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Comedy group compared to 'Sex and the City' and 'Bridesmaids' coming to Winchester
'Flat & The Curves', the female cabaret group, have announced their UK tour for 2024, and will headline the Theatre Royal in Winchester on July 18. Charlotte, Katy, Arabella and Issy, who formed the group in the 2020 lockdown, have individually
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Leading veterinary hospital in Winchester welcomes new director
Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Winchester has appointed Matt Root as the new hospital director. Mr Root brings extensive experience from the human dentistry and orthodontics sectors, as well as holding senior retail management positions
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire cadets showcase skills in unique event
Fire Cadets from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight participated in a day of firefighting related activities and challenges on June 8. For the first time, these units combined for an action-packed day at Oasis Academy Mayfield in Southampton
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Find out how much two Solent forts have SOLD for at auction
Two Victorian forts off the coast of the Isle of Wight have sold at auction. Spitbank Fort, between the Island and Portsmouth, went for £1,010,000 — slightly over its £1 million guide price. The unique property, which was previously a hotel
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'The possibility of the Liberals forming the next government is near to zero'
A short while ago I received a leaflet from Romsey Liberal Democrats saying, in effect, that Labour cannot win in this constituency and so you should vote for them. Hardly inspirational. At a past general election I received a leaflet from Jo Swinson
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Test Valley unsung heroes making a difference honoured at awards evening
TEST Valley volunteers were recently honoured at an awards evening in Romsey. Crosfield Hall hosted the event on June 12 for unsung heroes making a difference behind the scenes. The crowd was entertained by three speakers: David Vane from
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Historic fete full of fun and games for all ages returning to St Cross
The St Cross Fete, first held some 150 years ago, will again be gracing the grounds of the medieval Hospital of St Cross on Saturday, June 29. First held in 1868, until the pandemic, the fete had only ever been interrupted by World War I and World
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'The resignation of Andrew Lumsden from Winchester Cathedral'
Winchester Cathedral has many national treasures, one of them is Andrew Lumsden who was and is director of music at the cathedral for the past 20 years. Along with other correspondents it's difficult to believe that Andrew would voluntarily resign
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Wanted man with connections to Winchester is found by police
A MAN with links to Winchester who was wanted by police has been found. Police appealed to the public to find Felix Reilly who was wanted on recall to prison. READ MORE: To read more court and crime stories, click here A police spokesman
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The new bespoke treatments bringing healing magic to a Hampshire hotel spa
A New Forest spa has become one of the first in the UK to launch its own bespoke ayurvedic treatments, designed to rebalance the mind, body and spirit. Herb House, at Lime Wood, has flown in expert ayurvedic therapist and Reiki healer Sheena Chandran
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Huge names coming to Hampshire music festival this weekend
SCOUTING For Girls, Marvin Humes and more will be entertaining the crowds at a Hampshire village music festival. Swanfest will be held at Swanmore College, in New Road, on Saturday, June 22. As well as the huge names of Scouting for Girls
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M3 speeder caught at more than double the speed limit twice in one day
An M3 speeder who was clocked at more than double the speed limit twice in one day has been banned from the roads. Anthony Waters was driving a Lexus on the M3 near Winchester when he was clocked at 114 and 113mph on the same day. A 50mph
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PHOTOS: Princess Anne visits Hampshire military museum near Winchester
A HAMPSHIRE military museum had a Royal guest last week, to find out about military food. HRH The Princess Royal visited The Royal Logistic Corps Museum at Worthy Down on June 11 to discover more about how Sodexo has evolved its military food
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Warning to Hampshire drivers as full closure of M25 planned for July weekend
A third full closure on the M25 in 2024 is set to take place over a weekend in July, which could impact some Hampshire drivers. The motorway will be shut between Junctions 10 and 11 from 9pm on Friday, July 12 to 6am on Monday, July 15. This
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Army veteran from Hampshire finds new lease of life with pickleball
A VETERAN has spoken about how he has found a new lease of life through playing pickleball. Andy McErlean, from Hampshire, was stationed in German with the Army when he was in a car crash in 1989. He and two other army engineers were returning
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BMW driver caught speeding at over 100mph on M27
A BMW driver was clocked at over 100mph whilst driving towards Southampton. Jack Froud, 27, was caught speeding at 107mph on the westbound side of the M27 near Fareham. The speed limit at the time of the incident was 70mph. READ MORE: Audi
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£150k Scout Activity Barn opens after volunteers work through winter to build it
Volunteers worked through the dreadful winter weather to build a new Activity Barn for scouts across the region. On Saturday, June 15, the Mayor of Winchester and The Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire were invited to Pinsent Camp to open the new indoor
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Hundreds inspired by 'illuminate' talks at latest Winchester TEDx event
HUNDREDS of people gathered for Winchester's latest TEDx event and heard from a wide variety of speakers. The fourth TEDx event in the city was held on Friday, June 14 at Winchester University's West Downs Campus. The crowd heard from 11 speakers
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Winchester care home helps raise funds for disability charity with craft fayre
Winchester care home residents have managed to raise almost £300 for a disability charity via a craft fayre. The event, hosted in one of the lounges at Colten Care’s Abbotts Barton home, brought in a significant crowd thanks to strong community
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'We're thrilled': 'Bridgerton Bliss' event deemed a success by Houghton Lodge owner
A BRIDGERTON-inspired event held at a listed property near Stockbridge has been called a success. The event was held at Houghton Lodge on Sunday, June 9 and saw the grade II listed cottage, which dates to 1793, transformed into a scene from the
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TV star to host Q&A to celebrate retirement village show home opening
A TV and radio broadcaster is hosting a Q&A at a new retirement community in Hampshire. Gloria Hunniford will be at Ampfield Meadows on Thursday, June 20, from 11am to 1pm, to celebrate the opening of the show home. When complete, the
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Residents grill candidates at first General Election hustings
VOTERS in the Romsey and Southampton North constituency were able to grill the General Election candidates at a hustings. The event, which all six candidates attended, was organised by Christ Church Southampton and held at the Burgess Road Library
