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Woman found not guilty of possessing cannabis and assaulting officers
A WINCHESTER woman who was charged with assaulting emergency workers has had the case against her dropped. Eran Ozgunay, 37, of Wolfe Close, Stanmore, was alleged to have assaulted two police officers and possessing cannabis on Thursday, January
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Youth charity gets donation of more than £60,000 from Hampshire Freemasons
A GRANT of more than £60,000 has been donated from the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Freemasons to the Romsey-based Youth Options charity. Up to 30 local families dealing with children showing challenging behaviours such as violence, self-harm
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'We now move on to a new chapter' - Clothes shop closes after 17 years in the city
A POPULAR Winchester clothes shop celebrated its last day with a party. Pavilion, in The Square, had its last day of trading on Saturday, July 13 after being in the city since 2007. It has closed after owner Mandy Macartney and shop manager
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'Oases of beauty from small front gardens on a busy Winchester street'
To walk along Parchment Street when the roses there are in bloom is a real joy. I am grateful to the residents of this city centre street for creating oases of beauty from small front gardens on a busy Winchester street. Mary Pearson, Manor
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Hampshire country pub that closed down after three months goes on sale
A HAMPSHIRE country pub that closed down after just three months of business is up for sale. The George and Falcon in Warnford is on the market with a guide price of £650,000 after management decided to shut up shop, citing difficult business conditions
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Controversial plan for three homes to be decided by planning committee
A DECISION is due for a controversial housing development in Winchester. Orchard Homes want replace the house at Wray How, 30 Downside Road in Teg Down, with three two-storey houses. A total of 50 objections have been received ahead of Winchester
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New CGI revealed of housing development in historic location
A NEW CGI has been revealed of a housing development on a historic site in Bishop's Waltham. In August 2022, Winchester City Council permitted the Abbey Mill Place development of a 66-bedroom care home, 38 assisted-living flats, 19 family homes
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Hampshire golf club smashes £50,000 target at charity golf day
STAFF and members from Bramshaw Golf Club have raised more than £50,000 for charity. The participants took part in the annual longest golf day challenge, raising money for this year’s captain’s charities, MNDA, Cancer Research UK and the Disabled
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Gas leak near Hampshire town forces evacuation of industrial estate
A GAS pipeline has burst near a Hampshire town, forcing the evacuation of homes and businesses. The leak, which sent a 30-foot plume of natural gas into the air, happened in a field next to Wynford Industrial Park in Timsbury, outside Romsey.
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Danny Chambers thanks supporters with science centre thank you party
THE newly elected MP for Winchester Danny Chambers has held a Thank You party for supporters. The event was held at Winchester Science Centre on Friday, July 12. As well as live music provided by Danny’s partner Emma Taylor and her band, several
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Hampshire captain Vince appeals for public help after shocking home attacks
HAMPSHIRE captain James Vince has appealed to the public for information on repeated attacks on his property that forced him and his family out. England cricketer Vince, 33, lives in a village East of Southampton and has been there for eight years
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LIVE: Roads closed near Romsey after reported gas leak
1:59pm The gas leak has stopped after the ruptured pipeline was bypassed. That's all from us. Thank you for reading
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Major scheme for 14 new flats and 40 car parking spaces to be decided
A MAJOR scheme in a Hampshire market town has provoked opposition and will be decided by Winchester planning chiefs this week. Alistair Harris, of Metis Homes, has applied to demolish three industrial units at The Dean, Alresford, and build 14
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Man died of respiratory failure after taking heroin, inquest hears
THE death of a Winchester man who died of morphine toxicity has been ruled as misadventure. Stuart James Steele, 60, of Winnall Manor Road, Winnall, was discovered dead in the house he shared with his brother Anthony on June 2, 2022, an inquest
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New 'scenic' bus route will allow passengers to explore Hampshire countryside
A NEW bus route is opening this summer to link two Hampshire towns. Bluestar will be offering a Sunday bus route linking Romsey and Andover to give locals and tourists a chance to visit the Test Valley's picturesque villages. The "Test Valley
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Man who died in A33 crash named as inquest opens into his death
A KINGS Worthy man who died in a collision two weeks ago has been named as the inquest opens into his death. James Alexander Scott, 25, of Fraser Road, died in a collision on the A33 southbound between the Cart and Horses and Winnall roundabout
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St Cross frustrated by Basingstoke's last pair
Basingstoke & North Hants' last pair survived a tense finale to salvage a 'losing draw' against St Cross Symondians having largely been outplayed for the bulk of their ECB Southern Premier League match at the Green Jackets. Ali Brown and Abhljeet
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Disgust at 'slap in the face' as cowboy builder who made thousands told to pay £108
A rogue trader who made more than £640,000 by fleecing 50 customers has been ordered to pay back just over £100 - with a victim saying this is a 'slap in the face' Lawrence Martin was jailed for five years for defrauding £643,398 from customers
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Football legend Francis Benali to headline charity event
Southampton football legend Francis 'Franny' Benali will headline a charity event organised by HWB Chartered Accountants. The event, titled 'An Evening With Francis Benali', will take place at Thornden Hall in Chandler's Ford on September 19 and
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Man completes 'Marrowthon' with his sister who saved him from rare blood cancer
A HAMPSHIRE man and his sister, who saved him from a rare blood cancer, have run a "Marrowthon". Billy and Eliza Densham completed a marathon beginning and ending at Winchester Cathedral to raise money for a charity that connects cancer sufferers
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Winchester adults awarded for overcoming literacy challenges
Adult readers in Winchester who struggle to read or never learnt to read were recently recognised with certificates at an award ceremony. The ceremony, which was held at St Peter’s Church in Jewry Street, also included those in the surrounding
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Daybreak charity celebrates 25 years of supporting families
Family support organisation Daybreak, is commemorating its 25th year helping families across the south of England. The charity is inviting former families, staff, and volunteers to share their stories as part of a year-long celebration. Founded
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Proposed secure dog field to lessen impact on local nature reserve
Winchester dog owners may soon benefit from a secure dog field, under Hampshire County Council's proposals. The council plans for the facility next to Crab Wood to offer a safe area for off-leash dog exercise and training. The idea aims to
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Crime thriller about omniscient octopus and female rage to be launched in Winchester
A NEW crime thriller novel is being launched at a Winchester bookshop. P&G Wells Booksellers on College Street will host the unveiling of Rebecca Smith's Conversations with an Octopus on July 25. The "cosy crime" book includes an all-knowing