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Summer barn dance and hog roast will be hosted by Winchester charity
WINCHESTER charity Home-Start are holding a Barn Dance and Hog Roast at The Meon Hall in Meonstoke. Home-Start’s fundraisers are getting ready for the event on Saturday, June 29, and, already in the mood for a hoedown, they called in to see event
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Company promotes sustainable fashion at bargain Guildhall sale
Second-hand clothes wholesaler Worth the Weight is holding a sale at Winchester’s Guildhall. A ‘vintage kilo sale’ is on Sunday, June 16 to promote sustainable fashion as well as giving locals an opportunity to pick up clothes from well-known brands
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New role created at historical Hampshire house
A NEW role has been created to help run a historical Romsey house. Cllr John Parker, chair of trustees at King John’s House, has announced that a post of museum manager has been created to replace that of general manager. Mark Udall who has
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Astronaut Tim Peake amongst guests to appear at AdventureFest
ADVENTURERS including astronaut Tim Peake will appear at AdventureFest as part of a family festival returning to Overton this year. The festival about all things adventure will take place as part of CarFest, running at Laverstoke Park from August
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World's fastest diesel locomotive set to debut at railway gala
The world's fastest diesel locomotive will make its inaugural appearance at the Watercress Line next month at the Diesel Gala from July 12 to July 14. Two Class 43 locomotives, provided by RailAdventure UK Ltd, will be major attractions, offering
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'Does anyone have a solution to share?'
I love my garden but recently two uninvited guests seemed bent on destruction. Firstly grey squirrels who did up everything and then pigeons who eat anything not protected. I love birds and encourage them into my garden but not pigeons. I
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Five pubs in and around Winchester where you can watch the Euros
With the European Championships less than a week away, we have had a look at some of the best places in Winchester to get a drink and settle down as the footy begins. Millions of supporters across England are expected to watch as England open their
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Twyford Village Games raise money with charity sports day races
The annual Twyford Village games were held this year at Hunter Park. On Sunday, June 9, teams of Twyford kids, divided into red, yellow, blue and green, battled it out in sack races, space hopper races, egg and spoon, relays and tug of war.
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Fair Oak has tough time with series of losses
A trip to Portsmouth & Southsea’s picturesque St James’s Hospital proved fruitless for Fair Oak on Saturday in Southern Premier Division 2. The hosts batted first, and made Oaks struggle with the ball. A stand of 61 between Jack Davies (29) and
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Lib Dem candidate for Winchester Danny Chambers launches general election campaign
TWO-HUNDRED supporters rallied in Winchester to launch Liberal Democrat Danny Chambers’ general election campaign. Mr Chambers stressed that protecting local NHS services, cleaning up rivers and the cost of living are his key priorities. He
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Hursley Cricket Club see memorable victory over league leaders Parley
Hursley took on league leaders Parley at the Quarters on Saturday and achieved a memorable victory. Parley chose to bat and lost both openers to lbw decisions, one each for Alex Blogg and Paddy McNamara. Some consolidation by Nippard (28) and
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Unexploded bomb found in rear garden of Hampshire property
AN suspected unexploded device has been tackled in Winchester. The device, believed to be an unexploded bomb, was found in the rear garden of a property in Sunnydown Road, Oliver's Battery. Police and the military bomb squad have been spotted
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Nine road closures for Winchester drivers to be aware of over the next fortnight
Drivers in and around Winchester will have nine 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
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Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle
The Hampshire Chronicle published 12 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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Cathedral moves to reassure over concerns about its music making
Winchester Cathedral has moved to reassure people over the alleged crisis affecting its music-making. The Chronicle has reported concerns raised by former choristers that the cathedral's reputation is at risk following the impending departure of
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Pet owners warned they have weeks to act as new £500 fine rule becomes law
Cat owners have just 20 days to act before they could be hit with £500 fines. It is now the law that all cat owners in England must have their pet microchipped, though figures from the PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report revealed that more than 2.4 million
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'Terrified' dad issues warning to parents after daughter's vaping horror story
A “terrified” dad has issued a warning to other parents after he claims his daughter nearly died when vaping burst a hole in her lung. Mark Blight rushed Kyla Blight to hospital after receiving a phone call that she had collapsed and turned 'blue
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Nominations still open for Test Valley Business Awards
NOMINATIONS are still open for the Test Valley Business Awards, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Organisers are encouraging people to take five minutes to nominate a business for one of the seven categories. They are: business in
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Hailing the best new buildings: Design Awards return for first time since 2015
The City of Winchester Trust has launched its 14th Design Awards – the first since 2015. The awards celebrate the best new or restored buildings in the city as well as landscape and public realm projects. The trust is inviting architects, landscape
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Lawyer wins appeal against restrictions on helicopter flights to Durley mansion
A city lawyer has won a hollow victory in his appeal against restrictions on the number of helicopter flights to his £1.3m country mansion. Mayus Karia, of Stapleford Lane, Durley, disputed Winchester City Council’s decision to limit the number
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Tribute to award winning crime-writer Desmond Lowden
Desmond Scott Lowden passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19 in a care home in East Sussex. He was 86 years old. Des was born on September 27, 1937 at home in St Cross, Winchester. His parents Dr P.A.T Lowden and Mrs Peggy Lowden had two more