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Hampshire Olympic hopeful delights primary school children
AN 18-year-old Olympic hopeful has visited a Hampshire primary school hoping to inspire the next generation of athletes. Romsey based runner Annie Mann has ambitions to compete for Team GB at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and was only too happy
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Theatre Royal Winchester to host celebrated magic show
The celebrated West End Magic show is arriving at Theatre Royal Winchester. The longest-running theatre magic show in London, West End Magic is a family-friendly spectacle, featuring wonderment, illusion, and variety acts. On stage will be
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Hampshire zoo to host opulent afternoon teas this summer
A HAMPSHIRE zoo is offering visitors a chance to take their tea like royalty. This summer Marwell Zoo is opening a tearoom in its historic Marwell Hall. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy a decadent afternoon tea at the heart of the Hampshire
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Hampshire town twinning group holds successful game of petanque
A HAMPSHIRE town twinning group recently celebrated Bastille Day with a game of petanque. Michelmersh and Timsbury Twinning Association hosted the afternoon's game on Sunday, July 14 at the village sports ground and club house. Petanque is
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The Hampshire vineyard using chickens to produce top-notch wine
A HAMPSHIRE vineyard is revolutionising British wine-making – with help from their chickens. The family-owned Rose Charity Estate, which lies north of Winchester at Stoke Charity, is using a hands-on, permaculture-inspired approach to winemaking
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'Trying to locate a postman in Winchester'
I am trying to locate Andrew I Henry a postman in Winchester, as his wallet has been found in Winnall Woods. It contains his Royal Mail card (exp 2017) and something of sentimental value, which will have to be identified before it is handed over
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Bells Against Cancer event held in memory of 'thoughtful and very loved' bellringer
Romsey Abbey bellringers held a special event in memory of a member who died in 2023. On Saturday, July 20, a two-hour long concert “Bells Against Cancer” was held in memory of bellringer Joy Scanlan, who died aged 75 after a battle with cancer
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'One of the standouts in this year’s theatrical offerings'
THE 2024 revival of Pretty Woman: The Musical, inspired by the beloved 1990 film, delivers a dazzling theatrical experience that revitalises the classic romantic tale for today's audiences. This production at the Mayflower excels with its charismatic
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Motorbike procession to be held in honour of biker who died on Hampshire road
HUNDREDS of motorcyclists will take part in a procession today to honour a fellow biker who died. Master Builder, which organises bike nights, is putting on the parade in memory of Kieran Short, who was in an accident involving two cars on a country
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Pupils 'arrested' on their way to prom make a stunning entrance to party
TWO pupils were arrested on their way to prom - however it was all for show as they arrived in style in the police car. Kings School pupil Ellie Hillyer was joined by her boyfriend Jasper Allen-Hare as they were chaperoned to their prom by local
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Three choirs sing together at Hampshire cathedral to celebrate heritage
A HAMPSHIRE cathedral has hosted an event uniting choirs from all over the South. The Southern Cathedrals Festival (SCF), hosted at Winchester last weekend, was a resounding success, drawing together Salisbury, Chichester, and Winchester cathedrals
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Men who crashed into tree arrested on suspicion of drug dealing
TWO men have been arrested after crashing into a tree near Hursley. As previously reported in a live blog, the B3043 between Hursley and Chandler's Ford has been closed in both directions this morning (Tuesday, July 23) following the crash.
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Worthy Down Army serviceman to represent Zimbabwe at the Olympics
Stephen Cox, a dedicated Army serviceman and exceptional athlete based at Worthy Down, is set to represent Zimbabwe in the men’s single scull at the forthcoming Paris Olympics 2024. Cox’s journey, which began at the age of 13, epitomises the values
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UK rents hit record high with average costing tenants £1,314 per month
The average rent being asked outside London has hit a new record of £1,314 per month, with each property typically receiving 17 inquiries from prospective tenants, according to a website. A year ago, the average monthly advertised rent across Britain
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Hampshire recycling company awarded two significant police contracts
Silverlake Automotive Recycling in Shedfield has won two four-year term police contracts. Sussex & Surrey Police renewed their contract, and Hampshire & IOW Constabulary have signed up for the first time. The contracts were given by Automobile
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Major Hampshire road closed after crash
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'Taken far too early': Tributes left at junction where motorcyclist died
TRIBUTES have been left in memory of a man who died on the road in Kings Worthy. The tributes, left at the junction of London Road and Church Lane, consist of flowers and notes. One of the notes says: “Sleep tight. Taken far too early. You
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Chandler's Ford nursery is taken over by a national chain
A nursery company has taken over a Chandler’s Ford nursery in a bid to expand its centres across the south coast. Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools will now be running Mulberry Corner Nursery, which has been in operation for more than 30 years
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Celebrated former PE teacher of Kevin Keegan and Steve Moran dies aged 81
Celebrated PE teacher Charlie Tuck, who taught former Saints stars Kevin Keegan and Steve Moran, has died aged 81. After his move to Hampshire, the proud Yorkshireman drove the 270 miles back to his home county to ensure his son would be eligible
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McKenzie Bemerton run blitz ruined by the rain
St Cross Symondians couldn't have done much more to win their ultimately rain abandoned ECB Southern Premier League match at South Wilts. They had 208 runs on the scoreboard board by lunch. They raced on to a thumping 323-5 and then reduced South
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Children's book written by Winchester university graduates shortlisted for award
A CHILDREN'S book written by a pair of University of Winchester graduates has been shortlisted for an award. A Clean Air Cycle to School by Emily Jordan and Katt Grover, which has been sent to 17 primary schools in Southampton, is in the running
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Surge in calls for air ambulance in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has seen a 31 per cent year on year increase in calls for the first half of 2024. The charity's doctors, dispatchers, pilots and paramedics responded to 1,183 emergency call-outs in the region, most
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Plans to transform farm buildings approved by city council planners
WINCHESTER planning chiefs have approved an application to turn an agricultural building into a pair of houses. Exdell Limited applied to Winchester City Council for permission to convert buildings at East Stoke Farm, in Old Stoke Road, Stoke Charity
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Date set for hearing on controversial plans for town centre retirements flats
A DATE has been set for a hearing to decide the future of a building at the gateway to Romsey. Churchill Retirement Living's scheme for 47 retirement flats at the former Edwina Mountbatten House care home was unanimously refused by Test Valley