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Organisers 'overwhelmed' by response as award nominations close
NOMINATIONS for the Test Valley Business Awards 2024 have closed and the organisers have thanked all those who entered. Entries closed on Friday, June 28, and those behind the accolades have said they are ‘overwhelmed’ with the response. The
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Pop and rock concerts set to light up stage at Theatre Royal
A JAMBOREE of musical acts will perform in Winchester hot on the heels of this year's Hat Fair. The Theatre Royal will host a series of rock and pop concerts on consecutive evenings this July. Rock fans are invited to celebrate a rock line-up
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Hampshire social club raises £600 for guide dogs chairty
A ROMSEY social club recently a fundraising event in aid of the world’s largest assistance dog organisation, Guide Dogs. Romsey Conservative Club raised £600 with food and fun activities for visitors and an opportunity to learn more about the important
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Winchester's first ever Lebanese restaurant to open next month
A NEW Lebanese restaurant is set to open in Winchester. Lebanese House will serve freshly sourced dishes made from scratch in the Levantine tradition. The owner, Mohamed Elshabrawy, already has a Lebanese House in Newbury and thought Winchester
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'To tell you the truth, I feel so angry and surprised'
I honestly didn't expect that I should continue to work against the hospital and A&E departments closing down but you see people who have been reading the letters in the Hampshire Chronicle are infuriated at the supposed running down of especially
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'Someone needs to take responsibility for this mess'
I have been reading and hearing about all the goings on at the cathedral in the last week or so. Like many of your readers I am shocked and disappointed by events. One would think that the cathedral hierarchy would be above that kind of thing.
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Hampshire residents protest telecoms firm's plans to put up pylons
Romsey residents are fuming over the planned installation of overhead fibre cables in their estate. Openreach has applied to Test Valley Borough Council for permission to erect the poles which would bring its fibre service to the area. Locals
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Liberal Democrat MP says he is prioritising cleaning rivers and protecting NHS
DANNY Chambers, the new MP for Winchester, has said that he feels welcomed by his constituents since his election. Mr Chambers won the seat for the Liberal Democrats on Thursday, July 4 in the General Election. The Conservatives had held the seat
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Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle
The Hampshire Chronicle published eight 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
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Railway disruption as emergency services deal with 'medical emergency' on train
TRAINS were disrupted over the weekend while emergency services dealt with a "medical emergency". British Transport Police cars, an ambulance and a Network Rail incident support vehicle were seen gathering along Station Road, Winchester, at around
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Romsey man becomes MP for Labour in East Midlands constituency
A FORMER Romsey resident who studied at Mountbatten School has been elected as the MP for Northampton South. Labour's Mike Reader, 40, won the seat, which previously had a Tory majority of 17,363, and now has a Labour one of 3,820 – a swing of
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Hampshire village fete a success after duck race, coconut shy and 'gallons' of Pimm's
A HAMPSHIRE village has hosted a successful fete in spite of blustery conditions. Braving the winds and occasional torrential rain, the Meonstoke, Corhampton & Exton Church Fete got under way as planned on Saturday, July 6, and was rewarded with
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Classic cars retrace Britain's first ever motorcar trip: The Ellis Journey
A CLASSIC car odyssey has retraced Britain's first motorcar trip. The Ellis Journey revved into life on the weekend of July 6-7 to follow the route of the Honourable Evelyn Ellis in his four-horse-power Panhard car in 1895. In spite of less-than-ideal
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Train discounts, cinema tickets and insurance - the best freebies for over 50's
Although not yet at the state pension age, some of you might not be aware that 50+ year-olds can claim some freebies too. As the cost of living crisis rages on, you must take advantage of every possible free source of income on offer to you.
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University of Winchester partners with firm for library renovation
The University of Winchester has utilised the expertise of an eco-removals firm in the sustainable renovation of its library. Portsmouth-based Traco UK, is a social enterprise specialising in eco-friendly clearance and removal. The company recycles
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Second performance added due to popular demand for Chesil Theatre production
A production at a Winchester theatre has proven so popular that a second performance has now been added. Tickets for the Chesil Theatre's adaptation of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin are in such high demand, a preview performance has been added on
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Woman given suspended sentence for stealing and not attending court
A WINCHESTER woman has been given a suspended sentence for stealing from a shop. Sharon Caudill, 44, of Trussell Crescent, Weeke, stole baby products worth £109.99 from Boots in Clacton on Sea in Essex on April 24, 2023, a court heard. Appearing
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Romsey plant nursery employees open new café after closure
FORMER employees at a beloved Hampshire plant nursery have opened their own business venture. After the closure of Choice Plants in Timsbury, near Romsey, Vicky Betteridge, 40, and Livvy Parsons, 20, decided to set up shop at a new venue a few
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Renowned architect recognised for her achievements with coveted award
A RENOWNED Winchester architect has been recognised for her achievements in the field with a coveted award. Kate Macintosh won the 2024 AJ100 Contribution to the Profession award after topping a poll of AJ100 practice employees. Previous winners