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Hampshire man gets six penalty points for careless driving
A BISHOP'S Waltham man has been hit with six penalty points for careless driving. Roy King, of Houchin Street, was caught in a Vauxhall Mokka on July 30 in The Hangers, Bishop's Waltham, a court heard. King, 69, pleaded guilty at Aldershot
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Mayor visits church community cafe for tea and cake
THE Romsey Baptist community café recently welcomed the mayor for some cake and a cup of tea. Mayor of Romsey John Ray visited on Saturday, March 2, and enjoyed talking to the cafe's regulars. It was set up in 2019 by Bronwen Clemons, a member
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Southern Brave confirms cricketers for new season
Southern Brave has confirmed that it will retain 18 players, including James Vince, Danni Wyatt, Chris Jordan, and Lauren Bell, for The Hundred's next season at Utilita Bowl. The bowling trio Rehan Ahmed, Tymal Mills, and Craig Overton will also
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Rugby club preparing to host highly anticipated beer festival
ROMSEY Rugby Club is preparing to host its highly anticipated annual beer festival. It will be held on June 21 and 22 at the Ganger Farm sport pavilion. In collaboration with Cocky Anchor and sponsored by Pure Human Resources, this year's
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'I am crestfallen at South Western Railways' increased costs for advance tickets'
Like many rail commuters in Hampshire, I am crestfallen at South Western Railways’s radically increased costs for advance tickets which has come into effect this week. From March 1 the cost of an Advance return (booked three weeks in advance) on
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'I am astonished that the Government allows its own MPs to present on TV channels'
I am astonished that the Government allows its own MPs to present on TV channels such as GB News and interview each other in an election year! Namely MPs like Lee Anderson and Jacob Rees-Mogg. On top of their £93,000 MPs salary GB News reportedly
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Support for Wickham Surgery petition over fears of being 'overwhelmed' by Welborne
A PETITION to change the boundary for health provision for Wickham Surgery has gained more than 1,200 signatures in its first month, as residents voice their concerns of GP services being ‘overwhelmed’ by new patients from the nearby Welborne development
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Water company says new project dramatically reduced groundwater flooding
AN INNOVATIVE pilot project to prevent high groundwater levels inundating sewer pipes and flooding has secured game-changing results, according to a water company. Southern Water said its Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force has been rolling out solutions
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Name of Winchester Cathedral's new peregrine announced
THE name of Winchester Cathedral's new resident peregrine has been announced. The new female appeared recently closely followed by the death of Winnie. It is thought that the new peregrine killed Winnie. William's new partner is called
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Decision due to plan to refurbish property for Ukrainian and Afghan refugees
CITY council planners are due to approve a scheme to convert a property into temporary housing for Ukrainian and Afghan refugees. Winchester City Council's proposal will see 59 Colebrook Street become a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with
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Sanitary bins for men to be installed at county council buildings
SANITARY bins will be installed in staff and public men’s toilets at county council buildings to support Prostate Cancer UK’s Boys Need Bins campaign. In September last year, Cllr Martin Tod submitted a motion to urge Hampshire County Council to
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Lifetime achievement award for Winchester table tennis player
ROY Bright has been awarded a lifetime achievement award for services to table tennis. Roy, 85, started playing competitively in the Winchester and District League at the very beginning of the 1960s and played for a number of local clubs including
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Retrospective planning approval sought for electric car chargers at A3 services
A SERVICE station on a major Hampshire road which built an electric vehicle charging hub without permission has filed a retrospective planning application. The Shell Liphook South Service Station, on the A3 which links the M25 to the A27 at Portsmouth
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Hampshire primary school supports charity on World Book Day
HALTERWORTH Primary School pupils recently celebrated World Book Day by donating to a regional charity. As well as dressing up on Thursday, March 7, the school, in Romsey, supported Children’s Bookfest, in their Feed the Mind initiative.
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Hampshire residents warned of the risks of emollients in fire safety push
A NEW fire safety campaign has been launched to make people aware of the dangers of emollients. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) has partnered with NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Community
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Hampshire town marks Commonwealth Day with flag raising ceremony
COUNCILLORS gathered in Romsey to raise the Commonwealth flag and celebrate the history of the 56 countries that remain part of the Commonwealth. The second Monday of March marks Commonwealth Day, this year falling on March 11. Members of Romsey
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Planning application for Welborne village centre submitted to borough council
A NEW planning application for Welborne’s Village Centre has been submitted to Fareham Borough Council. As previously reported, plans are underway to construct 6,000 homes on a site north of the M27, with work on the multi-million-pound project
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Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle
The Hampshire Chronicle published 13 death notices last week. Every week, the Hampshire Chronicle publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Loved pet dog wows judges at Crufts
A Romsey dog owner claimed a coveted Best of Breed crown at Crufts. Claire Johnson and Inka, a Kooikerhondje, wowed the judges at the NEC Birmingham to hold off stiff competition and qualify for the Best in Group showpiece on the famous green carpet
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Fitness and wellness studio relaunches four years after closure
A DANCE and fitness instructor has launched a new business four years after her Romsey studio closed. Nikki Jones, 56, was forced to shut Academy Studios at Romsey Industrial Estate after 11 years due to the pandemic. However, four years on Nikki
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County council to make decision over cutting the number of buildings it owns or rents
HAMPSHIRE County Council will consider “significantly” cutting the number of buildings it owns or rents, partly because more staff are working from home. If approved, the sale will move staff to local hubs and increase the use of libraries to provide
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Trading Standards seizes £300,000 in illegal vapes and tobacco products
Hampshire County Council’s Trading Standards team has seized £300,000 of illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco products over the last year. The crackdown is part of an ongoing initiative to deter retailers from selling vapes and other age-restricted
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There is still time to have your say on the future of council services
THERE is still time for Hampshire residents to have their say on proposals to change or reduce local services across the county. The future services consultation, which opened at the beginning of the year, closes at 11.59pm on March 31. The
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Winchester man disqualified for two years after drink driving
A DRIVER from Kings Worthy has been banned from the road for two years after he pleaded guilty to drink driving. Trevor Hood, of Boyne Mead Road, was stopped in a Landrover on Friday, January 19 at the junction of Worthy Park Lane and the B3047
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Controversial 270-home plans gets more than 140 objections
MORE than 140 objections have been lodged over plans for 270 homes on the outskirts of Romsey, despite the land not being earmarked for housing in the local plan. Developer Gladmans submitted the proposal, for land in Halterworth Lane, at the