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Paupers of Romsey Union
UNDER the New Poor Law Act of 1836, parishes were no longer individually responsible for keeping their poor alive. The duty was passed to elected Boards of Guardians whose remit covered several parishes. They were obliged to provide a Workhouse
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Hampshire Music Service receives £2.3 million grant from Arts Council
Hampshire County Council's Music Service has been handed a £2.3 million grant from Arts Council England. Targeted towards enhancing music provision for children and young people, the funding sees the Music Service taking a leading role in a local
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D-Day commemorations, craft markets and care home chats
FEMALE business owners living in the Worthies are offered to attend for a couple of hours on Thursday, April 25 at The King Charles for some business networking with other local ladies. Tickets are available online at eventbrite and will take place
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Mucky Weekender announces Thursday night festival opening party line-up
Mucky Weekender has announced its opening night line up as anticipation builds ahead of the return of the festival in 2024. On Thursday, September 5, get ready for a legendary Thursday night opening headlining performance by DJ/producers duo Utah
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Hampshire library branches offer free blood pressure monitors to locals
Hampshire residents can now borrow blood pressure monitors from their local library. In an initiative to encourage residents to manage their health, Hampshire County Council is offering the monitors free-of-charge at every library. The devices
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Photo ID 'deemed unacceptable'
My polling station is in the Nether Wallop Village Hall and, armed with my photo ID, I duly dropped in to vote on Thursday evening. However, despite my personal licence carrying my full name, address and photograph, as well as having been issued
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Town carnival committee calls for volunteers to help run packed summer programme
THE Romsey Town Carnival committee is calling for volunteers to help run this year's events. The carnival holds events throughout the year, culminating in the summer procession and mayor's picnic in July. This year the theme is books. Romsey
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Planners confused by application to build three homes on land in village
Three new homes could be built on land in a Hampshire village which has been owned by the same family for more than three decades. The site is on the east side of Rectory Road in Bentley, between Winchester and Aldershot, and is historically connected
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Girl, four, wins tote bag design competition ahead of International Nurses’ Day
A FOUR-year-old girl has won a tote bag design competition to mark International Nurses’ Day. Sage's tote bag caught the eye of Hampshire Hospital's chief nurse Julie Dawes. Along with her mother and children's nurse at Hampshire Hospitals
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Launch of a new NHS trust providing mental health and community care services delayed
The launch of a new NHS trust which will provide mental health, learning disability and community care services has been pushed back. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is set to take on areas currently overseen by Solent
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All the Winchester roads that will be repaired this summer
NEARLY 600 miles of Hampshire roads will be given a new lease of life this summer. Hampshire County Council annual programme of road surface strengthening includes 400 locations. Sites are selected for surface dressing based on an assessment
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Top 5 tips to save money on fuel as petrol prices rise by 10p per litre
As petrol and diesel prices are set to rise again this month, experts have offered their top tips to save you money. Petrol prices have risen by 10p per litre already this year, with the RAC saying the average price of a litre of petrol increased
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When does the new Doctor Who start and where to watch the 2024 series?
Doctor Who is set to return to our screens this weekend with a new series launching on BBC and Disney+. Ncuti Gatwa will star as the fifteenth Doctor after he joined the Whoniverse during the 60th Anniversary special - The Giggle - last year.
