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Fair Oak cruise into semi-finals
Fair Oak cruised into the semi-finals of the Southern League Twenty20 Plate with a convincing home win over local rivals Trojans on Sunday afternoon. Fair Oak CC President John Perry oversaw the club’s junior competitions and presentations in the
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WADAC athletes at national schools championships
A FANTASTIC 26 athletes from Winchester and District Athletics Club (WADAC) were selected to represent their county schools team at the recent England Schools Athletics Championships. The event was held in the Commonwealth Games stadium in Birmingham
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Former county councillor's brother raises more than £18,000 for charity
THE BROTHER of a former county councillor has raised more than £18,000 for charity with a charity bike ride. As previously reported, Hugh Lumby resigned from his position as the councillor for the Upper Meon Valley ward at the end of March after
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Council depot goes green with help from government grant
TEST Valley Borough Council has completed work to transform its Bourne House depot near Romsey and slash the building’s carbon emissions. It’s in part thanks to a government grant that it was able to crack on with the project and minimise the
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'Highly entertaining and enjoyable tribute to Shakespeare'
LOVERS of Shakespeare were in for a treat and a few surprises at Romsey Choral Society's summer concert at St Cross Church, Winchester, on Saturday, July 6. Inspired programme planning by musical director Richard Pearce gave the fascinated audience
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'Is this an acceptable risk in Hampshire?'
I woke up this morning to the revelation that the head of the US secret service has stated that the assassination attempt of Mr Trump was able to take place as the roof where the rifleman was located, had a 'slope'. It was deemed not safe to inspect
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No plans to introduce Sunday or overnight charges in market towns, meeting hears
CIVIC chiefs have confirmed there are no plans to introduce overnight and Sunday parking charges to the district's markets towns. This comes after Winchester City Council imposed controversial charges to city centre car parks last year. The
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'May we, through the letters page, say a huge thank you'
May we, through the letters page of the Romsey Advertiser, say a huge thank you to so many of you who were kind enough to send cards, emails and in-person good wishes as we closed Choice Plants and Poppies. Your thoughts and sentiments have been much
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'It gives a dreadful first impression of the city'
From this letter can the department responsible please take action to remove the awful pile of materials that are clearly a real health hazard at this location. This is no reflection on the person responsible, who is clearly in need of support
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Councillor concerns over lack of enforcement on development in the southern parishes
A COUNCILLOR has complained over the lack of action by the enforcement team over a development in the southern parishes. Cllr Paula Langford-Smith, who represents Denmead on Winchester City Council, urged civic chiefs to take more action on unapproved
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Residents and musicians take to the streets for day one of village Sheepfair
Musicians, local groups and residents took to the streets in a Hampshire village to kick off a weekend of activities. Overton Sheepfair returned on Saturday, July 20, with residents, community groups and musicians taking to the streets. The
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Funding for wellbeing centres in Hampshire cut by county council
Funding for mental health wellbeing services in Hampshire will be slashed despite concerns over the possible knock-on effect on already saturated waiting lists. Hampshire County Council has approved a cut to funding for wellbeing centres, which
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Civic chiefs reject call to stop vehicles using ford on renowned chalk stream
The Green Party has been left disappointed after the county council refused to place a traffic order to stop vehicles damaging a river at Droxford in the Meon Valley. A road running below the water level of a stream or river is often known as a
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Taylor Swift, Willy Wonka and Hungry Caterpillar compete in village wheelbarrow race
Taylor Swift, Willy Wonka and the Hungry Caterpillar took to the streets of a Hampshire village in a wheelbarrow race. Competitors filled Winchester Street, Overton, with their creatively decorated wheelbarrows on Friday, July 19. The baking
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Danny Chambers leaving 'deeply rewarding job' to focus on role as MP
Winchester's MP has announced that he is leaving his "deeply rewarding" job to focus on politics. Danny Chambers worked as a veterinary surgeon, founding Veterinary Voices UK, a discussion group for vets, and acting as a trustee of Vetlife, a mental
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City council planners approve application to extend Edwardian house
An application to add an extension to an Edwardian house in Winchester has been approved by council planners. William and Sally Brewin, of Quarry Road, applied for permission to demolish an existing lean-to at the rear of their property and construct
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Annual Hampshire Day promises packed schedule for rural tradition lovers
The eagerly awaited Hampshire Countryside Day is set to return to Bereleigh Estate in East Meon, near Petersfield. Sponsored by SHORTS plant hire and waste management and taking place on September 15, the event also supports Hampshire and Isle
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God and money - Christian Comment
Active Christians usually follow Jesus by praying and reading the bible regularly, and by engaging with a faith community. Then there are several ways of discovering how deep our discipleship really stretches – with none more pertinent than how we
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Council commits to including creative spaces in future regeneration plans
CIVIC chiefs have committed to ensuring creative talent is 'at the heart of our communities'. A question was asked at a recent meeting about how Winchester City Council will make sure creative spaces are part of future regeneration projects.