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Farnborough Airport unveils £3 million security upgrade
Farnborough Airport, renowned for premium air travel, has completed a major £3 million security upgrade. This significant development comes in the wake of the UK Government’s amendment to the Aviation Security Regulations on June 1. The investment
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Sun shines on Test Valley village day
HUNDREDS of people attended a Test Valley village fete, with funds going to a range of local charities. The North Baddesley Village Day was held on Saturday, May 18 with money raised going to Jenna Marie Foundation, the Friends of North Baddesley
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Perfect Pitch concert series back with a bang
THE popular Perfect Pitch lunchtime concerts in The Chapel of St Cross Hospital started again in April. In the concerts given so far, young musicians from primary school age, to those from sixth form colleges and the Royal Academy of Music have
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Vintage vibes for summer travellers at historic railway event
Newly launched nostalgia event, 'All Change', is set to resurrect the spirit of the 1950s and 1960s at The Watercress Line. Scheduled for June 15-16, the celebration will showcase vintage vehicles, music, and steam train travel. The event encourages
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'Level of apathy is somewhat scary'
I READ with interest the comments from your interviews about the forthcoming election (Chronicle, May 30). The level of apathy is somewhat scary given the challenges ahead. We have, in 15 years, seriously undermined (mis-managed) our economy,
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10 places in Romsey that you should visit at least once
There are so many great places to visit in our lovely town, we thought that we should compile a list of some favourites. Whether you are a life-long Romsonian, or a visitor, we hope that this list will encourage you to show some love and appreciation
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'We are already seeing the real Starmer'
If the polls are to be believed it’s the Conservatives' election to lose, not necessarily though Labour's to win? We are already seeing the real Starmer. A most unprincipled human being like nothing that's been seen before. Someone that is
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17th century thatched cottage on the market for £825,000
A THATCHED cottage built in the 17th century in Weeke is on sale for £825,000. The three-bed property, 6 Dean Lane, has three reception rooms, two bathrooms and off street parking, and us being marketed by Winkworth. Offered with no forward
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Winchester Beer and Cider Festival 2024 opens its doors
THE Winchester Beer and Cider Festival 2024 has kicked off at the University of Winchester Students’ Union. It opens on Friday, June 7 from 6pm until 10.30pm and on Saturday, June 8 form 11.30am until 4pm and from 6pm until 10.30pm. There are
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Red Arrows to soar over Hampshire on Saturday - this is where you can spot them
The Red Arrows will be flying over Hampshire this weekend - but you'll only have seconds to see them. It comes just days after their impressive D-Day 80th anniversary displays in Normandy. On Saturday, June 8 they will take off from Bournemouth
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37 photos as annual primary school swimming gala takes over leisure centre
HUNDREDS of young swimmers have taken part in an annual swimming gala at Bar End Leisure Centre. The 22nd Winchester City Penguins Primary Schools Gala welcomed more than 230 children from 23 schools to the event on Friday, June 7. More than
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Winchester beauty salon picks up top award at Salon Business ceremony
A salon in Winchester has won a national award at a ceremony held in London. ME Collective, in St Thomas street, was one of 14 salons to scoop up the accolade, which recognised stylists and salons that go the extra mile for their staff, clients
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Disadvantaged Hampshire children enjoy National Rotary KidsOut Day
Hundreds of disadvantaged children in Hampshire are due to enjoy a fun day at Longleat Park on June 12, as part of National Rotary KidsOut Day. The event offers more than 26,000 youngsters a care-free day out and is the biggest of its type in the
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Farm festival, flowers and a mediumship demonstration
The National Garden Scheme will open four Stockbridge gardens to the public for two days this month. Trout Cottage, The Old Rectory, Shepherds House and Fishmore House will all open their gardens on Thursday, June 13 and Sunday, June 16 between 2pm
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Fetes, festivals and more in Micheldever, South Wonston and Sutton Scotney
