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HIV cases in Winchester below national average despite hitting record high
THE number of new HIV diagnoses in Winchester reached a record high last year, new figures show. A spokesperson for the Terrence Higgins Trust, an HIV charity, called the record-high diagnosis rates "sobering", and called for more investment to
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Blessing held of new Chapel of Rest for bereaved families in Romsey
Independent funeral directors, A.H. Cheater, recently held a small service of blessing, following completion of their new chapel of rest on their Romsey premises. The blessing was attended by staff and led by the Reverend Tom Benson, Vicar of the
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More than 10,000 new lifesavers to be trained on World Restart a Heart Day
For the first time since the COVID pandemic, South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is set to visit more than 50 schools on World Restart a Heart Day. On Wednesday, October 16, the organisation will train over 10,000 students
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'We want our justice': Mum 'absolutely devastated' after daughter assaulted
THE mother of a Winchester teenager is searching for justice after her daughter was assaulted at a skate park. The assault took place at the skate park in Park Avenue, near the former leisure centre, on Friday, October 4. The mother, who asked
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Romsey company announces multi-million pound defence deal with Norwegian government
A COMPANY based in Romsey has embarked on a new multi-million pound venture to help bolster defence in Scandinavia. Chemring, which specialises in aerospace, defence and security, has announced that the Norwegian government intends to co-finance
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Winchester author donates proceeds from new book to army charity
A WINCHESTER writer who has published a new book will give his earnings to charity. Richard Osgood, a longtime archaeologist and author, is donating the proceeds from his most recent book Broken Pots, Mending Lives to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
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The frightening prospect of development at Sir John Moore Barracks
The proposal to build probably around 800 new homes on the John Moore Barracks is very, very frightening. In as much as that we still have got over 1,000 homes to be built on Barton Farm. It's obvious, once again, that the closure or proposed closure
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Van driver caught using phone ordered to pay nearly £500
A MAN who was found guilty of driving while using a mobile phone has picked up six points on his licence and has to pay nearly £500. Ricky Lee Hewlett, 31, of Kings Lane Cottages, Over Wallop, was found guilty of using a handheld mobile phone/device
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Dozens of cuts agreed to as county council tries to close shortfall
CIVIC chiefs have given a last-minute reprieve to several council tips and deferred a decision on school lollipop patrols. Plans were to close 12 tips across the county, including Casbrook in Romsey, Alresford in Prospect Road, and Bishop’s Waltham
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Shawford Station in running for train station crown - but it needs your votes
A Winchester train station is in the running to be crowned the "station with the best local businesses". Shawford Station has been chosen to represent Hampshire in the Rail Delivery Group's World Cup of Stations 2024. The competition, which
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County council decides against closing Hampshire tips
CIVIC chiefs have given a last-minute reprieve to several council tips. Plans were to close 12 tips across the county, including Casbrook Tip in Romsey, the Alresford Tip in Prospect Road, and Bishop’s Waltham Tip in Claylands Road. However
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Two Welshmen latest to be arrested after Fast and Furious car meet in Winchester
TWO more arrests have been made in connection with a "Fast and Furious" car meet in Winchester. Police officers investigating dangerous driving and other offences at a car meet last month have arrested the men on suspicion of perverting the course
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Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle
The Hampshire Chronicle published five death notices last week. Every week, the Hampshire Chronicle publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Look inside bankrupt billionaire's mansion on the market for more than £6m
A BANKRUPT billionaire's mansion is being advertised for sale on Rightmove. The house, Curbridge Heights, Botley Road, Curbridge, near Botley, belonged to Robert Bull, the chief executive of bungalow provider Royalelife. Now the photos of the
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Romsey school honoured for rail safety campaign
The Romsey School and three Haslemere primary schools have been honoured as part of Network Rail's Rail Safe Wessex campaign. The Romsey School, along with Haslemere's Camelsdale, Shottermill, and St Bartholomew's primary schools, were honoured
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Romsey residents to pay a third more more to heat homes this winter
Romsey and Test Valley residents will pay a third more to heat their homes this winter, following a "deeply worrying" price cap rise, new figures show. Households in Test Valley will pay a third more to heat their homes than they did before the
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Former care home Brendon House goes on the market
A FORMER care home in Winchester has gone on the market. The care home, Brendon Home in Park Road, is being sold through Goadsby on behalf of Brendoncare. The 43-bedroom site is close to the city centre and sits on a 1.23 acre plot of land.
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Outdoor exercise equipment area opened in Hampshire village park
A NEW exercise and fitness area has been opened in Rownhams. The new equipment is located in Boniface Park, Horns Drove, and was funded by the Nursling and Rownhams Parish Council using S106 funds. It was designed using suggestions from members
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Programme announced for festival showcasing opera, dance and jazz
The Grange Festival has unveiled its programme for summer 2025, featuring several UK premieres. The festival, under the leadership of new chief executive Tyler Stoops, will showcase new productions of La traviata and Die Fledermaus, alongside the