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South Downs National Park to launch film trail honouring local champions
A film trail featuring local heroes and their bond with the South Downs National Park is set to be introduced this summer. Ten distinct "viewing posts" have been set up along the 100-mile South Downs Way, from Winchester to Eastbourne. Each
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Britain's Got Talent finalist to dazzle Winchester audiences
A Britain's Got Talent magician will be performing in Winchester at the end of the month. 2023 BGT finalist Cillian O’Connor is set to wow audiences at the Theatre Royal on Tuesday, July 30. This year, Mr O’Connor is touring his first-ever
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International accolade recognises golf club's environmental leadership
Corhampton Golf Club has received the recognition of GEO Certified® label, putting it at the forefront of efforts towards sustainability in the sport. The accolade was confirmed by the non-profit organisation, the GEO Foundation, which supports
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Rain doesn't dampen spirits at Hampshire's country food event
Hundreds of farm shop enthusiasts flocked to the third annual Country Food Fare at a Meon Valley farm, despite occasional showers. Keen explorers donned their wellies visiting Westlands Farm Shop near Wickham to experience the best of local Hampshire
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Cathedral choir crisis: 'Desist from further stoking matters'
I refer to the letter yesterday from Mr Meyer regarding the ‘controversy’ currently over ‘events’ at the cathedral. Mr Meyer states that he knows nothing about the situation, but then gives a very firm opinion on the matter. Much of the ‘controversy
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Civic chiefs trigger £400,000 to upgrade four waste water treatment works
CIVIC chiefs have triggered £400,000 to upgrade four wastewater treatment works. The works, which serve council houses in the countryside, are also used by Winchester City Council to generate nutrient credits. The credits are bought by developers
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'The infrastructure at Micheldever Station would not take it'
PLANS for a 6,000-home estate at Micheldever Station are not viable for a number of reasons (Chronicle, July 11). First of all, the number of homes would demand doctors' surgeries, shops and schools. Second issue, at very least 1,200 vehicles
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City council seeking new contract for car park phone payments
WINCHESTER City Council is tendering a new contract for phone payments for its car parks. RingGo has been the provider of phone payments for Winchester's car parks, but its contract runs out on November 22. At the cabinet member for climate
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Plans agreed to turn former motocross track into waste facility
Permission has been granted to convert a former motocross track near Winchester into an excavation waste facility despite residents’ concerns over road safety. As previously reported, the plan by applicant G. K. Benford and Co, will see road planings
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Aviation and motorcar festival draws thousands to Hampshire military base
A FESTIVAL of motoring and aviation has brought a fabulous array of vehicles to a Hampshire museum. The Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop, hosted the Wallop Wheels and Wings last Saturday, July 13. The museum and the adjacent Army Air Corps
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Village music festival, bingo night and more in the Twyford and Colden Common area
A HAMPSHIRE village music festival is fast approaching. The Locality Festival will be held on Saturday, August 31 from 4pm at the Phoenix Inn. A range of musicians will be performing, including: Mackenzie Gordon-Smith, Ed Sheeran Experience and
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Parties, quizzes and more in the Bishop's Waltham area
A QUIZ is being held in Bishop's Waltham is raise money for water pumps in Uganda. The event, for Watsan Uganda, will be held on Saturday, July 20 at St Peter's Church Hall from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. There will be prizes for teams who finish in first
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Thousands of flying ants spotted in Winchester: Could this be a summer swarm?
A BIBLICAL swarm of flying ants may descend on Winchester today due to the warm weather. The winged creatures are already flying around the city centre in their thousands, but if forecasts are correct, today, July 18, could see an event worthy
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Southampton hospital trust suspends booking system for blood tests
A Southampton hospital trust has suspended its patient booking system for routine blood tests due to IT problems. University Hospital Southampton has suspended its self-service booking system for routine and non-urgent blood tests at Southampton
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More than £10,000 raised at third annual 10k and community fete
MORE than £10,000 was raised at the third annual Compton 10k and fete. The money, raised at the event on Sunday, May 19, will support pupils and staff of Compton All Saints’ Church of England Primary School. More than 250 runners from across
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New sub-organist appointed at cathedral after departure of Claudia Grinnell
WINCHESTER Cathedral has announced the appointment of a new sub-organist. The cathedral hopes Oliver Morrell will bring "experience and talent" to its music team when he starts in September. Oliver said: "I am delighted to be joining the team
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Medieval France or Winchester? Residents celebrate with biennial cheese rolling
A QUIET Winchester road could have been mistaken for medieval France as wheels of Camembert came rolling down the hill. This was part of a biennial street party at Webster Road, Teg Down, which has been celebrated since 2012 on July 14 - Bastille
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Winchester school raises more than £50,000 to fund bursaries for girls
A HAMPSHIRE girls' school has raised more than £50,000 for a foundation helping girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. St Swithun’s School in Winchester wrapped up the academic year as the school community came together for the charity event in
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Photos show Perins pupils enjoying their leavers prom
IT WAS all sun and smiles at the Perins leavers prom this year. Hundreds of pupils arrived at the event in style, with a range of fantastic vehicles transporting them to the venue. READ MORE: 61 of the best photos from the Thornden School prom
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Photos show Perins pupils enjoying their leavers prom
IT WAS all sun and smiles at the Perins leavers prom this year. Hundreds of pupils arrived at the event in style, with a range of fantastic vehicles transporting them to the venue. READ MORE: 61 of the best photos from the Thornden School prom
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Comment – 'What’s clear is that the vast majority shouldn’t be there at all'
I’ve been in and out of prison pretty much all my life (no surprise there I hear close friends muttering). Seriously, for various reasons, I have visited several jails and what the Home Office used to call “incarcerative institutions”, from Category
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Residents' group call for community hub at derelict depot site
A RESIDENTS' group is calling on civic chiefs to use a derelict depot site as a community hub. Janet Berry, of the Highcliffe Forum for Community Action, wants Winchester City Council to use the Bar End Depot site to benefit local people.
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Watercress Line gears up for summer with children's TV favourites
The Watercress Line is offering several summer events to keep children entertained during the long school holidays. The popular railway's programme includes visits from beloved children’s characters Bluey and Bingo, as well as the return of Thomas
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New pics show pupils having fun at Test Valley School Year 11 leavers prom
PUPILS from Test Valley School have celebrated their Year 11 prom. The event was held at Norton Park Hotel on June 20 and featured a 10-piece band. Test Valley School pupils enjoying their prom (Image: Test Valley School) READ MORE: These
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Man who died in collision on M3 near Winchester was on his phone
A MAN was looking at his phone when he died after colliding with a lorry on the M3 near Winchester, an inquest has heard. Father of four Duane Evans, from the West Midlands, was 38 when he died of multiple injuries on May 16, 2023. He did not