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West End show to bring dinosaurs to life at Winchester's premier theatre
FANS of the pre-historic world will be thrilled to learn that an award-winning interactive show is bringing dinosaurs to a Hampshire city. Dinosaur World Live is coming to Theatre Royal Winchester from Saturday August 10. Fresh from London’
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The best photos from the Hampshire Chronicle Camera Club this week
These are some of the best photographs taken by the Hampshire Chronicle Camera Club this week. From majestic birds to stunning flowers, we've selected six photos from across the camera club to feature in this gallery. This month's theme is
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Hampshire's biggest women's-only football club returns to historic stadium
HAMPSHIRE'S biggest female-only football club is returning to its spiritual homeland. Winchester City Flyers will play their home matches this season at the Charters Community Stadium in Abbotts Barton. The past two years have had a "nomadic
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Romsey horse-riding school to host music festival and games
THIS Sunday, live music, pony rides and an inflatable slide are all coming to the Manor Equestrian Centre in Romsey. On Sunday, August 4, the centre, on Old Salisbury Road, is hosting a Summer Festival, which will run from 12pm to 5pm. The
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Winchester Cathedral announces summer programme of animal-themed attractions
This summer, Winchester Cathedral bursts to life with a host of animal-themed attractions. Dr Dolittle's parrot will charm visitors at the outdoor theatre, while animal artworks from Cabaret Mechanical Theatre fuel imaginations. From July 19
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'It's going to be a great weekend': Wickham Festival 2024 kicks off in the sun
IT WAS all smiles and sun on the first day of this year’s Wickham Festival. The annual festival has returned today, Thursday, August 1, and is running until Sunday, August 4. Headliners this year include Suzi Quatro, Levellers, Curtis Stigers
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Former Police Federation chair faces gross misconduct hearing
A FORMER Hampshire and Isle of Wight police officer will face a panel hearing after multiple allegations of gross misconduct. John Apter, the former chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, was suspended from his role in the federation
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Heavy traffic on M3 Northbound after biblical downpour in Winchester
TORRENTIAL rain has caused heavy traffic on the M3 Northbound between Eastleigh and Winchester. The thunderstorm arrived this afternoon after the Met Office's yellow warning for large parts of the South. Cars were partially submerged and the
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Choirs to meet Dean of Winchester over crisis in music at cathedral
MEMBERS of local choirs will meet the Dean of Winchester to discuss the crisis in music at the cathedral. Representatives of ten choirs will see the Very Rev Catherine Ogle and the new interim cathedral music director Andrew Lucas in September.
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'It would be the most fitting of tributes to city's greatest sportsman'
May I offer my support for the new sports pavilion at the King George V playing grounds in Winchester being named in honour of Terry Paine, probably the city's greatest ever sportsman. This would be a fitting and just recognition locally of Terry's
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Is flyfishing just for men? We find out by catching a few fish in Nether Wallop
It's a beautiful day, the sun is shining, the sky is blue and the Wallop Brook is trickling past. A couple of ducks bob up and down, and a dragon fly zips past. I am at The Mill in Nether Wallop, a gorgeous building set in glorious grounds complete
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'It is time for Proportional Representation'
May I congratulate Ms Nokes MP in becoming a deputy speaker in Parliament. It is worth reflecting that the election process was done by proportional representation and the Single Transferable Vote - the preferred system of the Liberal Democrats
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Ex-council leader granted extended leave of absence to care for family members
THE former leader of Hampshire County Council has been granted an extended leave of absence due to increased caring responsibilities for family members. Cllr Rob Humby, who represents Bishop's Waltham for the Conservative party, has been granted
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City centre ex-offenders' hostel to close after surprise announcement
A CONTROVERSIAL hostel in Winchester city centre will close after pressure from neighbours due to increasing anti-social behaviour. A2 Dominion, who operates West West House in Hyde Gate, made the announcement last Thursday. After two front
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Scarecrow festival, pumpkin revival and more in the Twyford and Colden Common area
A BINGO night is raising money for a community aid trip to Malawi, in 2025. The event will be held at Reeve Hall Scout Hut in Martins Fields, Compton, on Saturday, September 7 from 7pm to 10pm. Tickets cost £5 per person, to fund Louis Hopkins
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Afternoon tea, village theatre show and more in the Bishop's Waltham area
SWANMORE Amateur Dramatic Society is planning for its November show. Humpty Dumpty and the Magic Wall, by Limelight Scripts, will be at Swanmore Village Hall on November 28, 29 and 30. The show will be starting at 7.30pm with a 2pm matinee on
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One application refused by city council planners this week
ONE planning application has been refused by Winchester City Council planning officers using their delegated powers this week. In Compton, plans to demolish an existing house and garage and construct a pair of semi-detached houses and a separate
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Three miles of congestion after crash on major Hampshire road
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Landmark moment as new MP asks first question in House of Commons
WINCHESTER'S new MP asked his first question in the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves laid out the state of the UK's finances. Danny Chambers called on the Chancellor to protect local GP and dentistry services.
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Great War memorial plaque unveiled at St Maurice’s Covert
A PLAQUE honouring soldiers who died in World War One has been unveiled during a wreath-laying at St Maurice’s Covert in Winchester. The plaque replaces an oak memorial board which records indicate was present in St Maurice’s Church before it
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Crews from five stations battle blaze at Micheldever grain dryer
A BLAZE in a Hampshire grain dryer needed crews from five stations to put it out. Basingstoke, Whitchurch, Andover, Eastleigh, and St Mary’s crews were called to a fire that had broken out within a grain dryer in Laverstoke Lane, Micheldever,
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Bygone photos from a different era in Winchester
The photographic archive of the Hampshire Chronicle gives a rich insight into the world of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. One shows a Bishop meeting civic dignatories in The Square which means it could be the enthronement of
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Hyde residents set up action group to fight ongoing anti-social behaviour
AN action group has been set up by residents who have reached breaking point over anti-social behaviour around a Winchester hostel. Hyde Antisocial Behaviour Action Group is putting pressure on local authorities and the police to tackle the increasing
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Hampshire Chronicle readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Digital map to pin point sites planned for development around Hampshire town
A DIGITAL map will be used to pin point sites planned for development around Romsey, one of its creators said. The resource has been produced by Jennifer Adams and a small team from community partnership Romsey Future, in order to show areas such
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Winchester leisure centre reaches finals in two prestigious national awards
WINCHESTER Sport and Leisure Park has earned finalist status in two categories at a prestigious national awards ceremony. The national 2024 ukactive Awards is the second organistation to recognise the centre's quality in a month, after Quest rated
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Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain
The agony Army veteran David endures after suffering a knee injury in service affects every aspect of his life. “I can’t sleep, I can’t do anything. I’m on so much medication it affects my memory, my mood, everything,” he said. “It’s like having