THE Dever Singers will be celebrating their 40th anniversary with a pair of concerts this month. The first concert will take place at St Margaret’s Church, South Wonston on Saturday, June 15 at 7.30pm. The second concert will be at St Mary the
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Election candidates call for Hampshire rivers to gain protected status
THE LIB Dem candidate for Winchester has called for rivers across the county to gain protected status. Danny Chambers made the comments after figures revealed that sewage had been dumped 35 times in Winchester and the Meon Valley in 2023. Analysis
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Fish and chips for Winchester woman, 102, on her birthday
A Winchester woman has celebrated her 102nd birthday with fish and chips. Amy Lanham, a resident of Brendoncare St Giles View care home, enjoyed a meal at local restaurant Shoal on May 30 with her son Tony and her daughter Jean. Mrs Lanham
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Hundreds come out to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day in Otterbourne
HUNDREDS of people came out to remember D-Day at a tribute in Otterbourne. The event took place in Otterbourne Common at 9pm on Thursday, June 6. The tribute was led by retired naval officer Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Montgomery, who gave a speech
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Vaughan century helps Romsey to convincing win
OT's & Romsey travelled to Waterlooville in the Southern Premier League Division 1. Having won the toss OT's skipper Rob Newman opted to bat first. OT'S lost the wicket of Charlie King for six when he snicked an away swinger from Ashan Silva to
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Romsey and District Society: ‘Conserving our heritage and protecting our future’
JUNE 4, 1974. The Crosfield Hall was packed with mire than 500 people, all responding to some graffiti and a leaflet headed ‘Can Romsey Survive’. There was huge concern at the demolition of existing buildings in the town, and people felt bewildered
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COOK delivery van blocks bus stop in St George's Street
A COOK van blocked a bus stop on Upper Brook Street in an incident which irritated locals. At midday on Wednesday, June 5, the vehicle was pictured obstructing the part of the road reserved exclusively for buses. The van stood just a few metres
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The history of 27 The Hundred, Romsey
I SEE that Hayes Travel have moved from number 25 to number 27 The Hundred. This prominent building on the corner of Stirling Walk looks as though it was built in the middle of the 19th century. The shop is first identifiable in the 1861 census
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Summer's here and the Jeremy Clarkson approach to farming
Kevin Prince has wide experience of farming and rural business in Hampshire, where he lives near Andover, and across southern England as a director in the Adkin consultancy. His family also run a diversified farm with commercial lets, holiday cottages
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Heartbeat charity volunteer honoured for 10 years of service
A volunteer for cardiac charity Heartbeat has been recognised for a decade of volunteering. John Hartigan, who has given up his time for over 10 years, was given a complimentary hotel stay by Room to Reward for his service. Supporting the Wessex
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Designer's donation inspires Romsey nursing home gardeners
Garden designer Antony Henn of the Garden on a Roll, paid a surprising visit to the Cedar Lawn Nursing Home in Romsey. Henn had met the activities co-ordinator at the Gardners World Garden Show at Beaulieu, who expressed the residents' love for
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Decision due on controversial plan for 22 holiday lodges
SOUTH Downs planners are due to decide a controversial scheme for 22 holiday lodges near a Hampshire village. Applicant Mr R Seacombe wants to build the development, which includes an on-site manager's lodge, facilities/reception building, spa
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Theatre Royal Winchester seeking locals for annual pantomime Mother Goose
The charity that runs Theatre Royal Winchester is looking for support cast members for this year's pantomime. Play to the Crowd, which also runs the Hat Fair, is looking for enthusiastic residents for the annual family pantomime, Mother Goose.
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Marwell Wildlife celebrates 2,000th children's zoo trip
A zoo in Colden Common is celebrating after providing 2,000 trips for children over the last seven years. Since 2017, Marwell Wildlife has worked with Kids Love Nature Kindergarten, located at Marwell Zoo, to give more than 300 three to five-year
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NSPCC's Childhood Day - what it is and why you should support it
The NSPCC’s Childline service is delivering, on average, more than 500 counselling sessions a day to children and young people across the UK, with mental health, family relationships and friendship issues being the top concerns. As the charity