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HERITAGE: A pair of Romsey bridges which tell of changing attitudes
A PERPETUAL problem of government is how much is the electorate prepared to pay for public services and what are the consequences of providing the service or of leaving people to make their own arrangements. An example of the change of attitude
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Bowling club raises funds for Hampshire air ambulance with quiz night
A music quiz night raised funds for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. The event took place at Romsey Bowling Club on Saturday, October 12 and featured music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Seven teams competed fiercely, with only one
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South East Hants Young Farmers tractor run returning tomorrow
UPDATE: Photos from the 2024 South East Hants Young Farmers tractor run can be viewed here THE annual South East Hants Young Farmers tractor run is returning this weekend. Held on Saturday, October 18, the event will see dozens of young farmers
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'No negative reflection on Hampshire County Council'
In response to your recent article reporting that Hampshire County Council will not have its accounts properly audited for 2022/23, I wish to reassure your readers by providing further clarity on the position. There is a huge backlog of local authority
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Silver Hill project in Winchester 'into last straight' of development framework
THE "regeneration" of central Winchester is about to take another important step towards becoming a reality. The plans for the Silver Hill redevelopment, overseen by Jigsaw, were presented to city councillors at a cabinet committee on October 15
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Popular Hampshire railway line to be transformed for Halloween
A popular Hampshire railway line will be transformed for Halloween. The Watercress Line will be hosting its Wizard Week from October 26 until November 3. This will see its trains and four stations packed with gruesome activities and enchanting
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Bus stations 'invariably became unattractive polluted places'
When I moved to Sheffield as a student many moons ago, I discovered that Sheffield did not have a central bus station as such but that all the buses ran across the city from one side to the other. What a brilliant idea I thought. Why sterilize city
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'We feel privileged we can celebrate' - Hampshire charity reaches 15th anniversary
EMMAUS Hampshire has celebrated 15 years since its founding with a service at Winchester Cathedral. Taking place on Friday, October 18, in the Cathedral Quire, approximately 250 guests attended, including Winchester MP Danny Chambers and the mayor
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Residents urged to be vigilant after fraudsters pretend to be police in new scam
WINCHESTER residents are being urged to be vigilant following numerous reports of suspected courier fraud attempts in the area. Police have received seven reports of the scam since Thursday, October 10. In the majority of cases, the fraudsters
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Concerts, meetings and more in Micheldever, South Wonston and Sutton Scotney
A MEETING to decide the future of the Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub in Micheldever will be held at Northbrook Hall on Friday, November 15 at 6pm. There is a questionnaire regarding the pub’s future that residents are invited to complete – it can be
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Labour selects candidate for Hampshire County Council by-election
Labour has selected its candidate for the upcoming county council by-election in Bishop's Waltham. Steve Haines, a long-time party member, will stand in the by-election set for October 31. Having lived in Bishops Waltham for 40 years, Mr Haines
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Baby massage groups, a psychic show and fireworks displays
IT is less than ten days now until a “Non-Psychic ‘Psychic’ Show” at The Worthys Jubilee Hall in Kings Worthy on Friday, October 24. An exploration of magic, escapology, mentalism and other performance skills, the show is designed to appeal to sceptics
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Family concerned for welfare of man, 19, missing from Denmead
POLICE are "extremely concerned" for the welfare of a missing man who has disappeared from Denmead. Joe Jackson, 19, has been missing since 11pm on Thursday, October 17. He was last seen leaving his home in Denmead. Joe is described as
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Decision on 'unlawful expansion' of recycling centre deferred by county council
A decision on an “unlawful” waste recycling centre in Shedfield has been delayed, with locals saying it has “destroyed” the village. Lockhams Recycling Ltd saw its retrospective planning application to convert the site from open countryside to
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Old Alresford farmer who made 'terrible mistake' handed suspended sentence
A HAMPSHIRE farmer who was cleared of manslaughter after the case against him collapsed has been handed a suspended sentence for two separate charges. Wearing a grey jumper and checked shirt, Philip Tickner, 63, of Upper Lanham, did not react
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Sainsbury's apologises customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning
Sainsbury’s has apologised to customers who have been issued a “do not eat” warning over one of the supermarket’s products. Sainsbury’s is recalling its own brand Onion Rings because they pose a possible health risk to some customers. The onion
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Bygone Hampshire : the way we used to live
ANOTHER batch of priceless photos from the archives of the Hampshire Chronicle. These are part of the collection of photographs being cared for by the Hampshire Cultural Trust at its headquarters in Bar End. They offer a unique insight into
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Civic chiefs grill architecture studio over 'concept masterplan' for Station Approach
A “CONCEPT masterplan” for a long-running development project near the station has been presented to Winchester City Council's cabinet. Architecture studio Design Engine’s plans for the transformation of Station Approach were shown to councillors
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Romsey care home welcome new area home manager
Healthcare Management Trust has appointed Andrea Barker as its new area home manager for the south. In this new role, she will oversee Marie Louise House in Romsey, Hampshire, and Norden House in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Ms Barker will be
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At last! some good news from local government
GOSH two pieces of good new regarding local government. The county council has backtracked on its plans to close 12 recycling centres, or tips, including Alresford, Bishop's Waltham and Casbrook near Romsey. This is welcome news both for saving rural
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Borough council to support pensioners losing winter fuel payment
Test Valley councillors have pledged support for vulnerable pensioners set to lose their Winter Fuel Allowance. The Government's decision to limit payments to those receiving means-tested benefits has prompted action from finance cabinet member
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Costume clearance sale at the Theatre Royal Winchester
The charity that runs Theatre Royal Winchester is holding a costume clearance this month. Play to the Crowd is organising the event on Tuesday, October 29. From 9am until 12pm, the theatre will be filled with a variety of costumes, all looking
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Romsey Rapids company helps 1,700 people to swim in public pools
More than 1,700 people who were previously excluded from public swimming pools have been supported into using them. The initiative, led by Places Leisure and the charity Face Everything and Rise (FEAR), has been helping those who are artificially
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Death of devoted Romsey health charity volunteer
Elaine Mary Grainger, June 26 1948 – October 5 2024 ROMSEY has lost a popular and respected member of the community. Elaine Grainger died peacefully in hospital on October 5 aged 76, having suffered ill-health for several months. Elaine
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Planning application for extension near Romsey sparks dispute between neighbours
ROWNHAMS residents have protested against their neighbours' new extension, which they say is "robbing" them of light. At a planning committee on October 15, councillors heard from Holly Burton, mother to young children, how she believed her neighbours