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Violence spiking in Hampshire prison after pandemic, survey says
PRISONER assualts in a Hampshire prison rose by almost 66 per cent last year, new figures show. HMP Winchester logged hundreds more of counts of prisoner violence in the year from March 2023 until March 2024 as opposed to 2022-23. Ministry
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Half of inmates living in crowded conditions in Winchester prison
HALF of inmates are living in crowded conditions at Winchester prison, new figures show. Earlier this month justice secretary Shabana Mahmood warned that, without immediate action, prisons would run out of space within weeks, leading to "a total
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Fewer police officers suspended in Hampshire – despite national surge
FEWER Hampshire Constabulary officers were suspended from their duties this year, new figures show. England and Wales saw a 44 per cent increase in officers missing work due to suspensions compared to the same time last year. However, Home
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A34 Southbound closed following crash
PART of a major Hampshire road has been closed after a crash. The A34 southbound between the A343 near Newbury and the A303 near Sutton Scotney has been closed. The incident is near Highclere. The #A34 in #Hampshire is closed southbound
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Two roads to close in Hampshire village for carriageway repairs
TWO roads in a Hampshire village will be closed for carriageway repairs. Crescent Road and Cedar Crescent in North Baddesley will be shut throughout the works. The work at Crescent Road will start on Wednesday, August 7 and take two days.
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Local plan consultation criticised by parish councils
CONSULTATION on the latest draft of Winchester district's local plan has been criticised by parish councils. This comes as Winchester City Council's scrutiny committee examined the authority's latest plans for housing and employment sites.
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'I have never seen the city so full of weeds'
Two years ago you published a letter in your paper, naming the city of Winchester 'The Weedy City'! Well nothing has changed, I have never seen the city so full of weeds as it is today, they are growing all around the edges of the buildings, around
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Redundancy spending at Hampshire County Council reaches record low
HAMPSHIRE County Council spent less on making staff redundant in the year to March than in any other year since records began, new figures show. But the amount spent by councils across England making staff redundant rose for the first time in six
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'I applaud your knowledge of Winchester'
As a Wintonian of 83 years I applaud Simon Lever's knowledge of Winchester but as you are a Wintonian like me, here's a challenge. Who and when, overnight, almost finished cutting a Hammer and Sickle into the side of St Catherine’s Hill? J.A
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All Hampshire & Isle of Wight food and drink winners in Great Taste Awards 2024
More than 100 food and drink products from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were featured in the Guild of Fine Food's Great Taste Awards 2024. The awards are now in their 31st year and there were entries from almost 3,500 companies across 115 countries
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Appeal launched after woman sexually assaulted in Romsey
WITNESSES are being asked to come forward after a woman was allegedly raped in Romsey during the weekend. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday, 28 July, between 1am and 8am. The victim, who is in her 20's, left Banning Street
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'Penny dropped' - Former Saints striker Austin explains decision to join AFC Totton
FORMER Saints striker Charlie Austin has explained his decision to sign for seventh-tier AFC Totton, after leaving Swindon Town this summer. Austin, 35, played in all 46 matches of Swindon's 2023/24 League Two campaign but will now be competing
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Family pays tribute to father of six who died in motorcycle accident
A HAMPSHIRE man has been honoured by his family after he died after crashing on his motorbike. "Amazing daddy" Ryan Brown, 27, from Winchester, did not survive a collision with a car in Kings Worthy on Friday, July 19. His family are being
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Hampshire brand picks up top international award for healthy ketchup
A HAMPSHIRE ketchup brand has scooped up a coveted award for its healthy alternative to the classic sauce. Winchester-based Real Good Ketchup was awarded a two-star Gold Award in this year’s Great Taste Awards, the international competition which
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Care home reopens under new management following refurb
A CARE home has reopened following a multi-million-pound refurbishment. The refurbishment was carried out at St Cross Grange Care Home, in St Cross Road, after it was purchased by Manor Life from previous owner Greensleeves Care in September 2023
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Kings Worthy historical group unveils new landmark to explain past
A NEW information board has been unveiled in Kings Worthy to explain the village's history. It is the latest in a series of seven boards dotted around Kings Worthy and Headbourne Worthy, created by the local history group to share the stories
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Road closures: More than a dozen for Winchester drivers over the next fortnight
Drivers in and around Winchester will have 13 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And three of them are expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing waits of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest
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Wood carvings exhibition at Hampshire house
A HAMPSHIRE house is hosting an exhibition of wood carvings by a Winchester artist. Gilbert White’s House & Gardens, in Selborne, near Alton, is showcasing the wood engravings of artist Kate Dicker until October 6. It is offering people a
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Months of work in preparation for Hampshire village war memorial
THROUGHOUT the small village of Swanmore, in the heart of the Meon Valley, preparations are being finalised for a once in a lifetime event. Community spirit is once again at the centre of village life as the finishing touches are put to the Service
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Service held in tribute to homeless man who died in city centre
THERE were few dry eyes at Winchester’s Hope Church on Tuesday at the memorial service of a homeless man who died just yards away from the doors of the building. One month ago, Ben O’Brien, also known as Bob, was found lifeless at his usual spot
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