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Jane Austen's House in Chawton launches 250th anniversary programme
Jane Austen's House in Chawton has launched its 250th anniversary programme. The house, where Austen lived, wrote and published her novels during the last eight years of her life, opened a new permanent exhibition on Wednesday, October 9. The
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Marwell Wildlife calls for action to protect planet
A conservation charity has urged leaders to work together to halt the devastation of the natural world. On Tuesday, October 10, Marwell Wildlife made its call following the publication of the 2024 Living Planet Report, which highlights a staggering
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Hampshire accountancy firm comments on R&D tax credits drop
The number of small or medium-sized firms claiming research and development (R&D) tax credits has dropped by 23 per cent in a year. The latest statistics from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed this decrease, attributing it partly
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Winchester out of relegation zone after close game against Hungerford
Luke Cairney became one of the few goalkeepers to score in successive games when for the second game in a row he scored from the penalty spot to earn his side a point in a home fixture. The draw moved Winchester out of the relegation zone and to add
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Winchester defeat Marlow with talented young squad
Marlow 2nd XI 1, Winchester 1st XI 8 Winchester travelled to Marlow with a depleted squad but some real young talent. They started the game well and with instant pressure came a wonderful run from player/coach Ben Hibberd who won a penalty flick
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'A tragedy' as council drops funding for Wessex Dance Academy
Just at a time when our new government is concerned about the mental health and welfare of our young people, Hampshire County Council have announced that they no longer have the funds to support Wessex Dance Academy, an award-winning project that takes
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Compensation for sub-post office managers
INSTEAD of pussyfooting about, why doesn't the Government pay immediately the wronged postmasters and postmistresses £1 million each (or the balance up to that sum for those who have already received some monies). As a pansioner, I would be quite
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Bid to register green space in town rebuffed by county council
A BID to register land as a ‘green space’ in Alresford that has already been used by residents for sport, picnics and celebrations has been refused by the county council. The application to register Orchard Close as a ‘town or village green’ was
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Country pub in Hampshire village gets new landlord as current one moves on
A HAMPSHIRE country pub will change landlords as its current one moves on to a new venture. The Dolphin in Hursley will be run by new management and a new team after the current landlord's decision to transfer his operation to another pub.
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Hampshire golfers declared South East League Champions
HAMPSHIRE were crowned South East League Champions for the second year in a row, for the first time since 2002 after beating newly-crowned English County Champions Essex, in North London. Captain Toby Burden, from Hayling GC, was still out on the
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Exciting first games as Winchester Table Tennis season kicks off
This season’s players in the Winchester & District League include a combination of regulars who compete in multiple leagues and have a proven track record, alongside some exciting new players to the league. A few have just moved into the district,
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Winchester loses bruising encounter against Bournemouth RFC
Winchester RFC’s men’s first team lost 33 - 32 last Saturday in a very physical encounter at Bournemouth RFC. In a match marred by 26 penalties awarded by Hampshire Society referee Jeff Highcock, Bournemouth were first on the scoreboard with a
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Six of the best photos for the Hampshire Chronicle Camera Club this week
HERE are some of the best photographs taken for the Hampshire Chronicle Camera Club this week. From glorious birds to majestic trees, we've selected six photos from across the camera club to feature in this gallery. This month's theme is "spooky
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City council to sell Bar End Depot brownfield site
BAR End Depot will see huge development after the sale of the site was approved by Winchester City Council’s cabinet. McCarthy & Stone are the preferred bidder and are proposing 56 senior living units, a 72-bed care home and 38 affordable housing
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Final funding approved for cricket Pavilion Project
CIVIC chiefs have approved vital funding to build a new cricket pavilion in the city’s biggest park. Winchester City Council approved giving £1.67million to The Pavilion Project which aims to build a new facility at River Park. The decision was
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Have you seen Ian? New image of 75-year-old missing in Hampshire
POLICE have released a new image of a man who went missing in Hampshire. Ian Taylor, 75, was last seen in the Lindford area, near Bordon, at around 9.40pm on Thursday, October 10. He is described as white, 6ft 2in tall, broad build, with grey
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Memories of America's Cup Ben Ainslie after the 2000 Olympics
BEN Ainslie's tilt at the America's Cup has sparked memories for his former teacher at Peter Symonds College. The former Symonds pupil won gold at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and in his honour an open-top double decker bus ride was staged for him
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21 photos show supporters of Winchester homeless charity at its annual event
HOMELESS charity The Winchester Beacon came together with more than 120 supporters to mark World Homeless Day and share news and plans from the charity. Since being established in 1988, The Winchester Beacon has helped thousands of people to escape
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Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible
As many as 760,000 may be missing out on a benefit worth up to £3,900 a year, while also missing out on becoming eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that last year, 760,000 families who
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Trial of Old Alresford farmer charged with manslaughter collapses
THE trial of a Hampshire farmer accused of manslaughter has collapsed after the testimony of an expert witness. Philip Tickner, 63, of Upper Lanham, near Old Alresford, was accused of being responsible for the death of Phillip France, 57 when he
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Nazi refugee and former history tutor returns to university to mark 100th birthday
An historian who fled Nazi Germany as a child refugee and later taught for three decades at the University of Southampton has returned there as he celebrates his 100th birthday. Dr Edgar Feuchtwanger who lives near Winchester and saw Adolf Hitler
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Disruption as rail lines via Chandler's Ford are blocked following signalling problem
All rail lines via Chandler's Ford are blocked following a signalling problem between Eastleigh and Romsey, South Western Railway (SWR) has confirmed. The train operator has stated that services running through Eastleigh and Romsey on Tuesday morning
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Family-run farm in Hampshire battles on despite 'disappointing' pumpkin season
A PUMPKIN shortage across Hampshire in the run-up to Halloween has been caused by poor weather and poor pollination due to cold and wet conditions, according to the team at Westlands Farm Shop near Wickham. This year’s harvest has been “disappointing
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The Shoe Inn in Plaitford has sold for £415,000 at auction
A rural Hampshire country pub dating back to Tudor-times has sold for almost half a million pounds and the new owners are looking to refurbish it. Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of The Shoe Inn, a rural
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Leisure centre operator encourages over-60s to get active
A leisure centre operator has launched a campaign to get more over-60s active. Everyone Active, which runs Meadowside Leisure Centre, in Whiteley, and Winchester Sports and Leisure Park, at Bar End, is encouraging older people to get fit and healthy
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Winchester venue to host series of string quartet evenings
A Winchester venue has launched a special series of string quartet evenings. The Pump House will host the events in October, November, and December, featuring nostalgic music from the 80s, 90s, and beyond. The 'String Quartet by Candlelight
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Christians Against Poverty Winchester holds 10th anniversary tea
A DEBT relief agency has celebrated 10 years in Winchester with afternoon tea. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Winchester held the celebration at the Hope Church in Middle Brook Street on Monday, October 9. People that CAP Winchester has helped
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Inquest opens after man found dead in river
An inquest has opened into the death of a Totton man found dead in the River Blackwater. Karl Ryan Golden, 37, was discovered face down in the river near Testwood Lakes, a hearing at Winchester Coroner's Court was told. The police attended