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71 planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council this week
Below are the latest planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council. Badger Farm 24/00422/HOU, Mr and Mrs Alleyne, garden room (retrospective), 18 Ashbarn Crescent. Bighton 24/00286/FUL, Ruth Perrior, alterations to plot 2
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Recycling group triumphs with national Green Can award
A local recycling group has bagged a national award for its sustainability efforts, which include recycling nine tonnes of aluminium since September 2019. Aluminium Can Recyclers for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, run by Janice and
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Winchester-based nature business connecting people with nature wins prestigious award
A BUSINESS based in Winchester has been recognised as part of a prestigious awards. The FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) Celebrating Small Business Awards final for the South East region took place on Monday, March 11. Sonya Dibben of Adore
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'Saddened and appalled' at Edwina Mountbatten House plans
Many people will be saddened and appalled that Test Valley Borough Council is contemplating the demolition of Edwina Mountbatten House. This was built with money given by the public to provide homes for elderly people in reduced circumstances as
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'I'm delighted': Look inside the refurbished city centre zero waste shop
A ZERO waste shop in Winchester has undergone a refurbishment. Earthian Zero Waste, on Parchment Street, finished the refurb at the end of February. Katie Campling, the owner of the shop, said: “I’m delighted that we’ve had an opportunity to
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'Another swanky suburban housing development'
Yet another consultation, this time regarding the future of Sir John Moore Barracks has been announced. The plan is for what is in essence another swanky suburban housing development. Isn’t it time we tried to join up some of the thinking?
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The Winchester, Andover and Basingstoke sites that were considered for new hospital
FOURTEEN sites were identified by NHS bosses to build a new hospital, including in Winchester, Andover and Basingstoke. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) is being urged to consider building a new hospital in Winchester rather than
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Junior doctors vote to continue strikes until September in dispute over pay
Junior doctors have voted by a huge margin for strikes to continue for the next six months in their long-running pay dispute. The British Medical Association (BMA) urged the Health Secretary to make a new offer after announcing that its members
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Is Facebook and Instagram down? Users report widespread issues on sites
Social media users have complained of Instagram and Facebook being down. Down Detector, a site monitoring problems online, including with social media apps, noted a spike in reports related to Instagram and Facebook today. Over 1,000 people
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Morrisons issues more information after shop 'destroyed'
The front of a shop was damaged after an attempted robbery, it has been confirmed. Morrisons Daily in Romsey was closed on Monday following the incident. The supermarket chain told the Echo that no staff members were hurt. READ MORE: Morrisons
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Bus services diverted after car and motorbike crash near roundabout in Winchester
A car and a motorbike crashed in Winchester just before rush hour. On Wednesday, March 20, police received a report that a car and a motorbike had crashed on Badger Farm Road. A police spokesperson said: "We received a report at 2pm of a
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HMRC announces u-turn as helpline closure put on hold
Changes to HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) helpline services which would have seen the self-assessment helpline shut for six months are being halted. HMRC announced changes to its helpline services earlier this week in a bid to encourage people
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Police hunt man after meat stolen from M&S store
A shoplifter attempted to steal meat from a store before tipping the contents out of a bag, police have said. Hampshire Police are investigating the incident at M&S in Whiteley Shopping Centre on March 16. It was reported that shortly before
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Hampshire residents awarded British Empire Medals by Lord Lieutenant
THE Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire presented British Empire Medals to 13 Hampshire residents on behalf of the King. At recent ceremonies in Winchester and Alton, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson Esq, was delighted to present the British
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Winchester Lib Dems insist they are 'totally committed' to NHS services in Winchester
The Liberal Democrat candidate for Winchester has hit back at Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond who branded him as 'irresponsible' for calling for a new hospital to be built in the city. The NHS is consulting on plans to spend £800-900 million on
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Charity leaders gather in Winchester for a second annual think tank
Charity leaders from across the south gathered to meet in Winchester for a second annual think tank. The event, hosted by Chandler's Ford-based HWB Chartered Accountants and Charisma Charity Recruitment, took place at the Hotel du Vin and featured
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Romsey Town sees convincing 4-1 victory over Andover opponents
Romsey Town (3) 4 v Andover Town (0) 1 Romsey Town completed a League double over a hapless Andover Town at The AEC Protection Ground on Tuesday evening with a convincing 4-1 victory, writes Tony Galsworthy. Town boss Andy Samuels was forced
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Updates: Delays building and two lanes blocked on M3 after incident
1:54pm What have the police said? A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "This was a minor injury collision involving
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Romsey RFC see victory in thrilling game against Christchurch
Romsey 35 : 26 Christchurch Romsey RFC played their part on the weekend of the Six Nations by drawing a decent crowd to the touchline in between the televised offerings. They were treated to a breathless nine-try thriller against Christchurch.
