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Butterfly enthusiasts wanted to help monitor the winged insects in Test Valley
BUTTERFLY enthusiasts in Test Valley are wanted to help monitor the presence of the winged insect in the borough. Every year, Test Valley Borough Council takes part in the United Kingdom Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS) in conjunction with
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Steve Brine backs Hampshire business through to final of 'rural Oscars'
WINCHESTER’S MP has given his backing to a farm shop which has made it to the final of the “Rural Oscars”. The West Lea Farm Shop, near Alresford, is a finalist in the Countryside Alliance Awards. The awards are the Countryside Alliance’s annual
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Romsey Choral Society performance is 'a triumph on every level'
Romsey Choral Society’s Lenten concert, which took place in the majestic surroundings of Romsey Abbey on the eve of Palm Sunday, was a triumph on every level. Sung in German, this performance of JS Bach’s St John Passion – the Easter story according
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Man who created football little league in the 60s hopes to reunite ex-players
A man who organised several groups in a Hampshire village is hoping to reunite a number of former members. Dennis Bryant, 91, moved to North Baddesley in 1964 and over the next few decades he organised sports activities for children, many of which
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'Winchester deserves a candidate from open competition'
Andrew Beadle in his letter (Chronicle, March 21 ) has been very measured and objective when referring to the selection of Flick Drummond as the Conservative candidate in the coming general election. And yes many of us living in Winchester at
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New Brazilian jiu-jitsu class in Romsey going from strength to strength
A BRAZILIAN jiu-jitsu class recently set up in Romsey is going from strength to strength. Bear Strength Grappling was started by former gym owner Jamie Martin at the beginning of March, and it has quickly grown in popularity. The group initially
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Black people in Winchester are five times more likely to be stopped by police
BLACK people in Winchester are 5.3 times more likely to be stopped by police, recent figures revealed. This came as Winchester police released the stop and search figures for the last three months of 2023. Despite the shocking statistic,
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E-scooter seized by police near Hampshire theme park
AN e-scooter was seized by police after it was being used near a Hampshire theme park. New Forest Police stopped a rider on the bridge that goes over the M27 just before Paultons Park. It's currently illegal to use a privately owned e-scooter
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Goalie inspires crucial Spitfires win
Goalkeeper Joe McDonnell pulled off a string of inspirational first half saves before Solomon Nwabuokei headed a priceless winner for Eastleigh over National League relegation rivals Woking at Kingsmead. He flung himself left and right to pull
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Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle
The Hampshire Chronicle published 10 death notices last week. Every week, the Hampshire Chronicle publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Care home's sprinkler system saves it from fire
A WINCHESTER care home was saved from a potentially lethal fire by its sprinkler system. The blaze started at Westholme Care Home, in Harestock Road on Saturday, March 30 at around 7.20pm. A Hampshire Fire Service spokesman said: “The HIWFRS
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Young children terrified as hooded men raid family home while they sleep
A family are living in fear after their garage was raided by thieves, costing them more than £12,000 in stolen belongings and damage. On Thursday, March 28, three men dressed in black stole a £10,000 BMW motorbike and a £1,600 Cube mountain bike
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Hampshire floral club enjoys talk on basket making
BROUGHTON Floral Club recently enjoyed a talk on basket making by Louise Brown. Audrey Watts, from the club, said: “Starting with the history of this ancient craft, a piece of basket is in the British Museum dated 3,000 years old. “Sadly,
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Winchester 17-year-olds most likely to pass driving test according to DVLA data
17-year-old drivers in Winchester are the most likely to pass their driving test according to new data published by the DVLA. Each year, data is recorded by the DVLA for learners taking their driving tests up and down the country, including in
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Fears raised over Lib Dem hospital proposal on barracks allocated for housing
FEARS have been raised over the "major implications" of the Liberal Democrat election candidate's proposal to build a new hospital at Sir John Moore Barracks. Winchester MP Steve Brine highlighted the issue of the 750 - 1,000 homes allocated to
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More than 30 objections to turn office building and house into new homes
MORE than 30 people are objecting to major plans which want to turn an empty office building and house into new homes. Developer SNG (Sovereign Network Group) want to demolish Kings Worthy Court and convert Kings Worthy House. The plans will