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Loud 'rave' leads to seven arrests after event shut down by police
A 'RAVE' in the Hampshire countryside has seen seven people arrested after police stormed the unlicensed music event after a tip off from a member of the public. The event was being held on on land adjacent to The Avenue, in Longparish on Sunday
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What Dan Snow had to say about Stonehenge in new documentary
Historian Dan Snow returned to Channel 5 to present a new documentary about Stonehenge this weekend. Stonehenge: The Discovery with Dan Snow premiered at 9pm on Sunday, March 31 on Channel 5 and My5. The programme follows Dan, who is also a
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Police appeal after horses get loose in Hampshire village
The police have appealed for help over the ownership of two horses on the loose in a Meon Valley village. They acted after the animals were seen, according to a Fareham police Facebook post "wandering in and out of the road near Horders View, Swanmore
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Hospital of St Cross relaunching popular concert series for promising musicians
THE Hospital of St Cross is launching its Perfect Pitch lunchtime concert series after its success last year. The brothers of St Cross Hospital organise and host the series which take place in the chapel. The cream of Hampshire’s young music
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Winchester named in UK top ten for largest increase in house prices
Winchester is one of the top ten areas in the UK for the largest house price increase in 2023, data has shown. Semi-detached homes in Winchester show the largest increase in house value over other property types, following a 2023 regional housing
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Air ambulance charity wins gold at national film awards
AN air ambulance charity has thanked its “remarkable supporters” for crowning them the People’s Choice Award at the Smiley Charity Film Awards. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and Millstream Productions received enough votes from the
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Second place triumph for session band by Millie Underwood, PSC
Peter Symonds' very own Session Band attended the recent Battle of the Bands at Solent University in Southampton. The annual event took place on March 19 and is designed for young people to compete and show off their creativity and expression through
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Braishfield Ukulele Music Society continuing with dementia singalong sessions
BRAISHFIELD Ukulele Music Society is continuing its regular sing-along sessions for people with dementia. The sessions were inspired by the BBC programme Dementia Choir, with the society making it a regular occurrence after trialling them a year
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Winchester railway station car parks named some of the most expensive in the UK
Car parks near to Winchester's railway station have been named as some of the most expensive in the UK. A study conducted by Moneybarn delved into the parking costs at the busiest stations across the UK for an eight-hour stay during weekdays, to
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'Can I suggest a much better option?'
There is still time to address the widespread unease felt at the ‘Disneyland’ sculpture of Jane Austen that the Cathedral proposes to install in the Inner Close. At the public consultation and in your letters columns (March 14 and previously),
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Look inside this £1.9m Hampshire home with a heated pool overlooking the New Forest
A HOME with a heated pool overlooking the New Forest has gone on the market for £1.9m. This wonderful home, Canada Common, enjoys approximately 1.80 acres of paddocks and gardens in a tranquil and peaceful setting and comprises the principal residence
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Murderer who brutally attacked woman in Eastleigh home may be released from prison
A murderer who beat an Eastleigh woman with wine bottles and an iron, leaving her for dead on the floor of her kitchen, may be released from prison. Victor Farrant was told at his trial at Winchester Crown Court in 1998 that he would never be freed
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Drivers warned of heavy rainfall on Easter Monday which could cause disruption
Heavy rainfall has been forecast by the Met Office for England and Wales on Easter Monday (April 1) which could cause some disruption for drivers. The RAC and transport analysis company Inrix are expecting more than two million journeys will be
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Here's how you can make an entire Sunday Roast in an air fryer
We're always in the mood for a Roast Dinner so if you're wondering if you can cook up a feast in the air fryer - the answer is yes. There's perhaps nothing more comforting than indulging in a roast chicken (or beef) once the wet and wintery weather
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These dog-friendly Easter eggs made my pet’s year (she even went on an egg hunt)
I’m embarrassed to say I treat my dog as a human, from toys (including a ball pool thanks to the TikTok algorithm), to outdoor coats and food – I give her almost everything a child owns but in the most pet-friendly form. Is it because she is my
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Friendly Foxes at Southsea Retirement Home - Liberty Tickner PSC
Homeheights building is a residential retirement home on Southsea common, and recently, they have gained three new residents. The residents are not the typical homeowner, but rather three foxes. The foxes reside between the apartments and The Queen
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Aquaman, Dune and Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa is coming to Hampshire
HOLLYWOOD sensation Jason Momoa is coming to Basingstoke in May. It's not every day that you can say a member of the Justice League is coming to town, but soon residents of Basingstoke will get to meet Aquaman himself, as he headlines the second
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Join the Run: How the MS Society is Preparing for 2024's London Marathon
Save the date: MS Society volunteers will be out in force at the 2024 TCS London Marathon on 21 April. This year, around 340 runners will take part in the 26.2 mile race for the MS Society and are aiming to raise over £800,000 to support the work
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More than 100 people stopped by police in the Test Valley, figures reveal
MORE than 100 people were stopped and searched by police in the last three months of 2023. Recent figures revealed that the number had increased from 97 between July and September to 111 between October and December. The most common reason
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'I tried The Ivy's new 1917 menu and the dishes have stood the test of time'
I recently took up the opportunity to have a meal at one of Winchester's finest restaurants, and the menu has stood the test of time. We were invited on Wednesday, March 27 for a three-course meal, accompanied by a few cocktails of course, to try
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MP welcomes £26m of funding to support children with SEND across Hampshire
The MP for North East has welcomed the news that Hampshire is set to benefit from more than £26m of funding to make sure children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) receive an education that meets
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Hampshire school wows audiences with Sister Act performance in Winchester
A HAMPSHIRE school recently wowed audiences with their musical performance of Sister Act. The Gregg School, from Southampton, took over the Theatre Royal in Winchester for rehearsals and their two performance nights. Headteacher Sherilee Seller