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Gardening club meeting, call for volunteers and more in the Bishop's Waltham area
BISHOP'S Waltham Gardening Club's June meeting will be on the gardens of Russia. It will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at Bishop's Waltham Junior School, with doors open at 6.45pm. The speaker will be John Baker and he will talk about Russia's
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10 major road closures for drivers in and around Winchester to be aware of
Drivers in and around Winchester will have 10 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. One of them is expected to cause moderate delays, with motorists facing a holdup of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected
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Summer party, quiz night and more in the Twyford and Colden Common area
COLDEN Common Bowls Club is having an open day. The event will be held on Sunday, May 19 from 11am-4pm. The club is always looking for new members, from the experienced to the new. The run league matches and friendlies between Hampshire clubs
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Nearly 30 objections to plans for nine homes near Hampshire nature reserve
NEARLY 30 people are objecting to new plans for houses near a Test Valley nature reserve. Stratland Estates submitted an outline application for nine 'self-build' houses, parking, access, landscaping and woodland management on land north of Oxlease
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'Tech obsolescence - they certainly don’t make ‘em like they used to'
Something disastrous has happened in my house this week. I turned on my Samsung TV - a once top-of-the-range SMART television bought when most people didn't know what SMART was or did - and it seems its life is over. Midway through several
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Five best pubs in Winchester according to Tripadvisor
Winchester is well known for its pubs in and around the city, it’s even home to the alleged ‘oldest pub in England,’ The Royal Oak. But which pubs are rated as the best in the area from visitors? We count down to find the best in the city.
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Flick Drummond Meon Valley MP's latest Letter from Westminster
Housing continues to be a major problem across the whole country but especially here in Hampshire where house prices are high and land expensive. Too many young people too often must move away from family and friends because they cannot afford
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'What gives Gladman the right to do just as they want?'
As a Halterworth resident, I was pleased to read that the planning application has been rejected. But on reading the Advertiser this week Gladman is seeking to drive a horse and cart through that. Ignoring the people and elective representatives
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Man dies in skydiving tragedy after parachute fails
A man from Hampshire has died after a sky-diving tragedy last month. Videographer Sam Cornwell, 46, was skydiving near Shotton airfield in County Durham when his parachute failed to open. He suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead
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Five things to do in Winchester this weekend
No plans for this upcoming weekend in the Winchester area? Look no further as we have constructed a list of events for you to consider. 1. Flamenco Express The Flamenco Express will visit The Arc in Winchester this weekend for their 30th
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Village primary school near Winchester celebrates latest Ofsted rating
STAFF and pupils at a primary school in Hursley are celebrating after it received its latest Ofsted result. John Keble Church of England Primary School, in Hursley Park Road, was rated good by inspectors following an inspection in March. The
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Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle
The Hampshire Chronicle published 16 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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Former Winchester mayor cleared of attempting to murder his terminally-ill mother
A FORMER mayor of Winchester has been cleared of attempting to murder his terminally-ill mother after his case was thrown out. David McLean, 72, was on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the attempted murder of 92-year-old Margaret McLean
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Two applications refused by city council planners this week
THREE applications were refused by Winchester City Council planning officers using their delegated powers this week. Mark Blanchard’s application was refused for demolishing an existing cottage and erecting a replacement dwelling including a new
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PHOTOS: Gerard Butler spotted as film crew move to new location in Hampshire
Hollywood actor Gerard Butler has been spotted at the location of a new movie being filmed in a Hampshire town centre. Greenland: Migration, starring Butler and Morena Baccarin, is a sequel to the 2020 sci-fi hit film Greenland. Alton's Market
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Witness evidence key to fly-tip prosecution by Winchester City Council
A HAMPSHIRE man has been convicted of fly-tipping a tyre in the Winchester district. Mark Walter Way, 39, of Elkstone Road, Portsmouth, pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court. Key evidence was supplied by a motorist who witnessed
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Man ordered to pay over £3,500 after fly-tipping wheel clamp and car number plates
A TOTTON man has been fined after he dumped a yellow wheel clamp and car number plates in a hedge near Romsey last summer. Francis Matthews, 66, of Sutton Road, was caught by a covert camera on August 21 pulling into a layby on Coldharbour Lane
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Urgent warning to 2.7 million mobile users ahead of major change to networks
Nearly 3 million mobile phone users are being warned they could be forced to upgrade their device in the coming months. Many of the UK’s largest mobile providers are in the process of shutting down their 3G networks, with the switch off happening
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Drivers face £2,500 fines for wearing sunglasses as 25C weather forecast
Drivers have been warned they face fines of up to £2,500 for driving while wearing sunglasses as forecasters predict temperatures of up to 25C this weekend. With the sun finally starting to shine and the days getting longer, many of us will be
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The common morning routine that is making your hay fever worse
An expert has warned hay fever sufferers that a common morning routine could be making their symptoms much worse. As warmer weather comes to the UK with the advent of spring and summer, pollen counts across the country are on the rise, leaving
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Grade II-listed home dating back to 1740s up for sale
A Georgian Grade II-listed home dating back to the 1740s next to a historic church is up for sale for £2.5 million. Hope House is a beautiful seven bedroom property adjoining the Church of St Peter in Bishop's Waltham. It boasts 4,300 sq
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'Dishonest' dentist suspended from practising after High Court challenge
An NHS dentist has been barred from practising for two months after an appeal to the High Court. Manori Dilini Balachandra of Manor Dental Surgery was handed the suspension at the start of May. Ms Balachandra set up the surgery in Park Gate
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Crown Court to offer free counselling to jurors in distressing cases in new scheme
WINCHESTER Crown Court will offer counselling sessions to jurors who suffer mental and emotional strain in major trials. This is part of a new nationwide scheme, with Winchester one of 15 crown courts across England and Wales taking part. The
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All female running group sponsored by Hampshire housebuilder
AN all female running group has been sponsored by a Winchester housebuilder. Millgate Winchester is backing the Winchester Gazelles which was established by students at the Winchester University to encourage students to enjoy running in a supportive
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Winchester to host variety of events for Dementia Action Week
TWENTY activities will be held in Winchester over a week to encourage more action to be taken to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. The events will help support those affected by dementia and let people know about the regular local
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Medical antiques and their interest, expert on collecting chemist curiosities
Visit any antiques fair, shop or auction and you’ll find the most diverse and unusual items humanity has ever created. What’s perhaps more intriguing is the cross section of society who collect things that others find peculiar, bizarre or indeed
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'It frankly turns my stomach' - Town council joins group fighting sewage dumping
ROMSEY Town Council has joined a group of local authorities fighting sewage dumping in rivers. The Pan Parish River Pollution Forum was formed earlier this year, following widespread concerns about sewage and other pollution and contamination of
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Seven Great Taste winners on the line-up for Winchester Food Festival
Excitement is building as Winchester Food Festival - a celebration of our finest local produce - is to return to the city. The festival, organised by Hampshire Fare and supported by Winchester BID and Winchester Cathedral, will be held in Cathedral