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City centre businesses preparing for annual bunny hop trail
WINCHESTER BID is launching its annual bunny hop trail. The Easter event, from March 29 - April 14, will have nine words hidden in the windows of various businesses across the city centre. Take part by collecting a trail sheet from The Arc
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The history of the Chambers Avenue estate
CHAMBERS Avenue is wrapped around Botley Road cemetery. The estate was built by Romsey Borough Council soon after the war in response to the desperate need for more houses in the town. Chambers Avenue was named after the many times mayor,
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Drug trafficking networks smashed and 64 arrests made during county-wide crackdown
Fifteen drug trafficking networks have been smashed and 64 arrests have been made as part of a county-wide police crackdown. During a week of action between March 4 and March 10, 460.5g of cocaine was seized and more than £30,000 in cash.
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MP accuses election rival of irresponsibility over new hospital
Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond has branded as irresponsible her Lib Dem opponent at the forthcoming General Election in Winchester. She has responded to Danny Chambers' call for a new hospital to be built at Sir John Moore Barracks instead of in
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Barbie, road closure, litter pick, vegetables in the Alresford district
THE annual litter pick in Alresford will be on Saturday March 23. The event, organised by the town council, runs from 9am to 11am at Alresford Recreation Centre. Equipment and gloves will be provided. The event is in memory of the recently
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23 public servants honoured at High Sheriff of Hampshire Awards - full list of names
HAMPSHIRE public servants and volunteers were honoured at the High Sheriff of Hampshire Awards. The awards were presented to 23 people by High Sheriff Amelia Riviere at the Wessex Learning Centre near Winchester Cathedral on Thursday, March 14
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Review: New gym is drawing in hundreds of members and you can see why
I TRIED a 60-minute class at Winchester’s newest gym and I will be going back for more. Alfy Whittingham and Tom Donaldson launched Elevate Fitness Studios just before Christmas at Harman House in Andover Road. The two personal trainers previously
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'It never used to be like this'
Bankrupt councils, crazy house prices, excessive train fares, failing water authorities, people identifying as cupboards, and even undersized Mars Bars. It never used to be like this. Where did it all go wrong? Mike Sherwood, Wrights
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Time to listen to the experts over A&E hospital plans
It doesn’t matter about the issue, as soon as there’s a whiff of change in the Winchester air those with too much time on their hands and no expertise come to the fore. Be it Silver Hill or Station Approach, too many people fancy themselves armchair
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Civic chiefs approve plans to split hamlet home into two after community support
CIVIC chiefs went against officers’ recommendations to reject a plan to convert a bungalow and its annexe into two separate homes. Winchester City Council’s planning committee unanimously permitted the application to demolish the link between a
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Eight objections to application to reopen Winchester pub The Rising Sun
A COMPANY which leases pubs has applied to reopen The Rising Sun with live music performances, sparking backlash from neighbours. As previously reported, The Wellington Pub Company submitted a new premises licence application to Winchester City
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Nominations are now open for the Test Valley Business Awards
NOMINATIONS are open for this year's Test Valley Business Awards (TVBA). The awards, which recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation within the borough’s business community, were launched at Kimbridge Barn, near Romsey, on Friday, March
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Tapestry exhibition by Grayson Perry attracts audiences from across Hampshire
A tapestry showcase by Grayson Perry is attracting visitors from all over Hampshire. The exhibition is being held at The Arc in Winchester as part of a tour with the tapestries designed by Perry on display from March 15 until May 2. The Life
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Plant sales, swap shops and more in Micheldever, South Wonston and Sutton Scotney
ST MARY’S Church, in Micheldever, is hosting a plant sale and coffee morning on May 24. Running from 9.30am to midday in the churchyard, attendees will be able to enjoy coffee, homemade cakes, biscuits, and bacon sandwiches. A NEW defibrillator
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Litter picks, comedy cabaret, talks and more from The Worthys areas
SPARSHOLT Primary School is inviting all parents and the Sparsholt community to join pupils and staff for the return of the ‘Tell Me Tuesday’ events. Next up will be ‘Super Swimming’ on Tuesday, March 19 by year six pupil Harriet and an Air Ambulance
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Southern Water pledges quick action on storm overflows with £10m funding
A WATER company has been given the green light from Government to increase its investment in driving down the use of storm overflows amid controversy over discharge of untreated groundwater into the River Test. Southern Water has received Government
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Hampshire sees rise in number of foster families, bucking national trend
Hampshire County Council is one of the 155 local authorities that have been able to increase the number of foster carers despite a national shortage. According to experts, 6,000 new foster families were needed in England to meet rising demand.
