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Country show, am-dram and history society in Alresford area
TWO vacancies are still available for councillors on Alresford Town Council. The council is highlighting the spaces and is seeking public-spirited people who want to make a difference to the town. They will get involved with issues such as planning
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Reptiles, amphibians and art display coming to Hampshire village fete
A HAMPSHIRE village fete will present an art display and welcome reptiles and amphibians. On Sunday, August 11, the fete is taking place from 1pm until 5pm at the Mottisfont Village Hall, near Romsey. There is plenty of food on offer such
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Society shedding light on Winchester history
THE Winchester Catholic History Society has released its programme of speakers for the coming year. The society usually meets at 6.30pm (unless indicated otherwise) in: The Parish Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RY. See https://www.winchestercatholichistorysociety.com
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Danny Chambers criticises Donna Jones for Southport riots comments
THE MP for Winchester has said that Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner needs to “consider her position” for her views on the ongoing protests. As previously reported, Donna Jones said “arresting people” is “treating the symptom and not the
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New gallery of photos shows fun, laughter, music and costumes at Wickham Festival
THE Wickham Festival returned last weekend, bringing folk music and fun to Hampshire. This year, the headliners for the event included Suzi Quatro - best known for her 70s rock hits Can the Can and Devil Gate Drive - and folk star Seth Lakerman
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Award winning Hampshire town pub applies for new signage
AN award-winning pub has applied for new signage, with some concerns raised over their lighting. The application from Punch Taverns Ltd is for The Bishop Blaize, in Winchester Road, Romsey. The pub recently won the Hampshire Chronicle and
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'This Labour government has inherited a chaotic state'
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is right to condemn the 2019 Tory pledge to build 40 new hospitals by 2030. It is and was a downright lie, all part of the appalling state of their government. Of the 46 New Hospital programme schemes, six reconfigurations
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Park home residents furious after intermittent water for five weeks
PARK home residents are furious after being left with intermittent water for more than a month. People living at Wykeham Park, in Alresford Road, Morn Hill, want answers from Southern Water after five weeks of issues. There are around 20 park
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'Thank you to all again for your involvement'
We would like to thank the many people involved in the re-creation of St. Maurice’s First World War Memorial. The original had been in a long-demolished church in Winchester’s High Street. The project involved much work by Winchester City
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BOOMTOWN 2024: travel disruptions and public information to be aware of this week
IT's back! Boomtown is opening its gates in the next couple of days. The event has officially sold out for 2024, and organisers have listed public information for residents and commuters who will be affected by the festival. Boomtown 2024 -
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Thirty-three best photos from the Trout 'n' About festival in Stockbridge
On a sunny Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending the Trout ‘n About Festival in Stockbridge, and it was a delightful experience that truly captured the essence of community spirit and local heritage. The picturesque village was transformed into
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BOOMTOWN 2024: rain or shine, what is the weather looking like?
Boomtown is fast approaching, welcoming thousands to Winchester rain or shine. As the last of tickets have sold, South Downs National Park is being prepared for Boomtown Chapter Three: Revolution of Imagination, which will run between Wednesday
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Festival organiser pleased with successful weekend as clean-up begins
THE organiser of a Hampshire folk festival is celebrating after a “brilliant” weekend of live music. The Wickham Festival returned to Wickham in Hampshire this weekend, running from Thursday, August 1 to Sunday, August 4. This year, the festival
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Climate campaigners hold peaceful protest at National Trust property
CLIMATE campaigners recently held a peaceful protest at a National Trust property near Romsey. National Trust members were protesting against the heritage body banking with Barclays. A choir joined the demonstration at Mottisfont on Sunday
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Andover murder: Swan-Miller found guilty of murdering Stuart Crocker
A woman accused of murdering an army veteran in Andover has been found guilty following 12 weeks of a gruelling trial. Winter Swan-Miller, who faced trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the murder of Stuart Maxwell Crocker, was found guilty
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Major Hampshire road reopens after emergency road works
A MAJOR Hampshire road has reopend after emergency road works. The A36 northbound at Ower was closed from the A3090 roundabout to Whinwhistle Road. #A36 #Ower - Salisbury Rd CLOSED northbound from A3090 Romsey Rd/#Ower Rbt to Whinwhistle
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PHOTOS: Large field near Salsibury destroyed after blaze
A large field has been destroyed after a fire at the weekend. On Saturday, August 3, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to West Dean. Firefighters tackled the large fire with crews from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire
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Fair Oak soar to fifth in the league table
FAIR Oak soared to fifth in the Southern Premier Division 2 table with a comprehensive win at the Greenjackets Ground against basement dwellers St Cross Symondians II on Saturday. Deploying four spinners and three seamers, the Oaks attack was
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Hampshire County Cricket Club could be sold for £120m as takeover talks start
A cricket club could be taken over by an Indian club willing to fork out £120m. Hampshire County Cricket Club may soon become the first county to be owned by an overseas franchise – the Delhi Capitals. The deal would see Delhi Capitals' co-owners
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Hursley Park produce performance of the season to beat South Wilts
Following their notable victory In the Tichborne Trophy on Monday, Hursley beat South Wilts by seven wickets at the Quarters on Saturday in arguably their best performance of the season. South Wilts elected to bat, facing the challenging pace attack
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Southern Brave beat winless Manchester Originals by seven wickets
A STINGY display from Southern Brave’s bowlers paved the way for a comfortable seven-wicket win over winless Manchester Originals at the Utilita Bowl. After restricting the Originals to 116 for six the hosts, who were without the rested Jofra Archer
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Under fire police chief issues new statement after criticism
A police chief who came under fire for her views on the ongoing protests has issued a new statement. Donna Jones, police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, has described the violence seen across the UK as “unlawful and
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Top police chief under fire for saying protestors are 'upholding British values'
Hampshire’s top police chief is under fire for saying protest groups are motivated by the need to “uphold British values”. Donna Jones, police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, said “arresting people” is “treating the
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What's on around Romsey and the Test Valley throughout August
Romsey and Test Valley Visitor Information Centre welcomes visitors, but did you know it is also here for the residents of Romsey and the Test Valley? Romsey is a town alive with music, talks, walks and an array of community events hosted by groups
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Gurkha Museum opens special exhibition at 50th birthday party
A HAMPSHIRE military museum has celebrated its 50th birthday with champagne and samosas. The Gurkha Museum in Winchester's Peninsula Barracks hosted hundreds of Gurkhas past and present to kick off the Sir Peter Duffell, former Lieutenant-General
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Average rent in Winchester now more than 50 per cent of average wage
THE average rent in Winchester is more than half of the average wage in the area, new figures show. Campaign group Generation Rent said the next government must tackle the cost of rent by building more homes and stopping landlords from raising
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Hampshire village primary school plans for new classroom
A HAMPSHIRE village school has applied to build a new classroom. Awbridge Primary School submitted the plans for a Portakabin unit at the school, in Danes Road. The classroom building has been donated to the school by another parent, who