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Spook-tacular Halloween show bringing 'eerie experiments' coming to Hampshire
A series of spooktacular Halloween shows is coming to Hampshire to raise money for charity. Captain Fantastic, founded by actor Tommy Balaam, will be bringing Dr Zob's Monster Academy to venues in Winchester, Chandler's Ford and Eastleigh.
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The Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers coming to Winchester for their 30th anniversary tour
The Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers are set to perform in Winchester as part of their 30th anniversary tour. The UK’s 'longest-standing taiko drumming group' will perform at Theatre Royal Winchester, marking their first major UK tour in five years.
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New play inspired by Jane Austen's youth to premiere in Hampshire
A new play inspired by Jane Austen's youth will have its world premiere in Hampshire. Titled Marina, the play will be presented as a rehearsed reading at The Yard Hampshire, in Alresford, on Saturday, October 26, at 8pm. The play is penned
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Romsey and District Society clean up the town with autumn litter pick
THE Romsey and District Society Autumn Stream Clean and Litter Pick took place on Saturday, October 5. This biannual event takes place every year in April and October to pick up rubbish from the town centre, the Rapids and the Barge Canal and remove
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Hampshire pupils complete second art project to improve rail safety
Students have completed their second art project in collaboration with Network Rail and artists. Since 2022, the Romsey School has been working with Network Rail, South Western Railway, and the Romsey Train Station to raise awareness and improve
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'Considering I had no appointment, the treatment I received was exemplary'
RECENTLY having had minor surgery at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, the stitches were to be removed at my GP surgery, but due to an error in their appointment system, no one was available for the procedure. So I made my way to the RHCH. After
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Change for change's sake over future of bus station
When I first came to work in Winchester about fifty years ago, the sign over the entrance to the bus station read WINCHESTER OMNIBUS STATION. There was a certain ring to the word Omnibus which evoked another time - a time more associated with a
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Sixth man arrested following disruptive Hampshire car meet last month
Police have arrested a sixth man and seized a seventh car following an illegal car meet last month. As previously reported, the meet began at the East Winchester Park and Ride in Bull Drove late on Saturday, September 21, before moving on to Southampton
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E-scooters seized and crushed in crackdown on illegal use in Test Valley
A TOTAL of 11 e-scooters have been seized in Andover and Romsey as part of a crackdown on illegal use. Officers from across the Test Valley district carried out a targeted week of action from Monday, September 30 to Sunday, October 6 to tackle
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Preparations underway for Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market 2024
CHRISTMAS is coming! Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market's coming to town and, by the looks of things, work is well underway. Winchester Cathedral has begun works for this year's Christmas market, which will open on November 22 and run for a
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Winchester student film set in Wales selected for festival in New York
A short film made by Winchester students is set to premiere at a New York festival. Children of the Valley, created by third-year film production students from the university, will be shown at the International Film Festival Manhattan. The
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M3 Northbound facing heavy delays after a crash at the Winnall Roundabout
2:07pm The delays on the M3 Northbound have now cleared (Image: Romanse)
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Cards for Good Causes returns to Winchester
A CHRISTMAS card shop has returned to Winchester for its fourth year, offering buyers a chance to get their hands on Christmas cards whilst contributing to good causes. Cards for Good Causes opened in The Brooks Shopping Centre again, after first
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New bin collection timetables, harvest events and mindfulness
IT is not long now until the return of the Sparsholt Harvest Supper. On Saturday, October 12 at Sparsholt Memorial Hall, members of the public are invited to gather and give thanks for the bounty of the season. Tickets are £15 for an adult, or £30
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Parking continues to be a cash cow for city council
PARKING charges have again risen in Winchester. As we report on page 3 the cost has increased by about 10p an hour in the very central car parks. It means that a day's parking in the Brooks Centre is now £18 up from £17. Parking in parts of Brighton
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Dogs, cafes, Halloween and more in Micheldever, South Wonston and Sutton Scotney
SOUTH Wonston Dog Training Club is now taking bookings for puppy courses starting October 23. These small friendly classes are held at the Pavilion in South Wonston. Wednesdays at 6.30pm. The 12-week course costs £150. Includes Training diary, food
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Application for city centre Subway to stay open longer approved
AN application to extend the operating hours of a sandwich shop in Winchester has been approved, with the condition of hiring a security guard at the entrance to deter crime. Mr Rehan Rehman, owner of Subway in Winchester High Street, applied to
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Winchester samba band takes part in global mental health initiative
More than 15 samba bands across the globe, including one in Winchester, are teamed up for a mental health initiative on World Mental Health Day. The project, named 'Drum for Health', aims to use the power of drumming and movement to support and
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Special service at Winchester Cathedral marks end of Green Week
Winchester Cathedral marked the end of Green Week with a special Evensong service. The event on Sunday, September 29 saw those involved in the care of land, woodlands, waterways, and air, receiving four banners made by attendees. These were
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Winchester pharmacist specialising in women's health wins national award
A Winchester pharmacist has been recognised at a national awards ceremony. Deborah Evans, who runs Remedi Health, in Southgate Street, has been named Independent Prescriber of the Year at the Independent Pharmacy Awards. The awards ceremony
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Leslie Bartlet, prominent consultant psychiatrist, dies aged 96
Leslie Bartlet, a prominent Winchester consultant psychiatrist, has died aged 96. After qualifying in medicine from Aberdeen University in 1951, Leslie gained invaluable experience in psychiatry during his national service, at a time when the profession
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Fears raised over dangers to environment at M27 bridge at Hamble
There is still no confirmed solution to fears a crash on the M27 could lead to a disaster in the river Hamble. For more than 20 years, councillors said they have had concerns that a possible petrol or diesel spill from a crash on the M27 could
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Musings on when schoolboys used to wear short trousers
For many years, Boy Scouts were noted for wearing short trousers. Nowadays, postmen are the men most likely to be wearing shorts as part of their uniform. Until the late 1950s it was normal for school boys to wear short trousers until they were
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South Downs National Park wetlands to be restored with funding
A £1.7 million funding boost aims to restore wetlands and raise awareness about the importance of waterways in daily life. The National Lottery Heritage Fund granted the sum to the 'Downs to the Sea' initiative, which will enhance and rejuvenate
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Hidden waterways of Winchester to be revealed in talk
A talk on Winchester's hidden waterways will be held at the Dean Garnier Garden annual general meeting. The event, organised by the Friends of the Dean Garnier Garden, will be at the Undercroft, No 10, The Close, on Saturday, October 12, at 2.30pm
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Romsey girl, seven, triumphs at national martial arts competition
A HAMPSHIRE girl has triumphed at a national martial arts competition. Jessica Harris, seven, from Romsey, has once again brought home the title of British national champion. Jessica has trained in Taekwando since the age of three, training