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How to save money when booking flights - travel expert reveals all
Are you about to book some flights? Whether you’re booking a relaxing trip or cramming in lots of sightseeing, holidays can be expensive. To help your money go further next time you organise a holiday, a travel expert has shared four hacks that
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I'm a Pharmacist and this is the best way to beat your hay fever symptoms
With summer just around the corner, the pollen count across the UK is expected to rise, bringing with it the unwanted menace of hay fever. Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever occurs when the body reacts to histamine, a substance released
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International Nurses Day marked at the grave of Florence Nightingale
INTERNATIONAL Nurses Day was recently marked in East Wellow at the grave of Florence Nightingale. Paula Hull, chief nurse at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, and Angela Anderson, chief of nursing at Solent NHS Trust, jointly led a delegation
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Sunny skies return to Winchester after a wet start to spring
Residents of Winchester and surrounding areas can begin to shed their umbrellas and dust off their sunglasses as the sun has finally arrived. Blue skies and dry weather meant a lot of members of the public went to the cathedral grounds to take
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Bank holiday 'sadly a bit of a wash out'
I would like to pretend that last week was a beautiful Bank Holiday weekend, but sadly it was a bit of a wash out. However, that did not dampen spirits at either the Nursling and Rownhams May Fair or the Upper Clatford May Fayre, both of which
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Cafes, dog shows and fetes in Micheldever, South Wonston and Sutton Scotney
WONSTON Community Café has raised £330 for Citizens Advice in Winchester this month. Representatives from Citizens Advice attended the café, and set up a stall in the foyer, showing the types of help on offer. The ladies also spoke to several
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Watercress festival, history talks and building work on estate on edge of Alresford
THE 20th Alresford Watercress Festival takes over the town centre on Sunday May 19. There will be hundreds of free bags of fresh watercress for visitors, the chance to watch Tom Hamblet - 2023 winner of MasterChef: The Professionals - and other chefs
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Rain and thunderstorms might be heading for Hampshire after the warm, sunny weekend
Don't get too used to the sun, it might not last for long. Heavy showers and thunderstorms could be heading for Hampshire after the warm weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms. It is in place from
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Hampshire residents warned to take care after wildfire alert issued
HAMPSHIRE residents have been asked to take care this weekend after an Amber Wildfire alert was issued. Temperatures as high as 22C are expected on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, according to the Met Office. The dry and warm conditions
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Shocking photos show Hampshire double-decker bus destroyed in blaze
A double-decker bus has been destroyed in a blaze, the fire service has said. Firefighters from Bordon, Liphook, Grayshott and Alton were called to the incident on Camp Road, in Bordon, at around 2pm on Thursday, May 9. The driver and passengers
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Comedy legend Harry Hill to perform at Winchester's Theatre Royal
Comedy legend Harry Hill is set to embark on a new live tour in 2025, including a performance at Winchester's Theatre Royal on April 22. The tour, 'Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits' will celebrate Hill's almost 30-year career, in his 60th year
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TV legend Chris Tarrant sharing his life's stories at The Cromwell Arms
A Hampshire pub which has just been refurbished is set to host An Audience with Chris Tarrant. Compered by Mike Osman, Mr Tarrant will share anecdotes about his life in public at the event on May 22 at 7pm at The Cromwell Arms in Romsey. Sean
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Stunning home on sought-after street for sale for £2.5 million
This superb six bedroom family home with twin balconies and fabulous views in one of Winchester's most sought after streets could be yours for a cool £2.5 million. On the market for the first time in 40 years, three storey St Mary's House, which
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New speed cameras which can catch drivers 1km away used in Hampshire
Hampshire Police have confirmed it is using new long-range speed cameras that can catch drivers on speeding as far as one kilometre away. These cameras have made it almost impossible for drivers to dispute a speeding fine as they can also capture
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'Dementia Action Week' to be marked with slew of Winchester events
With Dementia Action Week fast approaching, Home Instead Central Hampshire, a local home care company, is preparing a host of events to raise awareness of dementia and strengthen the local community's response to the disease. The company provides
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Chicken restaurant planning to serve alcohol into the late evening
WINCHESTER'S upcoming Nando's wants to serve alcohol into the late evening. The former Debenhams unit in High Street, empty since 2021, is currently being converted into the popular chicken restaurant and burger establishment Five Guys. Nando's
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More than £4,000 raised for breast cancer charity at fashion show
MORE than £4,000 was raised for a breast cancer charity at a recent fashion show in Bishop's Waltham. Jubilee Hall hosted the event on April 18 with the money going to Breast Cancer Now. A spokesman from the organisers Bishop's Waltham Rotary
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Is Winchester City Council heading for a one-party state?
CONGRATULATIONS to the Liberal Democrats for their unprecedented success at the city council elections last week. They contested 14 seats and won 11. This was as much a reflection of the unpopularity of the Conservatives in Westminster as it was an
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Hampshire country pub hosts traditional maypole dancing on May bank holiday
A HAMPSHIRE country pub hosted a traditional maypole dance over the May bank holiday. JM Dance Group was at The Four Horseshoes in Nursling and the tradition, which dates back 2,000 years, was enjoyed by everyone in the gardens with locals invited