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Walking on the moon: Romsey podiatry clinic gets special anti-gravity treadmill
A HAMPSHIRE podiatrist is the only clinic of its kind in the county to have an anti-gravity treadmill. The machine, created by AlterG, is usually used by athletes, but in this case has been deployed by NK Active, a clinic on Old Salisbury Lane
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Winchester theatre to tell the tale of The Unknown Warrior in moving tribute
A moving tribute to First World War soldiers is set to take the stage. John Nichol's The Unknown Warrior will be at Theatre Royal Winchester on October 25. The play tells the story of the Unknown Warrior, who was buried at Westminster Abbey
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New seated sports business launches to offer fun and physical activity
A new seated sports business has launched in Winchester, with plans to already expand. Chandler's Ford resident and franchising expert Laura Harvey-Smith has started Rise in the city, as well as in Southampton. Rise offers a variety of adapted
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Families enjoy community bike ride through countryside after cycle event postponed
A community bike ride attracted more than 30 people after a mass cycling event was postponed. On Saturday, September 28, to mark the end of Green Week, residents of Badger Farm and Oliver’s Battery organised a family-friendly ride. The event
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Stand up to save the bus station
I wonder how many Winchester residents realise that, unless they formally object before 11.59 pm on October 13, there will no longer be a bus station in central Winchester. Instead, buses may be incorporated into a transport interchange near the railway
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Planners' solar farm decision is an 'affront to democracy'
Without any involvement I find the announcement that the city council planners have approved the plans for a solar farm in Sparsholt to be an affront to democracy. It is reported in the article by Chris Atkinson (Chronicle, October 3) that 160
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Plans for solar farm in countryside to be decided by committee
PLANS for another solar farm in the Winchester district will be discussed by council planners next week. Lovedean Green Limited has applied to Winchester City Council for permission to erect a solar farm facility on four separate parcels of land
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Body found in park minutes before hundreds planned to set off on weekly run
A BODY was found shortly before a weekly running club was set to commence in Winchester. At 8.26am on Saturday, October 12, police were called after a body of man was found near the cricket pitches at River Park off Nuns Road, Hyde. Police
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Two men arrested following 'serious' motorway accident involving tree
TWO men have been arrested after a 'serious' motorway accident. Police were called at 10.22pm on Friday, October 4 to a report that a silver Honda Civic had left the northbound carriageway between junctions 5 and 6 and crashed into a tree.
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Charity 'deeply sorry' to announce closure amid 'insurmountable' financial challenges
A CHARITY with shops across Hampshire has closed due to 'insurmountable' financial challenges. Revitalise, a national charity providing respite holidays for disabled people and carers, has announced in a Facebook post that it is 'with great sadness
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Huge protest outside Household Waste Recycling Centre calls on council to save tip
CHANTS of 'save our tip' rang out as hundreds of people turned up to protest against Hampshire County Council's cuts to its Household Waste Recycling Centres. Many people were carrying signs to show their opposition - with one saying 'Save our
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Emergency services respond to incident as park run cancelled 'last minute'
WINCHESTER park run has been cancelled last minute due to an incident at the rugby club. Park run, which runs every Saturday at 9am, was cancelled on October 12 due to emergency services dealing with an incident 'towards the rugby club'. The
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Hampshire man fined for possessing cannabis
A BISHOP'S Waltham man has been fined for possessing cannabis. Ethan Saupe, 23, of Clover Way, was found in possession of cannabis in Southampton on January 19, 2023, a court heard. Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Monday, October
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Searches continue for missing man Ian - have you seen him?
POLICE are carrying out 'extensive enquiries' to locate a Hampshire man. Ian, aged 75, was last seen in Linford Way in Bordon at around 9.40pm on Thursday, October 10. Hampshire Police is 'extremely concerned' for his welfare, and are now turning
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Police 'extremely concerned' for missing man who 'may have travelled to Winchester'
POLICE are "extremely concerned" for the welfare of a missing man they believe may have travelled to Winchester. Police have said they are 'extremely concerned' for the welfare of a missing man in Southampton. Mark Harris, 62, from Southampton
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Multi-million pound sale proposed to turn derelict depot into housing and shop
BAR End depot site could see huge developments if a sale is approved by the city council. Winchester City Council’s Cabinet is being asked to approve the freehold sale of the Bar End depot site to provide affordable and private homes and a residential
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Hampshire High Sheriff looking to celebrate volunteers and groups
The High Sheriff of Hampshire is seeking nominations for the 2024-2025 Community Awards. These annual awards, hosted by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation, celebrate the efforts of public servants, individuals, volunteers, charities
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Hampshire County Council issues Halloween and Bonfire Night safety advice
Hampshire County Council has issued safety advice for Halloween and Bonfire Night. The council has urged people to "play it safe" to avoid injuries, property damage, or other "wrong type of scares". Parents and carers are advised to check spooky
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Those budget jitters as October 30 approaches
I am getting the jitters, and I am not alone. Everyone I talk to has them too. In a couple of weeks we’ll have a Budget which has been long awaited with no small amount of trepidation. On October 30 we’ll know what Rachel Reeves, the first female
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Look inside this gorgeous period home, currently for sale in Winchester
AN elegant, listed townhouse in Winchester has gone on the market. The property, in St Peter Street, is being sold through Winkworth Winchester at a guide price of £1.4m. The handsome Grade II listed townhouse is beautifully positioned in the
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No plans for bus service shake-up, Hampshire County Council confirm
The county council confirmed that it has no intention of following national plans to franchise bus services across Hampshire since the area is “not suitable” due to its rurality. The Labour government’s proposal aims to give more powers to local
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Look inside this charming bungalow, available to buy for £550,000
A CHARMING detached bungalow has gone on the market in Timsbury. The property, in Stockbridge Road, is being sold through Romsey-based estate agent Henshaw Fox, with a guide price of £550,000. Tom Henshaw, managing director at Henshaw Fox,
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The best photos from the Hampshire camera clubs this week
These are some of the best photographs taken for the Hampshire Camera Clubs this week. From tranquil waterways to resplendent sunsets, we've selected six photos from across the camera club to feature in this gallery. This month's theme is "