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Local history researchers and the use of 1939 register, a snapshot of society
At the recent Zoom meeting of the Hampshire Genealogical Society (HGS) members were delighted to welcome Peter DeDulin, who talked about the 1939 Register. As the 1931 census was destroyed by fire, it was recording a snapshot of the population,
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National Childbirth Trust to hold 'nearly new' sale in Winchester
NATIONAL Childbirth Trust (NCT) Winchester will hold a “nearly new” sale at the end of April. Sponsored by Dybles Estate Agents, Baby Squids and Liz Knowles Women’s Health & Fitness Physio, the sale will allow local parents to get their hands on
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Butterfly counting can significantly reduce anxiety, reveals study
Counting butterflies can reduce anxiety by nearly 10 per cent, according to Butterfly Conservation's new scientific research. Conducted with the University of Derby, the study surveyed individuals who partook in the Big Butterfly Count 2022.
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Community theatre group to recreate 1937 comedy of identity, lost and found
A COMMUNITY theatre group is reviving a hit comedy play from 1937. West Meon Theatre is bringing Welcome Home, Captain Fox! to the stage this month, based on Jean Anouilh’s Le Voyageur Sans Bagage. Playwright Anthony Weigh updates Anouilh’s
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Mystery of the 'legendary' dormant roadworks is solved
Cross residents have finally received an answer about the mysterious roadworks in place for two years in Winchester. Positioned near a pedestrian crossing, the bundle of barriers and signage have restricted access since 2022 to the footpath at
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Winchester city centre shop building sold
A SHOP building in Winchester city centre has been sold. The building, on St George’s Street, is the location of JoJo Mamon Bebe, which sells a range of clothes for young children. READ MORE: Winchester sites with planning permission to be
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'Thank you to two drivers from Wessex Cars - they were so kind'
I want to congratulate Wessex Cars on sending me two of the kindest, most helpful taxi drivers recently. I am currently suffering from severe fluid retention which makes it extremely difficult to walk and lift my heavy swollen legs into and out
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Four good causes receive backing from Test Valley Borough Council
Councillors have backed a proposal to extend Test Valley's small revenue funding for a further year. A proposal was brought forward by Cllr Terese Swain at a cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, March 4 to extend council support for charitable and
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Two applications withdrawn with all others permitted by council planning officers
TWO applications have been withdrawn, with all others permitted by Winchester City Council planning officers this week. An application submitted by Beth Cohen to update a wedding licence at Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, was withdrawn.
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PHOTOS: The incredible Winchester costumes for World Book Day 2024
From Gangster Grannies to Evil Peas, the children of Winchester went all out for World Book Day 2024. On Thursday, March 7, children across the city were encouraged to dress up as their favourite book characters for the day. World Book Day
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Wellbeing mentor urges people to join free sessions after no one attends sign up
A WELLBEING mentor is "desperately” encouraging people to sign up for a free programme in Winchester after no one attended the sign-up session. Ling Salter, founder of Compassionate Cuppa, is offering a free programme of seven sessions for people
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'Winchester shoplifters now head to Southampton' - Police hail success of crackdown
WINCHESTER's senior police officer has hailed the success of tougher action against shoplifting and city centre anti-social behaviour. It has been so successful that many offenders have turned their attentions elsewhere. "Southampton is not
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Open forum, museum AGM and more in the Bishop's Waltham area
BISHOP'S Waltham Museum is holding its AGM next month. It will be held on Monday, March 25 at 7.30pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, in Free Street. The meeting will include a talk titled Georgian Bishop's Waltham - Rise of the merchants, by Penny
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Film screening, Easter events and more in the Twyford and Colden Common area
OWSLEBURY Moviola will be showing the film The Miracle Club. The film, starring Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates and Laura Linney, will be shown on Thursday, March 21 at Owslebury Village Hall. Doors open at 7pm with screenings commencing at 7.30pm.
