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South Downs National Park joins 'Race to Zero' in historic climate action
The South Downs National Park Authority has announced on that the UK's National Parks have become the first globally to join the UN's 'Race to Zero' initiative. The aim of the initiative is to convert a section of land, nearly four times larger
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Hampshire group enjoys tour around renowned jigsaw manufacturer
THE Friends of Romsey Abbey recently enjoyed a tour of a jigsaw manufacturer on Cranborne Chase. The group visited J H G Jigsaws on July 30, which boasts King Charles as one of its customers. Dick Hewett, group member, said: “Owner Julie Wilkins
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New rector appointed to East Winchester Benefice
OF the many sayings that have passed into the language from the Bible, including ‘the writing is on the wall’, ‘the right hand doesn’t know what the left is doing’, and ‘let your light shine’, the saying ‘a prophet is without honour in his home town
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Residents react to data placing the High Street as the fourth most appealing in UK
WINCHESTER High Street has been ranked as the fourth most appealing in the country, according to new research. Data from American Express, alongside retail experts GlobalData, reveals that Winchester ranks fourth amongst a list of the top ten
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Winchester hairdresser 'over the moon' after being nominated for prestigious award
A HAMPSHIRE hairdresser has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Giuseppe Manco – of Giuseppe Manco Hair Salon in Winchester – is in the running to be crowned the best stylist in his region for the the Southern Hairdresser of the
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Cycle safety 'This topic is a priority for action'
My concern is about safe cycle routes in and around Winchester. There are many who cycle for recreation. My trips are almost always just to get from A to B and most frequently to go from home to St Cross. There are safe areas in which to
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Arts and crafts: 'Winchester could lead the way'
At one time, there was a proposal to turn part of the Riverside into an Arts and Crafts Centre and I would suggest that this was taken further in discussions with Southampton University's Winchester School of Art. There are art, embroidery, bookbinding
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Women's section of the Royal British Legion honoured with ceremony
A HAMPSHIRE village has hosted a poignant military ceremony. On Sunday, July 28, a joint service was held at the Holy Trinity Church in Wonston to dedicate the new Royal British Legion Women’s Section County Standard and to honour the Sutton Scotney
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Saints reveal official pink third shirt for 2024/25 season
SAINTS have unveiled their bright pink third shirt, designed by PUMA for the 2024/24 season. Eagle-eyed fans may have already spotted a teaser in WestQuay shopping centre over the weekend. A giant 8m by 8m box was installed giving fans a sneak
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Town swimming pool reopens after two weeks closed
ROMSEY Rapids has reopened its main pool, rapids and flume after more than two weeks of maintenance. Starting on Wednesday, July 17, more than two weeks of work were conducted on the facilities until Saturday, August 3. These developments
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Fourth Greenjackets Cup for Stoneham’s juniors
STONEHAM claimed the Royal Greenjackets Cup for a fourth time – beating Rowlands Castle in the final at Hockley GC, to book their place in this month’s English Junior Champion Club championship at the home of England Golf. The Southampton club,
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Top Test Valley Lib Dem brands PCC's comments on protests as 'deeply irresponsible'
A senior Test Valley Liberal Democrat has described Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner's comments on the ongoing protests as 'deeply irresponsible'. Geoff Cooper, Lib Dem parliamentary spokesperson, made the comments after Donna Jones said
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Boomtown buses clog up entire street near station, enraging residents
HAMPSHIRE County Council have provoked the anger of Winchester residents after parking issues near the station. Fred White, who lives on Sussex Street, has complained that the council has allowed buses ferrying passengers to Boomtown festival to
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Hampshire zoo celebrates as rare chick fledges its nest
A NEW addition to Marwell Zoo's hamerkop family has fledged the nest six weeks after hatching in the walkthrough aviary. The hamerkop chick is already quite difficult to distinguish from its father, Jack Hamer(kop), and Mother, MC Hamerkop, as
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Winchester NAAFI café to close due to 'strategic adjustments'
A WINCHESTER city centre café is closing after “a challenging time on the high street”. NAAFI Winchester, in St George’s Street, first opened in April last year. The business was operated by the Navy, Army and Air Forces Institutes (NAAFI), which
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Seven things to do in Winchester this weekend to get the most out of the summer
Cabaret Mechanical Theatre This new family exhibition uses mechanical artwork to offer science and art lovers with an impressive and exhilarating experience, on all day, Saturday and Sunday. Located in the North Transept of Winchester Cathedral
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Main road closed northbound for emergency repair work
A MAJOR road is closed this week for emergency works. The A36 is closed northbound from the A3090/Romsey Road from Ower, to Whinwhistle Road in Blackhill. #A36 #Ower - Salisbury Rd remains CLOSED northbound from A3090 Romsey Rd/#Ower Rbt
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City council planners permit scheme for statue of famous English writer
PLANS for a statue of a famous English writer, who died in Winchester, have been permitted. Winchester Cathedral has been planning to erect a statue of the famous author outside of 9 The Close to mark 250 years since her birth. The application
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'Tough league' - Austin hoping to provide the 'know-how' to help Totton to promotion
EXPERIENCED forward Charlie Austin admitted he has joined AFC Totton to help the club get promoted but insisted "it's a tough league." The Stags missed out on promotion to the National League South via the play-offs last season when they lost on
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Former Peter Symonds College student progressing on amateur golf circuit
CHARLIE Forster had a realistic chance to be announced on the first tee at Murcar Links as the current English Amateur Champion, despite being knocked out in the third round at Seaton Carew, last Friday. The former Peter Symonds College student
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Warning to motorists as weeks of road closures get underway
Motorists have been warned as two roads are set to close as part of ongoing works to improve a road layout. Started today (August 7), both Bakers Drove and Redbridge Lane in Nursling will be closed between 9.30am and 4.30pm. The closures
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Tribute to a Hampshire Cricket legend, beloved family man and gentleman
He was a Hampshire Cricket legend, beloved family man and an absolute gentleman. Terry Brewer, who enjoyed a long career behind the scenes as the dressing room manager at Hampshire and even appeared in Shane Warne's autobiography , has died aged
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Controversial town centre dormer plans to be decided by committee
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme for a rear dormer in Romsey town centre is due to be decided by a planning committee. Rita Jarvis wants to have a rear dormer at 31 Latimer Street. It will be decided by Test Valley Borough Council's planning committee
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Top awards for Hampshire-based Caribbean hot sauce company
A WINCHESTER business has scooped two Great Taste awards for its Caribbean sauces. Callaloo Corner, based in Athelstan Road, won a Great Taste two-star for Doux Doux (chayote and tamarind) and one-star for Jeez an Ages (apple and mango) hot sauces
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Hampshire branch of lifeboat charity celebrate its 200th anniversary
MEMBERS of the Romsey branch of a lifeboat charity recently met to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The group gathered at the White Horse Hotel on Thursday, August 1 to celebrate the founding of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
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Town council objects to 'garish' plans for new cash machines
A TOWN council planning committee has objected to new cash machines outside a bank, saying the colour is 'rather garish'. Natwest has applied for the new machines, which have a brighter purple backing, on the side of the building in Market Place