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The history of food rationing in Romsey
MOST people are aware of rationing during WW2, but how many know the way it was organised? In the days before computers the administration was all paper based. Each person was issued with a ration book, with different allowances for adults
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Mixed views on Trinity's plans for homelessness
ON the one hand it is good news that Trinity Winchester is to make a major investment in tackling homelessness. We report that the centre on Durngate is planning to convert under-used space in its large building into three rooms for emergency housing
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Winchester man fined as car did not meet insurance requirements
A WINCHESTER motorist has been fined for keeping a car which does not meet insurance requirements. John Clarke, 85, of Chapel Field, Easton, was found to own a vehicle which did not meet the insurance requirements of section 144A of the Road Traffic
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Police launch hunt for wanted Southampton man
Police are searching for a wanted man who may be in Southampton. Ales Hajek is wanted in connection with theft and burglary offences. He is also on warrant for failing to comply with a community order. The 28-year-old from Southampton could
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'I am doubtful whether she would have been selected'
Rachel Masker in her letter (Chronicle, February 29) has reminded those of us living in Winchester at the time of Flick Drummond's expulsion from the city council for failing to attend any meeting in six months after she had moved to the USA but had
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Cathedral rejects accusations of 'cynical cultural misappropriation' over statue
WINCHESTER Cathedral has rejected criticism that its planned Jane Austen statue is “cynical cultural misappropriation”. As previously reported, the cathedral wants to erect a statue of the famous author in the Inner Close in 2025, to mark the 250th
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Woman campaigning to have new crossing installed on road used by school children
A ROMSEY grandmother is campaigning to have a safe crossing installed on Cupernham Lane. Lynda Emery, of North Close, decided to campaign for the crossing when she was taking her grandchildren to school and saw how difficult it was for pupils from
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'Strange place to meet a TV star' - George Hayter column
IN 1982 a big block of about 80 flats in Stockwell in London was entirely occupied by squatters. One of the flats, 291F Clapham Road, was occupied by a 30-year-old graphics assistant from Hampshire. That was me. I remember going to one of the neighbouring
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'The idea of the Jane Austen statue has filled me with dismay'
The idea of the Jane Austen statue to be installed in Winchester Cathedral Close at a cost of £100,000 has filled me with dismay. Currently, in the Cathedral, there are many obstacles that prevent disabled folk from accessing and using the Cathedral
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'Winchester need not follow Bath’s hijacking of the Jane Austen brand'
I note with dismay the news about a Jane Austen sculpture to be erected in the Inner Close in Winchester Cathedral at a cost of £100,000. It seems unnecessarily extravagant. One junction up the M3 in Basingstoke’s Market Place there is a splendid
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Drug driver caught in Winchester banned from the road for three years
A WINCHESTER drug driver has been banned from the road for three years. Christopher Sellwood, of Chaundler Road, Abbotts Barton, was stopped by police in Eastgate Street in the city centre on October 6. Sellwood was tested for and returned
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Meon Valley MP raises awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms
MEON Valley's MP recently met Target Ovarian Cancer to discuss how to raise awareness of the disease and campaign for better treatment. Flick Drummond dropped in to see the charity in Westminster as it promotes Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
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Questions over Manor Parks proposals
I read with a certain degree of incredulity of the response of Bloor Homes and the Lawn Tennis Association regarding this development and the inclusion of sporting activities as sweeteners to the city planners for permission for the irrevocable destruction
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Hampshire law firm picks up top prize at Modern Law Awards
HAMPSHIRE law firm Paris Smith recently picked up a top prize at the Modern Law Awards. The firm, which has offices in Winchester, won the workplace wellbeing category on March 7 at a ceremony in London. This award recognises the company's
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Hampshire racing driver, 14, sponsored by local company for upcoming season
A YOUNG racing driver from Alresford has partnered with a local business for the upcoming season. Frank Ward, 14, is being sponsored by period and country home specialists Anscombe and Son to help him achieve his goal of winning races on a national
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Police increase patrols in Hampshire town after reports of anti-social behaviour
POLICE are stepping up patrols in a Hampshire town after reports of anti-social behaviour. An increasing number of reports have been made to police over young people in various locations in and around Wickham Square. As a result of this, the
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Cyclist suffers serious head injury near East Tytherley
A CYCLIST suffered a serious head injury after he was found near East Tytherley. Police are appealing for witnesses after a 64-year-old man was found on North Walk, between East Tytherley and Broughton, on March 3. The man, from Chandler's
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Police chase and arrest man for drug dealing in city centre
