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Comedic and chaotic radio play experience coming to Theatre Royal Winchester
Theatre fans are set for a comedic, chaotic radio play experience at Theatre Royal Winchester. Oddsocks Productions will present R.O.G.E.R Radio Attempts Frankenstein on Tuesday, October 29. This award-winning company, celebrating 35 years,
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'Let's hope for better recycling provision by Test Valley Borough Council'
I must confess that 'Recycle Week' almost passed me by. If it had not been for one of my colleagues commenting that: "...it was rather apt that the announcement to save Romsey's tip at Casbrook Common came in Recycling Week..." I may have missed the
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Hampshire air ambulance looking for volunteers to help teach CPR skills
An air ambulance service is appealing for volunteers to help save lives. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is looking for volunteers to take its CPR Skills for Life programme into businesses, schools, clubs, and other groups. The initiative
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Shocked at the thought of no bus station in Winchester
I am writing to express my deep dismay at the idea of the proposed closure of Winchester Bus Station (Chronicle, Letters, October 10). It may be dirty, overgrown with weeds, offering very little shelter against bad weather, but the thought of its
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Evocative memories sparked by RAOB story
READING about the proposed demolition of the old RAOB club in Cross Keys Passage, which I read now has been rejected, brought back memories to me of when it used to be a sweet shop. Every Saturday my brother and me used to go round with the money
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Winchester hotel turned into 'upscale' brand to entice new clientele
THE Holiday Inn in Winchester has been rebranded as an upmarket hotel chain. The site of the budget hotel at the science centre is now home to "premium brand" voco Hotels, which has described their accommodation as "upscale" and operates worldwide
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'Cocooned by twinkling lights': Winchester Christmas market named among UK's best
Winchester Cathedral's Christmas market has been named among the best to visit in the UK for 2024, as part of a new list. The Times pulled together 18 Christmas markets taking place in 2024 which go into "full festive overdrive". Discussing
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First look inside the new £2m rum distillery opening in Eastleigh
A £2million distillery boasting rum sold in The Savoy Hotel will soon open its doors. V Rum is being created, taste-tested, and sold from the distillery in Parham Drive. Described as “the Nando’s of the rum industry”, the ‘premium’ brand was
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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce calls for action on skills shortages
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has called for action to tackle skills shortages. This comes as the government plans a major overhaul of employment rights. The Employment Rights Bill aims to boost job security with 28 reforms, including changes
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Ramblers replace broken footbridge over stream to provide improved accessibility
A broken footbridge has been replaced thanks to the efforts of Romsey Ramblers. The bridge was on the public footpath between Lockerley and Dunbridge and was at risk of collapse. Hampshire’s Countryside Service had previously earmarked it for
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Six-bedroom house in Romsey on the market for under £800,000
A SIX-BEDROOM house is on the market for £775,000 in Romsey. The spacious property is located on Foster Way and boasts a garden and more than 2,500 square feet. Estate agent Henshaw Fox describes the hous as a "beautifully presented detached