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Winchester University nursing students recycle their uniforms
The University of Winchester has initiated a 'swap shop' for nursing students to recycle their old uniforms, along with a cloth bank on the West Downs Campus. Graduates are also encouraged to return their uniforms. Although some garments are beyond
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Flower club to leave bouquets around town to spread happiness
A TEST Valley flower club is creating bouquets and leaving them around Romsey. On Thursday May 9, members of Romsey Flower Club will be making Lonely Bouquets for anyone to find and take home. The Lonely Bouquets movement was started by American
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'We are thrilled': Consultancy business expands office space
AN AWARD-winning Test Valley human resources, recruitment and training consultancy has expanded its office. Pure Human Resources, in Rownhams Lane, North Baddesley, has celebrated the launch of its new training suite and extended office space by
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Workshop destroyed in large blaze
A workshop in Hampshire has been destroyed by a large blaze. Crews from Hightown, Botley, Eastleigh, Bishop's Waltham and St Mary’s were sent to the scene of the fire on Durley Brook Road at 11.25pm on Sunday night. When they arrived, they
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14 of the best photos from the Twyford Waterworks open day
A SLIGHTLY wet Bank Holiday weekend had the latest open days at Twyford Waterworks. The attraction was open on Sunday, May 5 and Monday, May 6, giving people the chance to see how drinking water has been pumped from deep within the Hampshire Downs
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Boy, 14, approached by man in blue vehicle sparks police appeal
POLICE are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was approached by a man in a blue vehicle in Romsey. Officers are appealing after they recieved reports of the incident on Saturday, May 4, between 6.45pm and 7pm. The boy was walking along a
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Business owners benefit from Small Business Bootcamp
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has hosted its first Small Business Bootcamp in Hampshire. The event took place at the Army Flying Museum, with the support of Zoho, ONLE Networking and the venue itself. The event was designed to aid
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Lockhams Recycling to appeal for retrospective planning approval again
A HAMPSHIRE recycling firm has amended plans to keep using land which was open countryside as a storage area. Lockhams Recycling Ltd has submitted a new retrospective planning application after the county council’s decision to refuse a previous
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'How can we protect ourselves?' Holiday advice from Citizens Advice
We’re booking a summer holiday to Spain. It’s been a while since we’ve gone on holiday and we really don’t want anything to go wrong. What can we do to protect ourselves and prepare for the unexpected? The chances are you’ll have the relaxing holiday
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NHS veteran named as new Chair of Trustees for Open Sight Hampshire
Open Sight Hampshire announced NHS veteran Jane Brooks as its new chair of trustees. Succeeding Sue Walker after seven and a half years, Ms Brooks comes equipped with extensive knowledge from her career in the NHS and her trusteeship with other
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Village fete returns with games and fun for all - despite the rain
RAIN did not stop play as the Cheriton Village Fete returned to the Hampshire village. The annual event was held on Monday, May 6 at The Old Rectory garden from 1.30pm to 4pm. Attractions include Morris dancing, a children's entertainer,
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The best photos from the Friends of King Alfred Buses running day
SCORES OF old buses trundled around Winchester and surrounding villages on the Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) running day. More than 40 vehicles were involved on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6 with free rides in and around the city. Punters
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Murderer Victor Farrant, 74, who was serving a whole-life term, dies in prison
Victor Farrant, a rapist who was serving a whole-life sentence after murdering his former girlfriend, has died in prison. The Prison Service said Farrant, 74, died at HMP Wakefield on Friday, May 3. The children of Glenda Hoskins, whom he murdered
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Fair Oak start the season with convincing win
The clouds rolled back, the scene was set, the players were looking forward to putting their meticulous pre-season preparation to the test – and much of the opening Southern Premier Cricket League campaign was scotched by waterlogged grounds.
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Winchester Rugby Club past players in charity run
Rugby is not just support for your team mates on the pitch but just as much off it even after your playing days are well and truly behind you. In a few days time (May 10/11) Winchester RFC is truly represented in an ambitious charity fundraiser
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Kings Worthy Primary School win Primary Hampshire Cup
This week, the girls’ Year 5/6 football team at Kings Worthy Primary School played in the final of the Primary Hampshire Cup, an annual football competition organised and run by Hampshire Schools FA at the Stoneham Football Complex in Eastleigh.
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Chart-topping singer breaks a world record with his Southampton gig
A chart-topping singer broke the world record for the most gigs in different cities in 24 hours with a final performance in Southampton. Hampshire singer-songwriter Frank Turner embarked on the challenge to play 15 solo shows, each a minimum of
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Tea company based in Chandler’s Ford wins prestigious King’s Award
An international tea business based in Chandler’s Ford has received The King’s Award for Enterprise for its sustainable development programmes. Ahmad Tea has been selected to receive the honour for its philanthropic work in the community, with
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Legendary folk band to celebrate golden jubilee in Winchester
A legendary folk band will be coming to Winchester soon. On May 18, Steeleye Span are set to take the stage at Theatre Royal Winchester, celebrating their golden jubilee and touring a new album. Known for pioneering the integration of folk
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Winchester charity receives almost £20,000 in National Lottery funding
WINCHESTER charity Friends of the Family has been boosted by a big grant. The award of £20,000 from the National Lottery, will support the Mums’ and Young Children’s Project, a group service aiming to help young families overcome adversity.
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Doctor who sterilised woman without her consent suspended for 12 months
A WINCHESTER doctor has been suspended for a year after he sterilised a woman without her consent. Dr Olusegun Lawrence Olujide performed the sterilisation while the patient was undergoing a c-section at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital on August
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Romsey woman celebrates 25 years as a Slimming World consultant
A slimmer who transformed her life in 1999 before becoming a Slimming World consultant is now celebrating 25 years of helping other people lose weight. Lynn Cox, 56, joined her local Slimming World group in Romsey 26 years ago in August 1998 and