderful care and help. Thank you, you lovely people.
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Parents help launch huge library at neonatal unit - a year on from complicated birth
NEONATAL babies at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital can now benefit from a huge library. Parents Matt Taylor and Claire Andrews launched the project for the Winchester hospital to support future neonatal babies following the birth of their daughter
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'We have decided to take a break' - Luxury hotels cancel festival for 2024
The organisers of the Smoked & Uncut festivals have announced that they will be taking a break and not hosting events in 2024. The open-air festivals were held at various hotels around Hampshire, Kent and Somerset with it mainly being at The Pig
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Youth counselling charity launches free weekly wellbeing walk-ins at city cafe
A CHARITY offering mental health support to young people has launched free weekly drop-in sessions at a city centre café. Winchester Youth Counselling is running the wellbeing sessions at The South Downs Social in Kings Walk on Wednesdays from
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Winchester coffee specialists given seal of approval in new produce guide
Winchester’s Moon Roast Coffee has been named a local food superstar in the latest guide to the best produce in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The coffee producer is among 350 food, drink and craft businesses to be included in the Hampshire
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Southampton fire near St Mary's Stadium visible from Winchester hill
SMOKE from a fire in Southampton can be seen from a hill in Winchester. The fire, near St Mary's football stadium, is so large it is visible from St Catherine’s Hill. Firefighters are at the scene at a warehouse near Marine Parade, Southampton
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Hampshire man arrested on suspicion of stealing £2,000 worth of skincare products
A HAMPSHIRE man has been arrested for stealing high-end skin care products from Boots in Winchester. The man, from Bordon, was arrested in the east Hampshire village, said police on social media. He is charged with stealing more than £2,000
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New tax on vapes announced by Jeremy Hunt in Budget
The Government will introduce a new tax on vapes in a bid to discourage non-smokers from taking up the habit. During his Budget speech, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt told the Commons he was confirming “the introduction of an excise duty on vaping products
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Drivers to save £50 as fuel duty frozen for 12 months, Chancellor announces
The current 5p cut in fuel duty will be extended for another year, the Chancellor has announced. Revealing his Budget in the House of Commons today, Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the fuel duty cut would remain in place for another year in a move that
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Man charged with intent to supply drugs after being pulled over near Winchester
WINCHESTER detectives have charged a man with being involved with the supply of class A drugs. Afrim Bardhoshi, 47, of Waters Drive, Staines, was stopped at Junction 11 of the M3, at Hockley, at approximately 3.40pm on Monday, March 4. READ
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27 planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council this week
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council. Bighton 24/00398/TPO, Thomas Gray, tree works, Larkfield, Goscombe Lane. Bishop's Waltham 24/00218/HOU, Mr and Mrs Cameron, conversion of existing conservatory
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Hampshire county pitch advisor to retire after 40 years
HAMPSHIRE pitch advisor Chris Westbrook has retired after over 40 years of service in supporting cricket grounds across the county. Westbrook, from Ampfield, has dedicated a lot of time, most of which on a voluntary basis, supporting clubs in and
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Test Valley town residents criticise chancellor's latest budget
THE people of Romsey have had their say on the chancellor's latest budget. Jeremy Hunt said tax cuts would offer “much needed help in challenging times” and stimulate economic growth as he set out budget plans for pre-election giveaways. Mr
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Over 100k job opportunities on offer in England and Wales on new jobs24 platform
Over 100,000 job opportunities are on offer in England and Wales on a new national recruitment website. jobs24 has brought 12 regional job sites under one platform in order to give job seekers access to a wider range of roles across hundreds of
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The vital group offering support to family and friends impacted by drinking issues
THOUSANDS of people across the region are suffering because of alcohol – not because of their own drinking, but because of the problem drinking of a family member, partner, or friend. In these times of economic hardship and after the difficult
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City's Park and Ride buses to switch from diesel to vegetable oil to be more green
WINCHESTER’S Park and Ride buses are getting a green upgrade as part of a new contract between the city council and Stagecoach. From Spring this year, all the Park and Ride buses will switch from diesel fuel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO),
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Police reveal positive results for crackdown on shoplifting and retail crime
HAMPSHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has announced an 83.3 per cent increase in outcomes for victims of retail crime and shoplifting. The PCC, Donna Jones, and Chief Constable Scott Chilton have reinforced their commitment to answer
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The Crown actor labels Southern Water Lego project as ‘embarrassing’
A HAMPSHIRE actor has labelled a Southern Water Lego project as embarrassing, despite more than 8,000 people supporting the idea. Southern Water is nearing its target of 10,000 votes for its 'Sewer Heroes – Fighting the Fatberg’ project, which
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Winchester city centre shop announces rebrand after it was closed for several weeks
A LONG-running city centre shop has changed its name. The Sunflower Emporium, in Kings Walk, Winchester, has rebranded as Arcadia Zone. This comes after the shop was closed for several weeks at the end of February. Theo Knight, who
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Map reveals the Hampshire Japanese Knotweed hotspots you need to be aware of
An interactive map has revealed the hotspots in Hampshire where Japanese knotweed, one of the UK's most invasive plants, can be found. The invasive plant species is responsible for damaging homes, pavements and drains and can spread up to seven