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Horticultural society is preparing to host its village show with a range of classes
A HORTICULTURAL society is preparing to host its village show. Bartley Horticultural Society is putting on its Annual Village Show on Saturday, August 2 at Copythorne Parish Hall, Cadnam. Classes include flowers, fruit, vegetables, handicrafts
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Review: 'Triumphant celebration of choral music' at Southern Voices 40th gala
Southern Voices' recent gala concert was a triumphant celebration of choral music, showcasing the ensemble’s profound talent and infectious energy. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, the choir has grown to encompass a wide range of voices and talents
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Hampshire garden club enjoys annual summer show
A HAMPSHIRE garden club recently held its annual summer show, which featured more than 200 entries. There was a colourful display of flowers, plants, shrubs and grasses, vegetables and soft fruits at the Braishfield Garden Club show on Saturday
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'Winchester is worthy of a statue of Jane Austen'
There have been a number of discussions whether a statue of Jane Austen would be appropriate on Winchester Cathedral's Inner or Outer Close. Controversy is centred around her not having written any of her legendary novels in Winchester. Jane
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'This week has been a long one in Westminster'
I am not sure what the absolute highlight of last week was, except probably the Nomads 80s Extravaganza at Woodley Village Hall. I know what hard work goes into their performances and the joy on the faces of young and old alike is wonderful to
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Man given suspended sentence for driving drunk while banned from the road
A HAMPSHIRE man has narrowly avoided an immediate prison sentence for driving drunk while disqualified from the road. Simon Coyle, 56, of Homestead Road, Medstead, near Alresford, drove a Volkswagen Golf in Gresley Road, Basingstoke on Wednesday
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MP for Winchester applauds government review into hospital plans
THE MP for Winchester has applauded the Labour government's move to scrap the Tory's old hospital plans. Liberal Democrat Danny Chambers welcomed the news that Labour’s new secretary of state for health and social care, Wes Streeting, has announced
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Do you recognise these men? Shoplifters stole more than £100 of goods from Tesco
POLICE are keen to identify these men in relation to a shoplifting where more than £100 worth of goods were stolen. The crime happened in the Tesco Express in Ashdown Road, Chandler's Ford on Monday, July 8. Meat produce and toys worth between
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Pensioner caught speeding on the A303 is banned from driving
MAGISTRATES have fined a Dorking man after he was caught speeding on the A303 at Popham. Stephen Dallyn was spotted driving a Land Rover on the dual carriageway at 80mph – the speed limit is 70. READ MORE: Man jailed for 10 weeks for assaulting
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Doubt cast over new hospital plans ahead of government announcement on spending
THE New Hospital Programme (NHP) could be ‘scaled back’ or ‘delayed’ according to national reports. National newspapers have reported that chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce tomorrow (Monday, July 29) plans to delay, scale back or even scrap
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Yellow heat warning as Winchester to be hotter than Ibiza on Tuesday
A HEAT health alert has been issued for Basingstoke and the rest of Hampshire as temperatures are due to reach 30 degrees Celsius next week. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) put the warning in place across Hampshire on Friday, July 26.
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Witnesses to crash in which two men were seriously injured asked to come forward
WITNESSES to a multi-vehicle crash in which two men were seriously injured are asked to come forward to speak to police. As previously reported, police were called at 11.04am on Saturday, July 27 to the crash on the A34 near Wash Water. Both
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Marwell Wildlife boss aims to double visitor numbers and create nature reserve
The new chief executive of a charity that runs a Hampshire zoo has set out her ambitions for the future. Laura Read became chief executive of Marwell Wildlife in March, describing the position as a 'dream come true'. Ms Read, who has 20 years
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Winchester man given court order after pleading guilty to stealing wine
A WINCHESTER man has been slapped with a court order for stealing wine from the same shop twice in a week. Saul Green, 33, of Hyde Gate, stole a bottle of wine worth £17.95 from Kingsgate Wine and Provisions in Kingsgate Street on Wednesday, May
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'The very best manifesto of all'
Well it doesn't seem all that long ago that we were all pouring over various manifestos and leaflets from all kinds of political parties who each in their own way promised to make our communities and the country a better place. But now the people
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Look inside this stunning family home, on the market for £895,000
A STUNNING family home has gone on the market in Marchwood, on the edge of the New Forest. The property, located in Tavells Lane, is being sold for £895,000 through Romsey estate agents Henshaw Fox. Steve Gready, partner at Henshaw Fox Estate