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Councillor storms out of planning meeting over Welborne road
A row has broken out over the road which will go through the middle of a new Hampshire town with 6,000 homes. A parish councillor representing the village of Knowle, in the Winchester district, stormed out of Fareham Borough Council planning meeting
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City centre Warhammer model shop reopens following staffing issue
A CITY centre model shop has reopened. Warhammer Winchester, on Jewry Street, was closed for some of this week due to a staffing issue. However, the shop has reopened today, Friday, March 15. Interim manager Jacob Reading said: "So the
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City council cabinet approves new cultural strategy up to 2030
FESTIVALS and fun will be the order of the day under civic chiefs' new cultural strategy up to 2030. The city council aims to nurture events with the help of Winchester University to boost the local economy. As previously reported, council
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Hampshire town that feels like a 'Christmas film’ makes Best Places to Live list
STOCKBRIDGE has been featured in this year’s top 10 places to live in the south east and residents and visitors are not surprised. The Test Valley town was judged to be one of the best places to call home by The Sunday Times. The expert
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'I wouldn't want to live anywhere else': City ranked as one of top places to live
WINCHESTER has once again made The Sunday Times Best Places to Live list, ranking in the top 10 for the south east. The expert panel featured the cathedral city for its “exceptional” schools, leisure centre, road and rail connections for commuters
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Stunning £3 million country home in Hampshire countryside goes on market
This exceptional modern family home with a huge drawing room, library and gym could be yours for just under £3 million. Five bedroom Lansdowne House is in the sought after Hampshire village of Shawford, between Eastleigh and Winchester, and is
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University professor's presentation on research into Gypsy community
A University of Winchester academic, Dr Jane Peacock, is set to explain how she sparked creativity in a local Gypsy community on March 20. The senior lecturer in social work conducted research within a 'settled' Gypsy community residing in social
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Calls for university to improve its technology to secure its future
THE positive economic impact of the University of Winchester cannot be underestimated, but should we be worried about its future? Leo Hanna, UK Executive Vice President of TechnologyOne, talks about why universities play a crucial role in attracting
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Romsey hit seven against local rivals Totton
Romsey Town 7-1 Totton & Eling Town skipper Craig Bryant grabbed a second half hat-trick at The AEC Protection Ground on Tuesday evening as a rampant Romsey put local rivals Totton & Eling to the sword with a 7-1 demolition. In what proved
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Next phase of Hampshire care village development branded 'dreadful' but permitted
COUNCILLORS have narrowly permitted the next phase of development at a retirement village near Chandler's Ford. Ampfield Meadows is currently under construction on the former North Hill Sawmill Yard in Baddesley Road, Flexford. The retirement
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South coast property industry networking at Utilita Bowl brunch event
South coast property professionals recently gathered for a 'Brunch & Learn' seminar at the Utilita Bowl, Hampshire's cricket HQ. Hosted by MSP Capital and building consultancy Sillence Hurn, the morning event on March 6 focused on women's roles
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Plans to demolish Hampshire country pub outbuilding approved by council
PLANS to demolish a coach house behind a Hampshire country pub have been permitted by Winchester City Council. As previously reported, the proposal, submitted by Lochstill Ltd, is to create a new building with five bedrooms for letting, parking
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New sight loss support centre opening in Alton library
Open Sight Hampshire, a sight loss charity, is opening a new information and advice hub in Alton Library, aiding local blind and partially sighted individuals. Open on the fourth Thursday of every month between 10am and 12pm, the hub—enabled through
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Dr Stuart Lawrence impresses Alton College with equality and diversity talk
Dr Stuart Lawrence, an inspirational guest speaker, impressed the crowd at Alton College with his captivating talk on March 1. The event, arranged by equality and diversity lead Stef Harvey, witnessed massive participation from students and staff
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Hampshire girl, 14, making waves in equestrian and modelling
A 14-YEAR-OLD showjumper, based near Romsey, is making waves in equestrian and modelling. Myrtle Hallion is based at Blackwater Equestrian in West Wellow. She is the step-daughter of international rider Mark Hallion. Her mother Claire
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Winchester man banned from the road for three years for drug driving
A SUTTON Scotney man has been banned from the road for three years for drug driving. James McCulloch, of Wonston Lane, was stopped by police while driving a Toyota Yaris near his home on Wednesday, July 5, a court heard. McCulloch, 34, was
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University students conduct grip strength test at sports park
Winchester Sports and Leisure Park visitors underwent grip strength tests by Winchester University students last week. More than 50 people took part, using a hand grip dynamometer to gauge their strength. The scores were matched against age