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Hampshire charity's 'Dawn to Dusk' cycle attracts more than 50 cyclists
Hampshire based PLANETS Cancer Charity has reached more than £30k in donations as they gear up for a 100-mile cycle challenge. The 'Dawn To Dusk' event on June 22 is set to feature 54 members, comprising of doctors, nurses, patients and supporters
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Winchester care home’s craft fayre raises hundreds for The Boaz Project
Residents at a Winchester care home have helped to raise nearly £300 for a disability charity through a craft fayre in one of their lounges. Strong community connections brought dozens of visitors to the afternoon event at Colten Care’s Abbotts
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Anticipation building ahead of return of Hampshire festival in September
Anticipation is building in and around Winchester with just a few months to go until Mucky Weekender returns. The festival, which will be held from September 5-7, has announced Don Letts as its headline act for Mucky Weekender's opening party night
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Soldiers who served in Afghanistan fly the length of the Test Valley in paramotors
Two soldiers who served in Afghanistan have flown over the Test Valley for charity – in paramotors. Paul Goodwin and Charlie Hutchinson undertook the journey to promote Paul's new charity – Resurgence Air Sports – which helps veterans readjust
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'Sunak’s failure to fully represent our country at the D-Day Remembrance events'
Many of your readers will have been as appalled and upset as I was about Rishi Sunak’s failure to fully represent our country at the D-Day Remembrance events. What I find incomprehensible is how that can have happened. He proudly talks about being
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Lay clerk writes to Bishop of Winchester over concerns on future of music
CONCERNS are still being raised regarding the future of choral music at Winchester Cathedral. As previously reported, Dr Andrew Lumsden will leave his position as head of music at the cathedral on July 31. Former choristers have expressed their
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Eastleigh siblings looking to become next Snooker superstars
A PAIR of snooker siblings from Eastleigh are looking to emulate the Williams sisters in Tennis by dominating their sport. O'Shay Scott, 16, and Ellise Scott, 13, are widely considered to be two of the most promising junior players in the world
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Saints seal pre-contract signing of Japanese youth international forward
SAINTS have sealed the pre-contract signing of Japanese youth international forward Rento Takaoka. The 17 year old will remain in Japan with his current side, Nissho Gakuen High School, until he turns 18 in March and officially joins the club.
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Customers hurried out of city centre shops after fire service called to McDonald's
An entire block of shops in Winchester city centre was evacuated after a fire alarm went off in McDonald's. A fire engine was at the scene within minutes and asked staff and customers to exit shops on the High Street and St George's Street.
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City centre shops and McDonald's shut after fire alarm
4:49pm @hampshire_chronicle Winchester McDonald’s and city centre shops forced to shut after a fire alarm #Winchester
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New £1.8m food waste collection service given green light by city council
Winchester City Council has given the green light to a new £1.8m food waste collection service. The council is purchasing nine 12-tonne food waste collection trucks and an electric Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) that will be used by BIFFA, the
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Nurse struck off after sending intimate images to female colleague
A nurse who allegedly sent intimate pictures to a colleague has been struck off after a panel found his actions fell "significantly short" of standards. Lee Rennie was referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Council after reports that he had sent
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Senior member resigns from Cathedral with 'deep reluctance and disappointment'
Mark Bryford has said that is he leaving Winchester Cathedral with 'deep disappointment' after resigning. The former deputy director-general of the BBC confirmed that he has stood down from his role as the senior non-executive member of Winchester
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Central Sparks defeat Southern Vipers by five wickets in Charlotte Edwards Cup
CENTRAL Sparks defeated Southern Vipers by five wickets in the duel of already-qualified teams in the Charlotte Edwards Cup at New Road, Worcester. With both sides already assured a place in Finals Day at Derby on June 22, Sparks showed their bowling
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Seven lose jobs as Shuropody becomes latest victim in wave of city centre closures
At least seven people have lost their jobs after the closure of a High Street shop in Winchester. The staff at Shuropody were notified the day before that the shoe shop would be closing and that they would be out of employment. The Winchester
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Bishop of Winchester launches Cathedral review after resignation of senior member
THE Bishop of Winchester has launched a review after the resignation of a senior member of the Winchester Cathedral Chapter. This comes as concerns are being raised over the future of music at the cathedral. A spokesperson for The Bishop of
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PHOTOS: Good Festival raises vital funds for Hampshire hospitals
Dummer Down Farm was transformed into a vibrant celebration of community as families gathered for the annual Good Festival. On Sunday, June 16, Hampshire Medical Fund organised the event at Dummer Down Farm, which drew large crowds and brought
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Hampshire flower club enjoys annual chairman’s evening competition
ROMSEY Flower Club recently held its annual chairman’s evening competition. Helen Hardy judged the arrangements in three classes and said that the standard was very good, at the event on Thursday, June 13. After the prizes, the group enjoyed
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Sir Ed Davey plays with a frisbee on visit to Hampshire
The Liberal Democrat leader made his second visit to Hampshire of the general election campaign. Sir Ed Davey pulled blocks representing Winchester and Eastleigh from the blue wall in a game of Jenga during his visit to Fair Oak. He was also pictured
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Winchester Walking Weekend launches to great success
A walking event was launched in Winchester and dozens of local and visiting ramblers turned up for the inaugural event. The Winchester Walking Event was held on June 15 and 16, organised by The Ramblers and Winchester City Council. Richard
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Hampshire firm gives record-breaking donation to National Garden Scheme
The National Garden Scheme (NGS) received a record-breaking donation of £35,620 from Griffin Glasshouses' 2023 sales on its RHS Chelsea Show Garden. Since the partnership started in 2013, it is the largest annual contribution to the NGS, following
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Sea shanties and blues music at The Hyde Tavern beer and cider festival
A family-run pub in Winchester has put on its annual beer and cider festival. Hot on the heels of the success of the Winchester Beer and Cider Festival, The Hyde Tavern held the event between June 14 and June 16. Despite the temperamental weather
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Hairdresser's a cut above with free haircuts to the community
A Winchester hairdressers has launched a scheme to give free haircuts to community heroes and the needy. Haringtons, on The Square, is calling the offer Haringtons Helps. They aim to put a smile on the face of anyone who has been finding life
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Sixth formers research and analyse major societal concerns at university
On a recent initiative, Barton Peveril College sixth formers investigated society's significant issues in collaboration with the University of Winchester. Sharing their thoughts recently at a university event, these 14 students were the second
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Three-bed Hampshire village home available for £1.25m
A THREE-BED family home in a Hampshire village is on sale for £1.25m. The house, marketed by Winkworth Winchester is at New Barn Farm Cottages, Crawley. With generous rooms and superb gardens, this property is sure to appeal to those who
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Cathedral pledges to invest £850,000 into music - and to fill vacant posts quickly
THE Dean of Winchester Cathedral has said that it is working to address concerns over the future of music at the cathedral - and has committed to investing £850,000 into improving it. As previously reported, fears have been expressed after the
