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Councillor disappointed that Southern water is still lagging behind
A LEADING councillor has expressed his frustration over Southern Water alleged slow progress in tackling dirty rivers. The water regulator Ofwat has announced that water companies will be forced to repay customers £158m through lower bills for
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Citizens Advice Test Valley marks 85 years of helping people
For 85 years, Citizens Advice has been helping people find a way forward. Whoever you are, whatever your problem – they are there to help with free, confidential, impartial advice. The service was first set up in 1939 at the start of the Second
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Rare birds and eery spiders: This week's photos from our camera clubs
THESE are some of the best photographs taken for the Hampshire Camera Clubs this week. From rare birds to spooky spiders, we've selected six photos from across the camera club to feature in this gallery. This month's theme is "spooky season
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'Hampshire needs to STOP reducing services and look at ways they can fund themselves'
ONCE again Hampshire County Council are considering closing this much-used amenity and suggesting Eastleigh as a viable alternative. In this environmentally aware time surely this is detrimental as it would cause more pollution and an increase in “
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Council orders campsite near Romsey to stop managing trees
A CAMPSITE near a Hampshire village has been ordered not to manage the trees on its own premises. At Test Valley Borough Council’s Southern Planning Committee on October 15, representatives of Meadow Tree Farm, a pop-up campsite and working farm
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Dog owner speaks of anguish after Yorkshire terrier mauled to death in park
A HAMPSHIRE villager has spoken of his grief after his Yorkshire terrier was killed in a gruesome attack. Budleigh, Bud for short, was Roy Weeks-Martin's "mate" until a morning in August, when the pet was mauled to death by another dog in his home
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'A case of one step forward and two steps back' for Winchester homeless
Last night (October 10) I attended the Winchester Beacon Supporters Event at the Arc. There were a lot of people there and a lot of positivity about how to tackle the issues of homelessness in Winchester and how best to support those with chaotic lives
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Gang of e-bike riders beat up man in his 50s on residential road in Winchester
A BLACK-CLAD gang of e-bike riders has attacked a man in his 50s on a residential Winchester road. Police have launched an appeal after several men in their 20s dressed in black clothes and wearing helmets beat the man up after he "confronted"
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Christmas lights installed in city centre one month before switch-on event
The Christmas lights are already up in the city centre, a month before the switch-on event. Festive lights are draped across High Street, teasing residents and visitors about the Christmas event planned in November. The lights were first spotted
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Renowned floral designer delights Broughton club members
A renowned floral designer delighted members of Broughton Floral Club. Martina Coleman, who had visited the club previously, was invited back by popular demand. This time, she chose to create displays using the same flowers, including deep
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An adaptation of Milton's Paradise Lost at Winchester's Theatre Royal
THE audience at Theatre Royal, Winchester, got an interesting insight into Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me) when the start of the play was delayed due to technical problems. To kill time while the Lost Dog company team sorted out an issue
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Planners approve huge solar farm in Hampshire countryside
Nearly 92,000 solar panels are set to be installed near Waterlooville, converting farmland into a solar farm to power more than 12,000 homes. In a “difficult” decision day, Winchester City Council has given the go-ahead for the Enso Energy application
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Sandwiches and fizz as historic car garage celebrates new training facilities
A HISTORIC Hampshire garage has celebrated the grand opening of its new training facilities aimed at giving mechanics the skills they need to enter the industry. Owner Pete Whieldon, who has worked with cars for almost 50 years, gave a speech to
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Person airlifted to hospital from Winchester as air ambulance reaches 20k milestone
HAMPSHIRE and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has responded to its 20,000th mission since its first flight in 2007. The life-saving charity responded to mission number 20,000 on Wednesday 16 October when the paramedic and doctor team responded to
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Christmas concerts, memorial talks and pumpkins - Bishop's Waltham community news
MEON Voices will be holding its Christmas concert at St Peter’s Church, Bishop’s Waltham, on Saturday, December 14, from 7.30pm. This year the programme includes a moving medley from Les Misérables, three of John Rutter’s most beautiful pieces:
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Bonfire night fast approaching with a series of events around Twyford
THE official date has been set for Twyford's bonfire night. At Hunter Park on Monday, November 4, the village's "firework spectacular" starts at 6.30pm, although the gates will open from 5pm. Tickets are £5 for adults, £3 for kids and £15 for the whole
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Leader of the council warns Rachel Reeves local authorities could “fall”
THE leader of Hampshire County Council has warned the chancellor that local authorities across the country could “fall” unless legislation reforms how they operate and how decisions are made. In a letter to Rachel Reeves, Nick Adams-King added
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Which?'s best and worst energy companies for green credentials revealed
Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy have come top in the latest Which? annual rankings of energy firm green credentials, while E and Outfox the Market finished bottom. The top three earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full
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'Why the Greens disappoint me'
YOU might think that, as someone fearful of global warming, I would be a natural to support the Green Party. But, despite my passion for the green agenda, I’m afraid I cannot vote for the Green Party. I’m disappointed that there isn’t a green
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Silverlake growth plans the best way forward for the county and the country
I have been in the automotive recycling industry all my life, since my father set up Silverlake just after the Second World War. We have never seen a period of change as big or as fast as what we’re going through right now. We simply must adapt.
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Residents' anger erupts at parent parking at new school on estate
SOME residents on Winchester newest estate are getting angry at parents parking near their homes to go to a new school on a partially-built housing estate. There is currently only one approach road to Barton Farm Primary Academy causing congestion
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Archbishop of Canterbury to judge motorbike show during visit to Hampshire
The Archbishop of Canterbury will judge a motorbike show during a visit to the area. The Most Rev Justin Welby will visit the Diocese of Winchester from October 25 to 27 to see initiatives run by churches and chaplaincies. One of the highlights
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Mayor of Winchester attends care provider's 20th anniversary
The Mayor of Winchester joined Bluebird Care in celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company, which operates in Winchester, Eastleigh, and Romsey, welcomed the Mayor, Councillor Russell Gordon-Smith, to their festivities. Staff and customers
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Hampshire company achieves prestigious cyber security certification
A Romsey company has achieved a prestigious cyber security certification. HBTech, based on Sleepy Hollow Business Park, has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, which recognises its commitment to maintaining the highest standards