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Romsey group making trench candles for Ukrainian soldiers
A group in Romsey is making trench candles for Ukrainian soldiers. The Romsey Ukrainian Support Group is repurposing old food tins to provide heat and light for the soldiers. Roland Matthews from the group said: "These reconstituted candles
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Hampshire Libraries celebrates 100 years in the county
THIS autumn Hampshire Libraries is marking its centenary of providing a public library service in the county, and residents are invited to join the celebrations. Whether that’s by attending an event at one of the county council’s 40 libraries,
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Calling for views on the assisted dying bill from Romsey MP Caroline Nokes
This week we marked Breast Cancer Awareness month with a number of events in Parliament. This included the annual "Wear It Pink" photocall on Wednesday as well as an event with the Estée Lauder companies and some incredible women striving to make sure
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Will Storm Ashley hit Winchester? The latest Met Office forecast for the weekend
STORM Ashley is set to batter parts of the UK, and Winchester may just avoid the brunt of it. The storm will see strong winds and heavy rain across the country on Sunday, October 20 and Monday, October 21. The weather warning is already leading
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'The UK reportedly had the highest percentage of all child road deaths'
REGARDING the proposed discontinuance of the lollipop (school crossings) patrols (Hampshire Chronicle, October 3, 2024), may I offer a few statistics and comments? The UK reportedly had the highest percentage of all child road deaths of countries
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'The very venerable gentleman who used to serve in there'
IN his letter to the Chronicle on October 3, Mr Maguire asks the name of the fishing tackle shop in The Square, Winchester. The shop was called Chalkley’s and my brother and I think that the very venerable gentleman who used to serve in there was
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Winchester MP Danny Chambers meets climate action groups
Winchester's MP has met community leaders and a climate action charity to discuss their shared vision for benefiting communities, nature and climate. The meeting on Saturday, October 12 was part of a nationwide initiative where MPs engage with
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Damning report says more than half Hampshire's household waste incinerated
HAMPSHIRE County Council incinerates more than fifty per cent of the county's household waste, new figures show. It is also sending more waste to landfill and recycling less than eight years ago, bucking the nationwide trend, according to a study
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Disabled driver left stranded as 23-minute M27 drive takes two hours
A disabled driver was left stranded on his way back from Salisbury Hospital amid traffic chaos caused by M27 closures. Slip roads at Junction 5, 7and 8 have caused congestion during rush hour, and former lorry driver Martin Lisle, 63, felt the
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PHOTOS: Tractors take over town to delight crowds and raise funds for charities
Tractors took over the roads to delight crowds and raise money for two good causes. On Saturday, October 19, dozens of young farmers travelled across the county in their tractors in the name of charity. This year, the South East Hants Young
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PICTURES: Droxford Pumpkin Patch opens in time for spooky season
ADULTS and children alike are enjoying the spooky season at a pumpkin patch that has now opened for 2024. Droxford Pumpkin Patch, between Droxford and Swanmore in the Meon Valley, is offering pumpkin picking, wand making, potion creation, sheep
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Storm Ashley cancels Great South Run due to forecast heavy rain and high winds
A popular Hampshire run has been cancelled due to Storm Ashley which is set to hit the county this weekend. The Great South Run was due to take place on Sunday, October 20, in Portsmouth. Thousands of runners were due to be in the city to take
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Take a look inside Winchester's newest bakery before it opens on Monday
It is just a few short days before Winchester's newest bakery opens its doors. Over the last few days, onlookers have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the Cornish Bakery, which will open in the former Phase 8 unit on High Street. On Friday
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Winchester: The cradle of England and English
The English Project of the University of Winchester is highlighting Alfredian Winchester, which played a key part in founding the nation and securing its language, writes Barry Shurlock WINCHESTER has often “dined out” on the assertion that
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Look inside this beautiful three bedroom house, on the market for £585,000
A DELIGHTFUL, three-bedroom house has gone on the market in Winchester. The property, in Amport Close, Harestock, is being sold through Winkworth Winchester with a guide price of £585,000. At a total of approximately 1,332 sq ft, the property
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Hampshire Libraries celebrating 100 years of providing service
Hampshire Libraries is celebrating 100 years of providing a public library service. Residents are invited to join in the celebrations this autumn by attending events at the county council's 40 libraries, contributing to a "letter to libraries"
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South Downs National Park announces Dark Skies season
The South Downs National Park has launched its Dark Skies season, with the starry night sky one of the main attractions. The season kicked off on Monday, October 30, with a guided night walk and star party at Alice Holt Forest, and will run until
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Obituary of Peter Ralph Pratt, legendary old-school gentleman farmer
PETER Ralph Pratt, a legendary old-school gentleman farmer, classic car enthusiast, rally driver and sportsman who ran Brook Farm near Romsey for 60 years, died on September 21. He was 80. Stories of Peter Pratt and his fun-loving antics, whether
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Marwell Zoo event to feature exciting new Enchanted Tree with network of lights
An exciting new addition is set to be the "hot topic" of the Glow Marwell event. The Enchanted Tree, complete with fluttering butterflies and magical mushrooms, is expected to capture the attention of visitors to Marwell Zoo. The feature is