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Six of the best photographs taken by our camera club members in Romsey
THESE are some of the best photographs submitted by the Romsey Advertiser Camera Club members in the last few weeks. From autumn parks to the aurora, our camera club members have been busy snapping. In no particular order: Romsey Memorial
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Classical Christmas concert to entertain audiences at Winchester Cathedral
A festive celebration is set to take place at Winchester Cathedral. The Waynflete Singers, under the direction of Andrew Lumsden, will perform at the cathedral on Saturday, December 7. The concert, titled A Classical Christmas, will also see
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Children in Hampshire invited to design Aldi recycling poster
Aldi is inviting children in Hampshire to design a poster to encourage people to recycle. The competition is part of the supermarket's efforts to encourage sustainable shopping behaviours, which also includes reducing single-use plastic and increasing
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Doubts over the possible strengthening of the Hunting Act
I REFER to P J Sowerby's letter in your last issue, expressing joy at the new Government's intention to "strengthen" the Hunting Act. One wonders if Mr Sowerby is aware that his hero, Tony Blair, has reportedly expressed regret that it took seven
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Meet the doctor researching to find kinder treatments for children battling cancer
A Hampshire doctor has shared how the use of a new drug could help the immune system fight cancer in children. Dr Zoe Walters, associate professor at the University of Southampton, is leading a team of researchers to find kinder and more effective
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Winchester film students win award at the International Film Festival Manhattan
A short film made by University of Winchester students has won an award at a New York festival. Children of the Valley, created by third-year film production students Benjamin Phillips, Ollie Trowern, Ben Dunks, and Nathan Bloor, was awarded Best
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'The South Downs Design Award is most deserved'
On frequent walks around the Water Meadows, I used to pass the Handlebar Café when it was being constructed. Part of the building team were a Hungarian, Polish and a Rumanian. I used to stop and chat with these enthusiastic builders who explained
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Man admits to spitting on woman and verbal abuse in city centre
A MAN has admitted to spitting at a woman and verbally abusing her during an incident in Winchester city centre. The assault took place as the woman stood in Market Lane, at around 2.20pm on Thursday, October 10. She was approached by a man
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Luxury Hampshire hotel opens new fine dining restaurant with new chef
A NEW fine dining experience has arrived at a luxury Hampshire hotel under its new chef. New Place Hotel in Shedfield has rebranded its restaurant and called it Harley’s, as well as launching a new menu, under the direction of food and beverage
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Inquest opens into death of man found in city park
THE inquest opened into the death of man discovered hanging at River Park in Winchester earlier this month. Nicholas James Hill, 62, of no fixed abode, was found near Winchester Rugby Club off Nuns Road in Hyde on Saturday October 12, the court
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'It's an exciting addition': Crowds flock to now open Cornish Bakery
WINCHESTER’S newest bakery has opened its doors in the High Street. The Cornish Bakery opened its doors on Monday, October 21, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. It has opened in the unit previously occupied by Phase 8. The café was soon
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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see
One of the “best known and most reliable” meteor showers in the astronomical calendar will peak tonight (Monday, October 21). The Orionid meteor shower, active from October 2 until November 7 is set to be visible across UK skies. Orionids are
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MP Caroline Nokes praises 'fantastic' Romsey Signal Box during visit
Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes recently had the opportunity to operate the levers in the restored signal box at Romsey. Ms Nokes was invited to inspect the recent developments at the Romsey Signal Box. During her visit, she
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Man imprisoned for two weeks after pleading guilty to assault
A WINCHESTER man has been imprisoned for two weeks after pleading guilty to assault. Aston Darch, 26, of Christchurch Road, assaulted Emmanuel Nwodo by beating him on Thursday, July 11, a court heard. READ MORE HERE: Why the Hampshire Chronicle
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Hampshire County Council celebrates Foster Focus Week 2024
Could you create special, lifechanging memories by fostering a vulnerable child? Hampshire County Council is renewing its call for nurturing foster carers this Foster Focus Week (21-27 October), which this year celebrates the precious moments and
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Winchester care home offering free food to emergency workers
A Winchester care home is offering free food and drink to emergency service workers. Flowerdown Care Home, in Harestock Road, has opened its doors to paramedics, nurses, police officers and other emergency service staff. The care home will
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St Swithun's Prep School teacher publishes adventure story
Young readers will soon encounter an adventure story that intertwines conservation themes. Dancing Sloths, written by Louise McCann, was inspired during the Covid-19 pandemic when she was teaching online and aimed to make learning more engaging