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Careers day offers vital guidance to Peter Symonds students
More than 100 specialists, including academics, industry leaders and representatives from global corporations, enlightened students about varied career paths at an annual careers day. Participating organisations at the Peter Symonds event in Winchester
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Hampshire man jailed for four months for string of thefts
A WINCHESTER man has been jailed for four months after a string of thefts. Sam Irving, of Hyde Gate, Hyde, is going to prison for 18 weeks, a court heard. Irving, 39, was sentenced at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on Tuesday, March 12.
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The Grange Festival to get a new head who has experience at Royal Opera House
The Grange Festival has announced that Glyndebourne's audience director, Tyler Stoops, will become its new CEO. Michael Chance, the festival’s artistic director, will continue to reinforce the festival’s artistic direction at the stately home at
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Big Test Valley Borough council boosts for Romsey
Against a backdrop of severe financial pressure for local government, I’m pleased to report that Test Valley set an ambitious but balanced budget at its Full Council meeting late last month. Our below inflation council tax rise of 3.1 per cent protects
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Young Reporter: Andover's first Cat-fe by Coralie Smith PSC
As you step into Andover’s first cat cafe, you’re greeted with calming spa-style music, an array of comfy sofas and a team of friendly felines. Never a dull moment - lining the walls are kitty assault courses, cosy hide-outs and tunnels where you may
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MP joins university students to celebrate women of Winchester
Winchester's MP Steve Brine attended a pop-up exhibition organised by University of Winchester event management students. Celebrating the remarkable "Women of Winchester", the event coincided with International Women’s Day. The first-year students
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'A flipping good day'
On February 13, one of the many days during which it rained all day, 42 teams competed in the Winchester Rotary Pancake Races. The pancake races are now established as an annual event in the Winchester calendar on Shrove Tuesday and this year
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'Two great examples of kindness and community spirit'
This is a letter of appreciation to a kind woman and one awesome family. On Sunday March 3, such a beautifully sunny afternoon, I ran with my dog out to Morestead and back to the city and my car, parked in the Park and Ride; opened the boot, invited
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Winchester man pleads guilty to hit and run
A KINGS Worthy man must observe a curfew after he pleaded guilty to a hit-and-run. Richard Powell, 51, of Firs Crescent, admitted failing to stop after a road accident in Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, on Friday, November 17. Basingstoke Magistrates
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'It's disgraceful': Hendog painting of girl with a daisy chain vandalised
A PIECE of art by Winchester's Banksy that was only discovered about a month ago has reportedly been vandalised. As previously reported, Hendog, an anonymous graffiti artist, painted a girl playing with a daisy chain on the St George's Square Bus
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Burnt out car found in hunt for suspect after dead animals dumped outside shop
A BUNRT out vehicle has been found which is believed to be linked to an incident where 50 dead animals were dumped outside a village shop near Stockbridge. As previously reported, the bodies of around 50 dead hares, as well as a barn owl and a
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Larger police presence needed after dead animals dumped outside shop, say councillors
A HIGHER police presence is needed in rural areas to stop poachers after 50 dead animals were dumped outside a village shop near Stockbridge, councillors have said. As previously reported, the bodies of around 50 dead hares, as well as a barn owl
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Police to review future use of their ageing buildings across Hampshire
Hampshire police will review their buildings to see which ones are fit for purpose since 40 per cent of them are at least 40 years old. The Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has presented a plan to review the 153 police-owned buildings
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Flood alert issued for Eastleigh as River Itchen remains high
A flood alert has been issued for Eastleigh by the Environment Agency. This comes after 'months of prolonged wet weather', which the agency said has led to water levels in the River Itchen being high. Bishopstoke Road Playing Field is affected
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Rottweiler who bit mum's face in horrific attack has been put down
A Rottweiler who mauled a 52-year-old mum leaving her with 'potentially life-changing injuries' has been put down, police have confirmed. Shue Leung, 52, had been walking her Shih Tzu in Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley when she was pulled to the
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Dashcam shows 'stupid' driver weaving through traffic in police chase
Dashcam footage has shown a driver weaving through moving traffic and running a red light in a desperate bid to evade police. Wayne Grant, 32, sped off after he was spotted on his phone while driving along the M3 near Winchester. Southampton
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5 ways to save money on your weekly food shop
Next month will see a number of price rises hit UK households in the pocket as the cost of living crisis continues to strike. Broadband prices, council tax bills, the cost of a TV licence and water bills are set to increase from April 1. With
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Expert reveals top trends and most popular baby names for 2024
A professional baby namer predicts using "surnames as first names" will be a popular 2024 trend - and gender-neutral monikers will continue to be popular. Steph Coffield, 40, is a consultant for parents to be and said more people are choosing one
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Does my dog have a food allergy? How to spot the secret signs
We all want to do the best for our dogs, but how can we tell if we are harming them with the food we are giving them. Looking after our beloved pets involves recognising the subtle signs of potential food allergies and intolerances. From tummy
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Tesco shoppers can win share of £100,000 vouchers in Easter giveaway - here is how
Tesco shoppers can win a share of £100,000 worth of Clubcard vouchers this Easter. The supermarket giant is giving away £200 worth of Clubcard points to 500 lucky shoppers through its Easter Scan to Win prize draw. Running until March 31, 10
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Leisure centre water play to reopen before Easter after maintenance work
GOOD news for children and their parents. Everyone Active has confirmed that maintenance work on its splash pad is due to finish in a few weeks time. As previously reported, Winchester Leisure Centre closed the water play area in January due
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New agricultural barn permitted for Hampshire village field
TEST Valley planners have permitted a new barn in a Hampshire village field. John Haxforth's new agricultural storage barn can be constructed in a field at Crookhill, Braishfield Road, on the outskirts of Romsey. It was permitted by Test
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How can we bring ourselves to forgive?
The true crime genre is very popular at the moment, in books and TV series, and too often that means gruesome descriptions of violence, and making entertainment and puzzles out of others’ pain. But there is one true crime book around at the moment
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18th century monument named after a horse closed for conservation works
A WINCHESTER monument is closed for conservation works. The Farley Mount Monument shut last month and is expected to reopen on Thursday, April 25. The structure was built around 1795 and is named after a horse called Beware Chalk Pit.
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Parish council slams plans for new four-bed room home as a 'disaster'
PLANNERS approved a new four-bedroom home in a narrow lane, despite the parish council branding it as a “disaster waiting to happen”. The erection of a four-bedroom property, replacing Edenbridge in Winchester Road, Waltham Chase, was permitted