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Dozens of Romsey residents turn out to support England in Euros final
ROMSEY residents were out in force supporting England in the final of the Euros. The Three Lions got into the final after beating the Netherlands on Wednesday, July 10, facing off against Spain in the last match on Sunday, July 14. Dozens of
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Winchester firm wins top award for driver recruitment
A Winchester businessman has received recognition for his exceptional performance in staff recruitment. The owner of Winchester and Southampton branches of Driver Hire, a driver employment agency, Ash Mustafa, received the accolade at Driver Hire's
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Community library raises money at Hampshire school festival
NORTH Baddesley Community Library recently had a stall and a primary school's festival. Friends of North Baddesley Infant School invited the library to hold a stall at the event on Saturday, July 6. Despite showers, the stall raised more
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Beccy is named Manager of the Year at top awards for her hard work and care
A member of staff at St John's Winchester has triumphed as Manager of the Year at the Hampshire Care Awards. Registered welfare manager Beccy Hynard-Hicks showed dedication to the welfare of St John's Winchester's residents. Committed to delivering
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Fair Oak II get much-needed win
NEITHER rain nor visitors Cadnam could prevent Fair Oak II from chalking up a much-needed Hampshire League Division 2 victory on Saturday afternoon. A drizzly shower just before the scheduled start time reduced the game to 41 overs per side, and
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'There was no attempt being made to control traffic'
ON Saturday afternoon, July 6, there was a scaffolder's lorry parked within the forbidden parking zone, beside the Zebra Crossing on St Cross Road, by Cannon Street, totally obscuring the view of anyone driving, from the city centre, of any pedestrians
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'Politicians do work together for the benefit of the electorate'
You might have noticed but we have just had an election. We have seen politics at its most adversarial as candidates have vied to secure your vote. Locally, on election night, all candidates acknowledged the positive spirit in which the elections
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Hampshire day spa seeing success after relocating to village
A ROMSEY woman is seeing success with her new spa, more than six months after it opened its doors. Aimee Shergold, 37, opened her latest venture, Ayano Day Spa in Stanbridge Lane, Awbridge, in December. This comes after the closing of her previous
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Man must complete 200 hours of unpaid labour after pleading guilty to assault
A WINCHESTER man has been slapped with a community order for committing an assault. Cameron Standen, 26, of Thurmond Road, assaulted Sean Stephen Blakely in Winchester on November 11, causing him bodily harm, a court heard. Appearing at Basingstoke
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Winchester Rugby Club president embarking on another epic cycling challenge
With preparations for the forthcoming season in full swing Winchester Rugby Club president Robbie Sanderson has once again had a rush of blood to his head and decided he ought to take on another cycling challenge linked to rugby activities. Being
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Hampshire produce celebrated at Winchester Food Festival
THE finest produce from across Hampshire was celebrated at the Winchester Food Festival. The event, in its second year and organised by Hampshire Fare, was held in the Outer Close of Winchester Cathedral on Sunday, July 14. There was a wide
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City archaeology festival to explore medieval fraud prevention
A CITY archaeology festival is set to explore fraud prevention in medieval and Tudor England. The Winchester Festival of Archaeology will be held at the City Museum from July 19 to 21. One of the solutions used wax seals and for the first
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I tested low-end, mid-range and high-end sunscreen – This is what you should buy
It’s finally summer, the weather's warm the sun's out and there’s no cloud in sight. I wish. The Great British summer has never been known to be smooth sailing, from heatwaves that leave you wishing it was winter again to summers so cold and
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How much screen times is ok for kids? Expert reveals when it becomes 'unhealthy'
Screens follow us everywhere these days from tablets and TVs to phones and laptops. There is an entire ( and very addictive) digital world out there for our kids to discover whether it's scrolling on TikTok or liking Instagram posts. With the
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More than £6,000 raised after sudden death of popular man
MORE than £6,000 has been raised to help a Winchester family after the sudden death of a popular man. Florin Ionut Manaila, 37, was found dead on Wednesday, July 10, leaving behind his wife and three young children. Family friend and neighbour
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Doctor reveals 'best hangover cure' is a 'little-known' tipple the night before
The dreaded hangover after a night out can make or break a person. While most hangovers eventually fade on their own, some can linger for a full day, or perhaps longer. Now, health gurus have revealed a 'little-known' tipple that could help
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Test Valley man part of four-man team aiming to complete 2,800-mile before the Euros
A KING'S Somborne man is part of a British Army team leading the way in a never-before-seen race across the mid Pacific Ocean. Josh Warne is part of the four-man team known as the ‘Salty Sappers’, on a mission to ensure they are back on dry land
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The tap room where beer lovers can sample the products brewed just yards away
It's the gem of a tap room where customers can sample beers brewed just yards away and tipsy treats produced using beery by-products. At Flack's Taproom in Romsey, beer lovers are surrounded by the machinery which has produced their tipple.
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Popular theme park shortlisted for 11 national awards
A popular theme park is in the running for several national awards. Paultons Park has been nominated for 11 awards in the UK Theme Park Awards 2024, making it a major contender. The park, near Ower, was awarded bronze in the Theme Park of the
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Winchester woman wins prize at Hampshire village art show
A WINCHESTER woman has won a prize at a New Forest village art exhibition. Emma Lowres, a fine arts graduate, won the runner-up prize for her painting, Grey Sky, Buckler's Hard. The Art of Buckler’s Hard is a show exhibiting paintings selected
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Christian comment by Philip Krinks - The highest form of leadership
In the City of London, the story is told of a young fund manager who decided to leave the large bank where he had been trained and set up on his own. He was determined to make a big splash: brass plate outside the door with his name on it; thick carpets
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Listed cottage in Easton goes on the market for £625,000
A GRADE-II listed thatched cottage in a village near Winchester has gone on the market. Located in Easton, the property is being sold through Winkworth with a guide price of £625,000. Dating back to the 17th century, the cottage retains some
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Bus company slammed for cutting services to Hampshire college
A HAMPSHIRE bus company has been criticised for cutting services to a sixth-form college from rural parts of the county. Stagecoach recently announced that, from September, they are axing a raft of routes to Peter Symonds College in Winchester