Officers on patrol in Winchester city centre have arrested a man in connection with the supply of Class A drugs. They were on patrol on Thursday afternoon, March 7, when they noticed suspicious activity near the entrance to Winnall Moors in Durngate
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Pizza, cafes and more in Micheldever, South Wonston and Sutton Scotney
THE Dever Singers will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a Passion Sunday service at St Mary the Virgin Church, in Micheldever, on March 17 at 6pm. The group will be having a bigger celebratory concert in the summer. WONSTON Community Café
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Eggstravaganza, Lent lunches, quizzes and more in The Worthys areas
A FUNERAL service is being held for, former Sparsholt Parish Councillor, Andrew Osmond ‘Oz’ at St Mary’s Church in Crawley on Monday, March 11 at 2pm. The respected farmer died on Friday, February 16, aged 57. The parish council said: “He was a much-valued
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Charity muck, litter picking and Quiz of the Year in Alresford
ALRESFORD Young Farmers’ charity ‘muck lug’ will be on Sunday March 10. This year the branch will be raising money for Sebastian’s Action Trust and the Countryside Trust. Last year they raised £1,204 for the Farming Community Network and Friends
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'Drink this to live 4 years longer' 3 cups a day may add extra 'healthy' years
National Geographic fellow and author Dan Buettner has shared the drink that could add four 'extra healthy' years to our lives and how often we need to consume it to see the effects. The explorer and educator, 63, recently took to Instagram to
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ITV to air Paul O'Grady's final TV project and 'moving' documentary - when to watch
Paul O'Grady is set to return to TV screens across the UK again in the coming weeks almost a year after his death. O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio announced in March 2023 that he had died "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67. The
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I'm a GP: 16 'unique' tips to combat your hay fever before 'early pollen bomb'
A GP has revealed 16 unique ways you can combat hay fever symptoms ahead of a potential early pollen bomb. Pollen count in the UK is reportedly rising early this year as a result hay fever sufferers have been urged to take some preventative action
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BMW driver rammed cars on M3 'to improve their driving' in drug rampage
A driver who caused "pandemonium" on the M3, driving at up to 130mph and ramming cars out of the way, told police he was targeting people whose driving did not meet his expectations. Gavin Bathurst-Shaw Binning described his actions as a "once
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Today we're appreciating all inspirational women on International Women's Day
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Autism assessment waiting times growing longer in Hampshire
Around 3,000 adults are waiting for an assessment for autism spectrum condition in Hampshire, with average waits of more than two-and-a-half years. Latest reports from Hampshire autism assessment providers show that around 72 per cent of children
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Man arrested after woman with baby attacked in city street
A man attacked a woman with baby in a Winchester street. The alleged assault happened between 8.20am and 8.30am yesterday, Thursday March 7, when a man and woman were walking along Andover Road near Winton Close with their baby. An argument
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New 20mph proposal for town centre splits opinions
ROMSEY Town Council’s pplan to enforce 20mph speed limits in and around the town centre has sparked mixed opinions. The council launched a survey to seek residents’ views, which is open until Sunday, March 24. The proposal follows a new Hampshire
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Charity cycle ride to hold eighth event in September
The eighth Heartbeat Cycle Sportive will be held in September. It event takes place in the beautiful Test Valley commencing and finishing in the lovely grounds of Embley, Romsey. The route travels through Romsey, Winchester, Stockbridge,
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Man imprisoned for 10 weeks due to shoplifting in Winchester repeatedly
A WINCHESTER man has been imprisoned for repeatedly shoplifting. James Hall, of Sussex Street, pleaded guilty to four charges of shoplifting in Winchester between November 15 and January 10. This included stealing a £14 bottle of vodka from
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Hampshire country pub welcomes new landlord with ‘community’ vision
A PUB in a village near Winchester has been taken over by a new landlord who is hoping to take it back to “the good old days”. Andrew Gwilliam-Kent, 30, is the new landlord at The Cricketers Inn in Easton, officially taking over last month after
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Old Tauntonians & Romsey fall short in regional semi-final
Old Tauntonians & Romsey pulled out all the stops to beat highly fancied Bridgwater in the ECB national indoor sixes west regional semi-final, but with a trip to Lord's awaiting the winners, were ruthlessly thrashed by Ferndown Wayfarers. They
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Flick Drummond views on Gaza and Winchester hospital plans
As I write this there is real hope that a ceasefire can be negotiated in Gaza following many months of conflict. Talks have been taking place with both sides through the US and Qatar to try and reach a settlement that must include the release of
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Romsey society selling baskets of arranged flowers for Mother's Day
ROMSEY Flower Club has been preparing for Mother’s Day, on March 10. Ahead of the day, the members have been preparing baskets of fresh flowers, which they will be selling at Romsey Market on Saturday, March 9. READ MORE: City centre pizza
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