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Singing group, social suppers and more in the Bishop's Waltham area
SINGING for fun is held every third Friday of the month. The next session is March 15, 2pm-3pm at The Stables, Free Street in Bishop's Waltham. It costs £2 including refreshments. Enjoy singing well-known songs. No talent required. All ages
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Easter events, litter picks and more in the Twyford and Colden Common area
THE Otterbourne spring litter pick is being held on March 23. Meeting at the village hall at 10am, litter picking equipment will be provided. Organisers are asking people to bring gloves and a hi-vis jacket. For more information, contact cllrmoodyopc
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Embroidery exhibition showcasing Chawton House brings history to life
An exhibition showcasing embroidery inspired by Chawton House is set to take place this spring. Chawton in Stitches exhibition is slated to take place at Chawton House from May 13, ending August 27. The show has been organised to showcase
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One applications refused by city council planning officers
ONE application was refused by Winchester City Council planning officers this week. In Whiteley, Lorna Irvine's application was refused to demolish the remaining wall and erect feather edge board closer to boundary, increasing the size of a garden
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'Mobile coverage is as important as broadband'
I read with deja vu the article in the Chronicle (February 29) about Hampshire County Council calling on the government to ensure all residents are connected to high-speed Internet services. It reminded me of the ambitions in 2010 of the government
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New plan for house in historic area, just days after appeals quashed
NEW plans have gone in for a house in a historic area of Romsey, just days after appeals for previous schemes were quashed. Tim Lincoln wants to build a family home on land at the Abbey Hotel in Church Street. He initially applied for two
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‘The perfect spot to wind down on a Friday’: Café launches ‘deli lates’
A CITY centre cafe has launched a small plates menu for after hours and it’s the perfect way to end the working week. Open House Deli is now open late on a Friday, giving people the chance to unwind with some drinks and indulgent food before heading
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'Thanks for printing a rare picture of Hants & Dorset bus in new heritage feature'
Thanks to the Hampshire Chronicle for publishing all those fascinating images from the Hampshire Cultural Trust's archive (Bygone Hampshire, February 29). There is one that particularly caught my eye! The main feature of the picture captioned
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Butcher and farm shop celebrates expansion with launch party
A FAMILY-owned butcher, near Wellow, is celebrating its new and improved farm shop. Following a suggestion by the farm owners, Mike and Sarah Alexander have re-launched The Farmers Butcher at Swallowfields Farm in Bramshaw with a new shop at the
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Man faces jail after threatening to 'destroy' Romsey MP Caroline Nokes
A 33-year-old man has been warned he faces a possible prison sentence after pleading guilty to sending threatening emails to Romsey MP Caroline Nokes. Liam McCarthy, of Copperfield Road, Southampton, admitted “continuously” sending emails and leaving
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Mental health service expands across Hampshire in first year
A MENTAL health service which launched in Winchester a year ago has expanded across Hampshire. Let It Out has run more than 25 groups since it began at Weeke Community Centre and the United Church in Jewry Street last year. Its small team of professional
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Former High Sheriff died after falling near pool, inquest concludes
A FORMER High Sheriff of Hampshire died following a fall at this home, an inquest has heard. Nigel McNair Scott, 77, died at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester on April 7, days after he slipped and fell next to the pool at his home
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New city centre GP surgery hits important milestone with topping-out
Winchester's new GP surgery has moved a step closer to completion after reaching the highest point of construction. The ultra-energy-efficient new St Clements centre has ‘topped out’ and a small ceremony was held at the site on Wednesday, March
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Stagecoach fails to attend meeting on cancelled and delayed bus services
BUS passengers in Winchester have been left angry and distraught at cancelled and delayed services. Winchester City Council members were disappointed after Stagecoach failed to appear at a meeting to discuss the ongoing problems plaguing the city
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Pre-schoolers join green initiative at community orchard
Pre-school children were part of the troops planting 25 new fruit trees at Holybourne’s Community Orchard on March 6. Alton Town Council enlisted the help of youthful enthusiasts from Holybourne Village Pre-school and the Lime Tree Nursery for
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New scheme to help make city an 'even better place to live'
CIVIC chiefs have been delighted by the public response to a unique community initiative in Winchester. The Winchester suburb of Fulflood is the first place in the 'Liveable Neighbourhoods' scheme in Hampshire. It aims to find the best way
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Final push for residents to sign petition to save A&E before consultation ends
WINCHESTER residents backing a petition to save Winchester’s A&E are urging people to sign, in the countdown to the consultation end. Volunteers from the ‘Save Winchester’s A&E’ team were out on the High Street in a final push to convince
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Antiques expert talks about finding antique gems in Frankfurt while having fun
Frankfurt is a 21st-century city full of surprises and the key to an old-world adventure. It’s an hour and a half from Heathrow, two hours from Edinburgh and offers an ‘efficient’ gateway to some fab German towns. Whilst Frankfurt remains one of
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Winchester Rotarian receives prestigious Rotary International award
A long-serving Rotarian has been honoured for his outstanding charity work. Nick Bell, a member of Winchester Rotary, was awarded the prestigious Rotary International Service Above Self award at a special reception in the Mercure Winchester Wessex
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Winchester Business Excellence Awards - service excellence award
YOU could have the most smoothly-run business in the world – but you need customers for it to succeed. The service excellence award, sponsored by JM Finn, recognises companies with a genuine and innovative focus on customer service. Do you