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Check your shelves! These first edition Children's books could earn you £1000s
Brits have been urged to check their bookshelves since these first editions of popular Children's books could earn you thousands. Whether they have been passed down as heirlooms from loved ones or they have been kept due to the cherished childhood
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The most stolen breeds of dog in the UK as shocking new figures released
A shocking new report shows that dog thefts have increased by 6% across the UK as campaigners urge owners to only ever buy from reputable dealers. Police figures suggest that at least 2,290 dogs were stolen last year with just one in six (16%)
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All the books that can be redeemed for free with a £1 World Book Day token 2024
It’s almost time to celebrate World Book Day and you might be wondering which books you can get your hands on for £1. The £1 book tokens given out ahead of the big day allow children to choose one book which they can redeem for their token so all
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Winchester art gallery hosting exhibition of legendary photographer
CANVAS Gallery has launched a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition for visitors to view the photography of the legendary Terry O’Neill. Running until March 11, the exhibition offers people the chance to browse a limited edition collection of Terry's prints
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Major country road to be closed for almost a week for repairs
A HAMPSHIRE road will be closed for almost a week while repairs are carried out. Poles Lane, Otterbourne, will be closed on weekdays from Friday, March 8 to Thursday, March 14. The work is being carried out by Hampshire County Council. A diversion
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Proposed new town developers call for 'cross-border approach' to airfield plans
DEVELOPERS, who want to build a new town at Micheldever Station, are calling for a 'cross-border approach' to development at Popham airfield. The O’Flynn Group is proposing a 6,000 home new town on 1,250 acres of farmland surrounding Micheldever
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The amazing World Book Day 2024 costumes that are making us smile
9:11am Jen Rogers from Children's Bookest with two Halterworth pupils
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Motorist banned from the road for 19 months for drink driving
A WINCHESTER man has been banned from the road for drink driving. Louis Trotman, of Broadview Close, Kings Worthy, drove a Volkswagen Golf on Tuesday, January 16 in Broadview Close, a court heard. Trotman, 44, had 78 microgrammes of alcohol
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Accountancy firm reacts to new government budget
A CHANDLER’S Ford-based chartered accountant has reacted to the new budget. Alan Rolfe, senior tax manager at HWB, said that the budget, announced on March 6, held “few major surprises”. He said: “The headline announcement for most people was
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Young Reporter: St Michael's Hospice is supporting Basingstoke by Lilly Beeson , PSC
Basingstoke’s St Michael’s Hospice is a charity covering North Hampshire. Its mission is to 'enable anyone faced with a life-limiting illness, their families and carers, to attain the highest possible quality of life by providing a choice of specialist
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Antiques expert talks about how the Tudor and Stuart period influenced furniture
Tudor & Stuart. They sound like home county solicitors when you say it like that. It's an era of population growth and the middle classes start to swell in numbers with wool merchants at the forefront of a new more wealthy strata of society. They
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Is your child dressing up today? Send us your fantastic World Book Day 2024 photos
ARE your children all dressed up for World Book Day? If so, then send us a photo! We want to help celebrate your children’s love of reading, and what better way than to feature them in our gallery? We'd love to see all the creative costumes
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Dogs now welcome in Winchester Cathedral following successful trial
WINCHESTER Cathedral has announced that it is now welcoming canine visitors. The change came about following a visit to the cathedral by New Forest resident Sarah Morris in 2022, who was upset to find that she was unable to enter the building accompanied
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Winchester Business Excellence Awards - new business category
NEW businesses shape the future of our district. That is why the Winchester Business Awards has a category dedicated to recognising the best of the best. The category, sponsored by Dutton Gregory, honours businesses established within the past
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More sessions for city's first menopause cafe added due to high demand
WINCHESTER’S first menopause café has added two more sessions due to the first café being booked up a month before the event. The scheme, designed to combat stigma and build awareness around menopause, is launching at Cabinet Rooms in Jewry Street
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Homelessness charity announces plans to create move-on housing and extra bed spaces
A WINCHESTER homelessness charity is hoping to close the bed space gap by converting three rooms for emergency housing and developing five 'move-on homes'. Trinity Winchester is planning to repurpose three of its “underused” rooms on its site in