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Exciting magic and illusion show for all the family coming to town
Get ready for some marvellous magic tricks and showstopping stunts for all the family to enjoy. High Jinx: Magic, Illusion & Circus will put on an unforgettable experience perfect for all ages on Sunday, May 26 at Theatre Royal Winchester.
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Housebuilder donates £1,500 for special care baby units
The charity, New Life Special Care Babies, has received a £1,500 donation from leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes. The funds were used to purchase biliblankets for Winchester Hospital in Hampshire. These devices, used for premature and
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Somborne Sisterhood hold evening full of swishing at annual AGM
The Somborne Sisterhood had an evening full of swishing and fun at its AGM. After 'swishing', a system of swapping items of clothing with friends and acquaintances, and trying not to go home with more scarves and necklaces than we had brought,
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'Not everyone can afford a taxi!'
I am above frustrated about the drop off and pick up points at Winchester Train Station. The once largish drop off point is now half covered by concrete obstructions and the taxi rank. As soon as you approach the drop off point the taxis
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Lexus driver gets six penalty points for using his mobile phone while driving
A YORKSHIRE man has been hit with six penalty points for using his mobile phone while driving on the M3. Kirk Thomas Hall, of Meadow View Road, Sheffield, was caught on the northbound side near junction 10 at Bar End on September 7 2020, a court
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Hampshire village band to perform at gin and jazz event
JAZZ group East of Meon and homegrown gin specialists Dampney’s Remarkable Drinks are collaborating next month at Wylds Farm, near Liss. The jazz and gin event, on June 15, promises to be a night full of entertainment thrumming to the sounds of
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Flower club brings joy by leaving bouquets around Hampshire town centre
DID you find a pretty tin of flowers left around the Romsey area recently? If so, it was one of the lonely bouquets made by Romsey Flower Club at its May meeting. Members decorated tin cans and filled them with flowers, not to keep for themselves
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Two new routes from Southampton Airport launch this weekend
Two new routes from Southampton Airport will make their first flights this weekend. The two summer destinations flights start this weekend with British Airways as the new summer route to Bergerac in France starts. Passengers looking for some
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'Prolific and brazen' shoplifter jailed for eight weeks
A 'PROLIFIC and brazen' Winchester shoplifter has been jailed for eight weeks. John Gillingham, 38, of Hyde Gate, pleaded guilty to eight counts of theft from a shop during a hearing on Friday, May 10. Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court heard
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The best photos from across Hampshire of the stunning Northern Lights
The Northern Lights have lit up the night sky with rare sightings across the county. The visibility of the Northern Lights was increased on Friday because of an “extreme” geomagnetic storm, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Northern Lights light up the skies of Winchester and Romsey
The Northern Lights have lit up the night sky with rare sightings across Hampshire. Winchester and Romsey were bathed in hues of red and green as the rare phenomenon was seen overhead in the early hours of Saturday. READ MORE: Romsey Town Carnival
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All the of the Test Valley roads the council has said 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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Fancy footwork and folklore coming up at Winchester's Mayfest
The streets of Winchester will be resounding with the sounds of folk music for an upcoming festival. On Saturday, May 18, Mayfest, the city's traditional folk event, will see 30 Morris, clog, and Appalachian sides around the city centre. Performances
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Period cottage in a peaceful and idyllic location goes on sale
A BEAUTIFUL period cottage in a peaceful and idyllic setting has gone on the market. The property, on Hill View Road, Michelmersh, is being sold for £995,000 through Henshaw Fox. Tom Henshaw, managing director at Henshaw Fox Estate Agents,
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Award-winning youth theatre seeks young talent for upcoming production
An award-winning youth theatre company is looking for talented young actors and actresses to take part in its upcoming production. Encore Youth Theatre invites children aged 11+ to come along to their Information Evening and learn about the company's
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Hampshire girls' school nominated for prestigious award
ST SWITHUN’S School, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary, has been nominated for the Tes School Awards which recognises the best across the country. The school has been shortlisted in the best use of technology category for its work to
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Churchill’s iconic speech and London celebrations to remember VE Day
Flowerdown Care Home in Winchester commemorated the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, facilitating a nostalgia session for its residents. Organized by Barchester Healthcare, the residents recounted their memories of VE Day while listening to
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Top 5 pubs in Romsey according to Tripadvisor
Pubs are a staple of England, and there are quite a few to find all over Romsey. If you are visiting Romsey, or you’re from the local area, you may be interested in which ones are rated as the best. Here we count down to the best, based on