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If you see these 4 signs on your vehicle you need to go see a mechanic
A car expert has shared 4 signs to look for that mean that you need to consult a mechanic. The cost of living crisis has prompted Brits up and down the country to look for creative ways to save on their regular bills as well as their more substantial
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Drivers could face fines as AI cameras that 'can spy inside' cars trialled
Drivers have been warned that new artificial intelligence cameras being trialled by UK police forces could land them with a £1,000 fine. The cameras, which are currently being used by ten police forces across the country, could be rolled out nationally
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Two roads in Romsey will be improved thanks to £8m of reallocated HS2 funding
TWO roads in Romsey will be improved due to the government reallocating HS2 funding. Nineteen projects, including road resurfacing schemes, have been given the go-ahead using Hampshire County Council’s share of the government’s reallocated 'Network
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If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £184 per week
Asthma sufferers in the UK, as well as those with 23 other health conditions, are being urged to check if they could be owed hundreds of pounds from the Government. Brits suffering from conditions that affect their respiratory system could be eligible
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Too close for comfort for Eastleigh as they get close to relegation
It's getting too tight for comfort for Eastleigh at the foot of the National League, with only three points separating them from a relegation place. Back to back defeats by Rochdale and high flying Barnet in the past week have left the Spitfires
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'Oh crumbs!' Winchester Greggs closed due to IT outage impacting tills
Greggs in Winchester is closed due to an IT outage impacting their tills leaving customers unable to pay. Anyone hoping for a bacon roll and a coffee on Wednesday, March 20, was left disappointed as the bakery was forced to close. The store
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The real impact of your missed or late payments on your credit score
A credit card expert has explained what the real impact of missing and making late payments is on your credit score. The cost of living crisis has meant that many Brits have turned to credit cards and loans to financially support themselves.
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Running club sees success at weekend events
An eight-hour round trip to North Wales for the British Masters Cross Country Championships saw Winchester Running Club athletes Lucy Elliott and Sam Parkinson return home with hard-earned gold and silver medals respectively. Despite several off-road
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Hampshire woman died after years battling mental health issues
A 44-year-old woman died after years of struggling with mental health issues, an inquest heard. Minna Burkin, a retired investment banker, of The Old Granary in Popham near Micheldever, was found dead by her friend and housemate in the early hours
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British Farming Awards 2024 opens for nominations
The British Farming Awards 2024 is now welcoming nominations and entries. In its 12th year, the event aims to highlight the outstanding work being carried out in the industry, acknowledging the dedicated individuals who are the driving forces behind
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Winchester council commits to digitally enhance local services
Winchester City Council is set to digitally overhaul local services after signing the Local Digital Declaration. This marks a commitment to make service delivery more efficient and easier for residents to access digitally. Cllr Cutler, deputy
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Residents invited to visit village hall for free tea and cake this weekend
VILLAGERS are encouraged to pop into a hall just outside Romsey as part of Village Halls Week. Mottisfont Village Hall, on the B3084 five miles north of Romsey, will be opening its doors from 10.00am to 1.00pm on Saturday, March 23. Regular
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Thornden Secondary School celebrates Ramadan with inaugural community Iftar
Chandler’s Ford's Thornden Secondary School hosted its inaugural community Iftar meal on campus. Invitations were sent out to all students, irrespective of their cultural background, and the event saw a huge turnout. The Muslim families broke
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Empty Winchester office block set to be transformed into art teaching space
A redundant office block in Winchester city centre is set to be transformed into teaching space for art students. Southampton University has applied for a change of use of Capital House in Andover Road. The four-storey mid-1980s building of