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'I’m so proud': Winchester City Council's Ukraine team nominated for award
A Winchester City Council team has been nominated for an award. The council's Ukraine team, part of housing and communities services, is shortlisted for the small team category at the Local Government Chronicle Awards. This category recognises
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'I have always been the minority': Hampshire CEO champions female leadership at event
A Hampshire CEO helped to inspire a new generation of female entrepreneurs at an International Women's Day event. Sam Gaskell, CEO and founder of data management consultancy DataFit Ltd, delivered a presentation to University of Winchester students
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Hampshire event aims to help farmers cut carbon footprint
FARMERS across the south of England are being supported to secure premium supply contracts by cutting carbon emissions. An event this month in Shirrel Heath, near Shedfield, organised by agrifood business Bartholomews, will reveal the secrets behind
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Young Reporter: The 13th Amendment, unfinished business by Olivia Yau, Wildern School
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, established at the end of the American Civil War in 1865, is celebrated as the legal document that ended slavery in America. However, despite its initial aim, the amendment did not entirely eradicate
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'We are not special, we are just different'
I was fascinated by the report (Chronicle online, March 11) that waste disposal bins for boys are to be widely installed, to receive "incontinence pads, stomas and catheters". I am fortunate not to need a pad, nor do I have a catheter (though
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'Thanks to all the workers at the hospital who do such brilliant work'
I recently spent three weeks in the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester on Kemp Welch ward and would like to thank all the nurses, carers and doctors for the excellent care I received. Having not been in hospital for any length of time
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Hampshire recruitment firm named among UK's top workplaces for staff wellbeing
Talent Locker, a Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire recruitment company, has been recognised in the prestigious UK’s Best Workplaces 2024 by Great Place to Work, ranking at number 66. Talent Locker, now approaching nine years of operation, was established
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'We are thrilled': South Winchester Golf Club raises £30,000 for air ambulance
SOUTH Winchester Golf Club has raised more than £30,000 for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. The club presented a cheque for £30,252.84 to the charity at an event on Sunday, March 17. Outgoing club captain, Jo Lockett, supported
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Passengers injured after BMW leaves road on M3 near Winchester
Emergency services responded to a single-vehicle crash on the M3 westbound between junctions 8 and 9 on Saturday, March 23. Police were called to the scene at 2.50pm after reports of a BMW car that had left the roadway. The incident resulted
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Pair charged for 'stealing' charity box and deodorant during college break-in
TWO men have been charged with burglary after allegedly breaking into a college shop and stealing a charity box, cash register and deodorant. The duo are said to have burgled the John Shields shop in Owens Road at around 1am on Thursday, March
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Spacious 1930s family home on the market near Romsey town centre
A BEAUTIFULLY presented 1930s residence is on the market in Romsey for £675,000. With spacious and light accommodation, the property on Woodley Lane is immaculately kept and is located within walking distance to Romsey town centre. Comprising
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Meet the Winchester man who has won an Emmy for his hit American TV show
A TV star, from Winchester, was in disbelief to hear he had finally won his first Emmy after multiple nominations. Rick Adams, 52, from Kings Worthy, won the American TV award for an episode of his show Virtually Rick which explored how fungus
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Children to lead dinosaur exhibit at Winchester Science Centre next month
For the first time, Winchester Science Centre is hosting an event where children will be co-presenters on April 12. The Science Explained: Science of Jurassic Park event is part of the centre's charity, Wonderseekers's mission which aims to empower
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Peter Symonds College's popular career fair sees record attendance
Peter Symonds College's annual Progression Fair attracted more than 1,500 students. Held at Mercers’ Sports Hall, more than 80 exhibitors, ranging from universities, accountants, architectural firms, the NHS and the Armed Forces, provided students
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Our favourite photos from Hampshire's Camera Clubs this week
These are our favourite photos from Hampshire's Camera Clubs this week. These photos were shared by members of the Andover Advertiser, Basingstoke Gazette, Hampshire Chronicle and Romsey Advertiser Camera Clubs. You can join the Hampshire Chronicle
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Climate change leads to thriving daffodil displays at National Trust gardens
GARDEN teams at National Trust sites in Hampshire have been adapting their daffodil planting to account for the changing weather patterns. The mild winter and wet spring have provided conditions for daffodils to thrive this spring, in contrast
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St Swithun's under 15 lacrosse squad clinches National Schools Championship
St Swithun’s under 15 lacrosse squad snatched the National Schools Championship, rising from a 2-0 deficit to a triumphant 3-2 victory. Acknowledged as comeback queens, the team dramatically triumphed over Claremont Fan Court, clinching the crucial
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Hampshire girlguiding complex closer to being saved thanks to government backing
A HAMPSHIRE charity to save an activity centre has received funding from the Department for Levelling Up. As previously reported, Girlguiding UK has been planning to sell off its 65-acre Foxlease complex at Lyndhurst in the New Forest due to cost-cutting
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Blue light services receive heart-warming breakfast gesture in March
Flowerdown Care Home in Littleton has hosted breakfast for local blue light services every Monday in March. Wanting to give back to the hardworking emergency services, the Harestock Road care home highlights that staff and residents keenly welcome