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'If Donna Jones won't resign, she must be sacked'
Conservative Hampshire Police commissioner (PCC), Donna Jones, has been widely condemned for her statement justifying riots and thuggery; a statement backed by far-right fugitive Tommy Robinson. On Saturday August 3, Jones – a regular on far right
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Terry Norton reappointed as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Panel are backing the re-appointment of Terry Norton as the Deputy to Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones. The Panel confirmed their support for Mr Norton on July 31, following a hearing.
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Hampshire maternity units win UNICEF baby-friendly accreditation
Maternity services in Hampshire have earned the Stage 2 accreditation from UNICEF's Baby Friendly Initiative. The recognition also coincided with the Breastfeeding Awareness Week expected in the rest of the year. On March 4, the UNICEF accreditation
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Golf club completes three-year renovation project worth £500,000
A Hampshire golf club has completed extensive three-year renovations costing around half a million pounds. Blackmoor Golf Club near Bordon has reopened after an extensive, three-year course improvement project including enhancements to all 18 holes
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Boomtown Chapter Three: Revolution of Imagination - live updates
11:14am If you're leaving Boomtown today, or travelling through Winchester, be aware of the traffic delays that are building
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Town council continues to object to major scheme for 1,100 houses
TOWN council planners are continuing to object to a major scheme for 1,100 homes on the outskirts of Romsey. Romsey Town Council's planning committee has opposed the development at Whitenap since it was first submitted in 2022. The application
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'There was no option for a hospital near Winchester'
Thanks for your article. "Analysis from Hampshire Together’s consultation on plans to build a new hospital ... shows that 70 per cent of respondents who live closest to Basingstoke hospital agreed with the proposal to separate planned care from specialist
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Tenovus Cancer Care in Romsey reopens after redesign
A ROMSEY charity shop has reopened following a makeover. Tenovus Cancer Care, in Market Place, has reopened following a month-long closure for refurbishment. The shop has new lighting and a new layout, with the design being more accessible
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City centre restaurant - 'Such a happy eating place'
I ventured down to the bottom of the town today to meet a friend for a birthday lunch in the Palm Pan Asia, opposite the Guildhall. For someone whose hearing is no longer good this is an oasis of calm and peace away from the noisier eating houses
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Bishop of Winchester calls for people to 'look after others’ safety' amid protests
THE Bishop of Winchester has called for people to 'look after others’ safety' amid fears that the national protests could spread to Southampton. Philip Mounstephen made the comments after reports that at least two protests could be coming to the
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Company fined £1m as Winchester man suffers serious injuries
A LOGISTICS company has been fined £1m after a Winchester man fell more than 10m and sustained serious injuries. Christopher Hooper suffered fractures to his skull, back, pelvis, arm, wrist and ankle after falling 11m at DP World Southampton’s
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Sparsholt's promotion aspirations dealt a blow
Sparsholt's Southern Premier League Division 3 promotion prospects and T20 Cup dreams have taken a double blow. They lost by 99 runs to lowly SPL3 rivals Paultos and then bowed out of the T20 Cup, beaten by 23 runs by Premier Division Havant.
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St Cross poised for late premier title tilt
ST Cross Symondians could gate crash the ECB Southern Premier League title race if they win their next two matches. With four 50-over 'white ball' matches left, they trail the table topping Hampshire Academy by 31 points, but if they beat the county
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Leading women's charity puts on event to help bring solar power to Africa
A LEADING women's charity is taking steps to provide lighting for villages in Africa. Soroptimist International Winchester put on a "solar tea party" to raise funds for two charities which are bringing solar power to African communities. Soroptimist
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Biggest boy band of their time left an indelible mark on Romsey
Broadlands was transformed into a shimmering sea of euphoria two decades ago as the iconic Irish boyband, Westlife, took centre stage. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over Lord Mountbatten's historic estate, the anticipation
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Tractor and bailer unit destroyed in fire near Winchester
A TRACTOR and an area of grass stubble were destroyed in a blaze near Winchester. Fire crews were called at around 3pm on Monday, August 5 to the incident at Stockbridge Road in Crawley. Firefighters were supported by a water carrier vehicle
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Hundreds attend service to rededicate church's refurbished war memorial
IT WAS a beautiful summer evening when hundreds of villagers came out to witness the rededication of a war memorial. The rededication took place at St. Barnabas Church in Swanmore, on Sunday, August 4, and marked the end of a year of work to restore
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Sub-postmasters in South East invited to contribute to Horizon IT Inquiry
Post Office operators across the South East are being invited to share experiences for an inquiry into the Post Office scandal. The Horizon IT Inquiry, independently delving into the missteps surrounding the Horizon IT system, has led to incorrect
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Romsey tech company hits the big time after partnership with cybersecurity giant
A ROMSEY tech company has secured a lucrative partnership with an American cybersecurity goliath. Hampshire Business Computers, in Premier Way, has been awarded Platinum Partner status by SonicWall. SonicWall is a market-leading provider of