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Two Test Valley farms to participate in net zero pilot initiative
Two farms in Test Valley will be taking part in a project to improve nitrogen usage efficiency. Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) revealed that Michelmersh Manor Farm and Goddards Farm have been chosen for the pioneering Net Zero pilot demonstrator
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Winchester's third jobs and opportunities fair to take place
A jobs and opportunities fair will be returning to Winchester later this year. Hosted by Winchester City Council together with Winchester Jobcentre, the third annual event is scheduled for September 4, from 10am to 1pm, at the Middle Brook Centre
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Bridal shop in Romsey boasts expert in-house seamstress
A bridal shop in Romsey is pulling in customers with its exclusive brands and an expert in-house seamstress. Occasion's owner, Elena Molchan, who relocated her decade-long established business to Romsey from Fareham, has been welcomed warmly into
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Spectacular cars, motorbikes and planes at Army museum fundraiser
CLASSIC cars, motorbikes and planes greeted thousands of people at an Army museum's annual fundraiser. Wallop, Wheels and Wings, at the Army Flying Museum near Middle Wallop, also had spectacular displays from helicopters and planes, food stalls
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Village fete draws in crowds for traditional British fun - including rain showers
COMMUNITY spirit shone through as a Hampshire village turned out for its annual fete. Swanmore Village Fete, run by Meon Valley Lions Club, took over the recreation ground in New Road on Saturday, July 13. Despite a forecast of rain, the
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West Wellow garage compound with planning permission up for auction
A GARAGE compound with planning permission is up for auction in a Test Valley village. Located in West Wellow, near Romsey, the site has a guide price between £140,000 and £150,000. The freehold comes with planning consent for two three-bedroom
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Mystery seller trying to sell Winchester city centre site for six-figure sum
A VACANT lot is being sold for offers of more than £100,000 in Winchester city centre. The space on St George's Street is next to the back entrance to NatWest Old Bank. The freehold property, which is currently used as a parking space for around
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'I’ve been a patient there for over 50 years'
FURTHER to John Seager Green’s letter (Hampshire Chronicle, July 4), I was also surprised by the item in the Hampshire Chronicle about faults in the Friarsgate Surgery. I’ve been a patient there for over 50 years and I’ve always received kind,
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'Hat Fair had become associated with drunken brawling and general rowdiness'
ON the 50th anniversary celebrations of Hat Fair, I have seen no mention of the person who was decisive in reviving Hat Fair and putting it on course to be the major event it is today – Helen Kent. In the mid-1980s, Hat Fair had become associated
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Council's multi-million pound investment boosts Hampshire pothole repairs
A record 180,909 pothole repairs across Hampshire marks a 37 per cent yearly rise, says the county council. Councillor Lulu Bowerman, the county council’s cabinet member for Highways and Waste, said: "We understand that potholes remain a significant
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I'm a Doctor: These 10 'surprising' habits are 'secretly' aging you faster
Like it or not, ageing is a fact of life but one Doctor has warned that these surprising habits are actually speeding up the process. Small, seemingly insignificant habits could be adding years to our appearance without us even realising it.
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Thousands enjoy 30th anniversary of Hampshire town's fair
THERE was food, music and merriment at the 30th anniversary of a Hampshire town's tradition. Romsey's Beggars Fair started in 1993 and has been a staple of the town ever since. Starting out with just a handful of performers, the Cornmarket
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Hampshire residents face near-50 per cent hike in water bills
Residents across Hampshire will face a near 50 per cent increase in their bills over the next five years. Southern Water has been given permission to increase bills by 44 per cent – or £183. The increase was approved by regulator Ofwat on Thursday
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From Walkers to Tyrrells see who the UK voted as their favourite crisp brand
From Walkers and Tyrrells to Kettle and McCoy's there are so many crisps to choose from in the UK. Even all of the major supermarkets like Aldi, Tesco, Asda and M&S have their own brand of crisps these days. But which crisps are the best
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City centre hotel celebrates launch of newly refurbished garden
THE great and the good of the Winchester business community were out in force to celebrate the launch of a newly refurbished garden. The Winchester Royal Hotel, in St Peter Street, marked the occasion with Prosecco, cocktails, nibbles and live
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Pubs allowed to open later than usual for England vs Spain Euro 2024 final
Pubs will be allowed to extend their opening hours on Sunday (July 14) with England set to take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Venues in England and Wales will be allowed to stay open an extra two hours, until 1am, on the day of the match.
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Steve Backshall: Dangerous animals migrating to UK is 'definite possibility'
BBC presenter Steve Backshall has warned that dangerous animals migrating to the UK is a 'definite possibility'. The beloved wildlife presenter was questioned on whether Global Warming will see the UK, a country renowned for being relatively safe
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Around £1m recovered in probe linked to Romsey businessman jailed for bomb plot
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has recovered around £1 million in the latest legal step of a probe into an organised crime group linked to a Romsey businessman. Investigators have spent 13 years looking at the activities of Jonathan Nuttall and
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Look inside this beautiful Victorian house on sale in the centre of Romsey
A BEAUTIFULLY presented Victorian home in the centre of Romsey has gone on the market. The house is being sold through Henshaw Fox for £620,000. Tom Henshaw, managing director for Henshaw Fox, said: “This beautifully presented Victorian home
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Lavender fields in Hampshire make the perfect place for a picture or family gathering
A VAST sea of purple in the Hampshire countryside has been attracting visitors from all over. The rise of Instagram and Tiktok, and the search for perfect backdrops, has given an unlikely boost to a farm near Alton. The Lavender Fields at
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Impressive hall that will take your breath away is just a few hours from Hampshire
Inside an iconic London building is a stunning hall that has been compared to the Sistine Chapel. One of the best things about living in Hampshire is the proximity to London. We can enjoy what the big smoke has to offer, pretend we aren't tourists
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More than 200 students inspired by science at annual STEM event
More than 200 students inspired by science at the second annual STEM event hosted by EBP South at the National Oceanography Centre. Held on June 26, 24 teams from 17 schools participated in engaging activities. Sponsored by eight businesses
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Hampshire youth celebrated for Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Awards
The latest recipients of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award from Hampshire were celebrated at an event in Winchester. The 36 recipients attended a ceremony organised by the DoE’s Hampshire Forum where they received special certificates from HM
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Hampshire trail ranked among top 10 pub walks you should embark on this summer
A Hampshire trail has been ranked among the top 10 pub walks to try this summer in the UK. The Brockenhurst and the Tall Trees Trail Circular was the only representative from the county and placed fourth overall. The research to determine the
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'Now it is simply the time to say thank you'
Firstly a huge thank you to all participants in last week’s election. Whether fellow candidates, counting agents, poll clerks or voters, I know it is both a privilege and for some a significant responsibility enabling our democracy. There
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Bygone Hampshire - more photos from the archive
MORE photos from the Hampshire Chronicle's unique photographic archive, held by Hampshire Cultural Trust at its base in Bar End. A French general is shown inspecting the boys in the Army Cadet Force at Winchester College. Cyclists race on a grass
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Hampshire motorway services named the best for parking spaces in the UK
A Hampshire motorway service station has ranked as the best motorway services for parking spaces in the whole of the UK. The Welcome Break Services at Fleet has an enormous 730 spots, which is 14 more than the nearest competitor. Cobham was