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15 almshouses opened by St John's in heart of Winchester after years of planning
YEARS of planning and months of hard work finally paid off as 15 new almshouses were officially opened in Winchester. The apartments, in Colebrook Street, are owned and run by charity St John’s Winchester. Located across five sites in city,
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Community lunch, indoor car boot sale and more in the Colden Common and Twyford area
TWYFORD Community Centre is hosting a lunch for local residents. It will be held on Saturday, March 23 with food served from 12.30pm. A suggested donation of £5pp. It will be an opportunity to meet others from the village. Games will be available
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Choir's spring concert, table teop sale and more in the Bishop's Waltham area
THE Meon Voices choir is preparing for its spring concert. It will be held on Saturday, April 24 at 7.30pm at St. Peter's Church. A choir spokesman said: “Prepare yourself for an evening of stirring melodies. Our talented choir, featuring soprano
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One applications refused by city council planners
ONE application was refused by Winchester City Council planning officers this week. In Alresford, Andy and Gina Collingwood's application was refused for an open front porch at Sycamores, 6 Fair View. All other applications were permitted.
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'A fantastic evening of fun, music and entertainment in Hedge End this weekend'
We wanted to let your readers know about a fantastic evening of fun, music and entertainment in Hedge End this coming weekend. On Saturday, March 23, Achoiring Voices' 230+ singers from across Hampshire will be performing at Kings Conference Centre
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Meet the Winchester student offering mental health and loneliness support
A University of Winchester student has been using her time on her phone to support people facing mental health and loneliness challenges. Olivia Cochran, a 21-year-old psychology student, is a remote support worker for Hammersley Homes, a charity
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Suggestions for next Crosfield Hall Citizens' Assembly
I am glad to read in your pages that the future of the Crosfield Hall has not yet been decided, and that there are plans for further consultation, including another Citizens' Assembly (Advertiser, March 8). However, we have already had one of these
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A conspiracy of silence over the looming climate crisis
So! The Director of the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has called out both the Conservative and Labour parties for their “Conspiracy of Silence, in not acknowledging the scale of choices and trade-puffs that will face us after the election”. He
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Are you brave enough? Hampshire hospice hosting firewalking challenge
NAOMI House and Jacksplace have announced a fundraising firewalk challenge. Firewalking is a challenge where participants have to walk barefoot over a bed of hot stones or embers. Taking place on Thursday, March 28th, at 7pm at the hospices
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Everything you need to know about the Easter services at Winchester Cathedral
WINCHESTER Cathedral is marking Easter with a range of different services and events. To celebrate the beginning of Holy Week, the annual Palm Sunday Procession will make its way through the city centre on March 24. The procession will depart
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Hampshire County Council by-elections to be held in May after councillors resign
Two County Council by-elections will be held in May after councillors have resigned, it has been confirmed. Hampshire County Council have announced that by-elections will be held on Thursday 2 May 2024 in Meon Valley and Fareham Sarisbury.
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'Undeniable talent' in Welsh National Opera’s Death In Venice at the Mayflower
I HAVE lost count of the number of concerts, plays, shows and festivals that I’ve attended over the years, but in all that time, I had yet to experience a live Opera in its entirety. The Welsh National Opera’s production of Benjamin Britten’s Death
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University lab transformed into free bar - but you need to take test before you drink
The University of Winchester has opened a bar, but drinkers must complete a test before they are allowed any alcohol. Winchester is one of the few UK universities to have a ‘bar lab’ where experiments on the effects of alcohol on human behaviour
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Jane Austen’s desk to be on display in Hampshire - this is how you can see it
Jane Austen’s desk is set to be on display in Hampshire The public will be able to see the author’s travelling writing desk for the first time since she lived in the city more than 200 years ago. From November 2024 until February 2025, the
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Patient's fury after threatening letter from debt agency over dental treatment
A patient was sent a threatening letter by a debt collection agency demanding payment for a dental appointment she had paid for six months ago. Linda Bridgwater was left "disgusted and upset" after she was told to pay £220 for her treatment at
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Homeless charity funding cuts will put '900 people on streets'
A charity has said a decision to cut all funding for rough sleepers will put 900 people on the streets. Richard Gammage, chief executive of Two Saints - which covers Southampton and wider Hampshire - currently receives cash from Hampshire County
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Stunning thatched cottage on leafy lane up for sale for more than £1 million
This stunning thatched cottage with glorious gardens on a leafy lane is up for sale for £1.295 million. Originally built in the 1930s, the four-bedroom home in Ampfield has been recently extended, resulting in an immaculate family home with fantastic
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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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UK passport prices set to rise in coming weeks – how much will new fees cost?
