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Waynflete Singers perform music by legendary composers
WINCHESTER’S Waynflete Singers devised an engaging programme of both choral and instrumental masterpieces from the two giants of the Baroque period, Bach and Handel, on Saturday, March 9. Born in the same year (1685) they both displayed consummate
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Winchester University to host public lecture on migration
The University of Winchester's Modern History Research Centre (MHRC) will be hosting a discussion on migration on March 20. Guest speaker Dr Anna Maguire questions Britain's role as a refugee sanctuary during the latter half of the 20th century
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Nine planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council this week
Below are the latest planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council. Bighton 23/02955/LDP, Mr Ascough, S192 lawful development certificate to confirm the scope of permission ref. 13/02171/FUL as regards the permission granted for
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A date finally emerges for diversion of Andover Road through Kings Barton
JANUARY 2026 has been announced as the month for the hugely-controversial diversion of Andover Road through the Kings Barton estate. The estate developer Cala must switch the main road onto Winchester Avenue and close the existing Andover Road
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‘Fit and healthy’ inmate died of Covid within hours of testing positive
AN inmate at Winchester Prison died “suddenly and unexpectedly”, a few hours after testing positive for Covid-19, an inquest heard. John Reid, who described himself as “fit and healthy”, died just two weeks after being admitted to Winchester Prison
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'Someone is going to get run over' - Safety fears at Winchester Bus Station
"IT'S an accident waiting to happen." Those are the words of a Winchester man who fears for the safety of pedestrians outside Winchester Bus Station. Terry Young, 76, is concerned about the entrance to the bus station, off The Broadway, and is
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'What crystal ball are they using?'
There are questions I would like answered about the proposed Bushfield Camp development. It is estimated that this will generate over 4,000 extra car journeys (with multi storey car-parking for more than 1,000 vehicles). How can the official
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City council defers decision on tree protection order to next month
A DECISION on whether or not to confirm a tree protection order has been deferred until next month. The order concerns a mature beech tree located at the rear of a property in Northbrook Avenue, St Giles Hill, Winchester. According to the
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CCTV cameras installed at city centre car park to deter anti-social behaviour
MORE CCTV cameras are being added to a city centre car park to deter anti-social behaviour. A total of 40 will be added to the Chesil Street multi-storey car park. Winchester already has a network of 110 CCTV cameras across the city which
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TV gardener visits home town to open new retirement development
ROMSEY retirees recently welcomed a celebrity guest to the official opening of a new retirement living development. Charlie Dimmock, who stars in the BBC’s popular Garden Rescue show, led the celebrations at McCarthy Stone’s Glebe Court where
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Work on Paultons cricket pavilion ongoing
It's several weeks behind schedule due to the bad weather, but Paultons are optimistic their new pavilion at Whitemoor Lane will be completed by the start of the new cricket season in early May, writes Mike Vimpany. New Forest based contractors
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Hampshire author celebrates World Book Day with primary school visit
A HAMPSHIRE author visited his local primary school to celebrate World Book Day with an afternoon of reading, colouring and workshops. Author Andy Hussey was invited to King’s Somborne Church of England Primary School to read two of his nature-themed
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'Everyone has a role to play': Samaritans launch new campaign focusing on small talk
VOLUNTEERS from Winchester Samaritans have been at Winchester Railway Station as part of a new campaign. The campaign, called “Small Talks Saves Lives”, is to encourage members of the public to reach out to those they believe may be in crisis.
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Must-win game for Eastleigh this weekend
With nine matches remaining, only five points separate Eastleigh from the National League danger zone, so Saturday's visit of Rochdale to the Silverlake Stadium can be viewed as a 'must win' affair. Fifteenth place looks okay on paper, but Eastleigh
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City centre Warhammer model shop closed until further notice
A CITY centre model shop has closed its doors for unknown reasons. Warhammer, on Jewry Street, is currently shut. The shop’s lights are not on, and the door is locked. A sign in the window says: “Closed until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience
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Theatre Royal reveals what this year's pantomime will be
PLAY to the Crowd has revealed what this year’s traditional family pantomime will be at the Theatre Royal in Winchester. Mother Goose will be on stage at the Theatre Royal in Jewry Street from Saturday, November 30 to Sunday, January 5 and tickets
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Planners reject controversial town centre retirement flats plan
APPLAUSE broke out as plans for 47 retirement flats at the gateway to Romsey were unanimously refused. Churchill Retirement Living's scheme for the former Edwina Mountbatten House care home was turned down despite officers recommending permission
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Adams on Arma: 'His wife is pregnant again so he's clinical on and off the pitch'
CHE Adams labelled best mate Adam Armstrong "clinical on and off the pitch" as the Saints forward celebrates some family news. Armstrong is the club's leading scorer and his 28 goal contributions (18 goals, 11 assists) are the highest in England's
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Adams: 'Southampton will always play a part in our lives and especially my daughter'
SAINTS forward Che Adams insists the club and city will "always play a part" in his life and the lives of his family. The 27 year old is out of contract this summer and has so far not signed a deal offered to him by Saints last year. Adams
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Eastleigh's McCallum called up for international duty with England C
EASTLEIGH striker Paul McCallum has been rewarded for his fine goalscoring form by being included in the England C squad. The 30 year old has notched 32 goals this season which has earned him a call-up to Paul Fairclough's side for the fifth instalment
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Barn conversion in three acres with cinema and gym up for sale for £2.75 million
This beautiful barn conversion in a superb 3.26 acre setting on the edge of a Hampshire village has gone up for sale for £2.75 million. Meadow Barn in Shepherds Lane, Compton boasts four bedrooms, a two bedroom annexe with cinema room, separate
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Barn conversion in three acres with cinema and gym up for sale for £2.75 million
This beautiful barn conversion in a superb 3.26 acre setting on the edge of a Hampshire village has gone up for sale for £2.75 million. Meadow Barn in Shepherds Lane, Compton boasts four bedrooms, a two bedroom annexe with cinema room, separate
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Now found: Police find missing man after appeal
POLICE have found a man who went missing earlier this week. The man was reported missing after he was last seen just after midnight on Monday, March 11 in Ashburton Road. Police had reason to believe he may have then travelled to Winchester
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Hampshire road near Romsey to close for two days for resurfacing work
A ROMSEY road will be closed for two days for resurfacing work. Highwood Lane will be closed from Saturday, March 23 while the work is completed. The work is being carried out by Hampshire County Council. The work is expected to take two days
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Global cultures celebrated at Winchester care home
Team members from twelve countries helped residents at Winchester's Abbotts Barton care home to celebrate cultural diversity. Music, dancing, national costumes, traditional food and cultural displays marked the festivities. Countries represented
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Call for council planners to permit Hampshire hamlet application
MORE than 15 people are calling for councillors to reject planners' advice and permit an application in a Hampshire hamlet. Mr and Mrs Milsome want to demolish a link between a bungalow and an annex to create two separate properties at Dunley,
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Council to trigger £900,000 for new contract to manage district's trees
A NEW contract to manage Winchester City Council's 30,000 trees will be awarded at the end of the year. The four-year agreement will cost the city council £900,000 and is due for approval at the next cabinet meeting, on Thursday, March 14.