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The Last of the Red Hot Lovers coming to Chesil Theatre
THE Chesil Theatre, in Chesil Street, is preparing its autumn production. The community theatre group will be performing The Last of the Red Hot Lovers by Neil Simon from Saturday, September 28 to Saturday, October 5. A read-through of the
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Wacky Warehouse in Romsey starts school uniform donation scheme again
Wacky Warehouse has launched its school uniform donation scheme for the second consecutive year due to national need. Over the summer, parents can leave their unused or pre-loved uniforms at any Wacky Warehouse. The uniform will then be donated
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Steam engines, nature trail and barbecue at Twyford Waterworks open day
A HAMPSHIRE waterworks will open to the public in a rare insight into the county's drinking water network. For one day next month, Twyford Waterworks will open to show how water has been pumped from deep within the Hampshire Downs for more than
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'Why do councillors and planners have no vision?'
In 2017, seven years ago, a leisure developer offered a privately funded scheme for the Bar End Depot Site which included an Ice Arena, curling, ten pin bowling, dance studios/community hall, convenience store and small budget hotel – they had funding
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Hampshire art exhibition generates more than £3,200 in sales
A Hampshire art exhibition racked up artwork sales of more than £3,200. Alresford Art Society's event, supported by Hellards estate agents, saw Richard Cox of Old Alresford win big. He not only won the People's Choice award, where 625 visitors
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Disruption ahead for Hampshire village road due to roadworks
A MAJOR road in a Hampshire village will have traffic lights for five weeks for roadworks. New Road, in Swanmore, will be the subject of roadworks from Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 30. The works will be at the entrance to the Persimmon
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Hampshire town gets new private tutoring business to help local kids
A HAMPSHIRE woman has set up a new private tutoring business to cater for the local community. Romsey resident Tracey Fripp took the plunge and began working as a private tutor after many years working as classroom support and delivering one-to-one
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Update on plans for derelict former leisure centre due in September
THE next stage in the plans for a university to take over a former leisure centre will be revealed in September, the council leader has said. Tory councillor Stephen Godfrey asked for an update on the University of Southampton's plans for the
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained
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Winchester set to bake as scorching temperatures forecast across Hampshire
THE Hampshire heatwave is here as Winchester temperatures are expected to reach 30 degrees this week. Locals set out their picnic blankets today to enjoy the sun and warm weather at the Winchester Cathedral grounds and Abbey Gardens on Monday,
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Stargazers can look forward to seeing the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this week
Tomorrow, stargazers can look out for a meteor shower as the Delta Aquariids lights up the night sky. The display is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky. The Delta Aquariids
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Man released following alleged attack on woman while with baby
A MAN, who was arrested after a woman was attacked while with a baby, has been released with no further action. The alleged assault happened between 8.20am and 8.30am on Thursday, March 7, when a man and woman were walking along Andover Road near
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Easton and Martyr Worthy Cricket Club enjoy annual sixes tournament
Easton and Martyr Worthy Cricket Club’s annual Sixes tournament, sponsored by Knight Frank, was held on Friday July 26. The David Roth cricket ground looked magnificent in the sunshine and showcased village cricket at its best. The colourful playing
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Huge opening stand leads Fair Oak to win
A superb opening stand of 190 between Fair Oak openers Harry Reed and Henry Nicholls was the cornerstone of the club’s maximum-points Southern Premier Division 2 victory over Sway at Lapstone Park on Saturday. Skipper Reed’s first-ever senior
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383-metre bridleway announced as part of new 6,000-home village
A new public pathway will be created as part of a new 6,000-home development near Fareham. The route is being created as part of the Welborne Garden Village and will provide a connection with Fareham Footpath 86, and the bridleway will continue
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Eastleigh older peoples forum donates documents to Hampshire Archives
A LARGE collection of documents from an older people’s group has been handed over to Hampshire Archives in Winchester. The Eastleigh Southern Parishes Older People’s Forum (ESPOPF) was founded in 2000 as an independent group open to all those more
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Councillor expresses 'regret' over barn conversion planning loophole
A COUNCILLOR has expressed his regret at the Class Q 'Trojan Horse approach' to replacing farm buildings with homes. Cllr John Parker made the comments as a planning application was permitted to demolish agricultural buildings and build four homes
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Children's author celebrates debut publication at former primary school
A CHILDREN’S author from Romsey has paid a visit to her old primary school as she celebrates the publication of her debut book. Louisa MacDougall, who was at Cupernham Junior School in the 1980s, spent time with Year 3 pupils sharing Rory and the
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'Major improvement necessary' at tandoori restaurant after low food hygiene rating
A HAMPSHIRE tandoori restaurant has received a shocking food hygiene rating. The Waltham Tandoori in Bishop's Waltham was handed a one out of five score after a review by Winchester City Council and the Food Standards Agency. This means "major