The government is set to introduce new UK passport application fees which will rise by more than 7%. The cost of online applications made within the UK for people aged 16 and above will increase from £82.50 to £88.50 under new proposals. The
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I'm a personal finance writer: How to spot a scam and what to do if you're scammed
With technology being a huge part of our lives, it’s worth knowing what to look out for when it comes to scams. Scams can pop up at any time including on emails or via phone calls and if scammers are successful, they can leave us out of pocket.
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Greene King launches free pint offer for Brits but only if this one thing happens
Greene King has partnered with former professional footballer Peter Crouch to launch a giveaway of free pints across the country but there’s a catch. Free pints will only be given away after the first drop of rain falls in Manchester from March
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'It is not acceptable for retail staff to fear criminality or violence', says PCC
FOLLOWING a crackdown on shoplifting in Hampshire, there has been a 155 per cent increase in outcomes for shoplifters in Winchester. From April 2023 to February 2024 547 shoplifting crimes in Winchester were reported to the police, an 11.9 per
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Man made more than £76k working illegally at care home in someone else's name
A Zimbabwean national who had no right to work in the UK worked at a care home using another person's name for at least three years. Vuyolwethu Ntandani was employed at Fryers House Care Home in Romsey from August 2019 using the name and details
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Emaciated horses suffered 'long neglect' at hands of woman 'trusted' with their care
Starved horses who were infested with parasites suffered ‘long neglect’ at the hands of their owner. Charlene Rudgley failed to care for ponies Darcey and Biscuit on a field in Winchester. Both equines were emaciated and suffering with wounds
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight bolster efforts to combat rural crime
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones and Chief Constable Scott Chilton say they are strengthening their efforts to combat criminal activity in rural Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. A primary focus of their strategy is ambitious investment
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Five Guys and Nando's confirmed to be taking over closed city centre Debenhams
A trio of new planning applications have revealed the future of an empty city centre department store. As previously reported, Debenhams, which has been empty since 2021, is to be re-let to a trio of restaurants, with it being believed that Five
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'Calling for a new hospital at the barracks in Winchester is a red herring'
In the summer of 2007, shortly after being selected for the new Winchester seat, I produced the first edition of my ‘Winchester Post’ constituency newspaper. The headline said my priority, if elected, would be the local NHS and I have remained
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Antiques expert talks about why you should know architect and designer Robert Adam
Would you know him from Adam? Today I look at architect and designer Robert Adam. For a nation that has always looked upon the Romans as invaders who came and went, it may seem strange that during the 18th Century, when the well-heeled had undertaken
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Town council objects to new extension plans
A TOWN council is objecting to plans for an extension on a Romsey house. Nina Hourihan wants to demolish a garage and build a two-storey extension at a property in Primrose Way. Romsey Town Council's planning committee decided to lodge an objection
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Winchester Business Excellence Awards: business leader award
EVERY business needs a leader to get through the day-to-day. The person who is best at doing this will be recognised at the Winchester Business Excellence Awards. Our Business Leader award, sponsored by Trethowans, will be presented to a leader
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Heartbroken Hill Farm Juice owner speaks for first time after confirming closure
Rising bills and costs have forced a juice-making business to close its doors after 50 years, the owner confirmed. Hill Farm Juice has been based in Swanmore since its founding in the 1970s, and has been managed by its current owner for 11 years